Free Printable EOC Terms (English 1)

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EOC Terms (English 1)

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1.

Define ALLITERATION

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

2.

Define ALLUSION

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

3.

Define DENOTATION

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

4.

Define CONNOTATION

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

5.

Define DIALECT

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

6.

"Big black bugs make big black blood"

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

7.

"She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for the waiter to awaken."

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

8.

"Sheep should sleep in a shed."

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

9.

"Lisa loved to look at lizards in the library."

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

10.

"Slow down, Earnhardt."

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

11.

"Clean up your room -- it looks like Hurricane Katrina came through!"

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

12.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
________ people rode on the roller coaster.

a)

Brave

b)

Foolhardy

13.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

a)

fascinating

b)

weird

14.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.

a)

cheap

b)

inexpensive

15.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.

a)

nagged

b)

reminded

16.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
It made me feel _______.

a)

uneasy

b)

frightened

17.

Which is the best answer?
Which would you rather be called?

a)

thrifty

b)

cheap

18.

Which is the best answer?
Which is more serious?

a)

problem

b)

disaster

19.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Some of the monkeys made ______ faces.

a)

amusing

b)

hilarious

20.

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

21.

Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

22.

The teacher was mildly intimated by Merdine's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

23.

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
petite--puny

a)

petite

b)

puny

24.

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gossip--chat

a)

gossip

b)

chat

25.

"Him and her were unhealthy lovers. They remind me of Romeo and Juliet."
Why might the author use the allusion referencing Romeo and Juliet?

a)

To enable readers to know the characters are madly in love and headed to the altar.

b)

To give us a better glimpse into the future of their relationship

c)

To make the reader laugh at their relationship and feel better about their own

d)

To give hints that their relationship may end miserably just like Romeo and Juliet's

26.

Which of these is NOT an example of an allusion?

a)

a reference to George Washington

b)

a reference to Adam and Eve

c)

a reference to the Boston Tea Party

d)

a reference to the colors in the rainbow

27.

In 1815, French emperor Napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, which would prove to be his final battle before he abdicated the throne.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo.

a)

A final defeat

b)

A surprise win

c)

A final win

d)

All of the above

28.

The character Pollyanna, from Eleanor Porter's children's book, is a young girl who finds good in everything and everyone.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.

a)

An extremely annoyed person

b)

A childish, selfish person

c)

An overly optimistic person

d)

None of the above

29.

In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.

a)

A person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition

b)

A person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster

c)

A person who does not believe he or she can get in trouble

d)

All of the above

30.

In Greek mythology, Achilles's mother dips him in a river that protects his body wherever it touches. His heel does not get wet, so it is the one part of his body left unprotected. During the Trojan War, an arrow hits Achilles in the heel and kills him.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily.

a)

A source of strength

b)

A sole weakness

c)

A feeling of false strength

d)

All of the above

31.

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

a)

To come back after destruction or defeat

b)

To surprise an opponent

c)

To think optimistically

d)

None of the above

32.

^{Which word(s) is an example of dialect?}

Music is a good thing; and after all that soul-butter and hogwash I never see it freshen up things so

a)

Music is a good thing;

b)

after all that soul-butter

c)

I never see it

d)

freshen up things

33.

^{Which word(s) is an example of dialect?}
I reckoned if she knowed me she'd take a job that was more nearer her size.

a)

I reckoned

b)

she'd take a job

c)

more near

d)

her size

34.

^{Which word(s) is an example of dialect?}
The axe got so heavy I could hardly swing it. My breath got harder and harder to breathe. An hour before sundown, I was worn down to a nub.

a)

The axe got so heavy

b)

My breath got harder

c)

An hour before sundown

d)

worn down to a nub

35.

^{Which word(s) is an example of dialect?}
“My goodness! If I’d known you felt that way ’bout it, I never would have a said anything in the first place.”

a)

My goodness

b)

I'd known you

c)

'bout it

d)

said anything

36.

^{Which word(s) is an example of dialect?}
The smilin’ singer was singin’ "Over the Rainbow" for the King of England in the throne room.

a)

smilin' singer

b)

"Over the Rainbow"

c)

for the King

d)

in the throne room

37.

^{Which word(s) is an example of dialect?}
It seemed like I couldn’t hit another lick. Papa could have lasted till past sundown, but I didn’t see how I could. I shouldered my axe and started toward the cabin

a)

couldn't hit another lick

b)

last till past sundown

c)

didn't see how I could

d)

shouldered my axe

38.

The word lazily has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

39.

The word obsession has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

40.

The word youthful has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

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