ATDH EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Allegory - ANSWER A story that is used to represent a more general message
about real-life issues and/or events. Typically and entire book, novel, play, etc.
Alliteration - ANSWER A series of words or phrases that all (or almost all) start
with the same sound. The sounds are typically consonants to give more stress to the
syllable.
Allusion - ANSWER When an author makes an indirect reference to a figure,
place, event, or idea originating from outside the text. Many refer tot previous
works of literature or art.
Anachronism - ANSWER Occurs when there is an (intentional) error in the
chronology or timeline of a text. This could be from a character who appears in a
different period that when he lived or a technology that appears before it was
invented.
Anaphora - ANSWER When a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of
multiple sentences throughout a piece of writing. Used to emphasize the repeated
phrase and evoke strong feelings in the audience.
Anthropomorphism - ANSWER Occurs when something nonhuman, such as an
animal, place, or inanimate object, behaves in a human-like way.
Asyndeton - ANSWER When the writer leaves our conjunctions ("and, or, but, and
for") ina group of words or phrases so that the meaning of the phrase or sentence is
emphasized.
Colloquialism - ANSWER Use of informal language and slang which include
words, phrases, and contractions that aren't real words
Epigraph - ANSWER When an author inserts a famous quotation, poem, song, or
other short passage or text at the beginning of a larger text. Typically written by a
different writer and used as a way to introduce overarching themes or messages in
the work
Epistrophe - ANSWER Similar to anaphora, but in this case, the repeated word or
, phrase appears at the end of successive statements.
Euphemism - ANSWER When a more mild or indirect word or expression is used
in place of another word or phrase that is considered harsh, blunt, vulgar, or
unpleasant
Flashback - ANSWER Interruption in a narrative that depicts events that have
already occurred, wither before the present time or before the time at which the
narration takes place. Often used to give the reader some more background
information and details about specific characters, events, plot points, etc.
Foreshadowing - ANSWER When an author indirectly hints at- through things such
as dialogue, description, or characters' actions- what is to come later on in the story.
Often used to introduce tension to a narrative.
Hyperbole - ANSWER An exaggerated statement that's not meant to be taken
literally by the reader. It is often used for comedic effect and/or emphasis
Imagery - ANSWER When an author describes a scene, thing, or idea so that is
appeals to our senses (taste, smell, sight, touch, or hearing). Often used to help the
reader clearly visualize parts of the story by creating a strong mental picture.
Irony - ANSWER When a statement is used to express an opposite meaning than
the one literally expressed by it. There are three types in literature (verbal,
situational, and dramatic).
Juxtaposition - ANSWER Comparing and contrasting of two or more different
(usually opposite) ideas, characters, objects, etc.
Malapropism - ANSWER This happens when an incorrect word is used in place of
a word that has a similar sound. This misuse of the word typically results in a
statement that is both nonsensical and humorous.
Allegory - ANSWER A story that is used to represent a more general message
about real-life issues and/or events. Typically and entire book, novel, play, etc.
Alliteration - ANSWER A series of words or phrases that all (or almost all) start
with the same sound. The sounds are typically consonants to give more stress to the
syllable.
Allusion - ANSWER When an author makes an indirect reference to a figure,
place, event, or idea originating from outside the text. Many refer tot previous
works of literature or art.
Anachronism - ANSWER Occurs when there is an (intentional) error in the
chronology or timeline of a text. This could be from a character who appears in a
different period that when he lived or a technology that appears before it was
invented.
Anaphora - ANSWER When a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of
multiple sentences throughout a piece of writing. Used to emphasize the repeated
phrase and evoke strong feelings in the audience.
Anthropomorphism - ANSWER Occurs when something nonhuman, such as an
animal, place, or inanimate object, behaves in a human-like way.
Asyndeton - ANSWER When the writer leaves our conjunctions ("and, or, but, and
for") ina group of words or phrases so that the meaning of the phrase or sentence is
emphasized.
Colloquialism - ANSWER Use of informal language and slang which include
words, phrases, and contractions that aren't real words
Epigraph - ANSWER When an author inserts a famous quotation, poem, song, or
other short passage or text at the beginning of a larger text. Typically written by a
different writer and used as a way to introduce overarching themes or messages in
the work
Epistrophe - ANSWER Similar to anaphora, but in this case, the repeated word or
, phrase appears at the end of successive statements.
Euphemism - ANSWER When a more mild or indirect word or expression is used
in place of another word or phrase that is considered harsh, blunt, vulgar, or
unpleasant
Flashback - ANSWER Interruption in a narrative that depicts events that have
already occurred, wither before the present time or before the time at which the
narration takes place. Often used to give the reader some more background
information and details about specific characters, events, plot points, etc.
Foreshadowing - ANSWER When an author indirectly hints at- through things such
as dialogue, description, or characters' actions- what is to come later on in the story.
Often used to introduce tension to a narrative.
Hyperbole - ANSWER An exaggerated statement that's not meant to be taken
literally by the reader. It is often used for comedic effect and/or emphasis
Imagery - ANSWER When an author describes a scene, thing, or idea so that is
appeals to our senses (taste, smell, sight, touch, or hearing). Often used to help the
reader clearly visualize parts of the story by creating a strong mental picture.
Irony - ANSWER When a statement is used to express an opposite meaning than
the one literally expressed by it. There are three types in literature (verbal,
situational, and dramatic).
Juxtaposition - ANSWER Comparing and contrasting of two or more different
(usually opposite) ideas, characters, objects, etc.
Malapropism - ANSWER This happens when an incorrect word is used in place of
a word that has a similar sound. This misuse of the word typically results in a
statement that is both nonsensical and humorous.
