Romeo And Juliet_Literary Terms_Part I Question Preview (ID: 36106)
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A play on words where the word suggests two or more meanings. (double entendre)
a) Paronomasia
b) Idiom
c) Connotation
d) Oxymoron
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own.
a) Connotation
b) Paronomasia
c) Idiom
d) Oxymoron
A figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. The words “like” or “as” are used to draw the comparison.
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Oxymoron
A character who does not change over time; his or her personality does not transform or evolve.
a) Dynamic Character
b) Static Character
c) Round Character
d) Flat Character
Opposition or contrast. Putting two opposing ideas next to each other.
a) Paradox
b) Oxymoron/ Antithesis
c) Hyperbole
d) Idiom
A figure of speech which makes an implied comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics, usually by saying one thing is another.
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Oxymoron
A contrast between what the audience perceives and what a character does not know.
a) Verbal Irony
b) Situational Irony
c) Dramatic Irony
d) Paradox
The attitude of the author, narrator, or viewpoint character toward story events (plot), conflict, and other characters.
a) Diction
b) Tone
c) Connotation
d) Syntax
A figure of speech in which an animal, object, natural force, or idea is given a personality and described as human.
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
Any character whose personal qualities contrast with another character to highlight certain character traits.
a) Antagonist
b) Dramatic Foil
c) Protagonist
d) Dynamic Character
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a) Oxymoron
b) Paradox
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
The central character or leading figure in a literary work.
a) Static Character
b) Dynamic Character
c) Antagonist
d) Protagonist
A long, uninterrupted speech by one single character that is presented in front of other characters (but they are not talking back).
a) Aside
b) Monologue
c) Soliloquy
d) Paronomasia
A reference in one work of literature or in conversation to a person, place, or event in another work of literature or in history, art, or music.
a) Paradox
b) Personification
c) Hyperbole
d) Allusion
A character speaks to the audience but is not heard by the other characters, “who are not supposed to hear.”
a) Aside
b) Monologue
c) Soliloquy
d) Idiom
A character noted for one kind of personality trait or characteristic.
a) Stock Character
b) Static Character
c) Round Character
d) Flat Character
An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
a) Aside
b) Monologue
c) Soliloquy
d) Idiom
The choice of words and phrases and how they are used.
a) Diction
b) Tone
c) Syntax
d) Connotation
The means by which the author reveals a character’s personality.
a) Dynamic Character
b) Syntax
c) Irony
d) Characterization
The character or force that works against the protagonist; introduces the conflict.
a) Static Character
b) Dynamic Character
c) Antagonist
d) Protagonist
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