ENGLISH 12B NEW

Which responses effectively contrast the tone in the excerpts?

-...head and falling to the ground -...blood spurting on the floor

Which excerpts from The Canterbury Tales most clearly support the central idea that storytelling serves a purpose in a society?

-and well i know as you go on your way -dame if you will i prayerfully request

Which responses most accurately identify a theme of Beowulf? (Select all that apply.)

-anyone can boast in a time of safety -it is noble to help others

Which excerpts from Beowulf most clearly depict how the author uses stories from Beowulf's past to develop his character?

-art thou that beowulf brecas rival -and so it cam that i killed with my sword

Which options most accurately define denotation and connotation?

-denotation is the literla meaning od a word or phrase -connotation is the feeling or idea associated with a word or phrase

Which excerpts from Physiologus most effectively support the portrayal of Satan's dwelling as having a monstrous and menacing atmosphere? (Select all that apply.)

-donning the mystic helm -straight to the bottom

In the "Wife of Bath's Tale," the knight encounters difficulties as he attempts to complete the task assigned by the queen. Which excerpts most accurately show the conflicts he encounters?

-he sought in every house -some said that women

Read the excerpt from Beowulf. We twain had talked, in time of youth, and made our boast,—we merely boys, striplings still,—to stake our lives far at sea: and so we performed it. Which phrases from the excerpt most effectively indicate the meaning of striplings?

-in time of youth -we merely boys

Which options accurately explain how the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales sets up the rest of the narrative?

-introduces all the characters -functions as a frame

Which sentences use the word temperate correctly?

-phoenix residents enjoy the relativel temperate -i could always rely on my fathers calm

Which excerpts from Physiologus most effectively support the implied message that people often stray from the virtuous path because they give in to earthly temptations? (Select all that apply.) Physiologus

-such is the way -there she sits

Which excerpts from "The Wife of Bath's Tale" accurately support the inference that the Wife of Bath is concerned with outward appearances?

-the kerchiefs all were of the finest texture -she had the lovers gap teeth

Which responses most clearly show how a suffix can be used to change the word tumult into an adjective?

-the suffix ous can be added to create the adjective tumultuous -the suffix ary can be added to create the adjective tumuultuary

Which excerpts from Beowulf accurately support the portrayal of Beowulf as a valiant but vain young hero?

-twas granted me though -me thus often the evil monsters

Which response most clearly explains why Sir Gawayne volunteered to fight the Green Knight in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale"?

...blushed back at him

Read the excerpt from Physiologus. Fair is he, full bright And wonderful of hue. The holy scribes Tell us how Joseph's many-colored coat, Gleaming with varying dyes of every shade, Brilliant, resplendent, dazzled all men's eyes That looked upon it. So the panther's hues Shine altogether lovely, marvelous, While each fair color in its beauty glows Ever more rare and charming than the rest. Which response most accurately identifies a literary device used in the reference to "Joseph's many-colored coat"?

PERSONIFI

"This jacket isn't old; it's vintage!" said Reese. Which response most accurately analyzes the difference between the meanings of vintage and old? Vintage sounds more desirable and stylish than old. Vintage sounds more worn-out and secondhand than old. Vintage sounds more affordable for someone on a budget than old. Vintage sounds more casual and functional than old.

Vintage sounds more desirable and stylish than old.

Which definition conveys the meaning of the word prowess as it is used in the sentence?

a high level of skill or ability

Which option most accurately defines framing?

a literary technique that places one story inside another story

Which response most accurately defines the narrative text structure element of flashback?

a scene or memory of the past presented out of chronological order that provides background information

Which response most completely describes what a summary contains?

a summary contains all essential points in a text and omits the opinions of the reader

Which response most accurately defines an archetype?

an archetype...patterns or characteristics

Which response most clearly describes how the author uses archetypes to develop the character of the Redcrosse knight in The Faerie Queene?

archetype of baptism to show why the redcrosse knight had endurance to continue fighting

Mariama deleted focused violinist on her online bio and typed avid violinist. She smiled at the improvement. Which response most clearly explains why Mariama may have preferred avid over focused?

avid has a more enthusiastic

Which lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly support the central idea that obeying a knightly code of honor involves facing one's fears?

but now it seemed a foolish

Which options are the names of narrative elements?

characters tone setting

Which lines from the "Wife of Bath's Tale" most effectively reveal the climax of the story?

choose now she said one of these two

Which synonym most accurately conveys the meaning of reproof?

criticism

Which response most accurately describes how the author uses plot to develop the character of Una in The Faerie Queene?

describes una raying for the knights recovery showing that she is a cirtuous and spiritual person

Which option provides an accurate definition of the term explicit?

directly stated

Which word is a synonym of assuage as it is used in the sentence?

ease

Jackson looked left and right at the intersection. Then he checked both left and right again before driving the car across the street. "You sure are a fastidious driver," Ryan said. Jackson looked right at Ryan. "I prefer meticulous, not fastidious. That's probably why I passed my test the first time and you still don't have a license." Which response most clearly compares the effects of the words fastidious and meticulous in this scenario?

fastidious makes jackson sound painstakingly strict...

Which sentence uses the word gentility correctly?

fine manners were characterized

Read the paragraph. Today, when Julie walked by one of the houses in her neighborhood, she was furious and heartbroken because she saw five dogs bound in fetters in a backyard, and it was 115 degrees outside. She immediately called the Humane Society and reported this animal cruelty. What evidence from this paragraph provides context clues that help define the word fetters? (Select all that apply.)

five dogs bound animal cruelty

Which response most effectively describes the interaction between two central ideas in Beowulf?

heowulf has an opportunity to return a favor to king hrothgar by killing grendel and if he does hrothgar wull make him a honored member of his house

Which option provides an accurate definition of the terms implicit meaning and explicit meaning?

implivit meaning is comprehensible,...directly without vagueness

Read the passage. "Walk two blocks south—" began Megan, but Chantelle cut in. "Actually, it's two blocks north," said Chantelle. "Hey, stop interrupting!" said Megan. "I was interjecting," answered Chantelle. Which response most accurately explains why Chantelle said she was interjecting, rather than interrupting?

interjecting and interrupting have similar denotations but interjecting has a more helpful connotation

Read the passage. The bell rang, and Jordan and Moira left Social Studies together. "Ms. Murray asked you so many questions today in her lecture!" said Jordan. "Asked? She interrogated me about the Constitutional Convention!" exclaimed Moira. Which response most clearly explains why Moira said that Ms. Murray interrogated her?

interrogated has an intense scary connotation

Which option most accurately defines figurative language?

language that uses unconventional construction or differs from literal

Read the sentence. He claims that he bears no malice toward anyone, but he spent all his energy making everyone's vacation stressful and frustrating. How does the word malice function in the sentence and what does it mean?

malice functions as a noun and it means a desire to cause harm

Read the sentence. Deep in conversation, Mark and Jesse meandered down the road. Which response most clearly distinguishes the denotative and connotative meanings of the word meandered in this sentence?

meandered has a denotation of walked and has a connotation od relaxation showing that the boys are more focused on the conversation than on where they are going

Which option provides the most accurate definition for the word matins?

morning prayer

Which of the options is a synonym for the word lineage?

origin

Which option most accurately defines the meaning of the word semblance as it is used in the poem?

outward but sometimes deceptive appearance

Which response most clearly explains the purpose of pacing within a work of fiction?

pacing allows the author to speed up or slow down the narrative which helps direct tje readers attention to certain elements of the plot and create suspense

Which context clues used in the excerpt are evidence that helps define the word engendering?

pierced the drought bathed ach sprout

Which response best explains how affixes change the word cacophonous to another part of speech?

replacing the suffix ous with suffix y creates the noun cacophony

Read the excerpt from Physiologus. Such is the way Of demons, devils' wiles: to hide their power, And stealthily inveigle heedless men, Inciting them against all worthy deeds, And luring them to seek for help and comfort From unsuspected foes, until at last They choose a dwelling with the faithless one. Which response most accurately describes how Satan baits his victims, based on this evidence?

satan deceives his victims by tricking them into blindly beleiving his lies and following his path

Which lines from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales most effectively outline the Wife of Bath's character traits that become most relevant to her story?

she was a worthy woman

Which option most effectively contrasts how Sir Gawayne is characterized in the poem versus in the short story?

sir gawaynes speech in the poem portrays him as a victim of fate

Which option defines the word congealed as it is used in the passage?

solidified

Based on the excerpt, which option provides the most accurate definition of the word servile?

submissive and subordinate

Based on the excerpt provided, which option most accurately categorizes the knight's social class?

the aristoscrats or the upper class

Which response most clearly describes the impact of the author's description of setting in this exposition on the overall plot of The Faerie Queene?

the author describes the far off tower where unas parents are trapped

Which response most accurately describes the impact of the lengthy, detailed description of the Green Knight in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale"?

the description grabs the readers attention by showing how extraordinary the green knight looked and created an epectation that ge will

What response most accurately explains the purpose of the "General Prologue" in this section of The Canterbury Tales?

the general prologue is the frame narrative that introduces the setting and the characters

Which event from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly foreshadows what Sir Gawayne's fate would be in one year? Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale

the green knight picked his head up and remained alive despite the axe's blow

Which option most effectively explains how the characters' dialogue and actions advance the plot in the excerpt?

the host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to decide who amonf them will tell their tales first

Based on this excerpt, which option most effectively explains how the knight's character influences the decision he must make?

the knight is the ma of honor, adn thus must fulfill the oath he made ti the old woman

Which response most clearly explains the impact of rhyme in the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale," as compared to unrhymed prose in the short story "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Middle-English Arthurian Romance"?

the rhyme creates a sing song effect that adds to the light heartedness of the pem and contrasts with the seriousnes of the short story

Read the stanza from Pablo Neruda's poem "Don't Go Far Off." Don't leave me, even for an hour, because then the little drops of anguish will all run together, the smoke that roams looking for a home will drift into me, choking my lost heart. Which option most effectively explains the implicit meaning of this stanza?

the speaker is deeply in ,ove and feels as though his lovers potential absence will cause him pain and suffering

Which option most clearly describes how a student could infer the archaic meaning of false from context clues in the surrounding text?

the student could infer that since the dragon fell, false means unreliable and weak

Which option most clearly states how a student who did not know the meaning of vermilion could infer its definition?

the student could use the context clues rosy red and dyed to infer that the vermilion is a shade of red

Which response most clearly describes how a student who did not know the meaning of the word martial could infer its definition?

the student...to fighting

When two hearts meet in a dim solitude, That thrills the soul e'en to the finger-tips, And brings the heart's dear secrets to the lips. Which response most clearly shows how a student could determine the meaning of the word solitude by finding information in reference materials?

the students could use the root sol which is also gound in solo to infer theat slitude means state of being alone

Which response most clearly explains the difference in part of speech between digress and digressions?

the verb digress meaning to stray off topic is changes to the plural noun digressions by the addition of the suffixed ion and s

Joyous then was the Jewel-giver, hoar-haired, war-brave; help awaited the Bright-Danes' prince, from Beowulf hearing, folk's good shepherd, such firm resolve. Then was laughter of liegemen loud resounding with winsome words. Which line from Beowulf's story most clearly provides a context clue that can help define the word winsome?

then was laughter of liegemen loud resounding

Which excerpt most effectively reveals how the author develops the rising action through the description of setting in Beowulf?

then was this mead-house at the morning tide

Read the sentence. After she gave the lecture on molecular geometry, Dr. Jones realized that she would have to expound on the subject at greater length because the students looked confused and gave blank stares when she asked if there were any questions. What is the meaning of the word expound as it is used in the sentence?

to explain in detail

Which response most accurately explains the purpose of parallel plots within a work of fiction?

to present two or more plots or sublots that are usually connected by a character or theme

Which response effectively describes how two prominent central ideas in The Canterbury Tales interact to convey a complex theme?

while on the pilgrimage...segregated society

Which lines from The Faerie Queene most clearly show how the author introduces the character of the dragon in the exposition as a likely source of conflict?

with that they heard -and that more wondrous was

Which excerpt most effectively reveals the main conflict in the Knight's story?

you cant be sure if you;re to live or not

Which response most clearly explains how seeing a written story performed as a play will be different from seeing it as an animated movie?

-the play will use human performances and responses from the audience to create a new experience with each performance while the animates movie will present an identical performance each time it is viewed -the play will use stage directions and the actors interpretations to portray the story's events while the animated movie will depict the same events though drawn or computer generated images

Which option most accurately identifies the narrative element developed in the excerpt?

characterization

Read the sentence. The English teacher surprised everyone by inviting a renowned guest speaker—who has several patents of her own and who wrote a book about protecting patenting rights—to give a speech during the school's career readiness week. What is the meaning of the word renowned as it is used in the sentence?

famous

Read the paragraph. Upon visiting Croatia, Anabelle was impressed with its bountiful natural resources. She had a relaxing time on its multiple beautiful beaches and ate copious amounts of fresh produce from its fertile fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. Which words used in this paragraph are evidence that provides context clues that help define the word bountiful? (Select all that apply.)

fertile multiple copious

Which option best explains the function of the tale-telling game in The Canterbury Tales?

thegame frames the narrative and creates a purpose

Which options provide effective vocabulary strategies for determining the meaning of the word revel?

using context clues...crowds and commotion -using dictionary...singing and dancing

Which response most clearly explains why the queen, Wealhtheow, served Beowulf the mead last?

beowulf has the guest of honor because he has vowed to kill grendel

Which option most clearly explains a possible reason why the author of The Faerie Queene calls one of his characters "the Redcrosse knight"?

the name reminds readers of sant george who represents the archetype

Which lines from the poem "Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale" most clearly depict a serene setting that contrasts with the story's main action

-for all the table round -now daylight faded

In which formats are works of literature most often presented?

-plays -prose -poetry

Read the passage. Anthony sprinted from the parking lot, tightening his tie as he ran. Here he was, about to have his first job interview, and he was late! He pushed open the door and almost dashed through. However, he saw a man appear at the corner. The man had white hair and was walking with a cane. Anthony knew the seconds were ticking by, and he was getting later and later, but he felt bad thinking of letting the door close before the man reached it. Trying not to check his watch, he opened the door wide and waited while the man walked slowly through. Anthony speed-walked through the office, around a corner, and toward the receptionist. She smiled when he introduced himself and said, "Welcome. Your interviewer, Mr. Bryce, is a few minutes late himself. He should be here in a moment." Just then, the white-haired man walked around the corner. The receptionist said, "Oh, good morning, Mr. Bryce!" Mr. Bryce smiled at her and said to Anthony, "You must be Anthony. I noticed you were so considerate earlier, when you held the door for me. You're certainly making a good first impression. Let's begin your interview." Which responses most effectively identify a theme of this short story?

-theme is that you should always choose to behave with courtesy -story is that if you put peoples needs ahead of your own

"I am a realist, and if elected student body president, I will keep my promises to you," Ellyse said to the students in the auditorium. "So I won't tell you that we'll get a new soccer field, like my opponent said, because that's impossible. But if you vote for me, I will establish a monthly student-teacher school culture committee. That's the truth." Which response most accurately distinguishes between the denotative and connotative meanings of the word realist?

THE DENOTATION OF REALIST IS SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANF THE WORLS ACCURATELY AN THE CONNTOATION IS THAT SHE IS AMBITIOUS AND CREATIVE

Which response most accurately states the definition of theme?

a storys theme is the entral message or universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot

Which response most clearly presents a character archetype in literature?

a young man who goes on a quest and encounters many trials

Which response most clearly explains how to change the noun peril, meaning "danger," to an adjective meaning "dangerous"?

add the suffic ous t create the adjective perilous

Which response most clearly analyzes the difference between the meanings of bane and menace?

bane implies that a shortage of clean water is severe and harmful problem, while menace implies that the problem is a threat but not necessarily catastrophic

No living man, or lief or loath, from your labor dire could you dissuade, from swimming the main. Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered, with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured, swam o'er the waters. Which response most accurately explains how a student who did not know the meaning of dissuade could determine its meaning?

dissuade has the same root as persuade which mean to convince

How does the word emulate function in the sentence, and what does it mean?

emulate functions as a verb and it means to imitate someone or something that one admires

Which option most effectively depicts the explicit meaning of this excerpt?

grendel the monster...blood and the men were killed

Which excerpt from Beowulf most clearly supports the theme that great leaders honor those who serve them?

hrothgar to beowulf, bade him hail

Straightway the feud with fee I settled, to the Wylfins sent, o'er watery ridges, treasures olden: oaths he swore me. Which response most effectively explains why King Hrothgar's story supports the theme that one must always honor one's oaths?

hrothgars story shows that beowulfs father owned hrothgar a debt for helping him settle a feus with the wylfins, so it is noble that beowulf has to come kill grendel

Which response most accurately describes the mystery behind Lady Elfinhart's motivations?

it remains unclear whether lady e urged sir g to accept the green knights challenge because she was attracted to the green knihgt instead of sir g or if she felt tha she needed to encourage the cultural norms of chivalry

Just in the nick of time, King Arthur rose From his sedate post-prandial repose, And called for lights. Which response most clearly evaluates the effect of the word sedate in the poem, as opposed to a synonym like sober?

sedate means that the king is resting untrubled and calm while sober would make him sound serious or grim

Not so Sir Gawayne. Vexed in mind he stood With downcast eyes, and knew not what he would. Trained in the school of chivalry to prize His honor as the light of his dear eyes, He held his life, his fortunes, everything, In sacred trust for knighthood and his king, And in the battle-field or tilting-yard He met his foe full-fronted, and struck hard. But now it seemed a foolish thing to throw One's whole life to the fortune of a blow. True valor breathes not in the braggart vaunt; True honor takes no shame from idle taunt; So let this wizard, if he wants to, scoff; Why should our hero have his head cut off? Which response most clearly explains the use and impact of pacing in this part of the story?

the author slws the pace by describing sir gawaynes thoughts in detail which reveals his personaluty and makes him a sympathetic character to the reader

Which quote from The Faerie Queene most clearly demonstrates how the author uses Una's actions to develop her as a kind and grateful character?

then god she praised and thanked her faithfl knight that had acheived so great a conquest by his might

Read the excerpt from Physiologus. The partridge lays no eggs, Nor builds a dwelling; but instead, she steals The well-wrought nests of others. There she sits, Warming a stranger brood, until at last The eggs are hatched. But when the stolen chicks Are fledged, they straightway fly away to seek Their proper kin, and leave the partridge there Forsaken. In such wise the devil works To steal the souls of those whose youthful minds Or foolish hearts in vain resist his wiles. But when they reach maturer age, they see They are true children of the Lord of lords. Then they desert the lying fiend, and seek Their rightful Father, who with open arms Receives them, as he long since promised them. Which option most accurately states an inference that can be made about the story of the "stolen chicks"?

though people often stray from god annd are tricked by satan

Which quote from Beowulf most clearly supports the theme that brave warriors never make a claim that they cannot back up with action?

we twain has talked in time of youth and made our boast