English midterm 2021 Honors
how is ralph patton related to roger ackroyd?
"adopted son"
identify which statements are correct about the following topic sentences.
(1) students already pay more here than at other in-state schools (2)Out-of-state students will have to pay an additional "penalty" to attend
which paragraph strays from the topic
(4) moreover, having the smell of smoke in one's hair and clothes in a real nuisance.
choose the sentence which provides a better example of clear content
(B) of the many kind of beautiful tropical fish, the angelfish is the most popular with aquarium owners
Choose the correct sentence with the correct comma placement.
(B) the animal crossing the road looked like a possum, but I soon realized it was an armadillo
In the following sentence, identify the phrases that correctly modify the word 'sheep.' Startled by the explosion, the sheep began racing around the pen, ignoring the crowds.
(C) 'startled by the explosion' and 'ignoring the crowds.'
In the following sentence, identify the dangling modifier and why it is wrong. Since getting that new job out of town, my gas bills have doubled and my car is falling apart.
(D) 'since getting that new job, 'because it incorrectly modifies 'my gas bill'
choose the sentence with correct comma placement
(b) the band was terrible, and i decided to leave early
choose the correct sentence with the correct comma placement
(c) though i'm past one hundred thousand miles, I'm feeling very still, and I think my spaceship knows which way to go.
what are the 3 reasons why the green knight swung the axe at sir Gawain
1- knight 2-kiss 3-sash
correctly punctuate commas in the following sentence: The first municipal airport opened on November 20 1919 in Tuscan Arizona.
20 <- (,) Tuscan <- (,)
which of the thesis is the strongest?
Although I agree with Jeanne Kirkpatrick's argument that environmentalists and businesses should work together to ensure the ecological future of the world, her argument is likely to undervalue the necessity of pressuring businesses to attend to environmental concerns that may not benefit them in the short run.
who said in Beowulf "it is always better to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning"
Beowulf
who is the narrator of The murder of roger ackroyd?
Dr. sheppard
fix the faulty coordination in the following sentence: I lost the gold charm. It had been a gift from my father
I lost the gold charm, which had been a gift from my father
where is the novel the murder of roger ackroyd set?
King abbot, England
what is the major conflict of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Knight vs. life
what group by conquering much of great britian in 1066 changed the language significantly?
Normans
identify the following as having ACTIVE or PASSIVE VOICE: It was noticed by the choir that Linda was quite good
Passive
founder of the ruling Danish lineage in Beowulf?
Shield Shefson
Which of the following are epic characteristics in Beowulf?
Supernatural beings that complicate a plot a poem that addresses universal themes a vast setting which includes more than one place
When Sir Gawain says about the Green Chapel "Now I feel it is the fiend, in my five wits," he is referring to:
The Green Knight
Correct the passive voice in the following sentence: The rules of the game were explained by the coach
The coach explained...
what is a brief statement in the introductory paragraph which introduces the major points to be discussed in the essay
Thesis statement
Who said in Beowulf "treat my sons with tender care; be strong and kind."
Weatheow
what ritual is chose for beowulf after his death?
a fire
when beowulf first arrives in denmark, ______________
a watchman demands to know who he is and why he has come
how is writing of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight similar to Beowulf?
alliteration
list common errors in writing a thesis statement
announce don't clutter irrational claims prove all facts no questions
what type of essay makes direct claims drawn from evidence or moves readers to recognize problems and consider solutions?
argumentitive
who is wiglaf in beowulf?
assisted beowulf in fighting the dragon; a friend
several of the field hockey players also (belongs/ belong) to the track team
belong
what is the difference between the anglos saxon period and the middle ages? name the selections we covered in each period
beowulf was in anglo saxon and sir G was middle ages. Religions, slight change, language
what was a contributing factor to the turmoil in 14th-century england?
black plague
what poetic construction can be found at the end of each verse in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
bob and wheel
which of the following is one way we can avoid plagarism? choose the best answer.
cite your sources
what is the largest motif in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
color
Jarod has an interview with the PBS, I might get a job as his assistant.
comma splice
the type of essay where the information you provide typically focuses on the similarities and/or differences between two items, ideas, people, etc/
comparison
correctly insert commas in the following sentence: The red pick up truck across the street is interesting because it has some sort of fancy hydraulic contraption that lowers it straight to the ground when its shut off
correct
ideltify if the sentence needs commas or is correct: Their last visit, planned months in advance, had been very enjoyable.
correct
the type of essay that relies chiefly on the use of examples to provide explanation and support for the thesis. This type of essay works in precisely the same way as the preceding hypothetical story: specific examples are used to support, clarify, interest, and persuade
development by ex.
who killed roger ackroyd?
dr sheppard
four ways to develop a paragraph
explain exemplify define support
what are the stages of a medieval romance?
facing a test return to where the test began
what is the term when use invalid or faulty reasoning in an argument?
fallacy
who is major blunt in love with?
flora ackroyd
whenever Janis does not sleep enough
fragment
Emily broke her ankle over the weekend she is in a great deal of pain.
fused sentence
what clue does poirot find on the floor of the summer house?
goose quill, fabric
who was a descendant of canes clan in beowulf?
grendel
Type of Fallacy when assumptions are made about an entire group of people or range of cases based on an inadequately small sample? :"My roommate from Louisiana likes crawfish; therefore, all people from Louisiana like crawfish
hasty generalization
why is hrothgar not a great king in beowulf?
he can't take care of the monster ravaging his kingdom
what is the truth about the Green Knight?
he is lord bercilak (shapeshifter)
How is Beowulf different in the battle with the dragon than he was in the battles before?
he is not willing to trust fate, he is 50 years older and he is a king and no longer a warrior
as an old man beowulf chooses to take a sword with him into his battle against the dragon most likely because:
he realizes that he is not immortal and has become wiser and more practical
what is the basic action involved in the Christmas Game?
hitting the other players neck w/ an axe
duck hunting should be permitted because it financially aids people in Louisiana. Identify which sentence does not support the topic sentence?
hunting helps keep the duck population under control
what is a kenning?
hyphenated word
List the 8 comma basic rules
introductory independent non restrictive 2 adj items interrupters situational conventional
Rain or sleet (is/are) predicted for tomorrow
is
why does grendel begin his attack on herot in beowulf?
jealous of happiness of the Thanes
what does grendel do to the thanes in denmark?
kills and eats them and drives them from the meet hall
The leader of the court that the green knight visits is who?
king arthor
what is the most common weakness in essays by a novice writer
lack of effective paragraphs
Arguments that are based from fact or reasoning?
logos
what is an epic poem?
long, narrative poem centering on a hero and their quest
what are themes in beowulf?
loyalty, good vs evil, courage
where did ralph patton hide after the murder was committed?
mental institution
who is grendel in beowulf?
monster who attacks Herot
who killed ashley ferrars, mrs ferrars late husband?
mrs ferrars
correctly insert commas in the following sentence: Some of my friends don't like to read and would rather watch TV or play games
none
what is an allegory. give example of an allegory in beowulf
object or person represents real-world problems- Christian faith
how does mrs. ferrars die in the murder of roger ackroyd?
overdoses on veronal (poisoned)
What is plagiarism?
passing off someone else's ideas or work as your own
what is a caesura?
pause or break in a poem line
what is a scop?
poet or bard
what type of essay identifies and explains the steps to be taken to complete an operation or procedure?
process analysis
what is an alliteration?
repeating consonant sound at the beginning of words
who is Poirot in the murder of roger ackroyd?
retired detective
what is the climax of the plot for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
scene in green chapel
fix the faulty coordination in the following sentence: The diesel truck had a full load and it slowed down going up the grade.
slowing down going up the grade, the diesal truck had...
when grendels mother comes to avenge her sons death, what does she do?
snatches grendels hand and abducts aeschere and kills Hrothgar's bestie
why does the dragon begin its attack on geatland?
someone stole a cup from his treasure pile
List recommendations for writing a thesis
state writers opinion one main idea worth wild limited 1st/2nd paragraph clearly stated
Explain Beowulf's heroic code.
strength, courage, loyalty
what are three functions of a topic sentence
support thesis announce what is coming up controls sub matter
below is the topic sentence of a paragraph. Select the example that does NOT support it. Generally students can be classified by how hard they work in the classroom
talkative students usually miss hearing important information
hrothgar was king of the _________, beowulf was warrior of the _________.
thanes, geats
in beowulf, what detail does hrothgar forget to tell beowulf after grendels fight?
that there were two monsters stalking herot
what do scholars call the person who wrote beowulf?
the beowulf poet
what does the thanes desertion of beowulf foreshadow?
the entire heroic code has crumbled
what wound kills beowulf?
the poison tusk that stabs his neck
why does beowulf ask wiglaf to bring him the treasure?
the treasure will be his legacy to the people
what was the intention of the germanic tribes who invaded england in the late 400s?
they arrived to settle down and cultivate the land
how is the relationship between Christianity and paganism in beowulf reflected in the passages on beowulfs burial?
they demonstrate both pagan rites and christian belief
you come across the order with the following instructions: write an analysis of some aspect of Mark Twain's novel Huckleberry Finn. Here are three thesis written by the writer. Which of them is the strongest?
through its contrasting river and shore scenes, Twain's Huckleberry Finn suggests that to find the true expression of American democratic ideals, one must leave "civilized" society and go back to nature
what is faulty coordination?
two clauses are joined together in a illogical order w/ "and"
what term refers to when every sentence in a body paragraph should relate directly to the main idea presented by the topic sentence?
unity
beowulf vows to defend the danes and to fight grendel without _________
weapons