ILTS 305 Questions & Answers 100%
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Plot/Meaning Correct Ans-Some stories convey meaning, some with convey multiple
perspectives, some aim to shape, direct meaning within random events
plot line Correct Ans-the pattern of events, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling
action, and resolution
Inference Correct Ans-A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
predictions（prediction） Correct Ans-Guess what might happen. Based on prior knowledge
and what reading, context clues.
compare and contrast Correct Ans-Give an account of similarities and differences between
two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Literal and figurative meaning Correct Ans-Literal - words mean what they say
Figurative - offers new insight into other people, things, and events. Allows reader to share in
authors experiences.
Alliteration Correct Ans-The repetition of initial consonant sounds, such as "Peter Piper
picked a peck of pickled peppers."
,Onomatopoeia Correct Ans-A word that imitates the sound it represents. Bees buzzing
personfication Correct Ans-giving human characteristics to something that is not human
Similes Correct Ans-A comparison using "like" or "as"
Metaphor Correct Ans-a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or
action to which it is not literally applicable.
Hyperbole Correct Ans-exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. E.g.
people moved slowly, there was no hurry, nothing to see, nothing to do.
Literary Irony Correct Ans-a contrast between what is said and what is meant. E.g. she sells
her hair to buy a watch strap, he sells the watch face to buy hair combs.
explicit Correct Ans-definite, clearly stated
implicit Correct Ans-implied though not plainly expressed
Paired Reading Correct Ans-means partners reading aloud to each other for the purpose of
practicing, sharing, developing fluency, communicating information, or modeling oral reading
technique
, Rhetoric Correct Ans-the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use
of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
anecdote Correct Ans-A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.
Aphorism Correct Ans-a concise statement of a truth or principle
Allusion Correct Ans-A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
Satire Correct Ans-the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize
people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical
issues.
Parody Correct Ans-A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the
specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.
Paradox Correct Ans-a contradiction or dilemma
Oxymoron Correct Ans-conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
Syllogism Correct Ans-A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor
premise, and a conclusion.
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Plot/Meaning Correct Ans-Some stories convey meaning, some with convey multiple
perspectives, some aim to shape, direct meaning within random events
plot line Correct Ans-the pattern of events, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling
action, and resolution
Inference Correct Ans-A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
predictions（prediction） Correct Ans-Guess what might happen. Based on prior knowledge
and what reading, context clues.
compare and contrast Correct Ans-Give an account of similarities and differences between
two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Literal and figurative meaning Correct Ans-Literal - words mean what they say
Figurative - offers new insight into other people, things, and events. Allows reader to share in
authors experiences.
Alliteration Correct Ans-The repetition of initial consonant sounds, such as "Peter Piper
picked a peck of pickled peppers."
,Onomatopoeia Correct Ans-A word that imitates the sound it represents. Bees buzzing
personfication Correct Ans-giving human characteristics to something that is not human
Similes Correct Ans-A comparison using "like" or "as"
Metaphor Correct Ans-a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or
action to which it is not literally applicable.
Hyperbole Correct Ans-exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. E.g.
people moved slowly, there was no hurry, nothing to see, nothing to do.
Literary Irony Correct Ans-a contrast between what is said and what is meant. E.g. she sells
her hair to buy a watch strap, he sells the watch face to buy hair combs.
explicit Correct Ans-definite, clearly stated
implicit Correct Ans-implied though not plainly expressed
Paired Reading Correct Ans-means partners reading aloud to each other for the purpose of
practicing, sharing, developing fluency, communicating information, or modeling oral reading
technique
, Rhetoric Correct Ans-the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use
of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
anecdote Correct Ans-A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.
Aphorism Correct Ans-a concise statement of a truth or principle
Allusion Correct Ans-A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
Satire Correct Ans-the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize
people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical
issues.
Parody Correct Ans-A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the
specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.
Paradox Correct Ans-a contradiction or dilemma
Oxymoron Correct Ans-conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')
Syllogism Correct Ans-A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor
premise, and a conclusion.
