Final exam

Question 1

Reference to the person, event, or work outside the literary piece

Answer 1

Allusion

Question 2

Ex. Quixotic idea- from Don Quixote

Answer 2

Allusion

Question 3

A thing belonging to a period other than which it exists, incorrect use, cannot historically exist at the same time

Answer 3

Anachronism

Question 4

Ex. Chaucer used to take photos of people to describe them in poetry (cameras not invented)

Answer 4

Anachronism

Question 5

Figure of speech, addresses imaginary character, detaches from reality, non-existent person or idea as if it could understand feelings

Answer 5

Apostrophe

Question 6

A person who opposes protagonist (bad guy)

Answer 6

Antagonist

Question 7

Repetition of similar vowel sounds ex. Men sell the wedding bells

Answer 7

Assonance

Question 8

Few personality traits

Answer 8

Flat

Question 9

Many traits

Answer 9

Round

Question 10

Develops throughout story

Answer 10

Dynamic

Question 11

Does not change

Answer 11

Static

Question 12

In terms of character, Okonkwo is…

Answer 12

Round and static

Question 13

Narrator tells us directly about a character

Answer 13

Direct characterization

Question 14

Find out and infer based on comments and actions

Answer 14

Indirect characterization

Question 15

Tension hits highest point, in the good earth, wang lungs financial success, in TFA when Okonkwo kills messenger

Answer 15

Climax

Question 16

Ending all things resolved

Answer 16

Conclusion

Question 17

Struggle between opposing forces, all four types

Answer 17

Conflict, man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, man vs. society

Question 18

An idea or feeling a word gives in addition to its literary meaning ex. Principle- fear and punishment

Answer 18

Connotation

Question 19

Final part of story, resolution of issue

Answer 19

Denouement

Question 20

Provides background info ex. introduction, w/o story wouldn’t make sense

Answer 20

Exposition

Question 21

After climax reached and conflict resolved, ex. Wang Lung interest in women and pleasure, TFA village allows messengers to escape, his suicide

Answer 21

Falling action

Question 22

Helps reader visualize, figures of speech make effective, persuasive, impactful

Answer 22

Figurative language

Question 23

Interruptions that writers do to insert past events to provide background or context to current, gain insight into character’s motivation

Answer 23

Flashback

Question 24

An advance hint of what is to come later, develop expectations, creates suspense

Answer 24

Foreshadowing

Question 25

Ex. Downfall Hwangs, raids, disappointment with unbound feet | Ex, ikemefuna ill-fated boy, locusts, worst years in memory

Answer 25

Foreshadowing

Question 26

Exaggerating for emphasis

Answer 26

Hyperbole

Question 27

Mental picture, appealing to physical senses

Answer 27

Imagery

Question 28

Figure of speech, word play, say what you don't mean, sarcasm

Answer 28

Verbal Irony

Question 29

Events in story are different than expected

Answer 29

Situational

Question 30

Reader knows more than the characters

Answer 30

Dramatic

Question 31

Comparison of two unlike things without "like" or "as" ex. My brother was boiling mad

Answer 31

Metaphor

Question 32

Feeling reader experiences because of tone, evokes certain feelings, vibes, atmosphere

Answer 32

Mood

Question 33

Reoccurring image, object, idea, develops theme

Answer 33

Motif

Question 34

A story, poem, book that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically moral/political

Answer 34

Allegory

Question 35

Narrator is telling the story about himself

Answer 35

First Person

Question 36

Narrator not involved in story, know everything

Answer 36

Third person omniscient

Question 37

Narrator not involved in story, knowledge is limited

Answer 37

Third person limited

Question 38

Use of words to imitate natural sounds they describe, ex. Buzz, moo, splash

Answer 38

Onomatopoeia

Question 39

Situation/phrase that appears contradictory but contains a true worth considering

Answer 39

Paradox

Question 40

Attributing human qualities to non-human things

Answer 40

Personification

Question 41

A popular saying that gives advice and embodies a truth ex. Childs fingers not scaled by a piece of hit yam that a mother puts into its Palm, teaches lesson, those who obey mother's aren't punished

Answer 41

Proverb

Question 42

Lead/main character

Answer 42

Protagonist

Question 43

Play on words, uses word or sound that suggests two or more meanings

Answer 43

Pun

Question 44

Resolves conflict provides conclusion

Answer 44

Resolution

Question 45

Comparison of two unlike things using like or as

Answer 45

Simile

Question 46

Representing abstract concept, differ from literal ex. Dove is a symbol of peace

Answer 46

Symbol/Symbolism

Question 47

Concept, main idea, underlying meaning explored in literary work, insight about life it communicates

Answer 47

Theme

Question 48

How treats subject, attitude through word choice, viewpoint, dictates feeling and mood

Answer 48

Tone

Question 49

Ex. TFA masculinity, language, change vs. Tradition, TGE mans relationship to the earth, wealth, oppression of women

Answer 49

Theme