Unit 2 Test ~ Review Day 2

Identify the connotation of the word "home" in the following sentence: "After a long day, she finally returned to her cozy home."

• A place where one lives

• A feeling of warmth and comfort

• A building with rooms

• A location on a map

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

• A symbol of betrayal

• A type of reptile

• A sneaky person

• A danger or threat

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Read the following sentence and identify the context clue that helps define the word "gregarious": "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties, he preferred quiet evenings at home."

• Unlike

• Sister

• Loved parties

• Quiet evenings

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain the use of personification in the following sentence: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."

• The wind is given the human ability to whisper.

• The trees are described as being secretive.

• The secrets are tangible objects.

• The wind is a metaphor for change.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The sun set in the west.

• The dog barked loudly.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Differentiate between the abstract noun and the concrete noun in the following sentence: "Her courage was admired by everyone in the room."

• Courage is abstract; room is concrete.

• Courage is concrete; admired is abstract.

• Everyone is abstract; admired is concrete.

• Room is abstract; courage is concrete.

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Discuss how transcendentalists viewed society and tradition.

• They believed society and tradition were essential for personal growth.

• They viewed society and tradition as constraints on individual freedom.

• They thought society and tradition should be followed without question.

• They saw society and tradition as the foundation of moral values.

Identify the example of direct address in the following sentence: "Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats."

• Ladies and gentlemen

• Please take

• Your seats

• Take your seats

Analyze the context clues to determine the meaning of "melancholy" in the sentence: "The melancholy tune of the violin echoed through the empty hall."

• Joyful

• Sad

• Loud

• Fast

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• The river danced over the rocks.

• The sun set behind the mountains.

• The leaves fell from the trees.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A