Worksheets2.18 Test: Irony 2019
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 10hrs 0mins
Which answer best identifies the independent clause in this passage?
Scientists have found traces of an ancient forest that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey when the region had a tropical climate.
on an empty lot in New Jersey
Scientists have found traces of an ancient forest
that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey
when the region had a tropical climate
Which statement best identifies the independent clause in this passage?
An American businessperson discovered a stockpile of King Tut's items, which had been hidden in a safe tomb with a clay sealing covering it.
which had been hidden in a safe tomb
with a clay sealing covering it
which had been hidden in a safe tomb with a clay sealing
An American business person discovered a stockpile of King Tut's items
Which answer best identifies the point of highest action, or the turning point, in a story?
rising action
falling action
resolution
climax
Which answer is not an element of fiction in short stories?
plot
setting
character
structure
What is the relationship between pamper and spoil?
They are synonyms.
They are antonyms.
They are analogous.
They are homophones.
What is the relationship between narrative and story?
They are homophones.
They are analogous.
They are synonyms.
They are antonyms.
Which sentence contains an adverb clause?
Have you ever been to your local historical society?
No, I haven't been to a museum since my family moved here.
There is an interesting exhibit right now about Native American artifacts.
You should come with my family and me to see it.
Which sentence contains an adverb clause?
Only 1,600 covered bridges exist in the world.
Covered bridges remind us of days gone by.
The Lehigh Valley, in eastern Pennsylvania, has seven covered bridges.
The Lehigh Valley, in eastern Pennsylvania, has seven covered bridges.
Which statement best analyzes the meaning created by the underlined word?
The dog slunk in the back door with his tail between his legs.
It implies that the dog is delighted to be home.
It suggests that the dog feels guilty.
It hints that the dog is excited.
It suggests that the dog is ill.
Which statement best analyzes the meaning created by the underlined word?
Kayla strutted through the hallways of her school.
It implies that Kayla was nervous.
It suggests that Kayla was in a hurry.
It hints that Kayla is upset.
It suggests that Kayla is confident.
Which underlined phrase correctly identifies an allusion?
As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because her recital was a brilliant success; Mozart could not have played the piece better.
As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because her recital was a brilliant success; Mozart could not have played the piece better.
As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun, as her recital was a brilliant success, and Mozart could not have played the piece better.
As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because her recital was a brilliant success; Mozart could not have played the piece better.
Which sentence does not contain an allusion?
As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because the recital was a brilliant success; her performance was fantastic.
As she left the concert hall, Shonda was as bright as the sun because her recital was a brilliant success; Mozart could not have played the piece better.
As she left the concert hall, Shonda shone like the queen's jewels because her recital was as brilliant as if Beethoven had played.
As she left the concert hall, Shonda smiled because her performance would have rivaled that of Luciano Pavarotti.
Which sentence is an example of a man vs. self conflict?
Jim is frustrated that his employer has reduced his pay.
Della and Jim disagree about what to have for dinner.
Della must argue with the grocer for lower prices on food.
Della is sad that she cannot buy Jim the gift she would like to for Christmas.
Which sentence is an example of a man versus man conflict?
Jim is frustrated that his employer has reduced his pay.
Della is upset with herself for not saving more money.
Della can't fix the broken buzzer in the entryway.
Della is sad that she cannot buy Jim the gift she would like to for Christmas.
Which statement best analyzes how this conflict develops the plot?
In "The Gift of the Magi," Della cannot buy Jim a gift.
It resolves the main conflict of the story by showing there will be no Christmas gifts that year.
It serves as a complicating incident because it leads Della to sell her hair.
It serves as the falling action of the story because it shows that Della's love for Jim is stronger than her vanity.
It is the climax of the story since the reader is most excited at this point.
Which statement best analyzes how this conflict develops the plot?
In "The Necklace," Mathilde does not have any appropriate jewels to wear to the ball.
It resolves the main conflict of the story by showing that Mathilde is vain.
It serves as a complicating incident because it leads Mathilde to borrow the infamous necklace.
It serves as the falling action of the story because it shows that Mathilde will have to get used to her place in life.
It is the climax of the story since the reader is most excited at this point.
Which answer best describes the culture in which "The Necklace" is set?
There are no social classes, and all people are treated equally.
Only the wealthiest members of society can afford to employ servants.
Outward signs of wealth help show one's social standing.
Women regularly earn more money than their husbands.
Which answer best describes the culture of the society depicted in "The Necklace"?
In this society, wealth is a sign of one's importance and social standing.
In this society, only wealthy people are able to find true love.
In this society, only wealthy people are considered physically beautiful.
In this society, wealth is a sign of superior intelligence.
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
The granola bar had a shiny wrapper that she ate.
It was the thunder that scared the dog.
I am studying for the test that I will take tomorrow.
The sunset that she saw yesterday was full of reds and yellows.
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
The teacher shared the poems that her students wrote.
The children are in the art class that is held at the recreation center.
The dogs know several commands that take the obedience class.
My brother ate the candy that I had hidden in my dresser.
Which statement explains how the underlined term contributes to the meaning of the sentence?
Daphne had the ability to agitate her sister to the point that fists would fly.
It means "help"; it shows that Daphne's sister has anger-management issues.
It means "tickle"; it shows that Daphne's sister is extremely ticklish.
It means "delight"; it shows that the author is using a very sarcastic tone.
It means "irritate"; it shows that Daphne's behavior causes her sister's reaction.
Which statement explains how the underlined term contributes to the meaning of the sentence?
Daphne had the ability to flabbergast her sister with her surprising ideas.
It means "help"; it shows that Daphne was a great tutor for her sister.
It means "tickle"; it shows that Daphne was very clever and comical.
It means "delight"; it shows that Daphne was always telling outrageous stories.
It means "shock"; it shows that Daphne came up with some wild things.
What is the relationship between wary and trusting?
They are synonyms.
They are antonyms.
They are analogous.
They are homophones.
What is the relationship between wary and hesitant?
They are synonyms.
They are antonyms.
They are homonyms.
They are homophones.
Which sentence best describes an instance of irony?
Two sisters set a trap to trick their father on April Fool's Day.
A classroom of students tries to pull a prank on their teacher on Halloween.
A young man tries to surprise his girlfriend with a nice dinner on Valentine's Day.
A father tries to scare his kids by hiding in the woods, but he ends up getting scared himself.
Which answer identifies the irony at the conclusion of "Charles"?
No other parents attend the PTA
meeting; Laurie's mom is there alone.
There is no child named Charles in kindergarten; it is Laurie who had been disruptive in class.
Charles's mother is the nicest and most responsible parent at the PTA meeting; it's Laurie's mom who is rude.
The kindergarten teacher does not think that Charles has been disruptive at all; Charles is her favorite student.
How does the beginning of the play "The Necklace" differ from that of the short story?
In the play, Madame Loisel is shopping for jewels.
In the play, Madame Forestier is visiting Mathilde.
In the short story, there is no Monsieur Loisel.
In the play, Madame Forestier has sent over a necklace for Mathilde to borrow.
How does the play "The Necklace" differ from the short story in this scene?
Mathilde borrows the necklace from Madame Forestier.
Madame Loisel is shopping for jewels in the play.
Madame Forestier is visiting Mathilde in the play.
This scene is not shown in the play.
In the play, Madame Forestier is hesitant to loan Mathilde the necklace.
Lisette is writing a story set in the midst of a hurricane.
Which statement best explains how Lisette can create the mood of the story?
She can use the characters' dialogue to express their fears.
She could state the theme of the story outright.
She could write the story from the point of view of a young girl.
She could describe the fierce rain and winds and the frightful sounds.
Which answer identifies the mood developed by the imagery in the passage?
The trees waved lazily in the breeze, which was cool and fresh. The mountain wildflowers were blooming in bursts of purple and red, and the chirping of birds in the trees was like a song.
suspenseful and tense
humorous and entertaining
dark and mournful
lively and energetic
Which answer best describes the purpose of a prewriting document?
It allows us to generate ideas for writing.
It is a list of words related to what we're writing about.
It is the first draft of a piece of writing.
It is a paragraph in which we write down ideas about our topic
Which answer does not describe the purpose of a prewriting document?
It allows you to generate ideas for writing.
It helps you organize your ideas for writing.
It helps you prepare for writing.
It helps you revise your draft.
Which sentence uses the word bestow correctly?
The servants bestowed upon the ship as it set sail.
When his daughter is married, the king will bestow upon her many riches.
The duke is always willing to bestow.
The farmers will bestow their goods at the market.
Which sentence uses the word agitate correctly?
The king can agitate his people with kind treatment.
When his daughter is married, the king will agitate to the west.
The duke is always willing to agitate the servants when he is angry.
The farmers can agitate after the rain.
Which sentence uses the word discretion correctly?
My boss said the raise was a discretion for my hard work.
The movie theater was not in a very good discretion of town.
Bob used discretion when speaking to the movie star eating in the diner.
That man is unattractive, so he has no discretion.
Which sentence uses the word bewilder correctly?
My brother can bewilder anyone with his array of strange conversation topics.
My mom told me not to bewilder after school.
Steve can bewilder his wallet on his way home from work.
Angela and Chase are not to bewilder at the park.
Which sentence uses the word denouement correctly?
The conflict was introduced in the denouement of the story.
The climax occurred in the denouement of the story.
The mood was stated in the denouement of the story.
The conflict was resolved in the denouement of the story.
Which sentence uses the word consequent correctly?
Consequent to the car crash, my brother had to have physcial therapy for his knee.
School being canceled was a consequent of the blizzard.
I love a story with a wild consequent.
Are you consequent because of the flood?
Which sentence uses the word suspense correctly?
That movie was so suspense!
My favorite movie is full of tension and suspense.
I went to the movie theater, but it was suspense.
What is the suspense of that short story?
Which sentence uses the word dialogue correctly?
I am going to dialogue my room after school.
I want to add a bit of dialogue to my sculpture.
That story had really funny dialogue between the mother and daughter.
Can you dialogue the speech later tonight?
