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English 2 - Midterm Vocabulary (pt. 1)Online version cuz I'm not trynna make it 100 questions in one test again. song of the day: North - Clairo cuz I'm listening to Immunity rn by John Lawrence 1 What are literary devices? a writing techniques and tools that authors use to add depth, meaning, and impact to their work; they evoke emotion and encourage thoughtful engagement with a text b an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature; often collections of related symbols; help develop the central themes of a book or play c the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques 2 Which of the following best defines “theme” in literature? a A repeated sound pattern b An idea expressed throughout a work c The main character’s motivation 3 In literature, symbolism is used to— a Describe characters’ physical traits b Represent ideas through objects c Provide comic relief 4 Dystopia is defined as— a an imagine place or state of things in which everything is perfect. ie, a perfect society b a historical fiction setting c an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic. ie, 5 Utopia is defined as— a an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. ie, a perfect society b a historical fiction setting c an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic. ie, 6 What is irony? a when a situation defies expectations b when a situation exceeds expectations c when a situation is non-existent 7 Which statement best illustrates irony? a A king ruling for many years b A character learning a lesson c A fire station burning down 8 What is dramatic irony? a when the audience/reader is aware of something unknown to the characters b when a situation defies expectations c a character whose contrasting traits (personality, morals, background) highlight or accentuate the qualities, flaws, or values of the protagonist 9 A foil is best described as— a A symbol representing conflict b A character who contrasts with the protagonist c A plot twist that shifts tone 10 What is characterization? a the act by which an author reveals details about a character (their appearance or personality) in a text. Any lines/words in a text (dialogue OR narration) can contribute to characterization b the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques c an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature; often collections of related symbols; help develop the central themes of a book or play 11 What is a motif? a a society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression, disease, and/or overcrowding b writing techniques and tools that authors use to add depth, meaning, and impact to their work; they evoke emotion and encourage thoughtful engagement with a text c an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature; often collections of related symbols; help develop the central themes of a book or play 12 Which is an example of a motif? a A single symbol appearing once b The author’s note c Repeated contrasts between light and dark 13 What is rhetoric? a a story, poem, or picture that meant to be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one b the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques c an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature; often collections of related symbols; help develop the central themes of a book or play 14 What is an allegory? a a story, poem, or picture that meant to be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one b the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques c the comparison of two unlike/dissimilar things 15 What is dialogue? a spoken by characters / words exchanged between at least 2 people b the person telling the story c characters that remain mostly the same or unchanged in a story 16 What is narration? What is a narrator? a text from the perspective of a story’s narrator. a narrator is the person telling the story b a fictional prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism c spoken by characters / words exchanged between at least 2 people 17 A dynamic character is one who— a Changes significantly over time b Remains mostly the same c Narrates the story 18 A static character is one who— a Changes significantly over time b Remains mostly the same c Narrates the story 19 What is a novel? a related to philosophy or a state of deep, rational thinking b a fictional prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism c events following the climax during which tension begins to decrease 20 Which best describes prose? a Poetry with rhythm b Language without rhyme or rhythm c Dialogue only 21 Realism in literature refers to— a Accurate representation of life b Supernatural elements c Mythological inspiration 22 What is a novel of ideas? a a novel whose story explores a particular philosophical perspective on the world b a fictional prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism c the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life 23 What is philosophy? What's philosophical? a the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. related to philosophy or a state of deep, rational thinking b the sequence of causally linked events that form the structure of a narrative, often organized in a specific order. the ending, at which point all “loose ends” are tied up c a form of government with a single ruler (a monarch, king, or queen) at the head, who holds supreme power. the ruler’s power is unlimited and they can largely do whatever they want (Ex: England in the 1600s) 24 What is conflict? a the sequence of causally linked events that form the structure of a narrative, often organized in a specific order (exposition → inciting incident → rising action → climax → falling action → resolution) b the struggle between opposing forces (characters, ideas, nature, self) that drives the plot, creates tension, develops characters, and reveals themes c a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 25 What is plot? a the sequence of causally linked events that form the structure of a narrative, often organized in a specific order (exposition → inciting incident → rising action → climax → falling action → resolution) b the struggle between opposing forces (characters, ideas, nature, self) that drives the plot, creates tension, develops characters, and reveals themes c a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 26 What happens during the exposition? a introduces the characters and setting b starts / kicks off the conflict c actions and events that build conflict and tension d the most tense/important point in a story 27 What happens during the inciting incident? a introduces the characters and setting b starts / kicks off the conflict c actions and events that build conflict and tension d the most tense/important point in a story 28 What happens during the rising action? a introduces the characters and setting b starts / kicks off the conflict c actions and events that build conflict and tension d the most tense/important point in a story 29 What happens during the climax? a introduces the characters and setting b starts / kicks off the conflict c actions and events that build conflict and tension d the most tense/important point in a story 30 What happens during the falling action? a actions and events that build conflict and tension b the most tense/important point in a story c events following the climax during which tension begins to decrease d the ending, at which point all “loose ends” are tied up 31 What happens during the resolution? a actions and events that build conflict and tension b the most tense/important point in a story c events following the climax during which tension begins to decrease d the ending, at which point all “loose ends” are tied up 32 What's a monarchy? a a form of government with a single ruler (a monarch, king, or queen) at the head, who holds supreme power b the ruler’s power is unlimited and they can largely do whatever they want (Ex: England in the 1600s) c monarch’s power is restricted by a constitution, often with real political power held by an elected government (ex: England in 2025) d a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 33 What's an absolute monarchy? a a form of government with a single ruler (a monarch, king, or queen) at the head, who holds supreme power b the ruler’s power is unlimited and they can largely do whatever they want (Ex: England in the 1600s) c monarch’s power is restricted by a constitution, often with real political power held by an elected government (ex: England in 2025) d a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 34 What's a constitutional monarchy? a a form of government with a single ruler (a monarch, king, or queen) at the head, who holds supreme power b the ruler’s power is unlimited and they can largely do whatever they want (Ex: England in the 1600s) c monarch’s power is restricted by a constitution, often with real political power held by an elected government (ex: England in 2025) d a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 35 What's a democracy? a a form of government with a single ruler (a monarch, king, or queen) at the head, who holds supreme power b the ruler’s power is unlimited and they can largely do whatever they want (Ex: England in the 1600s) c monarch’s power is restricted by a constitution, often with real political power held by an elected government (ex: England in 2025) d a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives 36 Regicide refers to— a Overthrowing a president b Starting a rebellion c Killing a king 37 What is a civilization? a an advanced and organized state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. b an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes c a condition in which each thing is properly disposed with reference to other things and to its purpose; methodical or harmonious arrangement 38 What is a society? a an advanced and organized state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. b an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes c a condition in which each thing is properly disposed with reference to other things and to its purpose; methodical or harmonious arrangement 39 What is order? a an advanced and organized state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. b an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes c a condition in which each thing is properly disposed with reference to other things and to its purpose; methodical or harmonious arrangement 40 What is chaos? a a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order b a state of utter perfection or organization; a harmonious sense of perfection and organization c to take power by force 41 Define primitive. a a person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person; a person without culture, refinement, or education b characteristic of early ages or of an early state of human development, unaffected or little affected by civilizing influences c dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery 42 Define barbarian. a a person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person; a person without culture, refinement, or education b characteristic of early ages or of an early state of human development, unaffected or little affected by civilizing influences c dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery 43 Define corruption. a a person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person; a person without culture, refinement, or education b characteristic of early ages or of an early state of human development, unaffected or little affected by civilizing influences c dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery 44 Define ambition. a a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. b to take power by force 45 To usurp means to... a a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. b to take power by force

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English 2 - Midterm Vocabulary (pt. 1)Online version

by John Lawrence

What are literary devices?

Which of the following best defines “theme” in literature?

In literature, symbolism is used to—

Dystopia is defined as—

Utopia is defined as—

What is irony?

Which statement best illustrates irony?

What is dramatic irony?

A foil is best described as—

What is characterization?

What is a motif?

Which is an example of a motif?

What is rhetoric?

What is an allegory?

What is dialogue?

What is narration? What is a narrator?

A dynamic character is one who—

A static character is one who—

What is a novel?

Which best describes prose?

Realism in literature refers to—

What is a novel of ideas?

What is philosophy? What's philosophical?

What is conflict?

What is plot?

What happens during the exposition?

What happens during the inciting incident?

What happens during the rising action?

What happens during the climax?

What happens during the falling action?

What happens during the resolution?

What's a monarchy?

What's an absolute monarchy?

What's a constitutional monarchy?

What's a democracy?

Regicide refers to—

What is a civilization?

What is a society?

What is order?

What is chaos?

Define primitive.

Define barbarian.

Define corruption.

Define ambition.

To usurp means to...