What is a rhetorical question?

A rhetorical question is a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.

A rhetorical question is a question that is asked to confuse the listener.

A rhetorical question is a type of question that has a straightforward answer.

A rhetorical question is a question that must be answered immediately.

What is understatement?

Understatement is a rhetorical device that intentionally makes something seem less significant than it is.

Understatement refers to a literal description of events.

Understatement is a form of exaggeration.

Understatement is a type of humor that amplifies a situation.

Broadly speaking, what is irony?

Irony is a situation or expression that is contrary to what was expected.

Irony is a situation where everything goes as planned.

Irony is a type of humor that always makes people laugh.

Irony is a literary device that involves straightforward statements.

Which of the following is an example of something ironic? Select ALL that apply.

A lifeguard drowning in the ocean

An analogy is a comparison that shows how two different things are similar in some way.

An analogy is a detailed explanation of a single idea.

An analogy is a direct contradiction between two concepts.

An analogy is a type of metaphor that only applies to literature.

What is anecdotal evidence?

Anecdotal evidence is personal accounts or stories used to support a claim, lacking scientific validation.

Anecdotal evidence is data collected through scientific experiments.

Anecdotal evidence is a statistical analysis of large sample sizes.

Anecdotal evidence is a type of evidence that is universally accepted by scientists.

An allusion is an indirect reference to something.

A detailed explanation of a concept.

Satire is a form of humor that critiques and mocks societal issues.

A type of serious literature that promotes societal norms.

A method of scientific analysis used in research.

A genre of music that focuses on emotional expression.

What is onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

A type of poetry that uses rhyme and meter.

A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

A literary device that involves exaggeration.

In a graphic novel, what are the "gutters?"

The spaces between the panels in a graphic novel.

The dialogue between characters.

The main characters in the story.

The color palette used in the panels.

What is juxtaposition?

Juxtaposition is the act of placing elements close together for comparison or contrast.

Juxtaposition is a method of creating a single unified element from multiple sources.

Juxtaposition refers to the process of removing elements from a composition.

Juxtaposition is a type of artistic technique used in painting.

In a graphic novel, what might jagged speech bubbles represent?

Character introspection and reflection

What are some arguments in favor of nonviolent protests? (Select ALL that apply.)

Nonviolent protests break the cycle of hatred

Nonviolent protests sometimes provoke violent responses, which can generate sympathy for the protestors.

Nonviolent protests are morally superior.

Nonviolent protests are easy and relatively risk free.

What are some arguments against nonviolent protests? (Select ALL that apply.)

Nonviolence is too slow to bring about change.

Nonviolence depends on the conscience of the oppressor. If the oppressor has no conscience, it will not be effective.

When violence has been done to you, it is only fair that you respond violently to those who hurt you.

Which sentence uses the possessive apostrophe correctly?

The teachers’ lounge was crowded this morning.

The teachers lounge was crowded this morning.

The teacher’s lounge was crowded this morning.

The teachers lounge’s was crowded this morning.

Choose the sentence that uses the possessive apostrophe incorrectly .

The childrens’ toys were scattered everywhere.

My brothers’ bikes were stolen from the garage.

The dog’s collar was found near the park.

We admired the artist’s paintings at the gallery.

Which sentence shows correct use of a plural possessive noun (i.e., when something belongs to multiple people/things)?

The cats’ toys are under the bed.

The cats toys are under the bed.

The cat’s toys are under the bed.

The cat’s toy’s are under the bed.

Which sentence has the correct comma usage?

I studied for the test, but I didn’t feel prepared.

I studied for the test but didn’t feel prepared.

I studied for the test but, I didn’t feel prepared.

I studied for the test, and but I didn’t feel prepared.

Which sentence has the correct comma usage?

We were excited to go on vacation, but the flight was canceled.

We were excited to go on vacation but the flight was canceled.

We were excited, to go on vacation but the flight was canceled.

We were excited to go on vacation but, the flight was canceled.

Which sentence maintains correct verb tense?

Sarah walked into the room, turned on the light, and sat down.

Sarah walked into the room, turns on the light, and sits down.

Sarah walks into the room, turned on the light, and sits down.

Sarah walks into the room, turns on the light, and sat down.

Which of the following sentences shifts tense unnecessarily?

We went to the concert and have a great time.

I made breakfast and then washed the dishes.

He studies every night and finishes his homework early.

They were watching TV when the power went out.

Which sentence maintains verb tense consistency in present tense?

The boy runs down the street and trips on the curb.

The boy runs down the street and tripped on the curb.

The boy ran down the street and trips on the curb.

The boy is running down the street and trips on the curb.

Which sentence is the most concise without losing meaning?

Because it was raining, the game was postponed.

Due to the fact that it was raining, the game was postponed.

The game was postponed because of the fact that it was raining.

The game, due to the weather that included rain, was postponed.

Which revision of the sentence is most concise? "At this point in time, we are currently reviewing your application."

We are reviewing your application.

At this time, we are currently reviewing your application.

We are reviewing your application at this point in time.

We are currently reviewing your application.

Which sentence is needlessly wordy?

It is necessary that we find a method by which to improve efficiency

We must find a way to improve efficiency.

Let’s work on becoming more efficient.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

The car, which is red, is parked outside.

The car which is red is parked outside.

The car which, is red is parked outside.

The car, which is red is parked, outside.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

Jasmine, the team captain, is also a great student.

Jasmine, the team captain is also a great student.

Jasmine the team captain, is also a great student.

Jasmine the team captain is also, a great student.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

My friend, who loves photography, took amazing pictures.

My friend who loves photography took amazing pictures.

My friend who loves photography, took amazing pictures.

My friend who, loves photography, took amazing pictures.

Choose the sentence that uses "nevertheless" correctly in joining two independent clauses.

She wanted to join us; nevertheless, she had to stay home with her sick child.

She wanted to join us nevertheless she had to stay home with her sick child.

She wanted to join us; nevertheless she had, to stay home.

She wanted to join us; she had to stay home, nevertheless.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

The storm was severe; consequently, all flights were delayed.

The storm was severe; because all flights were delayed.

The storm was severe: consequently, all flights were delayed.

The storm was severe, consequently all flights were delayed.

English 11 Semester 2 Final Review

Authored by David Sabey [Coronado HS]

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

42 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a simile?

A simile is a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a figure of speech that describes something literally.

A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a type of metaphor.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

A metaphor is a synonym for a word.

A metaphor is a literal description of an object.

A metaphor is a type of simile.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hyperbole?

Hyperbole is a literal statement.

Hyperbole is a type of metaphor.

Hyperbole is a synonym for understatement.

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is personification?

A literary device that gives human traits to non-human entities.

A method of summarizing a story's plot.

A technique for writing dialogue in plays.

A type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a rhetorical appeal to emotion?

An attempt to evoke an emotional response from the audience.

A method of persuasion that avoids emotional engagement.

An appeal that focuses on factual evidence and statistics.

A technique that relies solely on logical reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

“The city hummed and pulsed like a living creature.” Which of the following best describes the literary device used?

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

“This test is a breeze—I could do it in my sleep.” Which literary device(s) is/are evident? Select ALL that apply

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

42 questions

QUESTION WORDS

Quiz

•

1st - 12th Grade

40 questions

4th Quarter Examination in Reading and Writing

Quiz

•

11th Grade

40 questions

CPIN-03 TEST

Quiz

•

11th Grade

40 questions

Quiz

•

10th - 12th Grade

40 questions

PRE-TEST IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT 1

Quiz

•

11th Grade

42 questions

Ôn tiếng anh 😋

Quiz

•

10th Grade - University

42 questions

Choose or complete the correct answer

Quiz

•

11th Grade

45 questions

Remed ATS

Quiz

•

11th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

19 questions

Naming Polygons

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

10 questions

Prime Factorization

Quiz

•

6th Grade

20 questions

Math Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

15 questions

Fast food

Quiz

•

7th Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

20 questions

Inferences

Quiz

•

4th Grade

19 questions

Classifying Quadrilaterals

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

Discover more resources for English

50 questions

ELA EOG Prep 7th Grade

Quiz

•

KG - University

45 questions

LOTF Chapters 1-12 Quiz

Quiz

•

8th - 11th Grade

37 questions

Hunger Games 1-27

Quiz

•

5th - 12th Grade

50 questions

Romeo and Juliet Prologue & Acts 1-5 Test

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

14 questions

Honors STAAR Revising and Editing

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

70 questions

The Hunger Games FINAL REVIEW

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

50 questions

Sophomore Spring Semester Test

Quiz

•

11th Grade

20 questions

Wonder, part 8 "August"

Quiz

•

KG - University

English 11 Semester 2 Final Review

What is a simile?

What is a metaphor?

What is hyperbole?

What is personification?

What is a rhetorical appeal to emotion?

“The city hummed and pulsed like a living creature.” Which of the following best describes the literary device used?

“This test is a breeze—I could do it in my sleep.” Which literary device(s) is/are evident? Select ALL that apply

“She smiled sweetly as she slid the knife into his back.” Which literary device is best demonstrated in this line?

“As the dark clouds rolled in, the people of the town braced for what was coming.” Which literary device is primarily at work?

What is a rhetorical question?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English