1st Quarter Final Exam - English III

Which of the following would be classified as an abstract noun?

• Wisdom
• Pencil
• Dictionary
• Water

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Connotation can best be defined as:

• The particular rhyme scheme (meter) that a poem follows
• The dictionary definition of a word, meaning is not up for interpretation
• The emotional feeling associated with a word
• Words that have multiple dictionary meanings, and their meaning may change depending on the spelling

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Joseph is trying out a new cologne. He asks his friend Jimmy for his opinion on the smell. Jimmy does not want to be mean, so which of the following choices would Jimmy WANT TO AVOID in order to ensure he keeps positive connotation?

• The smell of that cologne isn't too bad, but it is not for me.
• The aroma of your cologne is definitely unique.
• Your cologne is giving a scent that I am not sure I have smelled before.
• The stench of your cologne is something I have never smelled before.

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Carl was just hired at a law firm. His boss likes him because he asks a lot of questions and tries to learn as much information as possible. Since his boss likes him, which of the following sentences includes connotation that the boss WOULD NOT SAY when describing Carl?

• Carl is talking to all of our employees, and he has been very curious about our policies.
• Carl has been very interested in our company policies, and his questioning has allowed for further understanding.
• Carl has been talking to all of our employees, and he has been very nosy about our company policies.
• Carl has been very inquisitive in our conversations, and he has asked a lot of compelling questions about our policy.

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Look at the image of the poem "Life Madness." What is the rhyme scheme?

• A,B,A,B C,D,C,D
• A,B,A,B,A,B,A,B
• A,A,B,B,A,A,B,B
• A,A,B,B,C,C,D,D

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What type of poem has sad, sorrowful, or unfortunate events happen to the main characters in order for the audience to learn some sort of lesson?

• Epic Poetry
• Tragedy Poetry
• Blank Verse Poetry
• Narrative Poetry

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Which of the following IS NOT a characteristic of sonnets?

• Sonnets have 14 lines, each line has 10 syllables
• Sonnets will introduce a problem /question and a resolution to that problem / question in the second half of the poem
• Sonnets begin with a couplet, 2 lines that are seperate from the rest of the poem, with 12 lines to follow (total of 14), each line has 12 syllables

• The rhyme scheme is every other line, for example, stanza one would be: A,B,A,B

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In the poem, "The Road Not Taken," what would the rhyme scheme be in stanza 2?

• A B A A B
• A B A B A
• C D C C D
• A B C C D

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In the opening line, "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood," multiple examples of figurative language is used. Which of the following IS NOT a type of figurative language used in this line?

• Imagery
• Euphemism
• Personification
• Metaphor

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What word from the poem has the most similar meaning to the word "appeal" as it is used in this sentence? - "I chose the green dress because it had the most beauty appeal."

• Diverge
• Trodden
• Claim
• Worn

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