CAHSEE CAHSEE Literary Response and Analysis 2

Question 1

Which example is a simile?

Accepted Answer

Her smile was like sunshine on a cloudy day.

Answer

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things; 'her smile was like sunshine' uses 'like' to make the comparison.

Question 2

What is the conflict in a story?

Accepted Answer

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot

Answer

Conflict is the central struggle in a story, which can be between characters, between a character and nature, or within a character.

Question 3

What does 'tone' mean in literary analysis?

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

Answer

Tone reflects how the author feels about the subject, revealed through word choice and style.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes dramatic irony?

Accepted Answer

When the audience knows something the characters do not

Answer

Dramatic irony occurs when the reader or audience has information that the characters in the story lack.

Question 5

What is an antagonist in a story?

Accepted Answer

The character or force that opposes the main character

Answer

The antagonist is the opposing force or character who creates obstacles for the protagonist.

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