Unit 4 Topic 7 Quiz

What is the definition of sabotage?

• deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage

• to uplift another person through encouragement and cheer

• to come to a peaceful military agreement

• to feel anxious and overwhelmed

What is the definition of interception?

• anxiety or dismay

• a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind. 

• obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination

• seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution

How might you feel if you experience consternation?

• happy

• excited

• surprised

• anxious

Which image best represents an example of the word flurry?

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What was an example of a hindrance from the story "Harrison Bergeron"? Choose all that apply.

• the television performance

• the loud noises in George's ears

• the bags on top of the ballerinas heads

• George and Hazel's home

What does hyperbole mean?

• understatement

• exaggeration

• comparisons

• sensory details

What is an example of a hyperbole?

• You are an angel.

• The grass felt soft on my bare feet.

• It is going to take one million years for this week to end.

• I didn't have a bad day.

What does litotes mean?

• comparing two unalike things

• personification

• form of understatement where negative words are used to say something positive

• a footnote in a science fiction story

Which of the following is an example of litotes?

• I didn't hate it when we I realized I could sleep in.

• You are as funny as a standup comedian.

• The sun kissed the sky.

• I am so hungry I could eat an elephant.

What do the stories "The Censors" and "Harrison Bergeron" have in common?

• Both stories are based on real life events.

• Both stories have happy endings.

• Both stories reflect people that fear an authoritarian government.

• The stories are written by the same authors.