Unit 2

Question 1

Catharsis (n.):

Answer 1

The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, thereby as a form of relief

Question 2

Solace (n.):

Answer 2

Comfort in a time of distress and sadness

Question 3

Ineffable (adj.):

Answer 3

Too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Question 4

Magnitude (n.):

Answer 4

The great size or extent of something

Question 5

Correspondence (n.):

Answer 5

A close similarity, connection, or equivalence

Question 6

Communion (n.):

Answer 6

The sharing or exchange of intimate thoughts or feelings, especially when it is on the mental or spiritual level

Question 7

Solitude (n.):

Answer 7

The state or situation of being alone

Question 8

Central Idea (term):

Answer 8

The unifying element of the story that ties together the points of the writing to create the main message of the story

Question 9

Theme (n.):

Answer 9

The common messages or topics of a text

Question 10

Confidence (n.):

Answer 10

The feeling or belief that one could trust or rely on someone or something

Question 11

Verses (n.):

Answer 11

Writing arranged through words, lines, or phrases (typically in poetry)

Question 12

Tangible (adj.):

Answer 12

Perceptible by touch

Question 13

Endure (v.):

Answer 13

Remain in existence; last

Question 14

Transitory (adj.):

Answer 14

Not permanent

Question 15

Preface (n.):

Answer 15

An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims

Question 16

Kinship (n.):

Answer 16

Blood relationship

Question 17

Faults (n.):

Answer 17

Unattractive or unsatisfactory features, typically in pieces of work or someone’s character

Question 18

Assent (n./v.):

Answer 18

Expression of approval or agreement

Question 19

Impulse (n.):

Answer 19

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act

Question 20

Accordance (n.):

Answer 20

conformity or agreement

Question 21

Solemn (adj.):

Answer 21

serious and dignified

Question 22

Facile (adj.):

Answer 22

Easily achieved; effortless

Question 23

Abundance (adj.):

Answer 23

A very large quantity of something

Question 24

Heartfelt (adj.):

Answer 24

Sincere

Question 25

Indifferent (adj.):

Answer 25

neither good nor bad; mediocre

Question 26

Immersion (n.):

Answer 26

The action of completely dipping something in a substance

Question 27

Descent (v.):

Answer 27

The action of moving downward, dropping, or falling

Question 28

Renounce (v.):

Answer 28

To give up and stop consuming or using

Question 29

Idolatry (n.):

Answer 29

Extreme love and admiration for someone or something

Question 30

Literary Elements vs. Literary Devices

Answer 30

Literacy elements are basic components of a story, such as character, setting, plot, and theme. These are building blocks that create the structure of literacy work.

Literacy devices are techniques used by the writer to add depth and meaning to their writing

Question 31

Metaphor (n.):

Answer 31

comparison without using like, as, or than

Question 32

Simile (n.):

Answer 32

Comparing two things using like, than, or as

Question 33

Hyperbole (n.):

Answer 33

An exaggeration

Question 34

Understatement (n.):

Answer 34

An under exaggeration

Question 35

Synaesthesia (n.):

Answer 35

The blending of human senses to describe an object

Question 36

Repetition (n.):

Answer 36

repeating

Question 36

Repetition (n.):

Answer 36

Repeating words or phrases for emphasis or effect

Question 37

Juxtaposition (n.):

Answer 37

Placing two things next to each other to compare or contrast them

Question 38

Symbolism (n.):

Answer 38

when one thing represents another

Question 39

Assonance (n.)

Answer 39

Repetition of vowel sounds

Question 40

Rhyme (n.)

Answer 40

when words have matching endings

Question 41

Anaphora (n.)

Answer 41

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences

Question 42

Symploce (n.)

Answer 42

Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning and another at the end of several lines

Question 43

Epistrophe (n.)

Answer 43

Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences

Question 44

Alliteration (n.)

Answer 44

Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words

Question 45

Adnomination (n.):

Answer 45

Repetition of words with similar roots

Question 46

Amplification (n.)

Answer 46

Making something bigger or more important by adding details or examples

Question 47

Tempest (n.):

Answer 47

A violent windy storm

Question 48

Quiver (v.):

Answer 48

To tremble or shake

Question 49

Restless (adj.):

Answer 49

Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Question 50

Ecstasy (n.):

Answer 50

extreme happiness

Question 51

Enflamed (adj.):

Answer 51

The state of being on fire

Question 52

Enchant (v.):

Answer 52

Fill something with great delight; charm

Question 53

Furrow (v.)

Answer 53

To make a trail in a surface

Question 54

Toiler (n.):

Answer 54

Someone who works long and hard

Question 54

Toiler (n.):

Answer 54

Someone who works long and hard

Question 55

Aggrieved (adj.):

Answer 55

Feeling resentment after being treated unfairly

Question 56

Reaper (n.):

Answer 56

Someone or something that harvests crops

Question 57

Sap (n.):

Answer 57

Tree syrup

Question 58

Veil (n.):

Answer 58

A piece of material worn by women to conceal their face

Question 59

Eternity (n.):

Answer 59

Never ending in time

Question 60

Facet (n.):

Answer 60

A particular aspect or feature of something