English I Semester I Test Review

What is the following passage an example of:

"Eckles, an experienced hunter, goes back in time to shoot a dinosaur. However, events do not go according to plan, and a small mistake of his leads to drastic consequences.

• subjective summary

• objective summary

• foreshadowing

• irony

What is the impact of the following metaphor?

"Each lower leg was a piston, a thousand pounds of white bone, sunk in thick ropes of muscle..."

• It helps the reader hear how heavy the dinosaur is as it approaches the men.

• It helps the reader visualize the amazing strength of the dinosaur.

• It helps the reader understand how scared the men were of the dinosaur.

• It helps the reader visualize the mechanical movement of the dinosaur.

What is the impact of the following simile?

"And from the great breathing cage of the upper body those two delicate arms dangled out front, arms with hands which might pick up and examine men like toys, while the snake neck coiled."

• It helps the reader visualize the ferocity of the dinosaur.

• It helps the reader feel the eagerness of the hunters as they await the T-Rex.

• It helps the reader anticipate the impending death of the men.

• It helps the reader understand the unrivaled power and size of the dinosaur.

What is the impact of the personification in the sentence below?

"The machine slowed; its scream fell to a murmur."

• It helps the reader visualize how fast the time machine was moving.

• It helps the reader acknowledge the importance of the machine to the men's travels.

• It helps the reader understand that the machine is coming to a stop at its destination.

• It helps the reader hear how much pain the machine went through to time travel.

What is the following passage an example of?

"And that," he said, "is the Path, laid by Time Safari for your use. It floats six inches above the earth. Doesn't touch so much as one grass blade, flower, or tree. It's antigravity metal. Its purpose is to keep you from touching this world of the past in any way. Stay on the Path. Don't go off it. I repeat. Don't go off. For any reason!"

• irony

• characterization

• foreshadowing

• plot

The main message or insight an author tries to convey to his or her reader is:

• theme

• foreshadowing

• characterization

• irony

Which of the following is NOT a possible theme for "A Sound of Thunder"?

• When trying something new, listen to those who have experience. They usually know what they're talking about.

• Don't overestimate your abilities; arrogance can be your downfall.

• Even the smallest of actions can have lasting consequences.

• Life is short, so take advantage of wild opportunities that come your way.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," who is the protagonist?

• Eckles

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• General Zaroff

In "The Most Dangerous Game," who is the antagonist?

• Eckles

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• General Zaroff

Initially, Rainsford is unempathic towards the animals he hunts. After being hunted, Rainsford finally understands the terror of being hunted.

What is this an example of?

• antagonist

• dynamic character

• protagonist

• static character