English 12 Terms Quiz

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1.

Allusion
- A.
  
  Reference to something or someone from the past
- B.
  
  A part that represents a whole
- C.
  
  Works way into conclusion
- D.
  
  Choice of words
2.

Analogy
- A.
  
  Explaining something
- B.
  
  Movement of words from one spot to the next
- C.
  
  Dictionary definition : Literal
- D.
  
  Comparison
3.

Antithesis
- A.
  
  Movement of words from one spot to another
- B.
  
  An opinion coming from facts
- C.
  
  A part which represents a whole
- D.
  
  Creating pictures in the mind
4.

Anecdotal evidence
- A.
  
  Learning something through a story
- B.
  
  Deeper meaning to you, in your heart
- C.
  
  A quarter summary of a piece of writing
- D.
  
  Dry humor
5.

Chronological order
- A.
  
  Ordered by events
- B.
  
  Ordered by time and date
- C.
  
  Ordered by middle to the beginning and then to the end
- D.
  
  Ordered by characters
6.

Climatic Order
- A.
  
  Ordered by time and date
- B.
  
  Ordered by middle to the beginning and then to the end
- C.
  
  Ordered by emotion
- D.
  
  Ordered by events
7.

Inductive
- A.
  
  Starts in the middle of story and works way out
- B.
  
  Starts at the beginning and works into conclusion
8.

Deductive
- A.
  
  Starts at the beginning and works into conclusion
- B.
  
  Starts in the middle of story and works way out
9.

Diction
- A.
  
  Dictionary definition
- B.
  
  Choice of words
- C.
  
  A dictionary
10.

Denotation
- A.
  
  Deeper meaning in the heart
- B.
  
  Dry humor
- C.
  
  Make a judgement on a whole group based on one thing
- D.
  
  Dictionary definition : Literal
11.

Connotation
- A.
  
  Part that represents a whole
- B.
  
  Choice of words
- C.
  
  Deeper meaning in the heart
- D.
  
  Point of what essay will be about
12.

Editorial
- A.
  
  Explainging something
- B.
  
  An opinionated piece of writing
- C.
  
  Tells a story
- D.
  
  Creating pictures in the mind
13.

Expository
- A.
  
  Explaining something
- B.
  
  Telling a story
- C.
  
  An opinion coming from facts
- D.
  
  An opinion coming from belief
14.

Narrative
- A.
  
  Explaining something
- B.
  
  Telling a story
- C.
  
  An opinion coming from facts
- D.
  
  An opinion coming from belief
15.

Argumentative
- A.
  
  Tells a story
- B.
  
  An opinion coming from belief
- C.
  
  Explaining something
- D.
  
  An opinion coming from facts
16.

Persuasive
- A.
  
  An opninion coming from facts
- B.
  
  Tells a story
- C.
  
  An opinion coming from belief
- D.
  
  Explaining something
17.

Precis
- A.
  
  A question not requiring an answer
- B.
  
  Movement of words from one spot to the next
- C.
  
  Learning something through a story
- D.
  
  A quarter of original piece of writing (summary)
18.

Rhetorical question
- A.
  
  A question not requiring an answer
- B.
  
  A question with the answer in the question
- C.
  
  A question that makes no sense
19.

Transition
- A.
  
  Starting in the middle of the story and working its way out
- B.
  
  Movement of words from one spot to the next
- C.
  
  Comparison
- D.
  
  Part that represents a whole
20.

Stereotype
- A.
  
  Quick sense of humor
- B.
  
  Making a judgement on a whole group based on one thing
- C.
  
  Loving everyone for who they are
21.

Human interest
- A.
  
  Choice of words
- B.
  
  Explaining something
- C.
  
  A story that effects you in your heart
- D.
  
  Reference to something/someone from the past
22.

Thesis Statement
- A.
  
  Dry humor
- B.
  
  A quarter summary on a piece of writing
- C.
  
  A question not requiring an answer
- D.
  
  Point of what essay will be about
23.

Sarcasm
- A.
  
  Quick sense of humour
- B.
  
  Dry humour
- C.
  
  Laughing uncontrollably
24.

Wit
- A.
  
  Slow in the brain
- B.
  
  Quick sense of humor
- C.
  
  Can run fast...
- D.
  
  Tells a story
25.

Imagery
- A.
  
  Painting an idea
- B.
  
  Deeper meaning to you in your heart
- C.
  
  Comparison
- D.
  
  Pictures in the mind