revision Flashcards
What is the main theme of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
The main theme is the conflict between love and hate.
True or False: A simile is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
Fill in the blank: The protagonist of a story is the ______ character.
main
What literary device involves giving human traits to non-human entities?
Personification
Which of the following is a type of poem? A) Novel B) Sonnet C) Essay
B) Sonnet
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To present the main argument or point of the essay.
True or False: An allegory is a story with a literal meaning and a secondary, symbolic meaning.
True
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place in which the story occurs.
Identify the point of view: ‘I walked to the park and saw a dog.’
First person
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Multiple Choice: What does the term ‘foreshadowing’ mean? A) A hint of what is to come B) A resolution of conflict C) A character’s inner thoughts
A) A hint of what is to come
What is an antagonist?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist.
Fill in the blank: The climax of a story is the point of highest ______.
tension
True or False: A narrative essay tells a story from the author’s perspective.
True
What is the definition of ‘imagery’ in literature?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To summarize the main points and provide a final perspective.
Identify the type of conflict: ‘A character struggles against societal norms.’
Man vs. Society
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of narrative? A) Expository B) Descriptive C) Persuasive
C) Persuasive
What is the tone of a piece of writing?
The author’s attitude toward the subject.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the turning point in a story.
climax
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds.
True
What is the role of dialogue in a story?
To reveal character and advance the plot.
Identify the literary device: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’
Personification
What is a character arc?
The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.
