ATDH Exam Prep UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Allegory - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - When an author makes an indirect reference to a figure,
place, event, or idea originating from outside the text. Many make reference tot previous works
of literature or art.
Anachronism - CORRECT 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 time
period that when he actually lived or a technology that appears before it was invented.
Anaphora - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when something nonhuman, such as
an animal, place, or inanimate object, behaves in a human-like way.
Asyndeton - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Use of informal language and slang which include
words, phrases, and contractions that aren't real words
, Epigraph - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Similar to anaphora, but in this case, the repeated
word or phrase appears at the end of successive statements.
Euphemism - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Comparing and contrasting of two or more
different (usually opposite) ideas, characters, objects, etc.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Allegory - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - When an author makes an indirect reference to a figure,
place, event, or idea originating from outside the text. Many make reference tot previous works
of literature or art.
Anachronism - CORRECT 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 time
period that when he actually lived or a technology that appears before it was invented.
Anaphora - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Occurs when something nonhuman, such as
an animal, place, or inanimate object, behaves in a human-like way.
Asyndeton - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Use of informal language and slang which include
words, phrases, and contractions that aren't real words
, Epigraph - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Similar to anaphora, but in this case, the repeated
word or phrase appears at the end of successive statements.
Euphemism - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Comparing and contrasting of two or more
different (usually opposite) ideas, characters, objects, etc.
