Unit Assessment



1.	A(n) __________ traces the adventures of a larger-than-life hero.
	A.	lyric poem
	B.	epic poem
	C.	ballad
	D.	sonnet

2.	When one event triggers another event, we see a __________ relationship at work.
	A.	sequential
	B.	parallel
	C.	dramatic
	D.	cause-and-effect

3.	What are some common motifs found in literature?


4.	An archetype is an image or symbol used only occasionally in art or literature.
	A.	TRUE
	B.	FALSE

5.	The hero, the villain, the trickster, and the mysterious stranger are all examples of __________.
	A.	epic heroes
	B.	foil characters
	C.	tragic heroes
	D.	character archetypes

6.	Click on the letter of the word or phrase that means about the same as the underlined word. The apples were soft and withered after months in the damp basement.
	A.	shriveled
	B.	discolored
	C.	heavy
	D.	rotten

7.	Explain what a reader does when he or she compares and contrasts characters.


8.	Which of the following is NOT a literary genre?
	A.	mystery
	B.	myth
	C.	ode
	D.	biography

9.	An __________ conflict takes place within a character's mind.
	A.	external
	B.	internal

10.	Describe one way a reader can understand the sequence of events in a complicated story.

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