English Exam (Semester 1)
Match each symbol with the description that best fits how it is used in the novel. Ribbons for girls & headdress for boys The sled Pockets Gabriel Answers- Conformity and sameness Jonas journey of memories Independence and responsibility Hope/new beginnings
1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4
A haiku is written in _____ syllable count. a. 5/7/5 b. 7/7/7 c. 7/5/7 d. 5/5/5
A
A haiku often focuses on images of a. nature b. people. c. facial expressions.
A
Based on the beginning of "Dulce et Decorum Est," which words best describe the soldiers? a. weak and exhausted b. angry and resentful c. lonely and frightened d. sad and regretful
A
The weather in "Memory" matches a(n) a. injustice in society b. turning of seasons. c. child enjoying summer. d. vacation to the city.
A
What did the word "patrons" mean in the poem? a. spectators b. players c. coaches d. businessmen
A
Who is the speaker of "Invictus"? a. the author b. a child that has lost something special c. God d. a man that has fought in a war
A
Which of the following were included on Jonas's assignment sheet? (you will check three) a. Go immediately to your dwelling at the conclusion of Training Hours each day. b. You are allowed to discuss training with your parents and Elders c. You are prohibited from dream-telling. d. You may not lie. e. You may ask any questions of any citizen and you will receive answers f. You may apply for release if you feel it necessary.
A, c, e
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. He put the model together neatly, accurately, and skillfully.This answer is correct. b. He put the model together neatly, with accuracy, and with a great deal of skill. c. He put the model together neatly, accurately, and with a great deal of skill.
A.
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. In the evenings we would swim in the lake and dance afterwards.This answer is correct. b. In the evenings we would go swim in the lake and dancing afterwards. c. In the evenings we would swim in the lake and dancing afterwards.
A.
Pick the sentence with the correct parallel structure. : a. Mary likes to paint, sew, and play piano.This answer is correct. b. Mary likes to paint, sew, and playing piano. c. Mary likes to paint, sew, and play piano is another hobby.
A.
What do Nines receive at their ceremony? a. a bicycle b. their volunteer hours c. a new jacket
A.
What do the numbers assigned to each child signify? a. The order of their birth b. Their height in inches c. The department to which they belong d. Their rank in school
A.
What reason does the Giver give for members of the community not being allowed to make their own choices? a. They could make the wrong choices b. It would result in difference c. The order of the community would be disrupted d. The community members would take it for granted
A.
What word does Jonas feel during the Christmas memory that he cannot explain? a. love b. family c. happiness d. apprehension
A.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for release? a. The person has blue eyes. b. An Old is very old and can no longer contribute c. A newchild is not developing like he/she should d. Someone disgraces the community or breaks rules over and over
A.
No one should be able to ______ the way you feel about yourself. effect affect
Affect
In Act I, which of the following describes Tybalt's personality? love-sick reflective kind aggressive
Agressive
Which of the following is not true of theme? Themes say something about people in general. A theme is a message the author is trying to send. All themes are stated directly in the story. A theme is debatable.
All themes are stated directly in the story
Whine many symbols combine to yell a story
Allegory
The repition of initial constant sounds
Alliteration
A(n) - a reference to a well-known text, such as the Bible or Greek mythology.
Allusion
1. The _ was a symbol that stood for "knowledge" and "shame". 2. At the end of the novel, Jonas thinks he hears _. 3. Lois Lowry said in her speech, "those thoughts - fleeting, but profoundly remorseful - enter the current of the _." 4. Jonas had to take a pill for his _. 5. Asher had difficulty with precision of _. 6. Jonas was chosen to be the next Receiver of _. 7. Rosemary was the Giver's _.
Apple, music, river, stirrings, language, memory, daughter
Jonas's friend who is chosen as Assistant Director of Recreation
Asher
Whatever. You can't say what we play, even if you are going to be the new Receiver. I apologize for not paying you the respect you deserve."
Asher
The theme, or underlying message, of "The Necklace" concerns the danger of borrowing money from a friend. attaching excessive importance to wealth. trying to evade one's fate or destiny. working excessive long hours.
Attaching excessive importance to wealth
Bearing no flowers, I am free to toss madly Like the willow tree. What is the figurative meaning of the above haiku? a. a willow tree blowing in the wind b. a person is feeling free c. a plant that lost its flowers d. a person getting lost in the wind
B
Beyond the place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. What is the tone of the above stanza from "Invictus"? a. Hopeless b. Determined. c. Indifferent d. Angry
B
Which of the following means an arrangement of rhyming words? a. slant rhyme b. rhyme scheme c. internal rhyme d. end rhyme
B
Which of the following was the announcement that Jonas remembers being targeted towards him? A. please remember headdresses should be worn at all times" b. "snacks are to be eaten, not hoarded" c. "only those allowed should ride a bike" d. "you should always be polite to your friends"
B
Which of the following are rules in Jonas's community? (check the four that apply) a. People may leave their homes at night without permission b. There is no bragging c. They are not allowed to see each other naked (aside from the Old) d. They cannot lie e. They are not expected to tell their dreams f. They should not acknowledge differences of one another
B, c, d, f
How did the community get rid of divorce? a. Parents chose spouses for their children b. Matching spouses was very detailed c. It was an option d. People had to apply for a spouse
B.
Lily mentions at the beginning of the novel that she would like to be _ when she grows up. a. Receiver of Memory b. Birthmother. c. Caretaker of the Old
B.
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. The man walked down the street, stopped at the a shop window, and to fix his tie. b. The man walked down the street, stopped at the a shop window, and fixed his tie.This answer is correct. c. The man walked down the street, stopped at the a shop window, and was fixing his tie.
B.
The family units in Jonas's community consist of a. a mother, a father, grandparents, and a son b. a mother, a father, a son, and a daughter c. a mother, a father, a daughter, a son, and a dog d. a mother, a father, and two daughters
B.
The novel begins with Jonas remembering a. the death of Caleb b. an unknown aircraft flying overhead. c. the Ceremony of Twelve
B.
What was the first memory of pain that the Giver transmitted? a. a broken leg b. sunburn c. hunGer d.thirst
B.
When Jonas approaches Elsewhere, what does he hear in the distance? a. laughter b. music c. crying d. screaming
B.
Which of the following elements of a poem means the descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures? a. simile b. imagery c. tone d. diction
B.
Why did Jonas have no choice but to flee quickly? a. The Chief Elder found out his plan. b. Gabriel was about to be released. c. His mother found out what he was up to. d. The Giver told him it was best.
B.
Why does Jonas worry about Asher's Assignment? a. Asher will fail at any Assignment he is given b. Asher does not seem to have any serious interests c. Asher has not completed enough volunteer hours to qualify for an Assignment d. Asher is easily disappointed and will probably find fault with his assignment
B.
After Tybalt's death, the Prince sentences Romeo to which of the following punishments? imprisonment for life banishment death the loss of his noble title
Banishment
And to 't they go like lightning, for ere I could draw to part them was stout Tybalt slain, and , and he fell, did Romeo turn and fly. This is the truth or let ___ die.
Benvolio
A haiku is three-line poem with ________ syllables. a. ten b. twenty c. seventeen d. fifteen
C
What happens in "Dulce et Decorum Est" that causes a soldier to die? a. the man drowns b. the man burns c. the man is exposed to gas d. the man is shot
C
Which of the following elements of a poem means a formal division of lines in a poem? a. imagery b. tone c. Stanza D. dictiom
C
Which of the following elements of a poem shows the speaker's attitude toward the subject? a. imagery b. diction c. tone d. metaphor
C
Which of the following is the best conclusion from "Dulce et Decorum Est" after getting the thoughts of the speaker? a. He has developed new and intense fears because of the war. b. He sometimes cannot tell the difference between reality and fantasy. c. He will likely never fully recover from what he endured in the war. d. He wished he had tried harder to shell the man.
C
Which of the following is the best theme for "Casey at the Bat"? a. It is difficult to fail when you try your hardest. b. Athletes have more fame and power than they deserve. c. Too much pride can lead to failure. d. Popularity is not worth the responsibilities.
C
Which of the following means rhyme that occurs within lines? a. end rhyme b. rhyme scheme c. internal rhyme. d. slant rhyme
C
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of "Dulce et Decorum Est"? a. It is one's patriotic duty to fight for one's country, regardless of how unpleasant the consequences. b. Engaging in war involves tremendous sacrifice and bravery for the public good. c. Those who praise war and promote the involvement of young people are promoting a false image of glory. d. All possible methods of resolving conflict should be pursued before young people are asked to fight for their country.
C
Who is the speaker of "Dulce et Decorum Est"? a. a man dying b. a wealthy man c. the author d. a beggar
C
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. Customers may be climbing the stairs, ride the escalator, or taking the elevator. b. Customers may be climbing the stairs, riding the escalator, or take the elevator c. Customers may climb the stairs, ride the escalator, or take the elevator
C.
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. He didn't know whether to study first or be watch television. b. He didn't know whether to study first or be watching television. c. He didn't know whether to study first or watch television.
C.
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. I was told that finishing high school and to enrolling in college would be wise. b. I was told that finishing high school and to enroll in college would be wise. c. I was told that finishing high school and enrolling in college would be wise.
C.
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. The room was filled with old newspapers and radios that are broken. b. The room was filled with old newspapers and radios that don't work. c. The room was filled with old newspapers and broken radios.
C.
Which of the following elements of a poem relates to word choice and often affects the tone? a. tone b. speakerc.Diction d. allegory
C.
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience at the Ceremony of Twelve? a. She knows they are disappointed with their children's Assignments b. She is about to tell them that Jonas will be released c. She has caused them anxiety about Jonas's Assignment D. Her shoes do not match her handbag
C.
Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone; 'A bears him like a portly gentleman; And to say truth, Verona brags of him; To be a virtuous and well-governed youth.
Capulet
In Act I, scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast? Capulet was to confront Romeo later when there are not as many people around. Capulet is annoyed and wants to deal with Romeo in his own way. Capulet will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home. Capulet want to keep and eye on Romeo and see what he is up to.
Capulet will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
In Act I, Scene ii Romeo agrees to go to the Capulets' party because he hopes to forget his love for Rosaline catch a glimpse of Rosaline challenge Tybalt to a fight make peace with the Capulets
Catch a glimpse of Rosaline
This is the time when we acknowledge differences. You Elevens have spent all your years till now learning to fit in, to standardize your behavior, to curb any impulse that might set you apart from the group. But today we honor you differences. They have determined your futures."
Chief elder
The turning point of the story
Climax
Repetition of consonant sounds within and at the ends of wlrds
Consonance
In the first half of "Casey at the Bat," the poet uses phrases like "Casey at the bat," "Casey getting to the bat," and "Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat." Which of the following is the best reason why the poet would have used these similar phrases over and over? a. to show the reader that Casey is a very good baseball player b. to hint that Casey often bats during baseball games c. to suggest that the people watching the game do not want Casey to bat d. to make the reader get excited about Casey coming to bat
D
The weather in "Memory" is a. a warm spring day b. a cool fall day c. summer d. cold and rainy
D
The word invictus means a. conquerable b. weak c. different d. unconquerable
D
Which of the following means rhyme that occurs on the final syllable of a line? a. internal rhyme b. rhyme scheme c. slant rhyme d. end rhyme
D
How did the community react to the death of a child in the river? a. They sent casseroles to the child's parents b. They held a candlelight vigil c. They held seminars to warn children to stay away from the river d. They chanted the child's name over and over, each time more and more softly
D.
Rosemary left the community by a. diving into the river b. riding her bike to Elsewhere c. escaping with another community member d. applying for release
D.
What did Jonas see that made him want to really change the community and escape? a. He saw the Giver's pain. b. He saw his mother lying to his father. c. He saw Lily struggling. d. He saw what happens when a baby is released.
D.
Why is Gabriel in danger of being released? a. He bites the staff at the Nurturing Center b. He smiles too much, and the staff suspects he will be a troublemaker when he grows up c. He is deformed d. He is not growing fast enough and cannot sleep through the night
D.
Very bad or unpleasant; deserving hatred
Despicable
In way that shows care and conscientiousness
Diligently
When an author tells the reader what a character is like, this is an example of - characterization
Direct
The scarlet ibis in the story best symbolizes life Doodle the narrator strength
Doodle
What inference can you make about why the narrator helps Doodle learn to walk? Doodle is sad about not being able to walk. The narrator wants Doodle to have a full life. Doodle's disability embarrasses the narrator. The narrator hopes to build Doodle's strength.
Doodle!s disability embarrases the narrator.
presents the speech of one or more characters
Dramatic Poem
What type of character is Mme. Loisel? static character dynamic character minor character antagonist
Dynamic character
Characters who chance because they experience an epiphany
Dynamic characters
The effect/illusion of the effect/illusion Karen had about herself singing was that everyone in the audience cringed when she sang before the game.
Effect; illusion
Fix the following sentence to make it parallel. Exercises that I enjoy doing are running races, to swim lengths in a pool, riding my bicycle in the park, and to walk along the trails in a forest.
Exercises that I enjoy doing are running races, swimming lengths in a pool, riding my bicycle in the park, and walking along the trails in a forest.
Introduction of the the characters, setting, and mood/tone
Exposition
The conflict is being resolved
Falling action
Mercutio wants to leave the streets to avoid a fight with the Montagues. True False
False
The speaker of "Invictus" believes only in fate. True False
False
Tybalt is skilled and fair when fencing. True False
False
"I looked for you yesterday so we could ride home together. Your bike was still there, and I waited for a little while. But it was getting late, so I went on home"
Fiona
Jonas's friend who will be a Caretaker of the Old
Fiona
The narrator is a character in the story
First person
One-dimensional characters
Flat characters
poetry not written in a specific rhythmical pattern or meter
Free verse poem
Thou art uproused with some ditemp'rature; Or if not so, then here I hit it right -- Our Romeo hath not been in bed tonight.
Friar Lawrence
The boy Jonas saves
Gabriel
What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife? He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions. He has grown tired of his wife's complaints. He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
What does William Armstrong do to earn his nickname? He doodles and sketches. It takes him a while to learn things. The way he says his name makes it sound like "Doodle". He crawls backwards like a doodlebug.
He crawls backwards like a doodlebug
How does Poe heighten the mood of suspense and terror toward the end of the story? He focuses on the details of the costume that Fortunato is wearing for carnival. He describes Fortunato's urgent sounds: clanking, moaning, screaming, and the jingling of his hat. He make Fortunato believe that Montresor is playing an elaborate trick. He has Fortunato collapse from drunkenness before Montresor chains him
He describes Fortunato's urgent sounds: clanking, moaning, screaming, and the jingling of his hat.
At the end of scene iv, why is Romeo hestitant of going to the Capulets' party? Mercutio has warned him against going. He is afraid of upsetting his father. He has a premonition of his death. He is afraid of angering Capulet.
He has a premonition of his death
Which of the following best describes Romeo's reaction when he first glimpses Juliet at the Capulets' party? He is puzzled by her appearance. He immediately falls in love with her. He asks Benvolio's advice. He compares her to Rosaline.
He immediately falls in love with her.
What weak point does Fortunato have that Montresor takes advantage of? He is stupid. He like to drink wine. He is a food-taster. He is not very strong.
He like to drink wine.
Which of the following plays a part in Friar Lawrence's decision to marry Romeo and Juliet? He thinks the marriage may help end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues. He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris. He realizes they will never give up their love, whether or not they get married. He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage,
He thinks the marriage may help end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.
At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness? her marriage her poor health her wish for more friends her desire to be wealthy
Her desire to be wealthy
What is Zaroff's main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals? There is no other big game on his island. He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it. Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts. He doesn't like to kill innocent creatures.
Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts.
An exaggeration or overstatement to emphasize strong feelings
Hyperbole
The main setting of "The Cask of Amontillado" takes place in the catacombs near the river outside Montresor's palazzo in Fortunato's palazzo at the carnival
In the catacombs
When the author shows the character in action and lets the reader draw his/her own conclusion based on actions and dialogue, this is an example of - characterization
Indirect
Rude or impolite; showing a lack of respect
Insolent
Fortunato says, "Enough, the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough." This is an example of theme irony point of view character
Irony
Zaroff especially welcomes Rainsford because the general wants news about the outside world has no other humans on the island to hunt is glad to meet another expert hunter wishes to share his secret with the world
Is glad to meet another expert hunter
I won't! I won't go home! You can't make me! No one heard that little twin cry either!"
Jonas
The Twelve chosen to be the new Receiver of Memory
Jonas
"He's a sweet little male with a lovely disposition. But he isn't growing as fast as he should, and he doesn't sleep soundly. We have him in the extra care section for supplementary nurturing, but the committee's beginning to talk about releasing him."
Jonas's father
Jonas saw this nurturer inject the smaller twin
Jonas's father
After my Ceremony of Twelve, I missed my childhood recreation. But when I entered my training for Law Justice, I found myself with people who shared my interests."
Jonas's mother
She holds an important position at the Department of Justice
Jonas's mother
Go ask his name - If he be married. My grave is like to be my wedding bed.
Juliet
Goes to Friar Lawrence for advice
Juliet
If love be blind, it cannot hit the mark.
Juliet
Take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.
Juliet
In Act III, scene i, Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because Tybalt has called Romeo a villain killed Benvolio challenged Romeo to a duel killed Mercutio
Killed Mercutio
I beg for justice, which thou, Prince must give. Romeo slew Tybalt; Romeo must not live.
Lady Capulet
"I don't like hair ribbons. I'm glad I only have to wear them one more year. Next year I get my bicycle, too."
Lily
Jonas's little sister that talks too much
Lily
Which literary term means the use of specific details describing the speech, dress, customs associated with a specific region
Local color
My sister told me that she would not (loose/lose) my favorite shirt, but that was a lie.
Lose
When Romeo tells Friar Lawrence of his love for Juliet, which of the following best summarizes Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo? Get married immediately. Postpone your decision for several years. Rosaline is to be preferred to Juliet. Love moderately.
Love moderately
poetry with a musical quality achieved through rhythm and other poetic devices
Lyric poem
A plague a both your houses! They have made worms' mean of me. I have it, and soundly too. Your houses!
Mercutio
Gives a speech about dreams
Mercutio
If love be blind, it cannot hit the mark.
Mercutio
Killed by Tybalt
Mercutio
Directly compares two unlike things
Metaphor
Lord Capulet's enemy
Montague
Who is the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado"? Fortunato Edgar Alan Poe Luchesi Montresor
Montresor
Which literary term means "the underlying force that causes a character to act a certain way"
Motivation
Catches the reader's attention and starts the rising action
Narrative hook
Believes Paris will be a better husband than Romeo
Nurse
Whom does Juliet send as a messenger to Romeo to find out about Romeo's intentions? Lady Capulet Nurse Peter Mercutio
Nurse
He's dead, he's dead, he's dead! We are undone, lady, we are undone! Alack the day! He's gone, he's killed, he's dead!
Nurse.
Repetition of phrases or sentences that are similar in structure
Parallelism
Juliet's suitor who talks with Capulet about marrying his daughter
Paris
My lord, I would that Thursday were tomorrow.
Paris
In the (passed/past), I didn't have to study much and I still (passed/past) my classes, but that doesn't work any more.
Past; passed
Fix the following sentence to make it parallel. People often try to avoid eye contact with others, whether riding on a bus, strolling through a shopping mall, or when they are in line at a supermarket.
People often try to avoid eye contact with others, whether riding on a bus, strolling through a shopping mall, or waiting in line at a supermarket.
When human qualities are given to inanimate objects
Personification
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learning one as a child. b. Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than learning one as a child.
Pick the sentence that has the correct parallel structure. a. Every morning, I run two miles, walk one mile, and half a mile. b. Every morning, I run two miles, walk one mile, and bike half a mile.This answer is correct. c. Every morning, I run two miles, walk one mile, and half a mile on the bike.
Choose the item that is the best paraphrase of these lines from the opening of Act III, Scene i: Benvolio. I pray thee, good Mercutio, let's retire. The day is hot, the Capels are abroad, And, if we meet, we shall not 'scape a brawl, For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring. "Let us go in, Mercutio," encouraged Benvolio. "It is hot out today and the Capels are looking for a fight." Come on, Mercutio, let us go to bed. It is hot and the Capels are out and they are mad about the brawl. Benvolio pleads with Mercutio to get out of the hot sun. Please, Mercutio, let us go in. It is hot and the Capulets are out and about. If we meet, we will surely end up fighting because everyone's tempers are running high.
Please, Mercutio, let us go in. It is hot and the Capulets are out and about. If we meet, we will surely end up fighting because everyone's tempers are running high.
Which of the following is the best theme for "The Scarlet Ibis"? Memories remain clear even with the passing of time. Pride can cause people to be cruel even to those they love. The world of nature is fragile and must be protected. Close friendships are rare among family members.
Pride can cause people to be cruel even to those they love.
If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
Prince Escalus
If you have a solid set of _________, it will be more difficult for people to ______ your behavior. principles; effect principals; affect principles; affect principals; effect
Principles; affect
Which of the following is the resolution of the main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game"? One of Zaroff's dogs falls into Rainsford's trap. Rainsford dives into the sea. - Zaroff finds Rainsford's circular trail. Rainsford appears in Zaroff's bedroom.
Rainsford appears in Zaroff's bedroom.
Which of the following identifies the main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game"? Rainsford vs. Zaroff Rainsford vs. Ivan Rainsford vs. the ocean Ivan vs. Zaroff
Rainsford vs. Zaroff
Development of the conflict; building of suspense
Rising action
During the wedding ceremony, a baby interrupted the _____ by crying. right rite write wright
Rite
Banished from Verona
Romeo
Bid a sick man in sadness make his will; Ah, word ill urged to one that is so ill! In sadness, cousin, I do love a woman.
Romeo
Gentlemen for shame forbear this outrage! Tybalt! Mercutio! The prince expressly hath forbid this bandying in Verona streets. (This is said when the speaker is trying to stop the fighting)
Romeo
He has a premonition of his own untimely death
Romeo
I pray thee, chide me not. Her I love now Doth grade for grade and love for love allow. The other did not so.
Romeo
Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee doth much excuse the appertaining rage to such a greeting. Villain am I none. Therefore farewell. I see thou knowest me not.
Romeo
With love's light wings did I o'erperch these walls, For stony limits cannot hold love out.
Romeo
The girls Romeo is "in love" with at the beginning of Act 1
Rosaline
When Juliet comments on names, she says that a _______ by any other name would still smell as sweet. rose Romeo Montague cake
Rose
Characters who have more than one dimesion
Round characters
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live? She cares most about her relationships. She enjoys working. - She has simple needs. She cares most about material things.
She cares most about material things
Compare two unlike things using like or as
Simile
Fill in the blank with the literary device that best fits the example. If there is a highlighted part of the example, that is what I would like you to focus on. 1. _ Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, knock-kneed, coughing like hags. 2. _ Bugs buzzin from cousin to cousin 3. _ I squeeze, squinch open, and splurge well in the silent, startled icy, black language of blackberry eating 4. _ Out of the night that covers me. 5. _ He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning. 6. _ I love to go out in late September among the fat, overripe, icy, black blackberries to eat blackberries for breakfast. 7. _ Black as the pit Fill in the blank with the literary device that best fits the example. If there is a highlighted part of the example, that is what I would like you to focus on.
Simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, parallelism, alliteration, simile
The title of Sunday in the Park is an example of _________ irony. dramatic situational verbal
Situational
When what is expected to happen is the opposite of what occurs
Situational irony
Characters who do not change in an important way
Static characters
Spreading throughout
Suffused
Which literary term means "the feeling of anxious curiosity about what will happen next"?
Suspense
Concrete image used to stand for something abstract
Symbol
Not fully worked out, concluded, or agreed on
Tentative
She announces the assignments of the Twelves at the ceremony
The Chief Elder
It's in your rules, Jonas. But it wasn't in hers. She asked for release, and they had to give it to her. I never saw her again."
The Giver
Fix the following sentence to make it parallel. The benefits of coaching include knowing each player, helping that player to improve, and to get to see that person succeed in life.
The benefits of coaching include knowing each player, helping that player improve, and watching that person succeed in life.
Fix the following sentence to make it parallel. The coach told his players that they should drink plenty of water, avoid sugary snacks, and being sure they are getting plenty of sleep.
The coach told his players that they should drink plenty of water, avoid sugary snacks, and get plenty of sleep.
What event do Benvolio's lines from the opening of Act III, Scene i hint at, or foreshadow? And, if we meet, we shall not 'scape a brawl, For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring. the argument Juliet has with her father the conversation the young men have later about Benvolio's quick temper the fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killed the duel in which Romeo is killed
The fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt is killed
In Act II, Friar Lawrence is first seen in the chapel the Capulets' house the garden the streets
The garden
He uses his wisdom to help the Committee of Elders
The giver
When Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to? a flower the sun Rosaline the moon
The sun
First, I would like to go skydiving and _____ go scuba diving. then than
Then
The narrator is not a character in the story and focuses on the thoughts of only one character
Third person limited
Amelia ______ the ball ______ the catcher's legs. threw; threw threw; through through; threw through; through
Threw; through
Fix the following sentence to make it parallel. To the bride's horror, her wedding dress looked stained, torn, and it had wrinkles.
To the bride's horror, her wedding dress looked stained, torn, and wrinkled.
I am going ____ give the _____ of you a copy of the book _____. to; too; two two; to; too to; two; too
To; two; too
When the two brothers race home to beat the storm, Doodle decides to take a different route outruns his brother tries to keep up but falls behind pretends to be lost
Tries to keep up but falls behind
Juliet is embarrassed when she realizes that Romeo overheard her professing her love for him. True False
True
He spots Romeo at the Capulet party and wants to confront him
Tybalt
Killed by romeo
Tybalt
Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford. No better term than this: thou art a villain.
Tybalt
This, by his voice, should be a Montague; Fetch my rapier, boy, What! Dares the slave; Come hither, covered with an antic face.
Tybalt
The setting of Act I of Romeo and Juliet is which of the following cities? Venice Verona Mantua Rome
Verona
Which of the following excerpts contributes most to the mood of the story? It was about dusk, one even during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. We passed through a range of low arches, descended, passed on, and descended again, arrived at a deep crypt. "It is this," I answered, producing from beneath the folds of my roquelaure a trowel. I broke and reached him a flagon of De Grave.
We passed through a range of low arches, descended, passed on, and descended again, arrived at a deep crypt.
I didn't feel (well, good), so I didn't play my flute very (well, good) at band practice.
Well; well
______ or not you can go to the concert will be determined by your report card. Whether Weather
Whether
How does the author create suspense at the very beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game"? The story begins with dialogue, not description. Whitney refers to Captain Nielsen, but Nielsen does not appear as a character. Whitney describes to Rainsford the mysterious reputation of the island that the boat is passing. Whitney and Rainsford discuss the prospects of hunting up the Amazon.
Whitney describes to Rainsford the mysterious reputation of the island that the boat is passing.
After he is wounded in Scene i, Mercutio says to Romeo, "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm." Which of the following is the paraphrase of Mercutio's words? I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die. Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me. Why has the devil caused me bad fortune? Your arm could not save me, Romeo.
Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me.
Choose the item that best restates Capulet's answer to Paris's request to meet Juliet. But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part. And she agreed, within her scope of choice Lies my consent and fair according voice. Win her heart, gentle Paris. My wanting her to consent is only part of the process. If she agrees, then you have my consent as well. Woo her gently, Paris. When you get her heart, you will have my consent. Win her heart, Paris. Even if she doesn't consent, I will talk her into marrying you. Woo her until you win her over. I will ask her to consent as well.
Win her heart, gentle Paris. My wanting her to consent is only part of the process. If she agrees, then you have my consent as well.
If _____ arm doesn't heal, you won't be able to pitch in the game next week. your you're
Your
Given Madame Loisel's actions after replacing the necklace, you can make the inference that Madame Loisel accepts the realities of being poor and in debt. obsesses over revenge again high society. is consumed with despair and self-pity. enjoys cooking and cleaning the house.
accepts the realities of being poor and in debt.
Juliet loses trust in the Nurse at the end of Act III because the Nurse brings too much bad news recommends that Juliet run away believes that Romeo is dead advises Juliet to marry Paris
advises Juliet to marry Paris
In fiction, a symbol can be described as a
an object that stands for something other than itself
The repetition of vowel sounds followed by different consonants.
assonance
The central conflict in "The Scarlet Ibis" comes from the narrator's inability to accept his brother's limitations parents' values family responsibilities own weaknesses
brother's limitations
General Zaroff first comes to the island after buying it in order to build a chateau there being stranded by his crew inheriting it from his father swimming to it when his ship sank
buying it in order to build a chateau there
Which of the following means an approximate rhyme? a. rhyme scheme b. internal rhyme c. end rhyme d. Slant rhyme
d.
The reader/audience knows something the character doesn't know
dramatic irony
Benvolio wants Romeo to go to the party because he wants Romeo to get in a fight reconnect with Rosaline be his wing man examine other beauties
examine other beauties
not feeling or showing emotion
impassive
Helpless or powerless
impotent
From the way Doodle buries the ibis, you can infer that Doodle is just as cruel as his brother is afraid of the bird will do anything to get attention is caring and strong-willed
is caring and strong-willed
Tells a story
narrative Poe,
Scurvy knave, I am none of his flirt-gills; I am none of his skains-mates.
nurse
Then hie you hence to Friar Lawrence' cell. There stays a husband to make you a wife.
nurse
The use of words to imitate sounds
onomatopoeia
showing complete interest in something
rapt
The Giver's daughter
rosemary
What is the first memory the Giver transmits to Jonas? a. sunshine b. Christmas c. warfare d. snow and sledding
snow and sledding
Rainsford comes to the island because he wants to prove that Zaroff can't successfully hunt him wishes to write an article about Zaroff want to bring the evil Zaroff to justice swims to it after accidentally falling overboard
swims to it after accidentally falling overboard
Who is Rosaline? Tybalt's sister the lady for whom Romeo is love-sick the wife of Benvolio Lady Capulet's first name
the lady for whom Romeo is love-sick
The narrator is all-knowing
third person omniscient
What is the main purpose of Scene iv, which shows Capulet, Lady Capulet, and Paris? to show Juliet's grief for the death of Tybalt to show that Capulet will pursue the feud between the families indefinitely to show Capulet's decision that Juliet will marry Paris the following Thursday to stress Lady's Capulet's opposition to the marriage of Paris and Juliet
to show Capulet's decision that Juliet will marry Paris the following Thursday
The tone of a story is the atmosphere that the author creates for the reader. T/F
true
when what is said is the opposite of what is meant
verbal irony
At the end of Act III, what does Juliet decide to do? visit Friar Lawrence to seek his advice send a message to Romeo telling him it is not safe to return to Verona plead with the Prince to life Romeo's punishment tell her parents the truth about her marriage
visit Friar Lawrence to seek his advice
What is the climax of "Sunday in the Park"? when the boy throws sand at Larry when Morton confronts the father when the mother tells her son she is ashamed of him when the dad tells his son to keep throwing sand
when Morton confronts the father
