Unit 3 Practice Test

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What year did the Great Lisbon Earthquake occur?

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1755

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What was the estimated magnitude of the Great Lisbon Earthquake?

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8.5 or 9.0

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What poetic device is used in 'Invictus' to highlight the speaker’s resilience?

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Metaphor

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How should a citation be formatted in MLA style for a lecture?

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Lopez, Mariah. “Climate Change and Us.” Earth Summit Conference, Green Earth Alliance, 12 Aug. 2023, Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ. Keynote Address.

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What narrative technique creates a tense mood in storytelling?

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Descriptive imagery, such as 'The hallway smelled faintly of old books, and flickering lights cast jagged shadows along the walls.'

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the purpose of MLA formatting?

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To provide a consistent method for citing sources in academic writing.

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What is the significance of the year 1755 in relation to earthquakes?

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It marks the occurrence of the Great Lisbon Earthquake, one of the deadliest in history.

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What does the term 'imagery' refer to in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Invictus'?

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Resilience and the indomitable spirit of the human will.