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48 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 48
A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined together to create a new effect. An
adjective and noun of contrasting meaning are put together to cause a new effect. Ex) "O
brawling Love," "Heavy lightness," "feather of lead"
Oxymoron
Strife
Ambiguity
Monologue
Definition 2 of 48
An indirect reference to another literary work, mythology, history, or an event. Shakespeare wrote
several of these references to Roman Mythology.
Irony
Soliloquy
Allusion
Metaphor
Term 3 of 48
Falling Action
Use this mark to punctuate related, but independent, sentences
A statement that seems to contradict itself but is, nevertheless, true
Describing an animal, object, or idea as if it were a person. Giving human characteristics to
nonhuman things.
The elements of plot after a story's climax and before the resolution
,Term 4 of 48
Iambic Pentameter
Part of the story or play that works out the decision arrived at during the climax, it may
introduce more conflict but mostly works to tie up loose ends.
Portion that is the "turning point" of the story -either things are going to go well or go
poorly for the protagonist.
Speech that a character gives when he or she is alone on stage; the purpose is to let the
audience know what the character is thinking
Lines that ideally have five unstressed syllables, each followed by a stress syllable,
Shakespeare made this rhythm pattern famous
Term 5 of 48
Resolution/Denouement
Part of the story or play that works out the decision arrived at during the climax, it may
introduce more conflict but mostly works to tie up loose ends.
Giving hints or clues of what is to come later in the story, Juliet does this when she tells
Romeo that he looks as pale as someone at the bottom of a tomb.
A humorous scene, incident, or speech that is included in a serious drama to provide a
change from emotional intensity to help relax the audience.
Portion of the story where a series of struggles builds to the climax.
Definition 6 of 48
This mark is used to enclose dialogue
Question Mark
Comma
Exclamation mark
Quotation Mark
, Term 7 of 48
Apostrophe
Use this mark for titles of books, movies, and plays
Use this mark to show abrupt disruption in speech
Use this mark to punctuate interjections like "Wow"
Use this make to show possession
Definition 8 of 48
n) an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Calamity
Theme
Narrator
Symbol
Definition 9 of 48
Speech that a character gives when he or she is alone on stage; the purpose is to let the audience
know what the character is thinking
Soliloquy
Monologue
Climax
Solace
48 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 48
A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined together to create a new effect. An
adjective and noun of contrasting meaning are put together to cause a new effect. Ex) "O
brawling Love," "Heavy lightness," "feather of lead"
Oxymoron
Strife
Ambiguity
Monologue
Definition 2 of 48
An indirect reference to another literary work, mythology, history, or an event. Shakespeare wrote
several of these references to Roman Mythology.
Irony
Soliloquy
Allusion
Metaphor
Term 3 of 48
Falling Action
Use this mark to punctuate related, but independent, sentences
A statement that seems to contradict itself but is, nevertheless, true
Describing an animal, object, or idea as if it were a person. Giving human characteristics to
nonhuman things.
The elements of plot after a story's climax and before the resolution
,Term 4 of 48
Iambic Pentameter
Part of the story or play that works out the decision arrived at during the climax, it may
introduce more conflict but mostly works to tie up loose ends.
Portion that is the "turning point" of the story -either things are going to go well or go
poorly for the protagonist.
Speech that a character gives when he or she is alone on stage; the purpose is to let the
audience know what the character is thinking
Lines that ideally have five unstressed syllables, each followed by a stress syllable,
Shakespeare made this rhythm pattern famous
Term 5 of 48
Resolution/Denouement
Part of the story or play that works out the decision arrived at during the climax, it may
introduce more conflict but mostly works to tie up loose ends.
Giving hints or clues of what is to come later in the story, Juliet does this when she tells
Romeo that he looks as pale as someone at the bottom of a tomb.
A humorous scene, incident, or speech that is included in a serious drama to provide a
change from emotional intensity to help relax the audience.
Portion of the story where a series of struggles builds to the climax.
Definition 6 of 48
This mark is used to enclose dialogue
Question Mark
Comma
Exclamation mark
Quotation Mark
, Term 7 of 48
Apostrophe
Use this mark for titles of books, movies, and plays
Use this mark to show abrupt disruption in speech
Use this mark to punctuate interjections like "Wow"
Use this make to show possession
Definition 8 of 48
n) an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Calamity
Theme
Narrator
Symbol
Definition 9 of 48
Speech that a character gives when he or she is alone on stage; the purpose is to let the audience
know what the character is thinking
Soliloquy
Monologue
Climax
Solace
