HSPT Domain 2: Reading Welcome to your HSPT Domain 2: Reading 1. HSPT: Reading In the phrase "to cast aspersions," what does "aspersions" most closely mean? A. Compliments B. Insinuations C. Awards D. Aspirations None 2. HSPT: Reading In literature, what is the primary purpose of a foil character? A. To mirror the protagonist B. To contrast with the main character C. To provide comic relief D. To serve as the antagonist None 3. HSPT: Reading What is an antonym for "proliferate"? A. Increase B. Expand C. Decline D. Accumulate None 4. HSPT: Reading In a work of fiction, what is the climax? A. The introduction of the setting and characters B. The highest point of tension or conflict C. The resolution of the plot D. The events following the climax leading to the resolution None 5. HSPT: Reading Which of the following best defines "denouement"? A. The final outcome of the story's main conflict B. A hint about what will happen later in the story C. The beginning of the rising action D. The introduction of the main conflict None 6. HSPT: Reading In the context of critical reading, what does it mean to "infer" something from the text? A. To state something directly B. To guess without evidence C. To derive by reasoning; conclude from evidence in the text D. To contradict the author's point None 7. HSPT: Reading What literary term describes the use of an object or a word to represent an abstract idea? A. Allegory B. Symbolism C. Irony D. Metonymy None 8. HSPT: Reading The term "hubris" is best associated with which of the following? A. Excessive pride or self-confidence B. A tragic flaw C. A moment of realization D. The struggle against fate None 9. HSPT: Reading What is the primary difference between a metaphor and a simile? A. A metaphor uses "like" or "as" for comparison, while a simile does not. B. A simile uses "like" or "as" for comparison, while a metaphor does not. C. A metaphor is always positive, while a simile can be negative. D. A simile is longer than a metaphor. None 10. HSPT: Reading Which narrative perspective is indicated by the use of "I" and "we" in a story? A. First-person B. Second-person C. Third-person limited D. Third-person omniscient None 11. HSPT: Reading What does the term "pathos" refer to in literature? A. A method of convincing people with an argument drawn out through a logical thought process B. An appeal to emotion that is designed to persuade an audience through their feelings C. A way of convincing someone with an argument based on facts D. The use of a character's physical journey to symbolize their emotional journey None 12. HSPT: Reading Which term describes a minor plot that runs alongside the main plot in a story? A. Foreshadowing B. Subplot C. Flashback D. Anecdote None 13. HSPT: Reading What literary technique involves the interruption of the chronological sequence of events to include something that occurred at an earlier time? A. Flashback B. Foreshadowing C. Prolepsis D. Anachronism None 14. HSPT: Reading What term describes the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect? A. Anaphora B. Euphemism C. Hyperbole D. Oxymoron None 15. HSPT: Reading Which of the following best defines the term "bildungsroman"? A. A novel that depicts the hero's or heroine's process of psychological maturation B. A novel that focuses primarily on the adventures of the protagonist C. A genre of literature characterized by satirical humor D. A narrative style that involves multiple points of view None 16. HSPT: Reading In poetry, what is the term for a pair of rhymed lines that are of the same length and meter? A. Couplet B. Sonnet C. Quatrain D. Octave None 17. HSPT: Reading Which figure of speech involves an explicit comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"? A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Alliteration D. Allusion None 18. HSPT: Reading What does the term "epistolary" refer to in literature? A. Literature that is primarily focused on ethics and morality B. Novels that are written in the form of letters, diaries, or other documents C. Writing that is characterized by its length and complexity D. Stories that convey a strong sense of place or setting None 19. HSPT: Reading What literary device involves the use of contradictory or contrasting concepts placed together in a manner that actually ends up making sense? A. Irony B. Satire C. Oxymoron D. Paradox None 20. HSPT: Reading The use of "the crown" to refer to royalty is an example of what figure of speech? A. Metonymy B. Synecdoche C. Euphemism D. Metaphor None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
