English 12B (2020) Unit 2 Lessons 6-10
Which options most accurately define denotation and connotation? (Select all that apply.)
-Denotation is the literal meaning of a word or phrase. -Connotation is the feeling or idea associated with a word or phrase.
Which responses state a theme of The Faerie Queene? (Select all that apply.)
-The righteous will find the strength they need to prevail against evil. -An honorable hero will fight for what is right, no matter how daunting the task.
Which response most completely describes what a summary contains?
A summary contains all essential points in a text, and omits the opinions of the reader.
Which sentence uses the word taciturn correctly?
Sasha's uncle was usually reserved and taciturn, so the family was quite surprised when he talked animatedly all through dinner.
And that more wondrous was, in either jaw Three ranks of iron teeth arranged were, In which yet trickling blood, and gobbets raw Of late devoured bodies did appear, That sight thereof bred cold congealed fear: Which to increase, and all at once to kill, A cloud of smothering smoke and sulphur seare, Out of his stinking gorge forth steamed still, That all the air about with smoke and stench did fill. Which option defines the word congealed as it is used in the passage?
Solidified
Which option most effectively explains how the imagery of summer contributes to the overall meaning of the poem?
Summer functions as an extended metaphor that the speaker uses to depict the natural beauty of his beloved.
Which response most clearly describes how the author uses the rising action in The Faerie Queene to help establish tone?
The Redcrosse knight has a series of injuries from the dragon followed by miraculous recoveries, which extend the conflict and heighten the tension.
When gentle Una saw the second fall Of her dear knight, who weary of long fight, And faint through loss of blood, mov'd not at all, But lay, as in a dream of deep delight, Besmeared with precious Balme, whose virtuous might Did heal his wounds, and scorching heat allay, Again she stricken was with sore affright, And for his safety gan devoutly pray, And watch the noyous night, and wait for joyous day. Which response most accurately describes how the author uses plot to develop the character of Una in The Faerie Queene?
The author describes Una praying for the knight's recovery, showing that she is a virtuous and spiritual person.
Which option most clearly explains a possible reason why the author of The Faerie Queene calls one of his characters "the Redcrosse knight"?
The author uses the archetype of a baptism to show why the Redcrosse knight had endurance to continue fighting.
Which option most clearly explains a possible reason why the author of The Faerie Queene calls one of his characters "the Redcrosse knight"?
The name reminds readers of St. George, who represents the archetype of a martyr who fought to protect Christians, and shows that the Redcrosse knight represents holiness.
My hasting dayes flie on with full career, But my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th, Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth, That I to manhood am arriv'd so near, And inward ripenes doth much less appear, That som more timely-happy spirits indu'th. Which option most effectively reveals how the author's choice of words depicts the passage of time in the poem?
The phrases my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th and inward ripenes depict the passage of time as a process of natural physical growth and decay.
What sentence uses the word chastised correctly?
The principal chastised the student for pulling the fire alarm during class.
So down he fell, as a huge rocky clift, Whose false foundation waves have washed away, With dreadful poyse is from the mainland rift, And rolling down, great Neptune doth dismay; So down he fell, and like a heaped mountain lay. Which option most clearly describes how a student could infer the archaic meaning of false from context clues in the surrounding text?
The student could infer that since the dragon fell, false means "unreliable and weak."
Which response most clearly describes how a student who did not know the meaning of the word martial could infer its definition?
The student could think of the common phrase martial arts to infer that martial relates to fighting.
There grew a goodly tree him fair beside, Laden with fruit and apples rosy red, As they in pure vermilion had been dyed, Whereof great virtues over all were red. ... Which option most clearly states how a student who did not know the meaning of vermilion could infer its definition?
The student could use the context clues "rosy red" and "dyed" to infer that vermilion is a shade of red.
Which quote from The Faerie Queene most clearly demonstrates how the author uses Una's actions to develop her as a kind and grateful character?
Then God she praised, and thanked her faithful knight, That had achieved so great a conquest by his might.
What response most accurately defines perspective?
a person's attitude or opinion about someone or something
In some ancient societies, women often had a servile role. They took care of their men, doing chores such as cooking and cleaning. On the other hand, in a few cultures, women held much of the power. Based on the excerpt, which option provides the most accurate definition of the word servile?
submissive and subordinate
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What options most accurately depict literary devices containing meaning that is different from what is directly stated? (Select all that apply.)
-irony -sarcasm -understatement
Which response most accurately defines an archetype?
An archetype is a character, situation, or symbol that commonly occurs in literature and represents universal patterns or characteristics.
Why should we rise, because 'tis light? Did we lie downe, because 'twas night? Love which in spight of darknesse brought us hether, Should in despight of light keepe us together. Light hath no tongue, but is all eye; If it could speake as well as spie, This were the worst, that it could say, That being well, I faine would stay ... Which option most accurately depicts the connotative meaning of darkness and light in this poem?
Darkness represents the secrecy of the lovers' relationship, and light represents exposure, showing that their relationship must be concealed.
Alfie could do little to assuage his guilt about accidentally breaking Mr. Ferguson's window, even though Mr. Ferguson just chuckled when he found out what had caused Alfie's mishap. Which word is a synonym of assuage as it is used in the sentence?
Ease
Which lines from a Shakespearean sonnet best exemplify the use of hyperbole?
If this be error and upon me proved, / I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
And pointing forth, Lo yonder is (said she) The brazen tower in which my parents dear For dread of that huge fiend imprisoned be, Whom I from far, see on the walls appear, Whose sight my feeble soul doth greatly cheer: And on the top of all I do espy The watchman waiting tidings glad to hear That O my parents might I happily Unto you bring, to ease you of your misery. Which response most clearly describes the impact of the author's description of setting in this exposition on the overall plot of The Faerie Queene?
The author describes the far-off tower where Una's parents are trapped. This establishes the Redcrosse knight's motivation for fighting the dragon.
Haply I think on thee, and then my state, Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate. Which option most accurately explains the meaning of the simile and then my state / Like to the lark at break of day arising / From sullen earth?
The speaker refers to the rise in his spirits as he thinks of his lover, his mood elevating like the ascent of a bird from the earth.
In The Faerie Queene, the Redcrosse knight falls into the ancient spring. What archetype is used in this scene?
Water is used to represent rebirth and healing.
Which response most clearly presents a character archetype in literature?
a young man who goes on a quest and encounters many trials
What response most accurately states the definition of central idea?
an overarching message or truth that is specific to a story
Busie old foole, unruly Sunne, Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtaines call on us? Must to thy motions lovers seasons run? Sawcy pedantique wretch, goe chide Late schoole boyes, and sowre prentices... Which option most accurately describes the literary device used in these lines?
apostrophe.
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Which lines from The Faerie Queene most clearly show how the author introduces the character of the dragon in the exposition as a likely source of conflict? (Select all that apply.)
-And that more wondrous was, in either jawThree ranks of iron teeth arranged were,In which yet trickling blood, and gobbets rawOf late devoured bodies did appear,That sight thereof bred cold congealed fear. ... -With that they heard a roaring hideous sound, That all the air with terror filled wide, And seemed uneath to shake the steadfast ground.Eftsoones that dreadful Dragon they espied,Where stretched he lay upon the sunny side,Of a great hill, himself like a great hill.
Which lines from The Faerie Queene most clearly support the inference that the Redcrosse knight's recovery is a religious analogy? (Select all that apply.)
-I wrote not, whether the revenging steel Were hardened with that holy water dew, Wherein he fell, or sharper edge did feel, Or his baptized hands now greater grew; Or other secret virtue did ensue.... -For unto life the dead it could restore, And guilt of sinful crimes clean wash away, Those that with sickness were infected sore It could recure, and aged long decay Renew, as one were born that very day.
A gentle Knight was pricking on the plain, Clad in mighty arms and silver shield, Wherein old dints of deep wounds did remain, The cruel marks of many a bloody field; Yet arms till that time did he never wield: His angry steed did chide his foaming bit, As much disdaining to the curb to yield: Full jolly knight he seemed, and fair did sit, As one for knightly giusts and fierce encounters fit. And on his breast a bloody Cross he bore, The dear remembrance of his dying Lord, For whose sweet sake that glorious badge he wore, And dead as living ever him ador'd: Upon his shield the like was also scor'd, For sovereign hope, which in his help he had: Right faithful true he was in deed and word, But of his cheer did seem too solemn sad; Yet nothing did he dread, but ever was ydrad. Which responses most accurately describe how the author uses narrative elements to introduce the character of the Redcrosse knight? (Select all that apply.)
-The author shows the knight on horseback in a meadow, wearing full armor and riding alone; he is a solitary heroic figure. -The author depicts the knight on an angry horse, keeping calm despite his horse's temper; he is a patient nobleman.
Love, all alike, no season knows nor clime, Nor hours, days, months, which are the rags of time. Which options most effectively explain why the speaker of the poem describes hours, days, and months as the rags of time? (Select all that apply.)
-The phrase sets up a contrast between the eternity of love and the transience of time. -The phrase demonstrates the impermanence and worthlessness of such short amounts of time.
How soon hath Time the suttle theef of youth, Stoln on his wing my three and twentith yeer! My hasting dayes flie on with full career But my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th, Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth, That I to manhood am arriv'd so near, ... Which options most effectively explain how these lines contribute to the overall meaning of the poem? (Select all that apply.)
-The words Stoln on his wing and My hasting dayes flie on suggest images of speed and flight; time goes by quickly. -The words Time the suttle theef of youth begin an extended metaphor that portrays time as a clever and cunning trickster who steals life away; we age before we know it.
What options contain an accurate definition of theme? (Select all that apply.)
-the universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot -the central message that the author conveys through the characters and plot
Faint, weary, sore, emboiled, grieved, brent With heat, toil, wounds, arms, smart, and inward fire, That never man such mischiefs did torment; Death better were, death did he oft desire, But death will never come, when needs require. Which option most accurately describes how the author uses this part of the plot to develop the knight's character?
The passage depicts the knight's mindset in the face of troubles; he struggles to go on despite being battered and weary.
Which option most accurately defines figurative language?
language that uses unconventional construction or differs from literal meaning to create a more powerful effect
Cathy promised Jordan that when she went to court she would not disclose any information about his involvement with the burglary. She knew he was remorseful for his crime and she was afraid that he would be angry with her if she got him in trouble. When she stood in front of the judge, she took an oath that her testimony was true. Crossing her fingers behind her back, Cathy willingly told a lie to protect her friend. However, her false statements were obvious to the judge and jury, and Cathy found herself in a mess of legal trouble because of her perjury. What information from the paragraph most effectively indicates the meaning of perjury? (Select all that apply.)
-Cathy willingly told a lie -she took an oath that her testimony was true
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimmed, And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature's changing course untrimmed. Which options most accurately identify the figurative language shown by the phrases eye of heaven and often is his gold complexion dimmed? (Select all that apply.)
-Personification -Metaphor
Busie old foole, unruly Sunne, Why dost thou thus, Through windowes, and through curtaines call on us? Must to thy motions lovers seasons run? Sawcy pedantique wretch, goe chide Late schoole boyes, and sowre prentices, Goe tell Court-huntsmen, that the King will ride, Call countrey ants to harvest offices; Love, all alike, no season knowes, nor clyme, Nor houres, dayes, moneths, which are the rags of time. Which words from the text most effectively help indicate the meaning of the word pedantic (spelled pedantique here) as it is used in this passage?
-Goe chide -Busie old fool
