Which of the following best describes a Greek Tragedy?

A play focusing on the downfall of a noble hero due to a tragic flaw

Which of the following is a key feature of historical fiction?

It is based on real historical events with fictional characters or stories

It only uses real people as characters

It is always written in first person

What is hamartia in the context of a tragic hero?

The hero’s tragic flaw leading to their downfall

Which of the following best defines connotation?

The emotional or cultural associations attached to a word

Which of the following is an example of denotation?

The word “snake” meaning a legless reptile

The word “snake” meaning danger or evil

The word “snake” meaning betrayal

The word “snake” meaning slyness

Which of the following best describes an anecdote?

A brief, personal story used to illustrate a point

Which of the following is most likely to be a clergyman?

A person who leads religious services

Which of the following statements best describes a feminist?

Someone who supports equal rights for women

Someone who believes in traditional gender roles

Someone who opposes education for girls

Which of the following actions would most likely degrade someone?

Complimenting their achievements

Which of the following is an example of acting paternalistically?

Making decisions for others as if they are children

Which of the following best illustrates hypocrisy?

Saying one thing and doing another

Being honest about your beliefs

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive appeal to ethos?

Quoting an expert to show credibility

Using statistics to support an argument

Telling a sad story to make the audience feel sympathy

Given a character who starts out selfish but becomes generous by the end of the story, which type of character is this? Explain your reasoning.

Dynamic character, because they undergo significant change

Static character, because they do not change

Antagonist, because they oppose the protagonist

Flat character, because they are not well developed

A story features a hero who is admired for bravery but loses everything due to excessive pride. How does this illustrate the concept of hamartia?

The hero’s pride is their tragic flaw, leading to their downfall

The hero’s bravery saves them

The hero’s friends betray them

The hero is rewarded for their actions

Read the following sentence: “The politician’s speech was full of appeals to pathos.” What does this suggest about the speech?

It tried to make the audience feel strong emotions

It relied on the speaker’s credibility

A writer describes a character as “a snake in the grass.” What is the connotation of this phrase, and how does it affect the reader’s understanding of the character?

The character is sneaky or untrustworthy, making the reader suspicious of them

The character is literally a snake

A novel set during the American Revolution features fictional characters who interact with real historical figures. What genre does this novel belong to, and why?

Historical fiction, because it combines real events with fictional elements

Science fiction, because it is about the future

Fantasy, because it is not real

Biography, because it is about real people

A teacher tells a short story about a time they learned an important lesson to help students understand a concept. What literary device is the teacher using, and how does it help the lesson?

Anecdote; it makes the lesson more relatable and memorable

Hyperbole; it exaggerates the lesson

Metaphor; it compares two things

A character in a play faces opposition from another character and from a harsh environment. What types of conflict are present, and how do they affect the story?

External conflicts (character vs. character and character vs. nature), increasing tension and drama

Only internal conflict, making the story less interesting

No conflict, making the story peaceful

Only character vs. self conflict

A story begins with a character seeing dark clouds and hearing thunder. Later, a terrible storm causes disaster. How does the author use foreshadowing, and what effect does it have?

The author uses foreshadowing to hint at the coming storm, building suspense for the reader

The author uses flashback to explain the storm

The author uses irony to surprise the reader

The author uses metaphor to compare the storm to anger

A speaker uses statistics, expert opinions, and emotional stories in a persuasive essay. Which persuasive appeals are being used, and how do they strengthen the argument?

Ethos, logos, and pathos; they appeal to credibility, logic, and emotion, making the argument more convincing

Only pathos, making the argument emotional

Only ethos, making the argument credible

Only logos, making the argument logical

A character claims to value honesty but is caught lying to their friends. How does this demonstrate hypocrisy, and what impact might it have on the story?

It reveals the character’s hypocrisy, which may cause conflict or loss of trust among other characters

It shows the character is trustworthy, making them more likable

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a gerund?

A verb form used as an adjective

A verb form used as a noun

A verb tense showing future action

A verb form showing passive voice

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CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence contains a present participle?

The running water sparkled in the sun.

The water runs quickly.

The water is run by the mill.

The water was cold.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

The ball was thrown by the pitcher.

The pitcher threw the ball.

The ball is being thrown.

The ball had been thrown.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a complex-compound sentence?

A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction

A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

A sentence with only one clause

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of catharsis in literature?

A character learning a new skill

The audience feeling relief after a tragic event is resolved

A character telling a joke

The setting being described in detail

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character type undergoes significant internal change throughout a story?

Static character

Dynamic character

Antagonist

Flat character

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

A character struggling with guilt

A character fighting against a storm

A character doubting their abilities

A character feeling lonely

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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ELA Unit 4/5 Terms Review

Which of the following best describes a gerund?

Which sentence contains a present participle?

Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

Which of the following best defines a complex-compound sentence?

Which of the following is an example of catharsis in literature?

Which character type undergoes significant internal change throughout a story?

Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

Which literary device is used when the author gives hints about what will happen later in the story?

Which of the following best describes a Greek Tragedy?

Which of the following is a key feature of historical fiction?

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