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1.
Diction is the literary term that means
a)
The connections we have with words
b)
An author's choice of words
c)
The definition of words
d)
The common way of speaking with friends
2.
Which word has to do with our personal connections with words, and can be discussed in terms of positive, negative, or neutral?
a)
jargon
b)
denotation
c)
vernacular
d)
connotation
3.
Which of the following is the correct DENOTATION for "stern"?
Her black-framed glasses and tight bun lent her a stern appearance.
Her black-framed glasses and tight bun lent her a stern appearance.
a)
The back end of a boat
b)
Expressing strong disapproval
c)
Forbidding or gloomy in appearance
4.
What is the definition of Diction?
a)
style of speaking or writing determined by choice of words by a speaker or writer
b)
Fancy word for dictionary
c)
A thesaurus and a dictionary combined
d)
Jargon
5.
How should we use diction?
a)
Apporpriate to the audiences needs
b)
How it souds best to you
6.
Why do writers use diction
a)
To convey a mood
b)
To try and make a point
c)
To show their wordly like powers
d)
To let people see how good they are at writing
7.
What is the definition of diction?
a)
A different type of dictionary
b)
choice of words by a speaker or writer
c)
Choice of language you use
d)
Choice of the tone you speak in
8.
What is syntax?
a)
The sound of the words
b)
The phonemes in words
c)
The order and rules of words
d)
The sound-symbol relationship between words
9.
Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the spokesmen for basketball shoes.
a)
Juxtaposition
b)
Allusion
c)
Logos
d)
Ethos
10.
87% of Americans favor term limits for members of Congress.
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
d)
Diction
11.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, Jose was a young and innocent young man whose life was savagely ripped from him when the defendant chose to get behind the wheel and drive despite drinking an entire case of beer.
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Inversion
d)
Pathos
12.
Mark Twain once said, "The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning."
a)
Interrogative Sentence
b)
Simple Sentence
c)
Repetition
d)
Diction
13.
What is syntax?
a)
A Pizza topping
b)
Word Order
c)
Punctuation
d)
Headphones
14.
What is another word for "what you already know?"
a)
background sound
b)
schema
c)
backlash information
d)
background
15.
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
a)
airing out stinky feet
b)
foot fungus
c)
ant bite
d)
sunburn and blister
16.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
17.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
18.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
19.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.
20.
Which of the following shows why Sam refused to play in the tournament?
a)
SAM: Yeah, I think so, too.
b)
SAM: Why? Because I 'm a girl?
c)
SAM: Oh, I don't think so.
d)
SAM: You wouldn't appreciate my talents, since I'm a girl!
21.
Pancakes dripping with syrup, coffee steaming in big mugs, and bacon frying on the stove make breakfast at Grandma’s house a real treat.
a)
correct structure
b)
error in structure
22.
Le’Ron scowled at Professor Nguyen, was muttering under his breath, and sighed heavily, but in truth he loved taking algebra exams.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
23.
Skipping the directions, hurrying to finish first, and neglecting to recheck her work have caused Claudia to fail every calculus exam this semester.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
24.
At the family reunion, we ate Grandma’s barbecued ribs, Aunt Sally’s potato salad, and heaping plates of jiggling banana Jell-O prepared by Cousin Sue.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
25.
Vacuuming under the furniture, dusting the ceiling fans, and scrubbing the tile grout with a toothbrush, Jerry prepared the house for his ultra-picky mother-in-law.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
26.
The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves rolled onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
27.
During the exam, Mary sucked the ends of her hair, chewed the top of her pencil, and all the while she was picking at a scab on her elbow, but she could not remember the third cause of the French Revolution.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
28.
Solita has packed an orange soda not only for herself but also Josh.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
29.
Josh neglected not only to thank Solita, but he also gave a sip of orange soda to Reva, Solita's rival.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
30.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
b)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
40.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
b)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
41.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph.
b)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.
42.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
34.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
b)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.
35.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
b)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.
45.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
b)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
46.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.
b)
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.
47.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
b)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.
39.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
b)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
40.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
b)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
41.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph.
b)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.
42.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
43.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
b)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.
44.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
b)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.
45.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
b)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
46.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.
b)
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.
47.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
b)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.
48.
President Snow hopes to learn several languages and teach them to his stuffed animals.
a)
PARALLEL
b)
NOT PARALLEL
49.
If Deontre's mom ran the cafeteria, we'd eat scrumptious calzones, steaming soups, and have cheesy pizza for lunch every day.
a)
PARALLEL
b)
NOT PARALLEL
51.
Claudine's sons like to eat doughnuts, sip juice, and licking lolly pops.
a)
PARALLEL
b)
NOT PARALLEL
51.
Claudine's sons like to eat doughnuts, sip juice, and licking lolly pops.
a)
PARALLEL
b)
NOT PARALLEL
52.
Trevon's favorite activities are playing football, eating pie, and picking his nose.
a)
PARALLEL
b)
NOT PARALLEL
53.
Jeffery's farts smell like old onions, rotten eggs, and moldy cheese.
a)
PARALLEL
b)
NOT PARALLEL
54.
Which sentence has correct parallel structure?
a)
Even though I whined, cried, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
b)
Even though I was whining, cried, and will complain, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
c)
Even though I whine, cried, and am complaining, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
d)
Even though I whined, am crying, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
55.
Which sentence has correct parallel structure?
a)
Your mom is terrible at dancing and an awful cook.
b)
Your mom is a terrible dancer and awful at cooking.
c)
Your mom is a terrible dancer and an awful cook.
d)
Your mom dances terribly and is an awful cook.
56.
Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?
a)
After basketball practice, James prefers apples to taking naps.
b)
After basketball practice, James prefers to eat apples rather than taking naps.
c)
After basketball practice, James prefers eating apples to take naps.
d)
After basketball practice, James prefers eating apples to taking naps.
57.
Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?
a)
I like to sleep, eating, and teach.
b)
Sleeping, eating, and teaching are my favorite things.
c)
Sleep, food, and to teach are my favorite things.
d)
Sleeping, eating, and teach are my favorite things.
58.
Which of the following has correct parallel structure?
a)
Gary is short, smells, and annoying.
b)
Gary is short, smelly, and annoying.
c)
Gary is a short kid, smelled, and annoyance.
d)
Gary is short, smell, annoy.
59.
Which of the following does NOT use parallel structure?
a)
Many people mistakenly think that being wealthy is the same thing as to be happy.
b)
Many people mistakenly think that being wealthy is the same thing as being happy.
c)
Many people mistakenly think that to be wealthy is the same thing as to be happy.
60.
Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure?
a)
Marrying Major Boundy meant leaving her family and traveling all over the world.
b)
Marrying Major Boundy meant to leave her family and travel all over the world.
61.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
a)
We enjoyed water skiing much more than swimming in the lake.
b)
We enjoyed water skiing much more than when we swam in the lake.
62.
Anaphora is the repetition of the last part of a sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
"I want to shake off the dust of this one-horse town. I want to explore the world. I want to watch TV in a different time zone." is an example of what?
a)
Anaphora
b)
Juxtaposition
64.
Juxtaposition is a technique to make the reader compare and contrast two subjects to create suspense.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
Anaphora is the deliberate _______ of the first part of the sentence...
a)
use
b)
repetition
c)
message
d)
phrasr
66.
T/F- Juxtaposition can be used to portray characters in great detail to create suspense.
a)
false
b)
true
67.
What is denotation?
a)
writing something
b)
dictionary definition
c)
learning something
d)
how you feel
68.
What is connotation?
a)
the underlying feeling
b)
the theme
c)
the connections made
d)
dictionary definition
69.
Which word has a more POSITIVE connotation?
a)
appreciates
b)
adores
70.
Which word has a more POSITIVE connotation?
a)
confident
b)
cocky
71.
Which word has a more NEGATIVE connotation?
a)
curious
b)
nosy
72.
Tone can best described as
a)
attitude of the reader
b)
the overall mood or feeling in a story
c)
the author's attitude toward his writing
d)
reader's point of view
73.
To remember what tone is, some good tricks are:
a)
AA-author's attitude
b)
parent saying: "don't give me that tone"
c)
imagining the author's facial expression as he writes
d)
all of these are true
74.
if an author has no emotion regarding the story he is telling, his tone can be described as
a)
playful
b)
objective
c)
ironic
d)
mysterious
75.
The tone and mood of a text can be very different
a)
true
b)
false
76.
What is the "mood" of a story?
a)
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
77.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
78.
Read the following poem, "A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti and answer the question below.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
a)
Sorrow
b)
Happiness
c)
Excitement
d)
Nervousness
79.
There go the loves that wither [dry up], The old loves with wearier wings;
And all dead years draw thither [there] And disastrous things;
Dead dreams of days forsaken, Blind buds that snows have shaken, Wild leaves that winds have taken,
Red strays of ruined springs. ...
And love, grown faint and fretful With lips but half regretful Sighs, and with eyes forgetful Weeps that no loves endure [last].
QUESTION: What mood do the details in the poem convey?
And all dead years draw thither [there] And disastrous things;
Dead dreams of days forsaken, Blind buds that snows have shaken, Wild leaves that winds have taken,
Red strays of ruined springs. ...
And love, grown faint and fretful With lips but half regretful Sighs, and with eyes forgetful Weeps that no loves endure [last].
QUESTION: What mood do the details in the poem convey?
a)
Wastefulness and excess
b)
Happiness
c)
Sadness and despair
d)
Mistrust
80.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
81.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
82.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
83.
Define foreshadowing.
a)
A flashback of what happened previously
b)
A hint at something that will happen later
c)
Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
d)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
84.
A hint or clue in a story that suggests some action is to follow to create interest or suspense is called:
a)
foreshadowing
b)
stereotyping
c)
allusion
d)
flashback
85.
One way a writer builds suspense is...
a)
by creating a mysterious setting
b)
by introducing characters through out a text
c)
by providing clues of a future event
d)
telling the facts
86.
“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
climax
87.
A movie you are watching shows a woman jogging in the woods. The next scene shows a mountain lion lying in wait down the path where the woman is jogging.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
88.
In your history book, you read about a young man in the Revolutionary War who kills a British soldier. That soldier who was killed turns out to be his favorite cousin.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
89.
Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
a)
The cat ran away from the dog.
b)
She told everyone what a beautiful day it was.
c)
A vampire has a cross in his house.
d)
Penny is beautiful.
90.
Romeo arrives at the Capulet family tomb to find his love, Juliet supposedly dead. However, we the audience know that Juliet is not really dead, she merely took a potion to make it look like she was dead for her own motives. When the audience of a story knows more than the characters involved, what type of irony is employed?
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
91.
Which of the following is NOT an example of verbal irony?
a)
A left handed person is called "Lefty"
b)
A tall person is called "Shorty
c)
An arrogant criminal gets caught.
d)
A best selling writer's latest novel is a flop.
92.
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?
a)
A mother expecting her children to do well in school, and they make the honor roll.
b)
A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does.
c)
A little girl can see the future.
d)
A teacher tells her students they did well on a test, but actually they all failed
93.
The son of the police chief is arrested for attempted burglary.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
94.
The student in class who had the highest grades in middle school drops out of high school. This is an example of which type of irony?
a)
Dramatic Irony
b)
Situational Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
95.
Any instance in which the narrator or a character says one thing but means something else is
a)
Verbal Irony
b)
Situational Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
96.
Irony has _ kinds.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
9
97.
Which is not a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
vocal
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
98.
Exclaiming “oh great” after failing an exam
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
99.
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
100.
In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
101.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
102.
A hungry cook
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
103.
Type of Irony: A man buys a gun to protect himself, then someone breaks into his house and shoots him with that same gun.
a)
Verbal
b)
Dramatic
c)
Situational
d)
None of the above
104.
Type of Irony: A girl standing at a bus stop in the pouring rain says, "Isn't this great?"
a)
Verbal
b)
Situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
None of the above
105.
Type of Irony: While watching a scary movie, we see the killer run inside the house while the character is looking around on the porch. She doesn't know that the killer is inside the house when she walks back inside.
a)
Verbal
b)
Situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
None of the above
106.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
107.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
108.
A Robbery at a police station would be an example of which type of irony?
a)
Verbal
b)
Dramatic
c)
Situational
d)
None of the Above
109.
How does this photo show dramatic irony?
a)
We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark
b)
The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer
c)
All of the above
110.
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
a)
Verbal
b)
situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
Irony
111.
occurs when the audience or reader of a text knows something that the characters do not
a)
Situational
b)
Verbal
c)
Dramatic
112.
where someone says the opposite of what they really mean or intend; sarcasm is a particularly biting form of verbal irony
a)
Situational
b)
Verbal
c)
Dramatic
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