Unit 2 Test Review

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• To provide personal opinions

• To critique the author’s writing style

• To include detailed analysis

• To present a brief, complete overview of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes an archetypal character?

• A character that has no known origin

• A traditional character type recognizable across cultures

• A character with no development

• A character that is entirely unique and non-traditional

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a denotative meaning of a word?

• The emotional association of a word

• The literal definition of a word

• The symbolic meaning of a word

• The historical significance of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is a theme in literature?

• A sequence of events

• A narrative twist

• A detailed character analysis

• An insight into life or human nature

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a debate, what do the two teams argue?

• The same position on a topic

• Different positions on unrelated topics

• The 'pro' and 'con' positions on a specific question

• Personal opinions without structure

Which literary device uses deliberate exaggeration?

• Understatement

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is syntax?

• The organization of words into sentences

• The choice of words

• The use of figurative language

• The repetition of sounds

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

In poetry, what is an enjambed line?

• A line that ends with a punctuation mark

• A line that completes a grammatical unit

• A line that does not end with a grammatical break

• A line that rhymes with the previous line

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of a pitch?

• To narrate a story

• To explain the merits of a project and convince support

• To provide historical context

• To critique a piece of literature

What type of language is used to create humor in satire?

• Literal language

• Figurative language like hyperbole and understatement

• Scientific jargon

• Formal and serious language

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2