Honors ELA9 Fall 20241 Review

Alliteration: Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of alliteration, and what effect does it have on the sentence’s tone?

• he whispered secrets softly, hidden under the canopy of trees

• Bright blue butterflies brushed by, barely breaking the blanket of blossoms

• They trudged through the muddy field, their boots sinking deeper with every step

• The waves crashed against the rocks with a thunderous roar that shook the shore

Analogy: Which of the following analogies best illustrates a situation where someone remains calm in the face of chaos?

• The conversation was a tug-of-war, each person pulling for control

• Her laughter was a spark that ignited joy in those around her

• His mind was a labyrinth, filled with twists and turns that confused even him

• She was a lighthouse in a storm, steady and unshaken amidst the crashing waves

What does the conch shell symbolize in the novel?

• Survival skills

• Power and control

• Civilization and order

• Chaos and savagery

How does Jack use the idea of the beast to control the boys?

• He proves the beast is real by finding evidence.

• He convinces the boys to worship it.

• He uses fear of the beast to gain loyalty.

• He denies its existence to calm them.

What does the “Lord of the Flies” (the pig’s head) represent?

• The innate evil within humans

• The boys’ fear of the beast

• The power of the hunters

• The triumph of nature over humanity

How is Piggy’s death different from Simon’s?

• It is caused by natural forces.

• It is accidental, while Simon’s is intentional.

• It brings the boys back to civilization.

  
  

• It symbolizes the death of reason and logic.

What does the breaking of the conch symbolize?

• Ralph’s failure as a leader

• The loss of communication

• The boys’ decision to be rescued

• The end of civilization and order

Which character best represents morality and kindness?

• Ralph

• Simon

• Jack

• Piggy

Why does Roger become more violent as the novel progresses?

• He realizes there are no consequences.

• He is trying to protect himself from the beast.

• He is encouraged by Piggy.

• He wants to impress Jack.

What does the naval officer symbolize at the end of the novel?

• The boys’ survival and redemption

• The triumph of civilization over savagery

• The presence of war and conflict in the adult world

• The boys’ return to order