Vocab

Question 1

Irony

Answer 1

Opposite of what’s expected ;twist

Question 2

Allusion

Answer 2

Reference that the author expects reader to recognize and relate to

Question 3

Imagery

Answer 3

Description using 5 senses that creates vivid picture

Question 4

Allegory

Answer 4

Story that teaches a lesson ; 2 levels

Question 5

Symbolism

Answer 5

Something that stands for something else

Question 6

Fig Lang

Answer 6

Not heral

Question 7

Smile

Answer 7

Comparison with like or as

Question 8

Metaphor

Answer 8

Direct comparison

Question 9

Personification

Answer 9

Giving a living characteristic to a non living thing

Question 10

Satire

Answer 10

A literary technique that blends humor and wit to point out weaknesses in individuals, institutions, and mankind in general with the intent to improve humanity.

Question 11

Foreshadowing

Answer 11

Clues as to what will happen

Question 12

Flashbacks

Answer 12

Recollections

Question 13

Hyperbole

Answer 13

Exaggeration

Question 14

Setting

Answer 14

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Question 15

Plot

Answer 15

a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

Question 16

Theme

Answer 16

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.