Literary Vocab Quiz Prep - When The Emperor Was Divine - Sheet1

Question 1

personification

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figurative language in which human attributes are given to an animal, object, or concept

Question 2

symbol

Answer 2

figurative language in which some word (or image) is given more than its literal meaning

Question 3

point of view

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poisiton from which a narrative is told

Question 4

narrative frame

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a story within a story, within sometimes yet another story

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foreshadowing

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early clues about what will happen later in the narrative

Question 6

flashback

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a part of the narrative that interrupts the chronological sequence by relating an event from the past

Question 7

hyperbole

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Question 8

inference

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using context clues to figure things out about the characters, setting, or plot

Question 9

analogy

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a comparasion between two things, typicslly for the purpose of explanantion or coarifications

Question 10

satire

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a type of humor/comedy that ridicules human weaknesses, especially in public life

Question 11

imagery

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passages that stir emotion by appealing to the scenes

Question 12

theme

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main idea of the narrative (not the same as subject)

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foil

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a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character

Question 14

tragic hero

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possesses high social standing, moral excellence or goodness, and some fault of character, or error committed by the hero in ignorance

Question 15

exposition

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introduces main characters, setting, conflict, theme

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rising action

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involves complications and develops conflict

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climax

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high point of the story; usually when the conflict is most clear and must conclude

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resolution

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offers some comment or insight into the story

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imagery

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passages that stir emotion by appealing to the senses (visual/sight, aural/hearing, kinesthetic/movement, olfactory/smell, gustatory/taste, tactile/touch)

Question 20

allusion

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a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

Question 21

monologue

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from the Greek words monos, which means “alone,” and logos, which means “speech.” It is a literary device that is the speech or verbal presentation given by a single character in order to express his or her collection of thoughts and ideas aloud.

Question 22

soliloquoy

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an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play

Question 23

iambic pentameter

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is the name given to the rhythm that Shakespeare uses in his plays. The rhythm of iambic pentameter is like a heartbeat, with one soft beat and one strong beat repeated five times.

Question 24

rhyming couplets

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are two lines written in iambic pentameter that end in the same sound, or a rhyme. They are often used to sum up the end of a character’s speech.

Question 25

antithesis

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happens when two opposites are put together. For example, hot and cold or light and dark.

Question 26

direct characterization

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when the author specifically reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner; important in showing the character’s motivation

Question 27

indirect characterization

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when the author shows the character’s personality through speech, actions and appearance

Question 28

epiphany

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a moment when a character achieves realization, awareness, insight, or a feeling of knowledge

Question 29

mood

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the atmosphere of the narrative that the author creates by means of setting, attitude, and descriptions

Question 30

ambiguity

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when the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence is uncertain

Question 31

paradox

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a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true

Question 32

Dramatic Irony

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occurs when the discrepancy is between what the character on stage understands/says and what the audience understands (with poetry, occurs when the discrepancy is between what the speaker of the poem says and what the reader understands)

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Verbal Irony

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occurs when there is a discrepancy between the words said and what is meant

Question 34

Situational Irony

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occurs when a discrepancy exists between actual circumstances and those that would seem appropriate or are expected