English IV Unit 2 Answers PHS
(L6) Choose Internal conflict or External conflict. Internal conflict External conflict External conflict
Choose Internal conflict or External conflict. Cyrano thinks that he is unlovable because of his large nose. De Guiche stands in the way of Christian and Roxane. A pickpocket tries to steal from Christian.
(L7) The mood at the end of Act One is foreboding mainly because ______.
Cyrano's friend expresses his fear about Cyrano making enemies
(L4) What problems have been introduced since Scene I?
Cyrano's idea about his nose and the threats he makes a nobleman wanting Roxane to marry a friend Christian's unrequited love for Roxane Christian's fear that Roxane will think him dumb and not very witty an assassination plot on Lignière Cyrano making Count de Valvert angry
(Q2) Which of these sentences is correctly punctuated?
"Nothing," she said, "could keep me from attending this year's fashion show."
(PT) Which of these examples of dialogue is punctuated correctly?
"The last time we were here," Mrs. Stern explained, "it rained all day."
(L3) What words in the text describe Cyrano?
(all of these) musician poet, swordsman, scientist extraordinary uncommon appearance noble
(Q1) Which of these is an example of situational irony?
A farmer's children have nothing to eat.
(Q2) Jennifer wore a lace trimmed dress to her cousin's birthday party.
A hyphen is needed between lace and trimmed.
(L5) Why is Cyrano brave enough to take on the 100 men who want to kill Lignière?
He is a skilled swordsman and he thinks Roxane loves him.
(L3) What does Lignière say to Christian about Count de Guiche, who is sitting next to Roxane?
He is powerful and wants Roxane to marry Monsieur de Valvert.
(L5) What does Cyrano tell Le Bret?
He is unconcerned about the enemies he's made; He loves Roxane; He fears being rejected most of all.
(L4) What does Cyrano do when Bellerose tells him that the audience's money needs to be refunded?
He throws him a bag of money.
(L4) How does Cyrano react to the Meddler, whom he accuses of staring at his nose?
(all of these) He says he is proud of his nose. He kicks the Meddler on his backside. He says a man with a big nose is witty, generous, and courageous. He says a large nose is a sign of someone who is kind and courteous, he says a man with a big nose is witty, generous, and courageous, and he says he is proud of his nose.He says a large nose is a sign of someone who is kind and courteous.
(L4) What have you learned about the social customs of the historical context of the play?
(all of these) Insulting people can get someone killed. Dueling in public is okay as long as the rules are followed. Eloquence in speech, art, and music are highly regarded.
(L3) What evidence from the text best supports this answer?
(all of these) The audience . . . Cavaliers, Burghers, Lackeys, Pages, Thieves . . . The Burgher to his son: It's as if we were in some den of evil! It resembles an indoor tennis court, decorated and fitted out for theatrical performances.
(L5) What is happening at the end of Scene VII?
A troupe of entertainers and others follow Cyrano to see him protect Lignière.
(L2) Which paragraph is the best summary?
A woman who has a heart problem has been told her husband is dead. She gets upset, but then she gets excited about becoming a free woman. When her husband shows up, she dies. The doctor says she died of happiness, but it was because of her disappointment.
(L1) Which of these is expressed as the moral of the fable?
Assumptions about one's own strength can be faulty. Often, it is better to work together than be better than someone else. Listening to others can get a person in trouble.
(L9) Choose Correct or Incorrect for missing use of hyphens, dashes, or ellipses. Incorrect Incorrect Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect
Choose Correct or Incorrect for missing use of hyphens, dashes, or ellipses. A well written story has characters that seem real and believable. A Russian American trading company was organized in 1781. The weather forecast said it would be 70-80 degrees today. Marcy shortened the original quote in her paper: "Was . . . anyone hurt?" My research paper is due in twenty-one hours. The reason for reading literature is to examine ideas over generations of history.
(Q1) Choose True or False. False True True False True False True True
Choose True or False. The play's first scene begins at a palace. Christian is first described as a handsome fellow, yet he says he is not witty. Christian's goal is to win Roxane's love. Cyrano says he cries often because he is ugly. Cyrano is the person most critical of his nose. Cyrano is a general in the army. As demonstrated in several scenes, Cyrano is a poet and crafty with words. Cyrano seems to have a mixed view of himself, showing self-esteem issues.
(L8) "Why, Grandma, what a big nose you have!" said Little Red Riding Hood.
Correct
(L4) To whom belongs the voice that insults the actor Montfleury and tells him to get off the stage?
Cyrano
(L4) Who says that Cyrano's nose is like an elephant's trunk, is hooked like an owl's beak, has a wart on the end, and looks like it has a fly walking on it?
Cyrano
(L7) The highest point, or climax, in Act One occurs when ______.
Cyrano and Valvert fight
(L4) How does the sword fight end?
Cyrano hits Valvert.
(L4) What is the main purpose of Cyrano's long speech about his nose to Valvert and creating a poem while he fights him?
Cyrano is humiliating Valvert by showing how much smarter he is.
(Q2) The mood at the end of Act One is foreboding because ___.
Cyrano is warned that he has made too many enemies
(L8) Fill in the blanks. At the beginning of the story, in the exposition, the writer should try to (1. __________) the reader by setting out the problem. This can be done through narration or (2. __________) A writer should also use (3. __________) words and imagery to describe events, setting, and/or characters. The writer should also add (4. __________) and reflection with the narration and dialogue. The Latin word ad nauseam, which means "the discussion has continued to the point of nausea," provides (5. __________) because the reader can picture how the character feels. The writer may also provide a(n) (6. __________) at the end of the story that reflects on the theme.
Fill in the blanks. 1. engage 2. dialogue 3. precise 4. commentary 5. imagery 6. conclusion
(L7) Fill in the blanks. In a plot structure, the (1. __________) gives important background information in a story. The (2. __________) is the series of events that build up to the climax. Foreshadowing is also (3. __________) suspense here. The (4. __________) begins after the climax and resolves the problems in the story. This is where the loose ends are being wrapped up to the end. The (5. __________) is the final end of the problems.
Fill in the blanks. 1. exposition 2. rising action 3. creating 4. falling action 5. resolution
(L7) Fill in the blanks. (1. __________) is to give a hint or indication of a future event in a story. It is (2. __________) information that helps a reader understand the future events, as well. (3. __________) is the tension and excitement caused by the delay of the climax and resolution. Audiences get emotionally (4. __________) with characters whom they may identify with or care about. When the climax comes, there is a release of (5. __________) : either joy or sadness, depending on the outcome. Each character in a story has a conflict that (6. __________) the plot. Additional conflicts cause (7. __________) , or plots within the main plot, to develop.
Fill in the blanks. 1. foreshadow 2. background 3. Suspense 4. involved 5. emotion 6. drives 7. subplots
(L8) "Why, Grandma, what a big nose you have"! said Little Red Riding Hood.
Incorrect
(L8) Marcie found the necklace in the grass and said. "I wonder who this belongs to?"
Incorrect
(L5) What is the purpose of the author using this kind of language to characterize Cyrano?
It shows that Cyrano is hiding his true feelings; It shows that Cyrano doesn't want sympathy.
(L6) Match the definitions with the terms. external conflict climax protagonist antagonist indirect characterization
Match the definitions with the terms. a problem having to do with a physical circumstance the highest point of suspense in a story the main character who or what opposes the protagonist showing the audience what the character is like through the character's thoughts, dialogue, actions, and effect on other characters
(Q2) Match the definitions with the terms. climax protagonist antagonist resolution characterization falling action foreshadow rising action suspense
Match the definitions with the terms. the highest point of suspense in a story the main character who or what opposes the protagonist when and how the characters are able to overcome the conflict the act of creating a personality in a story begins after the climax and resolves the problems in the story to give a hint or indication of a future event in a story the series of events that build up to the climax the tension and excitement caused by the delay of the climax
(PT) Match the terms with the definitions. antagonist catharsis characterization climax drama foreshadow
Match the terms with the definitions. who or what opposes the protagonist a feeling achieved when someone views art and releases emotions to become renewed the act of creating a personality in a story the highest point of suspense in a story a play that has a script for actors to perform to give a hint or indication of a future event in a story
(L2) Match the words to the correct sentence. (1.) __________ is when the opposite of what is expected happens. It concerns the (2.) __________ of a story. An author may use it for humor or (3.) __________. Another reason may be to expose the (4.) __________ of a character or a cultural practice.
Match the words to the correct sentence. (1.) Situational irony (2.) circumstances (3.) shock (4.) foolishness
(L2) Match the words to the correct sentence. A(n) (1.) __________ is a statement that appears to contradict itself. One purpose is to make a reader think about (2.) __________ ideas. When two opposite ideas are put together, they can still unexpectedly express a (3.) __________ because life is complicated. The (4.) __________ is a powerful force that every person has. Every person is important because each one is equally capable of thought, complex emotions, and (5.) __________ Writers have to know about common language practices, the motivations of people, and life in general to be able to write paradoxes and create situational irony. These literary devices upset those (6.) __________
Match the words to the correct sentence. (1.) paradox (2.) unusual (3.) truth (4.) human spirit (5.) conscience (6.) norms
(L4) What are the author's most used characterization techniques?
actions of the characters, characters talking about the characters, and the characters' own words
(Q1) Which of these endings will complete the statement to create situational irony? An anti-technology group gets its message across by _______.
building a website
(L7) When the continuing threats and insults from Cyrano cause a(n) ______ in the resolution, the suspense continues.
delay
(PT) "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights ___ Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
ellipsis
(L2) What does the author leave uncertain that the reader has to infer?
exactly why Mrs. Mallard feels trapped what exactly Mrs. Mallard wants to do what emotion Mrs. Mallard dies of
(L3) How is Christian described?
handsome
(L1) What is the power that drives the human spirit?
hope
(Q1) The power that drives the human spirit is _______.
hope
(L2) Which word from paragraph 9 most expresses a quality of Mrs. Mallard's human spirit?
self-assertion
(L5) The idea that Cyrano is so brave when he thinks Roxane likes him relates to _________.
showing that his self-esteem is greater now showing how the human spirit works showing the "heroic" and "honorable" behaviors of that culture
(Q2) When Cyrano hears that his friend is in danger, he goes to his aid despite the threat of having to fight a large number of men. The foreshadowing of this builds ___ in the story.
suspense
(L2) What is the purpose of the situational irony in the story?
to show the power of a defeated human spirit to expose the error of Mrs. Mallard's thinking
(L8) "Hey, said Cloe. Why are you going the long way to school?"
Incorrect
(L3) Who are the two characters who enter at the end of the scene?
Lignière and Christian
(L1) Which of the authors' quotations from this Lesson best illustrates the theme of "The Lioness and the Ostrich"?
Luc de Clapiers's
(L5) Which of these themes is illustrated by Act One?
Many people have self-esteem issues.
(L1) Match the definitions with the terms. genre novel drama catharsis fable short story
Match the definitions with the terms. a category of art defined by a particular kind of content, form, or style a book-length work of fiction a play that has a script for actors to perform a feeling achieved when someone views art and releases emotions to become renewed a story that tells a moral or a truth a fiction narrative shorter than book-length fiction
(Q1) Match the definitions with the terms. genre novel drama catharsis fable short story paradox situational irony
Match the definitions with the terms. a category of art defined by a particular kind of content, form, or style a book-length work of fiction a play that has a script for actors to perform a feeling achieved when someone views art and releases emotions to become renewed a story that tells a moral or a truth a fiction narrative shorter than book-length fiction a statement that appears to contradict itself when the opposite of what is expected happens
(L6) Match the definitions with the terms. resolution characterization internal conflict direct characterization
Match the definitions with the terms. when and how the characters are able to overcome the conflict the act of creating a personality in a story a psychological or mental struggle telling the audience what the personality of the character is
(L2) How could this quote by Maya Angelou be meaningful to Mrs. Mallard if she had not died? "If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities."
Mrs. Mallard could have believed that she could change her current situation. Mrs. Mallard could have believed that her husband was not her problem.
(L2) Which of these is the best example of situational irony in the story?
Mrs. Mallard dies because of her husband's presence. Mr. Mallard comes home when he was supposed to be dead.
(Q2) "Grandpa, when you were a young man, did you want . . . to join the army?" asked Kevin.
Nothing needs to be corrected.
(L2) This statement is false.
Paradox
(L2) War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength. (1984, Orwell)
Paradox
(PT) Two mules were brought to market-neither of them was sold.
Replace the hyphen with a dash.
(L2) Birds and cats are natural enemies, but this crow fed and protected a kitten.
Situational
(L2) The man who begs his girlfriend to marry him, leaves her waiting at the altar.
Situational
(L2) The person who constantly dreamed of being rich gave all her inheritance away.
Situational
(L5) What is the conversation about between the Duenna and Cyrano?
The Duenna tells Cyrano that Roxane wants to speak to him.
(Q2) There was no reason to think so-none whatever.
The hyphen should be replaced with a dash.
(L3) Which sentence best describes the setting of Scene I?
The setting takes place at a hotel's theater in France in the 1600s; The tone is very busy with all different kinds of people and purposes.
(Q1) Which of these is an example of a paradox?
The silence was deafening.
(L5) Why is the answer the best theme?
The two main characters worry about rejection.
(L4) What does the thief tell Christian that changes his course of action?
Warn Lignière about a plot to murder him.
(L3) When Christian wants to talk to Valvert about Roxane, what does Lignière say?
You will get killed.
(L3) What is Cyrano's occupation as voiced by Cuigy?
a Cadet in the Guards
(L1) According to the text, what is the human spirit?
a life force
(L5) How would you characterize Cyrano?
an attention seeker, someone with a death wish, and an entertainer
(L4) What most likely is the new "farce" (absurd event) that Bellerose wants to rehearse?
another performance for Cyrano
(L7) In the drama Cyrano de Bergerac, the dialogue tells about the main ______ and their conflicts.
characters
(Q2) The writer may provide a(n) ___ at the end of the story that reflects on the theme.
conclusion
(PT) The use of ___ from other characters within the play reveals much about the characters.
dialogue
(Q2) Much about Cyrano as a character is revealed through ___.
dialogue
(Q2) Words that are omitted in a quotation are indicated by a(n) ___.
ellipsis
(PT) The one hundred men who have been hired to kill Lignière are a(n) ___ conflict for our hero.
external
(Q2) Katrina wants to go to college but will have to work full-time while taking classes.
external
(L3) What about Christian might influence the action of the play?
his good looks, being a soldier, and his friends and associations
(Q1) The _______ is the life force that animates the body.
human spirit
(PT) Ted's fear of failure is a major source of ___ conflict in this short story.
internal
(Q2) Joel wants to compete in the talent contest, but he is afraid of performing in front of a crowd.
internal
(PT) The audience's feeling of fear or foreboding is the ___ at the end of Act One.
mood
(Q1) Which of these endings will complete the statement to create a paradox? The best rule to follow is to _______.
never follow rules
(Q1) When two _______ ideas are put together, they can unexpectedly express a truth because life is complicated.
opposite
(Q1) A statement like "I must be cruel to be kind" is called a _______.
paradox
(PT) The series of events that build up to the climax is called ___.
rising action
(Q1) When the police officer accidentally handcuffs herself, _______ occurs.
situational irony
(L4) What does the thief stop Christian from doing?
slapping Valvert with a glove
(L7) When the audience wonders what is going to happen to Christian concerning Roxane and when he goes to save his friend, this represents ______.
suspense and rising action
(L2) Which historical and cultural belief most contributes to Mrs. Mallard's demise?
the idea that women serve their husbands
(L3) What is Christian's goal when he attends the theater?
to see the woman he is in love with
(L5) Cyrano says that he doesn't cry because he is too ugly to have tears on his face. This is an example of _______.
verbal irony - sarcasm or exaggeration
(L4) What actually starts the sword fight between Cyrano and Valvert?
when Valvert draws his sword
