ENGLISH II FINAL SEM. 1

Complete this statement: A conjunction is a... A) word that joins other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences B) type of comma that separates two complete thoughts C) word that indicates a contrast coming in the sentence D) type of sentence that uses at least two commas

A

Imagery is... A) the way a writer uses language that appeals to senses. B) the use of personification to get the reader to think. C) the sound that alliteration makes with "S" or "Sh. D) "the repeated use of rhyme over more than two lines.

A

Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows. Abridged from Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York, of a good family, though not of that country, my father being a foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull. He got a good estate by merchandise, and leaving off his trade, lived afterwards at York, from whence he had married my mother, whose relations were named Robinson, a very good family in that country, and from whom I was called Robinson Kreutznaer; but, by the usual corruption of words in England, we are now called - nay we call ourselves and write our name - Crusoe; and so my companions always called me. What does the historical context of the writing demonstrate or tell you? A) In that time, it was important to know where a person's family was from. B) In that time, it was important to lie about the true spelling of your name. C) In that time, it was important to avoid using a woman's family name. D) In that time, it was important to write novels about genealogy and history.

A

Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows. From the Bill of Rights, US Constitution Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Which of the following human rights issues is addressed in the second amendment of the Constitution? A) The right of people to protect themselves B) The right of people to get a fair trial C) The right of people to express themselves D) The right of people to have private lives

A

Read the prompt and then answer the question that follows.A Based on your research, identify and analyze a human rights issue in your novel and show how it relates to issues and affects people within the United States and one other country. How many countries outside of the United States do you need to research for this prompt? A) 1 B) 2 C) As many as appear in the book D) As many as your instructor requires

A

Using your knowledge of roots, choose the best word to complete the following sentence: Tina did not even bother to bring a backpack or paper to school; her sudden ________________________ surprised and confused her teachers and friends. A) apathy B) euphoria C) sympathy D) eulogy

A

Voice is... A) the way words and phrases are used to tell the story B) the format, structure and timeline of the story C) the key elements of the story and the details that support them D) the use of proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar

A

What technique most contributes to the pace of the following excerpt? "There was no moon. What a night! I was frightened, horribly frightened in these narrow paths, between two rows of graves. Graves! graves! graves! nothing but graves!" A) petition of words B) long descriptive phrases C) long drawn-out sentences D) none of the above

A

Which of the following sentences has an error in parallel structure? A) When I wake up, I start eating food, taking a shower, and go to school. B) If you like to garden, you will enjoy these classes on pruning, watering, and potting. C) In order to truly learn, a student must listen, question, and practice. D) Grasping historical context requires research, curiosity, and an open mind.

A

Fill in the blank: A synonym for "loveable" is ____________________________. A) empathetic B) amiable C) euphonious D) sentimental

B

How should the following sentence end? She was smart, responsible, and A) learning French. B) friendly to others. C) studying math. D) hosting the party.

B

Imagine you are writing a poem about a fun birthday party. Which of the following words has the appropriate connotation for the situation? A) Shrieks B) Giggles C) Wails D) Growls

B

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows. As soon as I got my console out of the package, I pressed the power switch. Within seconds, the green light appeared, and I knew the fun was about to begin. Next, I grabbed my controller and pressed the Home button. This brought me to a clean and user-friendly interface that allowed me to choose Movies, Games, Internet, or Chat. Everything I needed in one place! Which point of view does this author use? A) Objective B) First person C) Omniscient D) Limited Omniscient

B

Read the following poem and answer the question that follows. "Beat! Beat! Drums!" by Walt Whitman Beat! beat! drums!-blow! bugles! blow!Through the windows-through doors-burst like a ruthless force,Into the solemn church, and scatter the congregation,Into the school where the scholar is studying,Leave not the bridegroom quiet-no happiness must he have now with his bride,Nor the peaceful farmer any peace, ploughing his field or gathering his grain,So fierce you whirr and pound you drums-so shrill you bugles blow. What literary device does the poet use in the line in bold? A) Rhyme B) Imagery C) Extended simile D) Onomatopoeia

B

Read the following poem and answer the question that follows. "O Captain! my Captain!" by Walt Whitman O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring: But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills; For you bouquets and ribbon'd wreaths-for you the shores a-crowding; For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Captain! dear father! This arm beneath your head;It is some dream that on the deck,You've fallen cold and dead. My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still; My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will; The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done; From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won; Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells! But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. Examine the imagery in the stanza in bold. What is the significance of the two different images? A) The poet is trying to show that there are people mourning, but they do not feel the excitement of the speaker. B) The poet is trying to show that there are people celebrating, but they do not feel the pain of the speaker. C) The poet is trying to show that he and his captain are happy, but the rest of the world does not understand. D) The poet is trying to show that he and his captain did not agree with war, but the rest of the world wants it.

B

Select the absolute phrase in the following sentence: Tom, filled with emotion, rang the doorbell. A) Tom B) filled with emotion C) rang the doorbell D) doorbell

B

Select the correct definition of sentence fluency. A) Using foreign words to engage readers intellectually B) Combining sentences to use complex structure C) Describing strange elements so readers can visualize D) Understanding complicated details in other literature

B

Select the dialogue that is punctuated properly. A) "Jessica", I said, "do you understand what I have asked"? B) "Jessica," I said, "do you understand what I have asked?" C) Jessica, I said, "Do you understand what I have asked?" D) "Jessica." I said, "Do you understand what I have asked,"

B

Select the option that uses a correct subordinate conjunction to join the following sentences together: I finish my homework. I go to the park. A) I finished my homework, I went to the park. B) After I finish my homework, I go to the park. C) I finish my homework, I go to the park. D) I finish my homework until I go to the park.

B

The time and place in which an author writes A) Rarely have any impact on the story itself B) Often affect the way a story is told C) Cannot be determined in most historical cases D) Are generally unrelated to the story's plot

B

Using your knowledge of roots, choose the best word to complete the following sentence: As Jeremiah looked back through his yearbook pictures, remembering all the fun and hard work of high school, he felt ____________________________. A) amorous B) sentimental C) amiable D) euphonious

B

Which of the following sentences contains a comma error? A) With the moving van packed, my friend had to say goodbye. B) The packages became too heavy for me, I dropped them. C) Everyone, even our neighbors, came to our Super Bowl party. D) My sweet, quiet father surprised us with his outburst yesterday.

B

______________________ is the point of view that makes the reader feel like a close friend or confidant. A) Limited omniscient B) First person C) Objective D) Omniscient

B

Ideas are A) the way words and phrases are used to tell the story B) the descriptive words and phrases make the writing interesting C) the key elements of the story and the details that support them D) the way sentences are written and flow together to tell the story

C

Identify the comma rule that the following sentence breaks: In their homeroom classes, students learned of a new very strict rule that would affect their parking privileges. A) Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series. B) Use a comma to set off a phrase or clause at the beginning of a sentence. C) Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. D) Use a comma to set off a parenthetical element in the sentence.

C

Parallel structure uses A) different tense within verb structure. B) one of five key structure words. C) the same tense and structure. D) detailed driving directions in writing.

C

Read the following poem and answer the question that follows. "I Like to See It Lap the Miles" by Emily Dickinson I like to see it lap the miles, And lick the valleys up, And stop to feed itself at tanks; And then, prodigious, step Around a pile of mountains, And, supercilious, peer In shanties by the sides of roads; And then a quarry pare To fit its sides, and crawl between, Complaining all the while In horrid, hooting stanza; Then chase itself down hill And neigh like Boanerges; Then, punctual as a star, Stop-docile and omnipotent-At its own stable door. This poem describes a train as if it were a horse. Examine the imagery of the stanza in bold. What does it describe? A) The rumbling a train makes as it passes by B) The smell of train tracks after a train has gone C) The sound a train makes as it blows its horn D) The feeling of being on a train for a vacation

C

Read the following poem and answer the question that follows. "O Captain! my Captain!" by Walt Whitman O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring: O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills; For you bouquets and ribbon'd wreaths-for you the shores a-crowding; For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Captain! dear father! This arm beneath your head; It is some dream that on the deck, You've fallen cold and dead. My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still; My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will; The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done; From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won; Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells! But I, with mournful tread,Walk the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. What connotation does the poet use for the word in bold? A) Fury B) Romance C) Misery D) Celebration

C

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. Use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry bitter and hateful but then I felt so hopeless and depressed. I longed for her to call me. I thought if I could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then I would not be filled with such bitterness. Instead of calling her I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. Talking with her makes me feel euphoric. I think I may be on the road to recovery. What word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt? I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. A) fidelity B) sympathy C) perfidy D) gravity

C

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. Use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry bitter and hateful but then, I felt so hopeless and depressed. I longed for her to call me. I thought if I could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then I would not be filled with such bitterness. Instead of calling her I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. Talking with her makes me feel euphoric. I think I may be on the road to recovery. Which punctuation correction would improve the following sentence? Instead of calling her I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. A) Insert a comma after "friend." B) Insert a period after "friend." C) Insert a comma after "her." D) Insert a comma after "listening."

C

Read the following short passage. So they parted; and the young man pursued his way until, being about to turn the corner by the meeting-house, he looked back and saw the head of Faith still peeping after him with a melancholy air, in spite of her pink ribbons. "Poor little Faith!" thought he, for his heart smote him. "What a wretch am I to leave her on such an errand! She talks of dreams, too. I thought as she spoke there was trouble in her face, as if a dream had warned her what work is to be done to-night. But no, no; 't would kill her to think it. Well, she's a blessed angel on earth; and after this one night I'll cling to her skirts and follow her to heaven." Which point of view is used in this excerpt? A) first person B) omniscient C) limited omniscient D) objective

C

Select the temporal transition that would be best to show relationship. A) "In a flash..." B) "In the distance..." C) "In the same way..." D) "All of a sudden..."

C

Using your knowledge of punctuation, choose the best place to separate words with a comma. A) The store was a massive exciting place to shop. (5 points) B) The, store was a massive exciting place to shop. C) The store was a massive, exciting place to shop.The store, was a massive exciting place to shop. D) The store was, a massive exciting place to shop.

C

When a quoted statement is divided, A) the writer has made an error. B) the reader is likely to be confused. C) the second part is not capitalized. D) the story is going to feel longer.

C

Which of the following sentences is in first person point of view? A) He went to the store to get some food for the children. B) They love to cook together as a couple because it is fun. C) When she came to my door, I was unsure how to react. D) Did you open the book before you asked your question?

C

Which of these endings will not create parallel structure for the following sentence stem? He was tall, quiet, and A) very mysterious. B) somewhat handsome. C) will wear all black. D) well dressed.

C

An extended metaphor... A) has not been used in poetry for at least 75 years B) combines simile, personification, and metaphor at once C) offers at least three metaphors throughout the poem D) compares different things over more than two lines

D

Read the following poem and answer the question that follows. "I Like to See it Lap the Miles" by Emily Dickinson I like to see it lap the miles,And lick the valleys up, And stop to feed itself at tanks;And then, prodigious, step Around a pile of mountains, And, supercilious, peer In shanties by the sides of roads; And then a quarry pare To fit its sides, and crawl between, Complaining all the while In horrid, hooting stanza;Then chase itself down hill And neigh like Boanerges; Then, punctual as a star, Stop-docile and omnipotent-At its own stable door. This poem describes a train as if it were a horse. What literary device does the poet use in this poem? A) Apostrophe B) Extended simile C) Misery D) Extended metaphor

D

Read the prompt and then answer the question that follows. Based on your research, identify and analyze a human rights issue in your novel and show how it relates to issues and affects people within the United States and one other country. What does it mean to "analyze a human rights issue"? A) Read the history of the issue B) Find another opinion about it C) Decide whether you agree with it D) Find out the details of the issue

D

When an author introduces the characters and the conflict, this is known as the A) Dénouement B) Climax C) Rising Action D) Exposition

D

Which of the following Six Traits that you learned about is used during the rewrite process? A) Ideas B) Voice C) Word choice D) Conventions

D

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure? A) It is important to exercise, stretching before running, and go to the gym. B) My three favorite activities are writing, reading, and to go to the library. C) There is nothing she likes better than to build, constructing, and inventing. D) When you meet someone, you should be friendly, introduce yourself, and smile.

D

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A) In first-period biology class we learned that, the ecosystem, is a fragile and sensitive thing. B) The freshmen, were excited to hear about extra-credit opportunities in their algebra class. C) Getting her license proved to be more difficult and tricky, than she thought it would be. D) In order to serve students best, school districts need to ask for additional funding.

D