English 11B: Unit 2: Chapters 6-9

How does Proctor's diction and syntax create a hostile and tense tone in this passage?

He uses words and phrases such as everlasting funeral, judged for lies, and court to make Elizabeth sound like a severe person

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Which statements from the text are part of the dialogue? Select all that apply.

>Aye, indeed we must. >I made a gift for you today, Goody Proctor.

Read the sentence. After work, Dean loves placing his touring bicycle in the trunk of his car, is finding a scenic bike path, and cycling for at least one hour. Which sentence shows the correct way to revise the sentence to use parallel structure?

After work, Dean loves placing his touring bicycle in the trunk of his car, finding a scenic bike path, and cycling for at least one hour.

One theme in "To Build a Fire" is that human knowledge is no match for nature. Which statement from the text supports this theme?

And it knew that it was not good to walk abroad in such fearful cold. It was the time to lie snug in a hole in the snow and wait for a curtain of cloud to be drawn across the face of outer space whence this cold came.

Chapter 7

Diction and Syntax, Part 1

Chapter 8

Dictition and Syntax, Part 2

Chapter 6

Dramatic Elements

Read the sentence. Every day after sunset, Debra enjoyed taking care of her garden, trimmed the hedges, raking the fallen leaves, and waters the plants. Which sentence shows the correct way to revise the sentence to use parallel structure?

Every day after sunset, Debra enjoys taking care of her garden, trimming the hedges, raking the fallen leaves, and watering the plants.

Read the sentence, which does not use parallel structure. Every day after work, Sam enjoyed adding new visuals to his music videos, edited them for inconsistencies, added multiple layers of shapes and colors, and testing them with a new projector. Which option correctly revises the sentence?

Every day after work, Sam enjoyed adding new visuals to his music videos, editing them for inconsistencies, adding multiple layers of shapes and colors, and testing them with a new projector.

Read the passage from Act 1, Part 5, of The Crucible. What can you infer about Reverend Hale from this passage?

He will likely presume there is witchcraft.

What is the meaning of the phrase "the Old Boy" in Reverend Hale's final statement?

It is a familiar, casual way to refer to the Devil.

Chapter 9

Literary Themes and Central Ideas

Which theme does this scene help develop?

People interpret facts in a way that justifies their beliefs.

How does the dialogue in this passage interact with the stage directions to create meaning in this scene?

The dialogue explains the increasing seriousness of the witch trials, while the stage directions show its emotional effect on Mary.

How do phrases such as "as if she went by machinery," "agonies of remorse and arsenic," and "dead villain sat up" contribute to the author's voice?

The diction and syntax are exaggerated, moving the action to gently make fun of the characters.

What is an example of a simile?

The ice was as clear as glass.

What best states the central idea of this passage?

The man knows it is dangerous to get his feet wet.

How does the syntax of the dialogue impact this scene?

The repeated sentence construction "She sends ... she makes ... She have ... She comes..." gives the scene an intense rhythm.

What is the impact of the author's use of words such as dead and freezing in the passage?

The words have negative connotations, giving the scene an ominous feeling.

What does it mean if two people have a congenial relationship?

They are compatible.

What is the meaning of the similes like sheaths of iron and like rods of steel in this passage?

They illustrate how stiffly the man's clothing has frozen.

What is tone in literary text?

an author's attitude toward the subject of a text

What is voice in literary text?

an author's personal writing style

What are dramatic elements?

the features of a play that allow an author to convey a message

What is the central idea of a literary text?

the most important message specific to the story

dovetail

to fit or connect exactly

What are the purposes of an aside in a drama? Select all that apply.

(.25/1 {two answers}) >to allow one character to comment on the ongoing scene >to provide background information about the setting

Read this passage from Chapter 1, Part 1, of Little Women. "I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China Aster! It's bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boy's games and work and manners!" What is an example of figurative language in this passage?

... look as prim as a China Aster ...

Which answer gives an example of figurative language in this passage?

... the worst work in the world ... (hyperbole)

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What theme is expressed in this passage?

Small mistakes can have big consequences.

In Act 1, Part 5, of The Crucible, the author implies that Reverend Hale ignores evidence that contradicts his conclusions. Which passage from the text best provides evidence for this inference?

That woman, however, turned into a mere pest under his searching scrutiny, and the child she had allegedly been afflicting recovered her normal behavior after Hale had given her his kindness and a few days of rest in his own house. However, that experience never raised a doubt in his mind as to the reality of the underworld or the existence of Lucifer's many-faced lieutenants.

Read this passage from Act 1, Part 7, of The Crucible. ABIGAIL: I want to open myself! (They turn to her, startled. She is enraptured, as though in a pearly light.) I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him; I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil! How do the short, repetitive sentences create a tense mood?

The sentences sound like a loud, emotional speech.

What is the central idea of this passage?

XX[Disaster came when the man was most overconfident.]XX

Which is the best definition of theme in a literary text?

an underlying message that tells a universal truth about life

excruciating

causing intense pain or anguish

Congenial

compatible; having kindred needs or tastes; sympathetic

Which term refers to the emotional associations of a word or phrase?

connotation

What is word choice, or the way an author describes things or phrases ideas?

diction

What is hyperbole?

figurative exaggeration

Read the sentence. The company's programmers are writing new code so it dovetails with existing components of the gaming system. What does dovetails mean in this sentence?

fits or connects exactly

Which best describes the tone of this passage?

generally positive toward both girls, based on the use of the phrase wonderful genius and the word modestly

Which term relates to the feeling or atmosphere an author creates for the reader?

mood

What is personification?

non-human things having human qualities

Parallel structure means that words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence are _[blank]_. Which answer most accurately completes the definition?

set up similarly and follow the same pattern

tranquility

state of being free from mental or spiritual agitation

Which details from Act 2, Part 1, of The Crucible, would you include in an objective summary? Select all that apply.

>Elizabeth encourages John to testify that Abigail's accusations are not true. >John says Abigail told him she was not under the spell of witchcraft when they were alone together.

Read the sentence from a news release. Feral cats that have been rescued commonly exhibit one or more of these behaviors: timidity, being aggressive, or they seem lethargic. Which revisions of the sentence use parallel structure? Select all that apply.

>Feral cats that have been rescued commonly exhibit one or more of these behaviors: timidity, aggression, or lethargy. >Feral cats that have been rescued commonly exhibit one or more of these behaviors: they act timid, they become aggressive, or they seem lethargic.

One theme in "To Build a Fire" is that inexperienced people are likely to make more errors. Which passages from Part 2 of the text provide evidence for this theme? Select all that apply.

>It was his own fault or, rather, his mistake. He should not have built the fire under the spruce tree. He should have built it in the open. But it had been easier to pull the twigs from the brush and drop them directly on the fire. >Perhaps the old-timer on Sulphur Creek was right. If he had only had a trail-mate he would have been in no danger now. The trail-mate could have built the fire. Well, it was up to him to build the fire over again, and this second time there must be no failure. Even if he succeeded, he would most likely lose some toes.

Read the passage from Act 1, Part 3, of The Crucible. How do the dialogue and the stage directions work together to advance the plot in the passage? Select all that apply.

>The dialogue reveals that the townspeople are growing angry about the witchcraft in the village. >The stage directions and dialogue express conflict among Mary Warren, Mercy, and Abigail. >The stage directions and dialogue reveal information about Mary Warren's traits and personality.

In which sentences is parallel structure used? Select all that apply.

>To fulfill the student teaching requirement, Chaya would rather work at an elementary school than at a high school. >While making a necklace, Sharon strung sparkly beads, added heart charms, and attached a silver clasp.

In which sentences is parallel structure used correctly? Select all that apply.

>While making a birthday cake for her mom, Mila used several large brown eggs, added a few scoops of brown sugar, and drizzled a bit of lemon zest in the batter. >Sonya loves animals and nature, so during the summer she would rather work on her grandfather's farm than relax on the beach.

What information should you include in an objective summary of a literary text? Select all that apply.

>the central idea of the text >the most important details of the text >the main characters of the text

What are the functions of dialogue in a drama? Select all that apply.

>to communicate relationships between characters >to convey plot events >to express a character's traits and personality

Why might authors use figurative language in a text? Select all that apply.

>to describe things in a fresh, new way >to create poetic or beautiful images

Which words are antonyms of tranquility? Select all that apply.

>turmoil >agitation >disturbance

Read the passage from Act 1, Part 2, of The Crucible. Which part of this passage is a monologue?

Rebecca's speech that begins, "I think she'll wake in time. Pray calm yourselves."

Grandma complained that walking with her knee replacement was excruciating. What did Grandma most likely mean?

The experience was intensely painful.

What is the impact of the author using figurative language to describe the stars in this passage?

The figurative language illustrates that nature continues to be beautiful and is unaffected by the man's death.

Read the passage from Act 1, Part 1, of The Crucible. PARRIS: Oh, my God! God help me! (Quaking with fear, mumbling to himself through his sobs, he goes to the bed and gently takes Betty's hand.) Betty. Child. Dear child. Will you wake, will you open up your eyes! What is the purpose of the words "Quaking with fear, mumbling to himself through his sobs, he goes to the bed and gently takes Betty's hand"?

This stage direction describes the non-verbal actions of the character.

ead the passage from Part 1 of "To Build a Fire." He remembered the advice of the old-timer on Sulphur Creek, and smiled. The old-timer had been very serious in laying down the law that no man must travel alone in the Klondike after fifty below. Well, here he was; he had had the accident; he was alone; and he had saved himself. Those old-timers were rather womanish, some of them, he thought. All a man had to do was to keep his head, and he was all right. Any man who was a man could travel alone. What theme is expressed in this passage?

Too much pride can lead to one's downfall.

The man knows it is dangerous to get his feet wet.

to communicate non-verbal information

What is the most accurate denotation of the word blot as it is used in this passage?

to entirely cover

For what purpose would the author of a drama use a soliloquy?

to show a character's inner thoughts

libel

to speak or write something that harms the reputation of another

What is the denotation of the word conjure in this passage?

to summon through supernatural means