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English II Fall Final Review

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______What is the term for the point in the story prior to the climax when complications develop and increase reader interest?

a)

Rising action

b)

resolution

c)

falling action

d)

action movie

2.

_______The writer’s choice of setting and use of descriptive language contribute to

a)

mise en scene

b)

Tone

c)

Mood

d)

cinematography

3.

_______What is a flashback?

a)

A scene in which a character mentions something that happened earlier.

b)

An interruption of a story’s chronology to describe an earlier event.

c)

A technique an author uses to change the setting of an earlier one.

d)

An interruption of the plot to return to character development.

4.

What is situational irony?

a)

The actual outcome is the opposite of what was expected.

b)

Two parts, both of which are true, seem to contradict each other

c)

The reader knows important information that a character does not.

d)

Confusion of the reader caused by a complicated presentation of events.

5.

A character who shows varied and sometimes contradictory traits is called a

a)

Flat Character

b)

Cartoon Character

c)

Static Character

d)

Round character

6.

A work’s central understanding about life is called

a)

Theme

b)

Motif

c)

Main Idea

d)

Chorus

7.

Tone is....?

a)

The vibe created by the language.

b)

The author's attitude towards their subject.

c)

The sound of something in a story.

d)

How much muscle definition you have.

8.

A character who provides a strong contrast to another character is the definition of what literary term?

a)

Main character

b)

Antagonist

c)

Foil

d)

Protagonist

9.

What is an author’s choice of words?

a)

Diction

b)

Connotation

c)

Denotation

d)

Revelation

10.

Imagery can best be defined as

a)

The person or people who tell a story

b)

The atmosphere of a work of literature

c)

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

d)

The lesson taught by a work of literature

11.

An internal conflict takes place

a)

Within the mind/heart of a character.

b)

Between two characters

c)

In the world of a story.

d)

Between and intern and a CEO

12.

Megan was furious when she found out that her brother ________________________ and then divulged what he had learned

a)

Read her diary.

b)

Called her an idiot

c)

Stole her wallet

d)

Gave her a present.

13.

The chef was ______________________ because of his insipid food.

a)

Extradited

b)

Given a raise.

c)

Fired from the restaurant.

d)

Praised by critics.

14.

It used to be considered________________to believe that the earth revolved around the sun, and many people were castigated, or worse, for holding that belief; in fact, Galileo was imprisoned for proving it.

a)

Heresy

b)

Ignominy

c)

Traitorism

d)

Gangsterism

15.

The _________________ acted as a bastion against the alien invaders.

a)

Force field

b)

short wall

c)

language barrier

d)

broken fence

16.

Free from restraints

a)

Tethered

b)

Regrettable

c)

unfettered

d)

Venable

17.

a creative work; especially a numbered composition

a)

opus

b)

onus

c)

avis

d)

Davis

18.

extreme hatred or ill will

a)

insipid

b)

venal

c)

rancor

d)

vivacious

19.

to praise highly

a)

defend

b)

Extol

c)

percolate

d)

haterade

20.

worn out idea or overused expression

a)

cliche

b)

pun

c)

paradox

d)

orthodox

21.

lacking in self-confidence; shy

a)

confiden

b)

diffident

c)

relentless

d)

metanoia

22.

Followers or servants who accompany someone important

a)

retinue

b)

entourage

c)

lackey

d)

jaunty

23.

The lonely, sensitive visionary has encounter in the wilderness reminiscent of that between Christ and the Devil. He intuitively recognizes the sources of evil and spiritual contagion of the island.

a)

Simon

b)

Piggy

c)

Ralph

d)

Jack

24.

The sadistic follower acts his Chief’s henchman and torturer.

a)

Ralph

b)

Samneric

c)

Roger

d)

Jack

25.

The “one” who warns Ralph that Roger has sharpened a stick at both ends.

a)

Samneric

b)

Jack

c)

Maurice

d)

Piggy

26.

When Ralph considers giving up being chief, this boy—who serves as both in conscience and his wise man—pleads against him taking this step.

a)

Jack

b)

Birthmark kid

c)

Simon

d)

Piggy

27.

The boy can’t remember his name, showing he has lost all traces of civilization, especially when you compare his character at the beginning of the novel

a)

Percival

b)

Algernon

c)

Jack

d)

Ralph

28.

He feels like he is losing control and reminisces about his life back home.

a)

Ralph

b)

Jack

c)

Simon

d)

The Terminator

29.

He becomes the BEAST.

a)

Your Mom

b)

Simon

c)

Jack

d)

Ralph

30.

authority, order, rules and the belief that everyone has the right to speak and be listened to

a)

The conch

b)

Piggy's Glasses

c)

Castle Rock

d)

Meat

31.

a microcosm of the world; at first reminiscent of the Garden of Eden; by the end it is more like Hell

a)

The Conch

b)

Castle Rock

c)

The Island

d)

The ship

32.

intelligence; humankind’s use of technology to improve life

a)

The fire

b)

The conch

c)

Piggy's glasses

d)

The Beast

33.

hope for rescue and a happy ending; by the end of book, humans’ capacity for destruction

a)

Ralph

b)

Jack

c)

The Conch

d)

Samneric

34.

child-like innocence, instinctive goodness

a)

The Hunters

b)

Simon

c)

Piggy

d)

The littleuns

35.

Symbolizes the destructive nature of mankind marring the beauty of the natural world

a)

The Conch

b)

The Scar

c)

Piggy's Glasses

d)

Castle Rock

36.

Who is you favorite Teacher?

a)

Coach Monk

b)

Monk

c)

"Mister" Monk

d)

Yung Monk

37.

The real reason you come to class is...?

a)

To talk to your "friends"

b)

The jokes

c)

To learn about life.

d)

To improve your writing skills.