ENGLISH final exam study

Which of the following quotations is the best example of Whitman's use of alliteration to unify his ideas?

"The Yankee clipper is under her sky-sails, she cuts the sparkle and scud . . ."

Which passage from the story is the best example of imagery?

"silver chain laced with brightly colored beads"

Which revision best eliminates a jarringly informal element in the last sentence of the speech? (SPEECH)

... enjoy a well-earned dinner and the pleasurable company of fellow volunteers.

What do Huck's actions in paragraph 8 suggest about his attitude toward his surroundings?

The river is a safe place, but the shore is dangerous.

Which statement best describes the relationship between Jesse and Dancing in the Rain?

They are traveling companions who may become enemies in war.

What effect do Huck's words in paragraph 6 have on the tone established in paragraph 5?

They break it.

Analogy

a comparison that finds a similarity between things that are dissimilar

The word president-elect in sentence 10 is an example of (speech)

a compound word.

device

a literary technique used to achieve a certain effect; something made for a specific purpose

In sentence 6, the word pseudo-employees is an example of (speech)

a new word created by joining a prefix to an existing word.

In paragraph 3, Truth develops a counterargument with

a reason.

How does Sojournor Truth organize her ideas?

as responses to the other speakers' comments

In section 33, Whitman catalogs all the following heroes except --

assassinated world leaders

In the second scene of section 10, the speaker spends time with -- (song of myself)

boatmen and clam-diggers

dynamic

characterized by change, movement, or activity

The informal style of Truth's remarks most likely

connected her with the audience and enhanced her credibility.

Deleting the word they in sentence 6 would (speech)

correct an error in the parallel structure of the sentence.

In sentence 11, the compound adjective modifying committee is incorrectly hyphenated. Which revision corrects the error? (speech)

cultural-affairs committee

The first scene of this section 10 depicts the speaker -- (SONG OF MYSLEF , WALT WHITMAN)

hunting alone in the woods

definitely

in an exact, certain, or precise way

The phrases "Then they talk" and "Then that little man" (aint i a woman?)

indicate the order in which opinions were presented.

What tone does Truth create in paragraph 2 by repeating the question "And ain't I a woman?" several times?

indignant

contrary

opposite or opposed in character or purpose

In which paragraph is a central idea of the speech stated? (aint i a woman?)

paragraph 2

a universal theme of this story (crossing paths) is....

people are people, anytime, anywhere.

In the course of this speech, Truth rebuts arguments that would restrict women on the basis of

physical ability, intellect, and biblical precedent.

In Huck's mind, the sound images "talking and singing and laughing" in paragraph 4 describe

pleasant memories.

Free verse is best described as --

poetry written without regular rhyme schemes and meter

The words invigorating and challenging have --

positive connotations

In paragraph 5, the piece of paper Huck holds in his hand symbolizes his

potential betrayal of Jim.

Truth's argument in paragraph 2 is most likely intended to

provoke an emotional response.

Which sentence in the third paragraph provides the best example of parallel structure? (speech)

sentence 7

In Song of Myself, number 33, Whitman personifies death as something chasing a ship. This figure of speech --

shows death's enormous and persistent power

founder

someone who sets up, establishes, or provides the basis for something

From his description of the runaway slave in the final stanza of section 10, you can infer that Whitman --

strongly opposed slavery

In section 33, Whitman, as the speaker, --

takes on the suffering of the victims

What is implied in paragraph 3 with the clause "Then they talk about this thing in the head"? (aint i a woman?)

that men are intellectually superior to women

publication

the act of making public in printed or electronic from; the product of this act

format

the organization or arrangement or parts in a whole

revolution

the overthrown and replacement of a government, often through violent means

Topic

the subject of a piece of writing or speech

Each of the following details indicates that Jesse and Dancing in the Rain are living during the time of the American Revolution except --

their friendliness

somewhat

to a limited extent

unify

to bring together into a cohesive whole

revise

to change or alter a text; reconsider

quote

to cite something word for word

confirm

to establish the truth or certainty of something

clarify

to make clearer or more understandable

adapt

to make something suitable for a particular situation; to adjust to an environment

denote

to mean something specific; to name

Displace

to move or force from one place or position to another

deny

to refuse to see or to allow; to reject

What would be an effective way to use parallel structure to improve the awkward wording in sentence 12? (speech)

to schedule lectures at the library, to coordinate the events for our annual summer festival, and to create a programming partnership with neighboring communities

Which two words in sentences 3 an 4 need to be joined by a hyphen? (speech)

twenty-four

Huck's statement in paragraph 6 is an example of

verbal irony.

ideological

based on ideas, beliefs, or doctrines

The decision Huck makes in this excerpt is ironic because

breaking the law is the right thing to do in this situation.

In section 33, the skipper of the boat is depicted as -- (song of myself)

heroic

coherent

holding together in an orderly, logical, or consistent way

The word pre-Thanksgiving in sentence 7 (speech)

is correctly hyphenated.

In paragraph 4, the progression of Huck's internal thoughts suggests that he

is having doubts about the letter he wrote.

The hyphen in the word well-earned in the last sentence of the speech (speech)

joins parts of a compound modifier before a noun.

Truth's argument in paragraph 3 is based on

logic

Rewording the beginning of sentence 3 to read, "I especially want to welcome ..." would (speech)

make the welcome sound less formal.

What is the tone of paragraph 5? (huckleberry Finn)

nervous

implicit

not directly stated or obviously apparent

The speaker describes the marriage of a trapper and a Native American girl in the third scene of section 10. In this section the speaker's role can be best described as that of a[n]-- (song of myself)

observer

unique

one of a kind; unable to be compared

ambiguous

able to be interpreted in more than one way; uncertain

The content of paragraphs 2-4 (aint i a woman?)

advances the purpose of the speech.

The reader learns about the characters from --

an omniscient narrator

(the adventures of huckleberry Finn) In paragraph 1, what is the effect of the sentence "It warn't no use to try and hide it from Him"?

It portrays an instance of realistic dialect.

What literary device does the author use in the words "the forest, whose purple shadows welcomed him"?

Personification

The use of the word Whereas and the phrase "therefore, be it resolved" in sentence 12 are examples of (speech)

appropriate formal style.

Based on information in paragraph 1, how does Huck view himself?

as a two-faced sinner

The ideas in the second sentence of paragraph 1 illustrate (aint i a woman?)

a cause-effect relationship.

Literature can be shaped by its historical context. What is historical context?

The political, ethical and social influences that characterize a particular time and place.

Whitman achieved his specific purposes with all of the following poetic techniques except --

rhyme