English IV - Unit 2

Which of these sentences is correctly punctuated?

"I would like to introduce a three—step approach to solving this problem," said Professor Stanton.

1.) A well written story has characters that seem real and believable. 2.) A Russian American trading company was organized in 1781. 3.) The weather forecast said it would be 70-80 degrees today. 4.) Marcy shortened the original quote in her paper: "Was . . . anyone hurt?" 5.) My research paper is due in twenty-one hours. 6.) The reason for reading literature is to examine ideas over generations of history.

1.) Correct 2.) Incorrect 3.) Correct 4.) Correct 5.) Correct 6.) Correct [50%]

1.) The play's first scene begins at a palace. 2.) Christian is first described as a handsome fellow, yet he says he is not witty. 3.) Christian's goal is to win Roxane's love. 4.) Cyrano says he cries often because he is ugly. 5.) Cyrano is the person most critical of his nose. 6.) Cyrano is a general in the army. 7.) As demonstrated in several scenes, Cyrano is a poet and crafty with words. 8.) Cyrano seems to have a mixed view of himself, showing self-esteem issues.

1.) False 2.) True 3.) True 4.) False 5.) True 6.) False 7.) True 8.) True

1.) Cyrano thinks that he is unlovable because of his large nose. 2.) De Guiche stands in the way of Christian and Roxane. 3.) A pickpocket tries to steal from Christian.

1.) Internal conflict 2.) External conflict 3.) External conflict

1.) Situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens. It concerns the 2.) circumstances of a story. An author may use it for humor or 3.) shock. Another reason may be to expose the 4.) foolishness of a character or a cultural practice.

1.) Situation irony 2.) circumstances 3.) shock 4.) foolishness

1.) the highest point of suspense in a story 2.) the main character 3.) who or what opposes the protagonist 4.) when and how the characters are able to overcome the conflict 5.) the act of creating a personality in a story 6.) begins after the climax and resolves the problems in the story 7.) to give a hint or indication of a future event in a story 8.) the series of events that build up to the climax 9.) the tension and excitement caused by the delay of the climax

1.) climax 2.) protagonist 3.) antagonist 4.) resolution 5.) characterization 6.) falling action 7.) foreshadow 8.) rising action 9.) suspense

At the beginning of the story, in the exposition, the writer should try to 1.) engage the reader by setting out the problem. This can be done through narration or 2.) dialogue. A writer should also use 3.) precise words and imagery to describe events, setting, and/or characters. The writer should also add 4.) commentary 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.) imagery because the reader can picture how the character feels. The writer may also provide a(n) 6.) conclusion at the end of the story that reflects on the theme.

1.) engage 2.) dialogue 3.) precise 4.) commentary 5.) imagery 6.) conclusion

In a plot structure, the 1.) exposition gives important background information in a story. The 2.) rising action is the series of events that build up to the climax. Foreshadowing is also suspense 3.) creating here. The 4.) falling action 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.) resolution is the final end of the problems.

1.) exposition 2.) rising action 3.) creating 4.) falling action 5.) resolution

1.) a problem having to do with a physical circumstance 2.) the highest point of suspense in a story 3.) the main character 4.) who or what opposes the protagonist 5.) showing the audience what the character is like through the character's thoughts, dialogue, actions, and effect on other characters

1.) external conflict 2.) climax 3.) protagonist 4.) antagonist 5.) indirect characterization

1.) foreshadow is to give a hint or indication of a future event in a story. It is 2.) background information that helps a reader understand the future events, as well. 3.) Suspense is the tension and excitement caused by the delay of the climax and resolution. Audiences get emotionally 4.) involved with characters whom they may identify with or care about. When the climax comes, there is a release of 5.) emotion: either joy or sadness, depending on the outcome. Each character in a story has a conflict that 6.) drives the plot. Additional conflicts cause 7.) subplots, or plots within the main plot, to develop.

1.) foreshadow 2.) background 3.) Suspense 4.) involved 5.) emotion 6.) drives 7.) subplots

1.) a category of art defined by a particular kind of content, form, or style 2.) a book-length work of fiction 3.) a play that has a script for actors to perform 4.) a feeling achieved when someone views art and releases emotions to become renewed 5.) a story that tells a moral or a truth 6.) a fiction narrative shorter than book-length fiction

1.) genre 2.) novel 3.) drama 4.) catharsis 5.) fable 6.) short story

1.) a category of art defined by a particular kind of content, form, or style 2.) a book-length work of fiction 3.) a play that has a script for actors to perform 4.) a feeling achieved when someone views art and releases emotions to become renewed 5.) a story that tells a moral or a truth 6.) a fiction narrative shorter than book-length fiction 7.) a statement that appears to contradict itself 8.) when the opposite of what is expected happens

1.) genre 2.) novel 3.) drama 4.) catharsis 5.) fable 6.) short story 7.) paradox 8.) situational irony

A(n) 1.) paradox is a statement that appears to contradict itself. One purpose is to make a reader think about 2.) unusual ideas. When two opposite ideas are put together, they can still unexpectedly express a 3.) truth because life is complicated. The 4.) human spirit is a powerful force that every person has. Every person is important because each one is equally capable of thought, complex emotions, and 5.) conscience. 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.) norms.

1.) paradox 2.) unusual 3.) truth 4.) human spirit 5.) conscience 6.) norms

1.) when and how the characters are able to overcome the conflict 2.) the act of creating a personality in a story 3.) a psychological or mental struggle 4.) telling the audience what the personality of the character is

1.) resolution 2.) characterization 3.) internal conflict 4.) direct characterization

Which of these is an example of situational irony?

A farmer's children have nothing to eat.

What must be corrected in this sentence? Jennifer wore a lace trimmed dress to her cousin's birthday party.

A hyphen is needed between lace and trimmed.

What is happening at the end of Scene VII?

A troupe of entertainers and others follow Cyrano to see him protect Lignière.

Check all that apply.What problems have been introduced since Scene I?

Christian's fear that Roxane will think him dumb and not very witty an assassination plot on Lignière Cyrano making Count de Valvert angry Cyrano's idea about his nose and the threats he makes Christian's unrequited love for Roxane [83%]

"Why, Grandma, what a big nose you have!" said Little Red Riding Hood.

Correct

To whom belongs the voice that insults the actor Montfleury and tells him to get off the stage?

Cyrano

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

How does the sword fight end?

Cyrano hits Valvert.

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.

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.

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.

What does Cyrano do when Bellerose tells him that the audience's money needs to be refunded?

He throws him a bag of money.

"Hey, said Cloe. Why are you going the long way to school?"

Incorrect

"Why, Grandma, what a big nose you have"! said Little Red Riding Hood.

Incorrect

Marcie found the necklace in the grass and said. "I wonder who this belongs to?"

Incorrect

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.

Who are the two characters who enter at the end of the scene?

Lignière and Christian

Which of these themes is illustrated by Act One?

Many people have self-esteem issues.

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.

In the sentence, what needs to be corrected?

Nothing needs to be corrected.

Which of these is expressed as the moral of the fable?

Often, it is better to work together than be better than someone else. Assumptions about one's own strength can be faulty. [66%]

This statement is false.

Paradox

War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength. (1984, Orwell)

Paradox

Birds and cats are natural enemies, but this crow fed and protected a kitten.

Situational

The man who begs his girlfriend to marry him, leaves her waiting at the altar.

Situational

The person who constantly dreamed of being rich gave all her inheritance away.

Situational

What is the conversation about between the Duenna and Cyrano?

The Duenna tells Cyrano that Roxane wants to speak to him.

What must be corrected in this sentence?

The hyphen should be replaced with a dash.

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.

Which of these is an example of a paradox?

The silence was deafening.

Why is the answer the best theme?

The two main characters worry about rejection.

What does the thief tell Christian that changes his course of action?

Warn Lignière about a plot to murder him.

When Christian wants to talk to Valvert about Roxane, what does Lignière say?

You will get killed.

What is Cyrano's occupation as voiced by Cuigy?

a Cadet in the Guards

According to the text, what is the human spirit?

a life force

How does Cyrano react to the Meddler, whom he accuses of staring at his nose?

all of these

The idea that Cyrano is so brave when he thinks Roxane likes him relates to _________.

all of these

What evidence from the text best supports this answer?

all of these

What have you learned about the social customs of the historical context of the play?

all of these

What words in the text describe Cyrano?

all of these

Which of these endings will complete the statement to create situational irony? An anti-technology group gets its message across by _______.

building a website

In the drama Cyrano de Bergerac, the dialogue tells about the main ______ and their conflicts.

characters

When the continuing threats and insults from Cyrano cause a(n) ______ in the resolution, the suspense continues.

delay

Much about Cyrano as a character is revealed through ___.

dialogue

Words that are omitted in a quotation are indicated by a(n) ___.

ellipsis

How is Christian described?

handsome

What about Christian might influence the action of the play?

his good looks, being a soldier, and his friends and associations

The power that drives the human spirit is _______.

hope

What is the power that drives the human spirit?

hope

The _______ is the life force that animates the body.

human spirit

The conflict in the following sentence is ___.Joel wants to compete in the talent contest, but he is afraid of performing in front of a crowd.

internal

Which of these endings will complete the statement to create a paradox? The best rule to follow is to _______.

never follow rules

When two _______ ideas are put together, they can unexpectedly express a truth because life is complicated.

opposite

A statement like "I must be cruel to be kind" is called a _______.

paradox

When the police officer accidentally handcuffs herself, _______ occurs.

situational irony

What does the thief stop Christian from doing?

slapping Valvert with a glove

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

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

What does the author leave uncertain that the reader has to infer?

what exactly Mrs. Mallard wants to do exactly why Mrs. Mallard feels trapped

What actually starts the sword fight between Cyrano and Valvert?

when Valvert draws his sword

Lesson 1 - Theme in Fiction Genres; The Human Spirit

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Lesson 2 - Situational Irony and Paradox: "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin

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Lesson 3 - Making Inferences About a Drama: Cyrano de Bergerac

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Lesson 4 - Historical Setting and Culture: Cyrano de Bergerac

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Lesson 5 - Author's Messages in Cyrano de Bergerac

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Lesson 6 - Elements of Plot; Plan a Fiction Narrative

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Lesson 7 - Foreshadowing, Suspense, and Mood; Write a Fiction Narrative

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Lesson 8 - Revising a Fiction Narrative

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Lesson 9 - Hyphens, Dashes, and Ellipses; Edit and Publish a Fiction Narrative

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Quiz 1

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Quiz 2

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Which paragraph is the best summary?

✘ A woman's sister and her husband's friend are concerned for her health. They think she is going to hurt herself because she locks herself in her room. She is going mad and hallucinating. She thinks her husband just died and can't cope with it. When her husband comes home, she is so happy she dies.

The mood at the end of Act One is foreboding because ___.

✘ Christian cannot find out what happened to Roxane

The mood at the end of Act One is foreboding mainly because ______.

✘ Christian's whereabouts are unknown

Which of the authors' quotations from this Lesson best illustrates the theme of "The Lioness and the Ostrich"?

✘ Cyrano de Bergerac's

Why is Cyrano brave enough to take on the 100 men who want to kill Lignière?

✘ He is a skilled swordsman.

The highest point, or climax, in Act One occurs when ______.

✘ Valvert gets hit

What most likely is the new "farce" (absurd event) that Bellerose wants to rehearse?

✘ a play he wants Cyrano to judge

What are the author's most used characterization techniques?

✘ all of these

What is Christian's goal when he attends the theater?

✘ all of these

Cyrano says that he doesn't cry because he is too ugly to have tears on his face. This is an example of _______.

✘ figurative language - a comparison

Which word from paragraph 9 most expresses a quality of Mrs. Mallard's human spirit?

✘ impose

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."

✘ none of these

How would you characterize Cyrano?

✘ someone with a death wish, a wise person, and an entertainer

When the audience wonders what is going to happen to Christian concerning Roxane and when he goes to save his friend, this represents ______.

✘ suspense

Which historical and cultural belief most contributes to Mrs. Mallard's demise?

✘ the idea that widows cannot remarry