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Total questions: 243

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1.
Which of these lines from Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” contains alliteration?
a)
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary
b)
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door
c)
Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”
2.
which is the best example of alliteration?
a)
Only three girls came to the picnic.
b)
She wants to see that movie.
c)
I like popcorn, peanuts, and Pepsi when I watch movies.
d)
The sun was in my eyes all day and I got a headache!
3.

Which is a the best example of Alliteration?

a)

If someone see a science movie it can help them remember the concepts.

b)

I love math but I don't like the homework.

c)

We need milk for our cereal and tea!

4.
What is an Example of Alliteration?
a)
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
b)
She was giving him the cold shoulder
c)
He was fuming like a pot.
5.
Which is not an example.
a)
Kims kid kept kicking 
b)
Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
c)
He was as cold as an iceberg
6.

Pick a sentence that contains an Alliteration?

a)

Kim's kid kept kicking at the air.

b)

Plastic bags rip easily.

c)

Kayla is my best friend.

d)

Mrs. Flay is a super teacher!

7.

Which of these is not alliteration?

a)

Paula planted the petunias in the pot.

b)

Aiden asked for apples for his awesome treat.

c)

Bryan borrowed blue bandannas for his costume.

d)

Daniya was a great classroom helper.

8.

What word would make the following word an alliteration: Drake

a)

sang

b)

ran

c)

kicked

d)

danced

9.

Which of the following is an example of a real world alliteration?

a)

McDonalds

b)

Taco Bell

c)

Red Robbin

d)

Burger King

10.

Best Buy is a real world example of a(n)

a)

alliteration

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

simile

d)

personification

11.

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

a)

generous

b)

kind

c)

stingy

d)

jealous

12.

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.

a)

sense of smell

b)

sense of danger

c)

sense of wonder

d)

sense of pride

13.

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 spreads alarming news of imminent danger

b)

a person who greets trouble with optimism

c)

a person who is slow to adapt

d)

a person who spreads rumors about others

14.

Don Quixote is the main character in Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's novel of the same name. Quixote cannot see the world as it truly is; in his overly romanticized view, inns are castles and windmills are giants.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

The mayoral candidate was widely viewed as quixotic, so it was no surprise that he lost by a substantial margin.

a)

intentionally misleading

b)

practical and realistic

c)

naively idealistic

d)

cruel and judgmental

15.

In a biblical parable, a Samaritan selflessly stops to help an enemy who has been beaten and stranded on the side of a road.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

A Good Samaritan jumped in when my grocery bag broke and the contents spilled all over the sidewalk.

a)

a person who enjoys interacting with others

b)

a person who plays tricks on others

c)

a person who takes advantage of others

d)

a person who goes out of the way to help another

16.

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)

surprise an opponent

b)

be consistently successful

c)

never win

d)

come back from defeat

17.

Soldiers from the city of Sparta in ancient Greece were known for their self-restraint, self-discipline, and indifference to luxury.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Maria was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways.

a)

quirky or unusual

b)

simple and austere

c)

aggressive and belligerent

d)

fancy and luxurious

18.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

19.

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

20.

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

a)

counterclaims

b)

rebuttels

c)

claims

d)

arguments

21.
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.
b)
The fines
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.
c)
Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.
d)
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message.
22.
Why do you need to cite information?
a)
to avoid plagiarism
b)
so that a paper is longer
c)
so that a paper takes more time to complete
d)
so someone else doesn't steal my work
23.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
24.
You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...
a)
enterain
b)
persuade
c)
inform
d)
express feelings
25.
If you read a short, funny story, the purpose of the story is to _______________ you. 
a)
entertain 
b)
inform 
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings to 
26.
When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you. 
a)
enterain 
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings to
27.
When you watch a documentary on TV about an event in history, such as WWII, the purpose of the documentary is to ___________________.
a)
entertain
b)
persuade
c)
inform 
d)
express feelings
28.
If you go to a poetry reading about someone's feelings at a cafe, the reader's purpose is to _______________________.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
29.
You see a movie trailer on TV. You then want to go see the movie. What has the movie trailer done effectively? 
a)
inform you
b)
entertain you
c)
persuade you
d)
express theor feelings to you
30.
You read a manual how to put furniture together. The manual's purpose is to....
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
31.
During the political campaign there were debates between President Trump and Hilary Clinton. Both candidates were trying to ___________ people to vote for them. 
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
32.
When Miss Hill is teaching you something new, her purpose it to....
a)
entertain you
b)
persuade you
c)
 inform you
d)
 express feelings
33.
Influencing someone to think how you think is the definition of_______________.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
feeling
34.
To give facts or supply knowledge is the definition of _______________.
a)
persuadeq
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
feelings
35.

Who is the PROTAGONIST?

a)
b)
36.

Who is the ANTAGONIST?

a)
b)
37.

Who is the PROTAGONIST?

a)
b)
38.

Who is the ANTAGONIST?

a)
b)
39.

Who is the ANTAGONIST?

a)
b)
40.

Who is the PROTAGONIST?

a)
b)
41.

Who is the PROTAGONIST?

a)
b)
42.

Select the word with a POSITIVE connotation for "self-assured"

a)

Haughty

b)

Confident

c)

Arrogant

d)

Cocky

43.

Select a word with a NEGATIVE connotation for "someone who takes risks"

a)

Adventurous

b)

Courageous

c)

Reckless

d)

Heroic

44.

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

45.
The teacher was mildly intimated by Seth's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
46.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.


My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

a)

thrifty

b)

stingy

c)

miserly

d)

selfish

47.

Which connotation is MORE positive?

________ people rode on the roller coaster.

a)

Brave

b)

Foolhardy

48.
Which word has a positive connotation?
a)
brainwash
b)
persuade
49.

The writer of this advertisement probably used the word "ice-cold" rather than "freezing" because "ice-cold" has

a)

the opposite meaning

b)

a more negative connotation

c)

a more positive connotation

d)

the same denotation

50.

Select a word that has a POSITIVE connotation for someone who "pays attention to detail"

a)

nitpicking

b)

fussy

c)

meticulous

d)

anal-retentive

51.

Select the best word with a NEGATIVE connotation for "someone who is good at making decisions"

a)

Forceful

b)

Decisive

c)

Influential

d)

Certain

52.

Select a word with a POSITIVE connotation for "someone who projects their voice"

a)

Loud

b)

Blaring

c)

Powerful

d)

Raucous

53.

Select a word with a NEGATIVE connotation for someone who wants information

a)

Curious

b)

Inquisitive

c)

Inquiring

d)

Nosy

54.

Select a word with a POSITIVE connotation for "someone who is excited"

a)

Manic or maniac

b)

Elated

c)

Wild

d)

Berzerk

55.

What is Denotation?

a)

The feelings or attitude associated with words

b)

The literal, dictionary definition of a word or phrase

c)

The metaphorical, symbolic or figurative meaning of a word or phrase

d)

Synonyms for words

56.

Select a word with a POSITIVE connotation for someone who has a lot of knowledge

a)

Nerdy

b)

Smarty-Pants

c)

Intelligent

d)

Know-It-All

57.

What is characterization?

a)

Character traits

b)

What a character says and thinks

c)

The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

d)

What a character looks like and what are his actions

58.

What type of characterization is shown:

While in the lunch room, Mr. Nuismer thought to himself, "Wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student."

a)

Physical Appearance

b)

Thoughts, Speech, and Actions

c)

Other Characters Reactions

d)

Narrator's Comments

59.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

60.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

b)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

61.

What do you know about Jack from this sentence?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

a)

Jack thinks his sister is making a good choice.

b)

Jack thinks his sister is weird for using ketchup in her milk.

c)

Jack doesn't care what his sister does.

62.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

63.

What do we know about Jack from this sentence?

Jack looked at his sister and thought that she was weird for putting ketchup in her milk.

a)

He is tired of being around his sister.

b)

He thinks his sister is weird.

c)

He likes ketchup in milk as well.

64.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack thinks his sister is weird for putting ketchup in her milk.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

65.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful young girl named Cinderella. Cinderella lives with her evil stepmother and stepsisters who force her to clean day and night. After many harrowing adventures Cinderella meets her prince charming and lives happily ever after.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

66.

In the story Hansel and Gretel two young children are left to fend for themselves in a dangerous forest. They can’t believe their luck when they come across a house made completely out of candy and quickly begin to snack on it. The evil witch who lives inside is not at all pleased and captures both children. She holds them hostage until Hansel and Gretel devise a plan to overtake the witch. The witch dies just as evil as the day she was born while Hansel and Gretel learn valuable lessons to keep themselves safe.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

67.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid


Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

68.

Captain Jack Sparrow from Dead Man’s Chest

An arm reaches through a blasted hole, finds and opens a latch. The lid swings open. Captain Jack Sparrow sits up. Jack panics a bit, searching his casket – finds his hat, puts it on. That makes him feel a little better. He looks down. Bows his head, crosses himself.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

69.

Captain Jack Sparrow from Dead Man’s Chest

Gibbs: “Something’s got Jack vexed, setting a course without knowing his own heading. Trust me…. What bodes ill for Jack bodes ill for us all.”

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

70.

Katniss from The Hunger Games

It was slow-going at first, but I was determined to feed us. I stole eggs from nests, caught fish in nets, sometimes managed to shoot a squirrel or rabbit for stew, and gathered the various plants that sprung up beneath my feet. Plants are tricky. Many are edible, but one false mouthful and you're dead. I checked and double-checked the plants I harvested with my father's pictures. I kept us alive.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

71.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Maleficent, a vengeful fairy curses an infant child. 
a)
harmful
b)
magical
c)
hated
d)
scary
72.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 
a)
anger
b)
excitement
c)
humor
d)
fear
73.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
74.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In The Lion King, Simba led a covert life after being scared away from Pride Rock; even his family didn't know he was alive. 
a)
hidden
b)
helpful
c)
loud
d)
meaningful
75.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls. 
a)
neglectful
b)
cautious
c)
justified
d)
intentional
76.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 
a)
hateful
b)
passionate
c)
intentional
d)
decisive
77.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character was a terrestrial man who was captured by extra-terrestrials and he never got the chance to return to Earth. 
a)
not from planet earth
b)
solar
c)
of or on planet earth
d)
water based
78.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
79.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 
a)
negative
b)
correct
c)
biased
d)
positive
80.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything. 
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
prevent
d)
complete
81.
"The waggle dance may not qualify as a language, but it is a sophisticated form of communication. It's a complex series of movements bees use to tell each other where to find food."
What is a synonym for the word sophisticated?
a)
advanced
b)
mysterious
c)
substitute
d)
unspoken
82.
"Doctors have linked chronic stress to a number of health problems, from a weakened immune system and depression to heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity."
Chronic most likely means _____.
a)
going in order; like first to last
b)
incessant; never-ending
c)
temporary
d)
interrupted
83.
"Those who weren't struck down by diseases like polio or measles were often felled by contaminated water, spoiled milk, or poor nutrition."
What is a synonym for the word felled?
a)
demolished
b)
raised
c)
None; it's the past tense of the word fell
d)
united
84.
PART A
"And yet many kids lack time to cultivate the kinds of deep friendships that are truly nourishing."
What is the meaning of cultivate?
a)
ignorance
b)
a group of people that share ideas
c)
abandon
d)
develop
85.
PART B
How could Kendra cultivate her relationship with her little sister?
a)
Kendra could make cookies with her sister.
b)
Kendra could hog the bathroom each morning and never let her sister in.
c)
Kendra could refuse to let her sister borrow her clothes.
d)
Kendra could hang out with her friends instead of helping her little sister with her homework.
86.
LeBron James knows that some anxiety before a game is useful. It invigorates him, sharpens his focus."
Choose the word closest in meaning to invigorate.
a)
debilitate
b)
implore
c)
initiate
d)
energize
87.
What's more, the news is filled with stories lamenting the fact that American students have fallen behind their peers in other countries academically, and the U.S. is losing it's competitiveness--that we are no longer global leaders in science and technology."
What is most likely the meaning of lamenting, as it is used above?
a)
to regret or grieve
b)
to cry
c)
to celebrate
d)
showing relief
88.
Your high school English teacher wants you to write an essay that argues the positive effects that playing video games has on teenagers. He asks you to be sure to include a claim, backed up with evidence from multiple texts and sources.
A claim means ____.
a)
Take a stand on a topic. It's the same as writing a thesis statement.
b)
Your opinion that isn't based on facts.
c)
A hook statement to entice the reader.
d)
A conclusion statement.
89.
A dynamic character...
a)
stays the same
b)
is the protagonist
c)
changes
d)
is static
90.
What type of character is given many character traits and considered well-developed?
a)
Round
b)
Flat
c)
Dynamic
91.
What type of character is changed throughout the course of a story?
a)
round
b)
flat 
c)
dynamic
92.
What type of character is given on a few traits and is considered not developed in a story?
a)
flat
b)
dynamic
c)
static
93.
What type of character does not change over the course of the story, but stays the same?
a)
flat
b)
dynamic
c)
static
94.
What type of character is a basic character added in to fill space in a story?  They are a specific type of flat character.
a)
Static
b)
Foil
c)
Stock
95.
What type of character is used to help highlight the opposite character traits in another character? Think Cinderella and her step sisters as an example.
a)
Static
b)
Foil
c)
Stock
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.
A pilot with a fear of heights
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
101.
A marriage counselor filed for divorce
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
102.
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
103.
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
104.
A hungry cook
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
105.
What type of irony is this?
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
106.
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
107.
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
108.
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
109.
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. 
110.
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
111.
What is dramatic 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 the character doesn't
112.
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
113.
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
114.
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
115.
occurs when the audience or reader of a text knows something that the characters do not
a)
Situational
b)
Verbal
c)
Dramatic
116.
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
117.
where actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended
a)
Situational
b)
verbal
c)
Dramatic
118.
Traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida in January in order to avoid the cold weather but finding below-freezing temperatures once you arrived in Florida would be an example of:
a)
dramatic irony
b)
good luck
c)
situational irony
d)
motion sickness
119.
When an event turns out in a way that would be the opposite of what a person might logically expect, this is called
a)
a surprise resolution
b)
situational irony
c)
suspense
d)
dramatic irony
120.
If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to
a)
stress from school
b)
Sophie being involved in falling action
c)
dramatic irony
d)
situation ethics
121.
Walter: Reckon I have. Almost died first year I come to school and et them pecans — folks say he pizened ‘em and put ‘em over on the school side of the fence.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Walter's comments contain many examples of 
a)
slang
b)
dialect
c)
jargon
d)
connotation
122.
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
123.
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
124.
"Bae" in English is an example of ___ that means "baby".  For the Danish, it's still an example of ____, but it means "poop." (something to think about the next time you call your girl/boyfriend that!)
a)
jargon
b)
colloquial
c)
slang
d)
denotation
125.
Which word has the most NEUTRAL connotation?
a)
consume
b)
devour
c)
nibble
d)
munch
126.

Mood refers to...

a)

The definition of words used in a text

b)

The choices an author makes in a text

c)

Relating to a text

d)

The emotional setting of a text

127.

Which is an example of Elie Wiesel's diction?

a)

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness"

b)

"Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion"

c)

"To be or not to be, that is the question"

d)

"To die, it's easy. But you have to struggle for life"

128.

"Ten more steps. Eight. Seven. We were walking slowly, as one follows a hearse, our own funeral procession. Only four more steps. Three. There it was now, very close to us, the pit and its flames" (31)


What is the mood of this passage?

a)

Joyful

b)

Optimistic

c)

Angry

d)

Gloomy

129.

"Ten more steps. Eight. Seven. We were walking slowly, as one follows a hearse, our own funeral procession. Only four more steps. Three. There it was now, very close to us, the pit and its flames" (31)


What is the mood of this passage?

a)

Joyful

b)

Optimistic

c)

Angry

d)

Gloomy

130.

"It was a beautiful day in May. The fragrances of spring were in the air. The sun was setting" (40)


What is the mood of this passage? What word or phrase best supports your answer?

a)

Energetic; "spring"

b)

Blissful; "beautiful day in May"

c)

Indifferent; "fragrances"

d)

Sad; "sun was setting"

131.
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
132.
A look back to an earlier event...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
rising action
133.
 “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.
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
climax
134.
Interrupts the chronological order of the story
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
135.
Suspense
a)
Learning information quickly through a series of events
b)
When the author holds back information to create excitement
c)
When the author gives information so the reader understands what is going on
d)
A detailed description of a setting in a novel
136.

What does Foreshadowing mean

a)

I have money want to go and buy something

b)

Be a warning or indication of a future event

c)

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action

d)

the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman

137.

what is a example of Foreshadowing

a)

The leaves fell early that year

b)

That building is a little bit big and pretty ugly

c)

My computer hates me

d)

She swims like a fish

138.

Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?

a)

When Penny left the house, she didn't know that was the last time she would ever see her family.

b)

It was cold outside, so Harriet put on a hat and scarf on her way out the door.

c)

After years of hard word, Trevon was proud to say he'd been accepted to Harvard.

d)

Greg's favorite food was lasagna; he would eat it every day if he could!

139.

Foreshadowing can create all of the following EXCEPT

a)

anticipation

b)

suspense

c)

tension

d)

humor

140.
What is the foreshadow in this passage?
It was only 5:00AM, so everyone else in the house was still asleep. As they crept through the kitchen to the back door, Mary sniffed the air. It had the faint scent of coffee and something sweet. She shrugged it off and followed Justin out the door, down the back steps,and out onto the boat dock. The fog had settled over the lake, making it impossible to see anything.
a)
A)That Mary and Justin were going to go back to bed.  
b)
B)That they might get into an accident or get lost  on the lake because the fog made it impossible to see anything.
c)
C)They were about to eat breakfast.
d)
D)That Mary and Justin were going to go for a nice boat ride across the lake. 
141.

writing that traces the results of an event

a)

autobiographical

b)

editorial

c)

cause and effect

142.

a writing by an author about themselves

a)

autobiographical

b)

biographical

c)

editorial

143.

writing that expresses personal thoughts and feelings

a)

editorial

b)

journal entries

c)

blog

144.

writing created to explain things people did not understand

a)

myth

b)

prose

c)

blog

145.

writings based on invented characters in real-life settings

a)

historic fiction

b)

realistic fiction

c)

editorial

146.
What do you call a written work that is meant to be performed rather than read, like a play?
a)
Stage Directions
b)
Drama
c)
Character
d)
Costume
147.
What do you call a person in the story?
a)
Character Traits
b)
Mood
c)
Symbolism
d)
Character
148.
What do you call words spoken by a character?
a)
Dialogue
b)
Character
c)
Setting
d)
Mood
149.
What do you call clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance?
a)
Character
b)
Mood
c)
Costume
d)
Symbolism
150.
What do you call directions in the text that instruct actors' physical movements?
a)
Drama
b)
Stage Directions
c)
Setting
d)
Tone
151.
What do you call total environment of the story?
a)
Setting
b)
Character
c)
Mood
d)
Plot
152.
What do you call adjectives that describe an individual in the story?
a)
Character
b)
Mood
c)
Tone
d)
Character Traits
153.
What do you call a feeling that the text creates in the reader?
a)
Drama
b)
Mood
c)
Symbolism
d)
Figurative Language
154.
What do you call the attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character?
a)
Tone
b)
Symbolism
c)
Character
d)
Stage Directions
155.
What do you call feelings created in response to thoughts, remarks and events?
a)
Emotions
b)
Characters
c)
Inside-Out
d)
Drama
156.
What do you call the major senses used to create a mental image:
Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste, and Touch?
a)
Figurative Language
b)
Characters
c)
Five Senses
d)
Eight Senses
157.
What do you call something that represents something else?
a)
Character
b)
Drama
c)
Tones
d)
Symbolism
158.
What do you call language used to create a special effect or feeling: words that don’t mean exactly what they say?
a)
Five Senses
b)
Figurative Language
c)
Symbolism
d)
Tone
159.
Select the correct vocabulary word:
Bart Simpson is a ________ on "The Simpsons."
a)
Plot
b)
Setting
c)
Character
d)
Mood
160.
Select the correct vocabulary word:
I was in a sad _____ after reading about the death of Dobby.
a)
Tone
b)
Emotion
c)
Mood
d)
Character
161.
'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
162.
'Pop! The cork flew from the champagne bottle.'  The word 'pop' is an example of:
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
163.
This term means to use a strong exaggeration:
a)
personification
b)
idiom
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
164.
'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds' is an example of:
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
165.
'That test was a breeze!' is an example of:
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
idiom
166.
Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
idiom
167.
When the Wind is low, and the sea is soft, and the heat-lightning plays... is an example of:
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
168.
'Your beauty was a web of delight.' is an example of:
a)
Simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
169.
The little road says, Go,
The little house says, Stay!
This is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
170.
'Your kiss lies on my face, like the first snow upon a summer place.'  is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
171.
'How sweet the sobbing violin!' is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
172.
Crash, bang, buzz, swish, and splash are all examples of what type of figurative language?
a)
Alliteration
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Oxymoron
d)
Assonance
173.
"The ship sailed swiftly towards the shore" is an example of which type of figurative language?
a)
Theme
b)
Metaphor
c)
Style
d)
Alliteration
174.
"The man was a constant and steady rock." This is an example of  _____________________________. 
a)
Simile
b)
Personification
c)
Metaphor 
d)
Style
175.
"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." This is an example of _____________________.
a)
Style
b)
Plot
c)
Repetition
d)
Rhyme
176.
"Once upon a midnight dreary, 
While I pondered, weak and weary"
This contains an example of ___________. 
a)
Tone
b)
Structure
c)
Personification
d)
Rhyme
177.
The ___________ of the text is how it is arranged by the author.
a)
Tone
b)
Structure
c)
Word choice
d)
Diction
178.
Delighted, peaceful, frustrated, and angry are all examples of words that could describe the author's __________, or attitude.
a)
Tone
b)
Style
c)
Metaphor
d)
Mood
179.
Which of these is the best definition of imagery?
a)
anything that is literal
b)
giving a human trait to something non-human
c)
language that appeals to the reader's five senses
d)
 descriptions that are not literally true
180.
Which of the following statements is true of imagery?
a)
It is always visual.
b)
It often uses figurative language.
c)
It can only appeal to one sense at a time.
d)
It can only be understood if explained by the writer.
181.
Which of these is an example of exaggeration (hyperbole)?
a)
The leaf raced like a speedboat across the top of the water.
b)
Harriet spends all day fixing her hair.
c)
The clouds danced across the sky.
d)
The grass was a soft, plush carpet.
182.
Which of these is an example of personification?
a)
The leaf raced like a speedboat across the top of the water.
b)
Harriet spends all day fixing her hair.
c)
The clouds danced across the sky.
d)
The grass was a soft, plush carpet.
183.
Which of these is an example of metaphor?
a)
The leaf raced like a speedboat across the top of the water.
b)
Harriet spends all day fixing her hair.
c)
The clouds danced across the sky.
d)
The grass was a soft, plush carpet.
184.
What imagery does Tennyson use in this excerpt from the poem?
a)
imagery of sight and touch
b)
imagery of smell, taste, and touch
c)
magery of taste and touch
d)
magery of sight, touch, and sound
185.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

186.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
187.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
188.
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…
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.
189.
Memoir most closely reminds you of, and draws the same meaning as the word
a)
metamorphosis
b)
memory
c)
metaphor
d)
memorize
190.
All of the following are true about a memoir, except:
a)
it's autobiographical
b)
it's chronological
c)
it's told in first person
d)
it's emotional
191.
The content of a memoir must include
a)
personal experience
b)
historical documents
c)
a fable or fairy tale
d)
a scientific report
192.
The writer of a memoir writes about something that 
a)
he/she doesn't give a second thought to.
b)
 required research of several sources.
c)
 impacted his/her life.
d)
 you would see in an argument essay.
193.
How is a memoir different than an autobiography?
a)
It is not chronological
b)
It doesn't cover the writer's whole life.
c)
It's more story like.
d)
All answers are correct
194.

What is Medium

a)

A picture

b)

A word

c)

conveying information such as text sound graphics or video.

195.

Examples of media

a)

Social media

b)

Sound

c)

Music

196.

Is medium part of multimedia

a)

Maybe

b)

Yes

c)

No

197.

Part 2 of examples of medium

a)

I dont know

b)

Floor

c)

Speech

198.
Placing side by side two contradictory words that make logical sense when explained.
a)
paradox
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification 
d)
oxymoron 
199.
Placing two contradictory phrases or ideas that, through deeper analysis, make logical sense. 
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
oxymoron 
c)
paradox
d)
allusion 
200.
deafening silence
a)
oxymoron 
b)
paradox
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alliteration 
201.
"Oh he's so beautiful--such a beautiful disaster," sings Kelly Clarkson. 
a)
oxymoron 
b)
paradox
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
202.
"As the sun goes down and rises each day, so does our opportunity to start over and begin a new day."
a)
analogy (a comparison of two things)
b)
allusion 
c)
personification 
d)
hyperbole
203.
"What gloves are to hands, socks are to feet" is an example of__________________.
a)
analogy 
b)
hyperbole
c)
assonance
d)
alliteration
204.
The repetition of nearby vowel sounds within or at the end of words.
a)
assonance
b)
simile
c)
alliteration 
d)
paradox
205.
What does the following paradox most likely mean?
"I close my eyes so that I can see."
a)
The person is blind and only has vision when closing his or her eyes.
b)
The person's imagination or internal vision is stronger when blocking out visual distractions. 
c)
It makes absolutely no sense. 
d)
The person needs to nap so that he or she can think better, 
206.
Which of the following is NOT oxymoron?
a)
mild hot sauce
b)
comfortable misery 
c)
a wise fool 
d)
 a smart decision 
207.
Choose the sentence that has parallel structure
a)
He came, he saw, and he received.
b)
He came, he wanted to see, but he didn't. 
c)
He came; he started to ask; he didn't want to. 
d)
He saw, didn't come or receive. 
208.
Choose the sentence that has parallel structure.
a)
The children laughed, jumped, and danced
b)
The children were laughing, jumped, and some were dancing.
209.
Choose the sentence that has parallel structure.
a)
You are not only a student but also very athletic
b)
You are not only a student but also an athlete. 
210.
Choose the correct words to make the sentence parallel. 
Ron was an expert tennis player and __________.
a)
went fishing
b)
fished
c)
liked to go fishing
d)
an avid fisherman
211.
Choose the correct words to make the sentence parallel.
Rebecca was not only my boss, but also__________.
a)
is my friend
b)
says she is my friend
c)
friendly
d)
my friend
212.
Choose the correct words to make the sentence parallel.
Don would always open the mail, throw away the junk mail, and ___________.
a)
to organize the bills
b)
organizing the bills
c)
organize the bills
d)
organization of the bills
213.
The computer network is safer, stronger, and quicker. 
a)
Parallel
b)
Not parallel
214.
READ THE EXCERPT BELOW AND IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:
Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank. He thought it would be fun to tie the pigtails together, or better yet, tie them to her chair. But most of all, he just wanted to pull one. 
a)
FIRST PERSON
b)
THIRD PERSON; LIMITED
c)
THIRD PERSON; OMNISCIENT
d)
THIRD PERSON; OBJECTIVE
215.
WHICH POINT OF VIEW IS THE MOST RELIABLE?
a)
THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT
b)
FIRST PERSON
c)
THIRD PERSON LIMITED
d)
THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE
216.
WHICH POINT OF VIEW IS THE LEAST RELIABLE?
a)
THIRD PERSON; LIMITED
b)
THIRD PERSON; OBJECTIVE
c)
THIRD PERSON; OMNISCIENT
d)
FIRST PERSON
217.
READ THE EXCERPT BELOW AND IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses. 
a)
FIRST PERSON
b)
SECOND PERSON
c)
FIRST PERSON; OMNISCIENT
d)
THIRD PERSON; OMNISCIENT
218.
READ THE EXCERPT BELOW AND IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface. When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they’ve removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player. Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located. You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course. 
a)
2ND PERSON
b)
THIRD PERSON; OMNISCIENT
c)
FIRST PERSON
d)
THIRD PERSON; LIMITED 
219.
IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:
A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary.
a)
TO INFORM
b)
TO ENTERTAIN
c)
TO PERSUADE
d)
TO PROVE A POINT
220.
What is the purpose of point of view?
a)
to let the characters know what the reader can see or hear
b)
to express the character's thoughts and allow the reader to see and hear the story in different ways
c)
to let the reader know what the author knows about a story
d)
to express the author's thoughts and feelings and allow the reader to know what the character's know
221.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like I, my and him are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
222.
What is second person point of view?
a)
the author addresses the character in the story
b)
the author addresses the reader
c)
the narrator is a character
d)
the second character introduced is the narrator
223.

Flashback is

a)

when the author transports a reader to a time in the past.

b)

when the author transports a reader to a time and place in the future.

c)

the rate or speed with which the plot moves from one event to another.

d)

when the author transports a reader to a time in the future.

224.

Foreshadowing is

a)

when the author slows down the story for a slower pace.

b)

the writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.

c)

the writer transporting the reader to a time in the past.

d)

the writer transporting the reader to a time in the future.

225.

Pacing is

a)

how fast or slow the reader reads in the story.

b)

the author transporting the reader to a time in the future.

c)

the movement of one event in the plot to another.

226.

A story in which characters experience different events but are connected by a common theme is

a)

linear plot

b)

non-Linear plot

c)

parallel plot

227.

The characteristics of a flashback are (Select ALL that apply)

a)

provides background information.

b)

the story is in chronological order and does not skew from that order.

c)

could happen through memories or dreams

d)

presents past events to understand current events.

228.

A metaphor carried throughout the text

a)

allusion

b)

metaphor

c)

extended metaphor

d)

symbolism

229.

An implied or indirect reference to something the reader should recognize

a)

symbolism

b)

extended metaphor

c)

metaphor

d)

allusion

230.

Group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song, similar to paragraph in prose

a)

refrain

b)

stanza

c)

allusion

d)

symbolism

231.

A passage repeated at regular intervals with variations, usually in a poem or song

a)

refrain

b)

stanza

232.

Tells a story (includes ballads, epics)

a)

freeverse

b)

allusion

c)

soliloquy

d)

narrative

233.

Poetry not written in a regular, rhythmical pattern, or meter

a)

extended metaphor

b)

allusion

c)

freeverse

d)

soliloquy

234.

The recurrence of sounds, words, phrases, lines, or stanzas used for emphasis in writing

a)

refrain

b)

repetition

235.

The repetition in words of identical or similar vowel sounds followed by different consonant sounds.

a)

assonance

b)

consonance

236.
Two words that have the same ending sound are called
a)
rhythm
b)
repetition
c)
rhyme
d)
stanza
237.
What is the use of words that imitate sounds? (Crash, bang, hiss, splat)
a)
Sensory Language 
b)
Hyperbole 
c)
Figurative Language 
d)
Onomatopoeia 
238.
The voice that is talking to us in a poem is referred to as what?
a)
author
b)
speaker
c)
poet
d)
audience
239.
The author's or speaker's attitude toward the subject of the poem
a)
tone
b)
mood
c)
simile
d)
theme
240.
The central meaning or dominant message the poet is trying to deliver to the reader.
a)
Theme
b)
Tone
c)
Verse
d)
Hyperbole
241.

The creator of these sculptures are not known because no one has claimed responsibility.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

creators of this sculpture are

c)

creator of these sculptures is

d)

creators of this sculptures is

242.

He calculated that it would have taken him and one other person more then a year's worth of eight-hour days to glue all the corks needed for the boat.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

than a year's

c)

than a years'

d)

then a years

243.

"From the time that the first suggestion to introduce physical science into ordinary education was timidly whispered, until now, the advocates of scientific education have met with opposition of two kinds. On the one hand, they have been pooh-poohed by the men of business who pride themselves on being the representatives of practicality..."


The pronoun "they" refers to:

a)

advocates

b)

kinds

c)

men

d)

representatives

e)

scholars

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