CAHSEE Literary Response and Analysis Flashcards
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Which example is a simile?
Answer: Her smile was like sunshine on a cloudy day.
A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things; 'her smile was like sunshine' uses 'like' to make the comparison.
What is the conflict in a story?
Answer: The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot
Conflict is the central struggle in a story, which can be between characters, between a character and nature, or within a character.
What does 'tone' mean in literary analysis?
Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
Tone reflects how the author feels about the subject, revealed through word choice and style.
Which of the following best describes dramatic irony?
Answer: When the audience knows something the characters do not
Dramatic irony occurs when the reader or audience has information that the characters in the story lack.
What is an antagonist in a story?
Answer: The character or force that opposes the main character
The antagonist is the opposing force or character who creates obstacles for the protagonist.
What does 'mood' refer to in a literary work?
Answer: The emotional atmosphere or feeling the reader gets from the text
Mood is the overall emotional atmosphere created by the author's word choices, setting, and descriptions.