SAAVAS Review Quiz

What is the meaning of the root "-pac-"?

• War

• Peace

• Strength

• Speed

What does the word "connoisseur" mean based on context clues?

• A beginner in a subject

• An expert judge of a subject

• A casual observer

• A student of art

What is an example of anaphora?

• "If the right belongs to any, it belongs to all."

• "She sells sea shells by the sea shore."

• "The sun sets in the west."

• "He is tall and strong."

Identify the subordinating conjunction:

• While the children played, the parents relaxed in the garden.

• The soup was warm and tasty.

• He could eat a horse!

• The city council passed a measure to improve public transportation.

What does "figurative" mean in literary terms?

• Words convey a meaning beyond the literal.

• Words mean exactly what they say.

• A metaphor that extends over several lines.

• Descriptions that engage the senses.

What is an extended metaphor?

• A metaphor that uses charged language

• A metaphor that repeats words for emphasis

• A comparison between two unlike things throughout a piece of writing

• A metaphor that uses restatement

In Emily Dickinson's poem, what is hope compared to?

• A tyrant

• A bird

• A democracy

• A fight

What literary technique involves repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?

• Restatement

• Anaphora

• Charged Language

• Extended Metaphor

What is the purpose of using charged language in writing?

• To create a logical argument

• To evoke strong emotional responses

• To compare two unlike things

• To repeat ideas for emphasis

Which of the following is NOT an example of charged language?

• Oppressive

• Crushed

• Innocent

• We shall fight