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Mega Practice for Fall 2022

Total questions: 500

Worksheet time: 29hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Pun
c)
Imagery
d)
Allegory
2.
The following is an example of which literary device? 
Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy. 
a)
Denotation
b)
Alliteration
c)
Oxymoron 
d)
Paradox
3.
an indirect or passing reference to a person, place, or thing (usually in literature) 
a)
Personification 
b)
Satire
c)
Allusion
d)
Allegory
4.
the character in any story, novel, or movie that goes against the main character; the "bad guy" 
a)
Antagonist
b)
Protagonist
c)
Round Character
d)
Static Character
5.
a character that undergoes changes, development, and end a story much different than the way he/she started
a)
Antagonist
b)
Protagonist
c)
Static Character
d)
Round Character
6.
a character who undergoes litter or no inner change; no growth or development; ends the story the same way he/she began
a)
Round Character
b)
Static Character
c)
Protagonist
d)
Pun
7.
conflict that exists between person and person or person and nature
a)
Internal
b)
External
8.
conflict that exists between a person and himself or herself
a)
Internal 
b)
External
9.
the literal or dictionary definition of a word
a)
Consonance
b)
Assonance
c)
Denotation
d)
Connotation
10.
the use of clues to hint at something important that will happen later in a novel or story
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Parallelism
c)
Tone
d)
Theme
11.
"I've already told Amy to be quiet a thousand times!" is an example of
a)
Imagery
b)
Allegory
c)
Theme
d)
Hyperbole
12.
visually descriptive or figurative language; painting pictures through effective writing
a)
Irony
b)
Imagery
c)
Satire
d)
Allusion
13.
a fire hydrant on fire is an example of 
a)
Imagery
b)
Metaphor
c)
Irony
d)
Simile
14.
a figure of speech comparing two things NOT using "like" or "as"; Ex: it's raining cats and dogs! 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Imagery
d)
Foreshadowing
15.
a figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as"; Ex: Jamie's quick as a fox!
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Parallelism
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
16.
"bam," "drip," & "moo" are all examples of 
a)
Satire
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Assonance
d)
Tone
17.
two seemingly unlike things that actually go together; Ex: Jumbo shrimp
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Pun
c)
Oxymoron
d)
Hyperbole
18.
the giving of human qualities or characteristics to non-human objects
a)
Personification
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
External Conflict
d)
Allusion
19.
the main character of a story, novel, movie, or tv show; the "good guy" 
a)
Round Character
b)
Static Character
c)
Antagonist
d)
Protagonist
20.

I really wanted a camo shirt, but I couldn't find one.

a)

Symbol

b)

Pun

c)

Irony

d)

Hyperbole

21.
the use of humor to criticize or make fun of something serious, such as government or movies
a)
Symbol
b)
Simile
c)
Satire
d)
Soliloquy
22.

The American flag

a)

Symbol

b)

Allusion

c)

Imagery

d)

Pun

23.
the main idea or meaning of a literary work; can be stated directly or indirectly; a major topic 
a)
Denotation
b)
Consonance
c)
Oxymoron
d)
Theme
24.
the ATTITUDE given to characters in a literary work
a)
Paradox
b)
Tone
c)
External Conflict
d)
Internal Conflict
25.
when parts of sentences are structured grammatically similar in sound or meaning; Ex: He came, he saw, he conquered. 
a)
Paradox
b)
Connotation
c)
Parallelism
d)
Assonance
26.

"Hear the mellow wedding bells..."

a)

Assonance

b)

Consonance

c)

Connotation

d)

Parallelism

27.

"I'm a BARGAIN shopper" vs. "I'm a CHEAPSKATE."

a)

Assonance

b)

Consonance

c)

Connotation

d)

Denotation

28.

The string was strong is an example of

a)

Denotation

b)

Connotation

c)

Assonance

d)

Consonance

29.

"We learn from history that we do not learn from history."

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Parallelism

c)

Paradox

d)

Static Character

30.

The act of speaking alone or to oneself, especially as a theatrical device

a)

Satire

b)

Irony

c)

Soliloquy

d)

Allusion

31.

The time and place of a story. Ex. "We were at the beach on a summer day."

a)

Motif

b)

Suspense

c)

Setting

d)

Narration

32.

A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Ex. horror, fantasy, biography, etc.

a)

Theme

b)

Genre

c)

Narration

d)

Suspense

33.

Feeling or atmosphere that a write creates for the reader. Ex. "The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread."

a)

Mood

b)

Antagonist

c)

Character

d)

Plot

34.

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex. Ex. When Little Red Riding Hood comments on the wolf's nose, eyes, ears, and teeth, and he responds by swallowing her in one big gulp.

a)

Flashbacks

b)

Narration

c)

Theme

d)

Climax

35.

Sequence of events in a story. Ex. "First, Jack went out to sell the cow, and then he bought some magic beans. After that, Jack's mom got mad and threw the beans out the window."

a)

Motif

b)

Protagonist

c)

Setting

d)

Plot

36.

A person (or animal) in a story. Ex. Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Ron Weasley, etc.

a)

Mood

b)

Antagonist

c)

Character

d)

Conflict

37.

The telling of a story in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama; one of the four modes of discourse. Ex. "Looking back on a childhood filled with events and memories, I find it rather difficult to pick on that leaves me with the fabled "warm and fuzzy feelings."

a)

Suspense

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Flashback

d)

Narration

38.

The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. Ex. "Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink. As the hero leaves, the bad guy spits on the floor (what do you think will happen?)."

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Climax

d)

Narration

39.

A recurring theme, subject or idea. Ex. An author frequently touching on dark vs. light or good versus evil. A candle could represent a light in darkness, or storm clouds could represent temporary darkness.

a)

Plot

b)

Setting

c)

Motif

d)

Theme

40.

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. Ex. Draco Malfoy, the Joker, the White Witch, Captain Hook.

a)

Mood

b)

Protagonist

c)

Motif

d)

Antagonist

41.

Main character of a story. Ex. Simba, Elsa, Ariel (Little Mermaid), Cinderella, Pocahontas, Wreck it Ralph.

a)

Setting

b)

Protagonist

c)

Motif

d)

Plot

42.

A struggle between opposing forces. Ex. person against person, person against nature, person against self, person against society, person vs. technology, person vs. supernatural.

a)

Antagonist

b)

Motif

c)

Conflict

d)

Character

43.

The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. Ex. The _________ of the Lion King is that life is constantly changing, using the motif of the circle of life. One day you're born, then you're a child, then you fly the nest and become an adult, then you become a parent yourself, and the circle starts all over again.

a)

Suspense

b)

Genre

c)

Climax

d)

Theme

44.

The act of creating and developing a character. Ex. "Joe was motivated by money. He had no use for love or family."

a)

Characterization

b)

Narration

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Protagonist

45.

A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story. "As Keri cut up the tiny pieces of paper, she thought about being a child making making crafts with her mother."

a)

Suspense

b)

Narration

c)

Flashback

d)

Foreshadowing

46.

Uncertainty or anxiety the reader feels about what is going to happen next in a story. Ex. In Toy Story 3 when Woody and his friends think they might die in an incinerator. Will they make it!?

a)

Flashback

b)

Genre

c)

Suspense

d)

Narration

47.

Sally always looked forward to winter because of the

Snowflake Festival. She loved the rides and really enjoyed

the shows.

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

48.

Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them to help save the planet.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

49.

Tomatoes were once considered poisonous until some brave people took a bite of a tomato and survived. Now, tomatoes are used in salads, sandwiches, and all kinds of foods.

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

50.

Sarah was scared and excited for her first babysitting job. She couldn’t wait to play the games she had brought along for little Tommy.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

51.

If you’re looking for a classic book to read, you should try Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

52.

Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur to ever roam North America. The bones were discovered in Colorado.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

53.

Kids at Morning Star Elementary School in Montana turned their ideas into actions when they raised $1,100 for the Red Cross.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

54.

Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters. They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one!

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

55.

During the water balloon fight, Katrina ducked beside the garage. She was shocked when she was sprayed with water and looked up to see that it was her mother squirting a hose at her.

a)

persuade

b)

entertain

c)

inform

56.

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting that uses a special pen. Letters are formed using up and down movements.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

57.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

58.

The boys spent the entire day flying their kite. The wind was perfect that day in the park.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

59.

The Food Group Pyramid tells you how to eat healthy. It is important to eat food from each food group every day.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

60.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in the “Great Works of Art” program. We guarantee you’ll be painting like a master by the end of the program.

a)

inform

b)

entertain

c)

persuade

61.

The day started like any other day, but Sarah nearly ran to the bus stop. She had a feeling she was going to be voted Homecoming Queen.

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

62.

Which of the following is the proper way to use parenthetical citation?

a)

"This point has been argued before" (Frye).

b)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye)

c)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye).

63.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem" (Frye).

b)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem."

c)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem." (Frye)

64.

You should not put the author's name in parentheses if you state it in your sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Which of the following is a proper citation in a work cited page?

a)

"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

b)

Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

c)

New York Times. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

66.

What do you do if there's no published date for your text?

a)

Leave it off your work cited.

b)

Write (n.d.) instead.

c)

Write (et al.) instead.

67.

In your essay itself, titles of novels, films, and television shows should be:

a)

in italics

b)

underlined.

c)

in quotes.

68.

What's the correct order for your paper heading?

a)

Your name, teacher name, class, date

b)

Your name, date, class, teacher

c)

Your name, date, teacher, class

69.

How should you begin each paragraph?

a)

By adding two spaces with the space bar.

b)

By adding space between paragraphs using the "enter" key.

c)

By indenting with the "tab" key.

70.

What is the purpose of MLA formatting?

a)

To torture high school students with a pointless system of random rules created by teachers for their own, morbid, amusement, and to create easier ways for teachers to hurt students' grades for their own sick pleasure.

b)

To make papers more standardized and easier to read.

71.

In your essay, the titles of shorter works like songs, poems, short stories, and short films should be:

a)

in quotes

b)

in italics

c)

underlined

72.

The font you use does not matter as long as it's professional.

a)

true

b)

false

73.

When a line break appears in a song or poem you're quoting, you indicate the line break with:

a)

a comma

b)

the enter key

c)

a slash

74.

The correct punctuation for an in-text citation is:

a)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88).

b)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope” (Fitzgerald 88).

c)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88)

d)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope (Fitzgerald 88)."

75.

Which is the correct punctuation for an in-text citation?

a)

"Not all those who wander are lost. (Tolkein 218)."

b)

"Not all those who wander are lost." (Tolkein 218)

c)

"Not all those who wander are lost" (Tolkein 218).

d)

"Not all those who wander are lost." (Tolkein 218).

76.

MLA is primarily the citation style of the_________

a)

humanities

b)

sciences

c)

law

d)

history and ethics

77.

•You should include an in-text citation __________

a)

only when you mention the author

b)

only twice per paragraph.

c)

every time you reference a direct quote.

d)

every time you reference or quote from a source.

78.

The in-text citation is located where (in the order of the sentence)?

a)

the end of the sentence regardless of where your information is within the sentence.

b)

Right after your quote or information.

c)

Before your quote or information.

d)

the end of the sentence only when you directly quote.

79.

Plagiarism in an essay is ________

a)

copy/pasting someone else's answers for a test.

b)

using someone’s words without giving the source proper credit.

c)

using someone’s words or ideas without giving the source proper credit.

d)

improperly citing an author's last name from a works cited page

80.

If your source does not have an author, what should you cite next?

a)

The container of the source

b)

The title of the source

c)

N/A

d)

The year of the source

81.

How do you cite a film?

a)

The director's name

b)

The movie title

c)

The movie distributor

d)

The lead actor or actress' name

82.

A works cited page should have all of your sources in ___________

a)

the order you found the sources in your research process

b)

the order you cited the sources within your paper

c)

alphabetical order by first name

d)

alphabetical order by last name

83.

What is an annotated bibliography?

a)

A works cited page with short summaries of each source under each citation

b)

A works cited page with short summaries of each source AND how you will use them in your essay under each citation

c)

A works cited page with websites to access each source

d)

A works cited page with quotes from each source under each citation

84.
What information should MLA in-text citations include when possible? 
a)
Author's first name and page number
b)
Publication date and page number
c)
Author's last name and page number
d)
Author's first and last name
85.
Which in-text citation is correct? 
a)
This point has been argued before (Frye 197). 
b)
This point has been argued before. (Frye 197). 
c)
This point has been argued before (Gleen Frye 197).
d)
This point has been argued before (Frye, 197). 
86.
What kind of spacing should an MLA formatted paper have?
a)
Single
b)
Double
c)
1.5
d)
Multiple
87.
Why should students use MLA Format?
a)
To avoid plagiarism
b)
Because teachers say they should
c)
To make a paper harder
d)
Students shouldn't use it
88.
What is the name of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?
a)
Reference Page
b)
Works Cited
c)
Bibliography 
d)
Sources
89.
What goes in the upper right corner of a MLA formatted paper?
a)
Your full name
b)
The name of your professor
c)
The title of your essay
d)
Your last name and page number
90.
You shouldn't use the author's last name in the citation if the author's name appears in text.
a)
True
b)
False
91.
How is the Works Cited page arranged?
a)
Alphabetically, by title of the work
b)
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
c)
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
d)
By publication year
92.
You do not need to include in-text citations when summarizing or paraphrasing information from an outside source. 
a)
True
b)
False
93.
What information do you include if there is no known author of a source? 
a)
Publication date
b)
Title of the source
c)
Publisher name
d)
You do not need to cite this source
94.
vulnerable spot or weak point
a)
Achilles' heel
b)
Zeus
c)
Olympian
95.
handsome young man
a)
Zeus
b)
Adonis
c)
Midas
96.
a predatory person or nagging woman
a)
Helen (of Troy)
b)
Harpy
c)
Pandora
97.
tremendous in size, strength, difficulty, or effort
a)
Nemesis
b)
Midas
c)
Herculean
98.
symbol of a beautiful woman
a)
Pandora
b)
Helen of Troy
c)
Muse
99.
majestic in manner
a)
Olympian
b)
Zeus
c)
Adonis
100.
Something that opens the door for bad
occurrences, opened by someone known for curiosity
a)
Muse
b)
Helen
c)
Pandora
101.
some creature of inspiration
a)
Phoenix
b)
Muse
c)
Helen
102.
a symbol of immortality or rebirth
a)
Phoenix
b)
Midas
c)
Titanic
103.
An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome
a)
Promethean
b)
Nemesis
c)
Olympian
104.
life-bringing, creative, or courageously
original
a)
Odyssey
b)
Zeus
c)
Promethean
105.
a long journey
a)
Odyssey
b)
Herculean
c)
Titanic
106.
large, grand, enormous
a)
Herculean
b)
Olympian
c)
Titanic
107.
a person who is very lucky and makes money with whatever they do
a)
Midas
b)
Zeus
c)
Adonis
108.
a powerful man
a)
Zeus
b)
Adonis
c)
Midas
109.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

110.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.

a)

Not wanting to share

b)

Excited about sharing

c)

Throwing them all away

d)

Counting the M&Ms

111.

What is the allusion?

Life can be challenging, but you've got to just keep swimming!

a)

Life

b)

Life can be challenging

c)

You've got to

d)

Just keep swimming

112.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

We do serious work in the classroom, it's not a Mickey Mouse Club in here!

a)

We don't keep mice

b)

We don't goof off

c)

We love to eat cheese

d)

We don't like working

113.

What is the allusion?

If they keep pushing me, I'm going to turn into the Hulk.

a)

Keep pushing me

b)

Me

c)

Turn into

d)

The Hulk

114.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

Ask me anything, I'm like Google over here.

a)

I can search answers

b)

I know all the answers

c)

I don't know anything

d)

I have some answers

115.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

She had the Midas touch whenever it came to business deals!

a)

She turned everything to gold

b)

She lost all their business

c)

She helped them make a lot of money

d)

She quit her job

116.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

I felt like cupid had struck me with his arrow when I saw the adorable puppy!

a)

I was in love with the puppy

b)

I liked the puppy

c)

I disliked the puppy

d)

I talked to the puppy

117.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

I felt like getting my parents to buy me a cell phone was an odyssey.

a)

A quick adventure

b)

A long journey

c)

An easy time

d)

A lonely journey

118.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

Getting my sister to agree to stay out of my room was a Herculean task.

a)

An easy task

b)

A lonely task

c)

A difficult task

d)

A fun task

119.
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
120.
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
121.
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
122.
In Greek mythology, ambrosia is the name for the food of the gods.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Louanne's Ice Cream Parlor has the best dessert short of ambrosia! 
a)
A heavenly delicacy 
b)
Something unusual or exciting 
c)
Something hideous or grotesque
d)
All of the above
123.
George Orwell's novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother." 
a)
A nuisance that distracts people from important tasks
b)
An important system that helps people stay safe
c)
A threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives 
d)
All of the above
124.
In the Bible, Jesus counsels his followers to resist retaliation. He says that if they are struck on the right cheek, they shouldn't lash out; instead, they should turn the other cheek toward their attacker.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Much to our shock, Warren chose to turn the other cheek when Ruth insulted him in a meeting. 
a)
to respond harshly 
b)
to respond without aggression 
c)
to not respond at all
d)
all of the above
125.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a shepherd boy repeatedly tricks people in his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is coming to eat his flock. When a wolf actually comes and the boy cries for help, nobody believes him or comes to his aid.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother. 
a)
to raise a false alarm 
b)
to make howling sounds 
c)
to physically become a wolf
d)
none of the above
126.
In the Bible, Daniel accurately translates mysterious writing that appears on a wall, and in doing so, he predicts the death of a king.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Investors should have seen the writing on the wall. 
a)
an inaccurate prediction 
b)
a sign with important technical information 
c)
a clear indication of how something will turn out 
d)
none of these answers are correct 
127.
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
128.
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
129.

In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.

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

When it comes to starting new businesses, Elon Musk seems to have a Midas touch.

a)

fortunate

b)

unusual

c)

unfortunate

d)

usual

130.

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

131.

In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.

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

My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.

a)

an equal amount

b)

a tiny bit

c)

an even split

d)

the largest portion

132.

George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.

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

The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."

a)

a benevolent government that takes care of its people

b)

a democratic society with laws protecting privacy

c)

a ruler that allows freedom of speech

d)

a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives

133.

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 play-off in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo.

a)

final defeat

b)

hard-played win

c)

tie

d)

no score

134.

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

135.

In a catalog that accompanied an exhibit of his work, pop artist Andy Warhol said, "In the future, everybody will be world-famous for fifteen minutes," meaning that fame would be briefly available even to those who did nothing spectacular.

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

Jennifer had her fifteen minutes of fame when her video of kayaking with dolphins went viral.

a)

lengthy experience being famous

b)

extraordinary effort

c)

temporary moment of celebrity status

d)

known by all forever

136.

Draco, a government official in seventh-century Athens, Greece, wrote a code of laws that called for severe punishments for even minor offenses.

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

Ben spoke at the city council meeting, claiming the new recycling regulations were draconian.

a)

envious

b)

interesting

c)

clever

d)

harsh

137.

Joseph Heller coined the term "catch-22" in his 1961 novel of the same name. In the novel, if an army pilot wants to avoid dangerous missions, he must be deemed mentally unfit; however, his desire to stay safe proves his sanity, so he can never be excused from a mission. Heller called this sort of predicament or dilemma a catch-22.

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

Anthony described the situation he was facing with his boss as a catch-22.

a)

win-win

b)

victory

c)

no-win

d)

defeat

138.

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

139.

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

140.

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

141.

In his novel Lost Horizon, James Hilton describes the fictional paradise of Shangri-La, which is located in the mountains of Tibet.

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

For me, Yosemite in the summer is Shangri-La.

a)

a place full of memories

b)

a dystopian setting

c)

an ideal place

d)

a challenging setting

142.

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

143.

In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," a fox tries unsuccessfully to reach a bunch of grapes. Because he cannot reach them and therefore cannot eat them, he tells himself that they must be sour.

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

Bryce's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes.

a)

eating something even if you don't like it

b)

criticizing something because you can't have it

c)

disliking something that you find unpleasant

d)

praising something that you admire

144.

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

145.
Allusion is defined as______
a)
Two lines working as a unit
b)
A reference to a famous  person, place, or event
c)
A form of wordplay with similar sounding sounds
d)
Words that involve one of the five senses
146.

In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.

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

My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.

a)

an equal amount

b)

a tiny bit

c)

an even split

d)

the largest portion

147.

George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.

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

The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."

a)

a benevolent government that takes care of its people

b)

a democratic society with laws protecting privacy

c)

a ruler that allows freedom of speech

d)

a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives

148.

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

149.

Which President was Martin Luther King Jr. alluding to in his speech, "I Have a Dream", with the following lines: "Five score years ago a great American in whose symb­olic shadow we stand today signed the Emancipation Proclamation."?

a)

George Bush

b)

Barack Obama

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

George Washington

150.
Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?
a)
She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
b)
His wife was his Achilles' heel.
c)
He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's.
d)
We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.
151.
Bruno Mars- That's what I Like
"Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? (is it you?) Is it me? (is it me?)"
what is the term for the phrase in red text?
a)
Allusion
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
152.

Kendrick Lamar- DNA

"I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve

Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird"

what is the term for the text in red-

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

allusion

d)

hyperbole

153.
A temptation that leads to trouble alludes to _____________________.
a)
Odyssey
b)
Pandora's box
c)
Trojan Horse
d)
Midas Touch
154.
Swimming for four hours this afternoon and not giving up took a ______________ effort. 
a)
atlas
b)
Herculean
c)
Pandora's box
d)
martial
155.
Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money. 
a)
Pandora's box
b)
Midas touch
c)
panic
d)
odyssey
156.
I went on an ______________ to India and saw many interesting places. 
a)
cereal
b)
odyssey
c)
typhoon
d)
fortune
157.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a shepherd boy repeatedly tricks people in his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is coming to eat his flock. When a wolf actually comes and the boy cries for help, nobody believes him or comes to his aid.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother. 
a)
to raise a false alarm 
b)
to make howling sounds 
c)
to physically become a wolf
d)
none of the above
158.
was a hero in Greek mythology who was renowned for his strength and courage. He is best known for completing his 12 labors,
a)
Perseus
b)
Athena
c)
Hercules 
d)
Hera
159.
Define allusion. 
a)
a figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object from history in order to make a comparison in the readers' minds
b)
a figure of speech that is not meant to be taken literally 
c)
a comparison made using like or as that also utilizes personification 
d)
when the author appeals to the 5 senses of the reader to help the reader feel like we are experiencing what is happening in the reading.
160.

Jason and Daniel are looking forward to the upcoming basketball season. Last year, their team had a lot of great players, but defense was their Achilles' heel. What does the phrase "Achilles heel" allude to?

a)

The story of Achilles whose heel was magical.

b)

The myth of Achilles whose heel was the only part of him that was mortal. A shot to the heel was the only way to kill Achilles. It was his weakness.

c)

The myth where Achilles overcame twelve labors.

161.

Liliana decided to plan a surprise birthday party for her friend, Beth. When she sw David in the hall at school she asked him if he wanted to help with the party invitations. "I don't have time to plan a stupid birthday party!" David grumbled. "Well, you don't have to be a scrooge about it!" Liliana quipped. What did Liliana mean?

a)

David was being grumpy about the party.

b)

David was taking all of the credit for the party.

c)

David doesn't like birthday parties.

162.

What does the myth Pandora's Box explain about humans living on earth?

a)

That beautiful people only care about themselves.

b)

Why there are evils in the world.

c)

It is not good to be curious.

163.

At recess, Tim said something mean to Heather. After seeing the look Heather gave him, Stacey said, "Wow! Tim, if looks could kill.." This allusion refers to_________

a)

Looking at Medusa turned someone to stone.

b)

Hercules killing the giant snake when he was a baby.

c)

Pandora being so beautiful, it killed her husband.

164.

Read the source of the allusion.


In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He often shoots arrows at people to make them love each other.


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


I know I'm playing Cupid, but I think Ruth and my cousin should spend more time together.

a)

trying to make people fall in love

b)

sharing or expressing an unpopular point of view

c)

saying kind and pleasant things about people

165.

Read the source of the allusion.


In Greek mythology, the gods send Pandora a box and tell her never to open it. Out of curiosity, Pandora opens it. The box is filled with evils that are let loose into the world.


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


Buying that beat-up old car was like opening Pandora's box.

a)

a fun or interesting project

b)

a source of many problems

c)

a window into the past

166.

What is a Herculean task?

a)

Something you must do

b)

Something very difficult to do

c)

Something you don't feel like doing

167.

A Trojan Horse is...

a)

A practical joke

b)

An attack, disguised as a gift

c)

A terrible illness

168.

He is so talented, that he makes a lot of money! He is lucky that his talent is such a blessing. We would say he has the ______________.

a)

Narcissist

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

Midas Touch

d)

Herculean Task

169.

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

a)

his wife was his Achille's heel

b)

he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's

c)

she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

d)

we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

170.

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

171.

If you allude to someone being a Trojan Horse, you mean

a)

exactly what they seem to be

b)

they are not what they seem to be

172.

Read the source of the allusion.


John Hancock was a leader during the American Revolution. He is remembered for writing his name in large letters on the Declaration of Independence.

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


Put your John Hancock here on the form, please.

a)

a person's history

b)

a person's signature

173.

Read the source of the allusion.


In one of Aesop's fables, a country mouse enjoys eating fancy food with its cousin in the city. After dogs chase them, the country mouse decides that country life is better than city life.

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


After a week at a fancy Chicago hotel, Kayla decided that she was more of a country mouse.

a)

someone who prefers safety over riches

b)

someone who prefers excitement over comfort

174.

Read the source of the allusion.


In the fairy tale "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," the pied piper plays a magical pipe. Using the pipe, he gets animals and people to follow him.

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


By promising to solve the town's problems, the mayor became a pied piper for supporters.

a)

a leader who gathers many followers

b)

a leader who listens to people

175.

Read the source of the allusion.


In classical mythology, Hercules is the son of a god and has amazing strength.

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


It took a Herculean effort, but Ronald moved the giant branch out of the road.

a)

very dangerous

b)

very strong

176.

If someone says "If looks could kill," what allusion are they alluding to?

a)

King Midas

b)

Medusa

c)

Titans

d)

Zeus

177.

If someone says "I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders, what allusion are they alluding to?

a)

Zeus

b)

Atlas

c)

Hercules

d)

Sirens

178.

If someone says "He put forth a Herculean effort," what allusion are they alluding to?

a)

Pandora's Box

b)

Hercules

c)

Trojans

d)

Olympians

179.

If someone says, "Oh no! You've opened Pandora's Box!" What allusion are they referencing?

a)

Pandora's Box

b)

Sirens

c)

Harpies

d)

Sirens

180.

If someone says, "My dad is always harping on me"

What allusion are they referencing

a)

Harpies

b)

Zeus

c)

Hercules

d)

Atlas

181.

What does it mean if someone is "harping" on you?

a)

They are always singing

b)

They are always swimming

c)

They are always on you about something or complaining

d)

They are always so sweet it gets annoying

182.

What does it mean if you say you have "an Achilles heel" in something?

a)

You have a weakness

b)

You have a strength

c)

You are a fast runner

d)

You were held upside down

183.

What does the phrase "If looks could kill" mean?

a)

The way you were looking at someone was ugly, ill, evil

b)

You are so pretty that it could hurt someone

c)

Someone looks at you and winks

d)

The way you were looking at someone was silly, goofy, or funny.

184.

What does it mean if someone says "you have the Midas touch?"

a)

Everything you touch turns to good fortune, or luck

b)

Everything you touch turns to chocoloate

c)

Everything you touch makes people statues of cold cobblestone

d)

Everything you touch is terrible, bad luck.

185.

What does it mean if someone says that something is "The Trojan horse"

a)

Looks can be decieving

b)

Not everything is always what it seems

c)

You may trick someone into something

d)

All of these answers

186.
time and place the story takes place
Ex. Salinas River, 1930s; "A few miles south of Soledad."
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
imagery
d)
exposition
187.
comparing two things using like or as
Ex. "You're like a kid Lennie."
a)
hyperbole
b)
irony
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
188.
language or way of speech of a particular region of the country
Ex. "It wasn't no good to pet."
a)
dialogue
b)
characterization
c)
communication
d)
dialect
189.
the author directly tells the reader what the character is like
Ex. "He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man."
a)
indirect characterization
b)
pointed characterization
c)
direct characterization
d)
straight characterization
190.
the author gives clues about a character by describing what a character looks like, does, and says, as well as how other characters react to them
Ex. "Crooks scowled, but Lennie's disarming smile defeated him. Come on in and set a while."
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
c)
forward characterization
d)
round characterization
191.
the author directly tells the reader what the character is like
Ex. "He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man."
a)
indirect characterization
b)
pointed characterization
c)
forward characterization
d)
direct characterization
192.
the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected
Ex. Crooks lets Lennie in his room.
a)
irony
b)
situational irony
c)
verbal irony
d)
foreshadowing
193.
a person says one thing and means another (sarcasm)
Ex. "Sure, said Crooks. And a manure pile under the window. Sure, it's swell."
a)
situational irony
b)
dialogue
c)
verbal irony
d)
dramatic irony
194.
the audience knows something that the characters do not know
Ex. When Lennie walks in Crooks's room. (Lennie does not know that he is unwanted in there.)
a)
situational irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
drama
d)
verbal irony
195.
descriptive words that appeal to the five senses
Ex. "A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas river drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green."
a)
adjectives
b)
sensory words
c)
imagery
d)
verbs
196.
hints that something is going to happen in the story
Ex. George tells Lennie in the opening chapter that if he gets into trouble to go back and hide in the brush by the river.
a)
hinting
b)
teasing
c)
foreshadowing
d)
spoiler alerts
197.
characters, objects, or events that have an abstract, or figurative meaning (stands for something else)
Ex. George and Lennie's dream represents their freedom and wealth.
a)
images
b)
symbolism
c)
simile
d)
personification
198.
adding human characteristics to non-living objects
Ex. "the afternoon sun sliced through the cracks of barn walls"
a)
hyperbole
b)
symbolism
c)
imagery
d)
personification
199.
the main character
Ex. Lennie and George because they are the main people in the story.
a)
lead actor
b)
antagonist
c)
MVP
d)
protagonist
200.
opposing character to the main character
Ex. Curley/Curley's wife
a)
antagonist
b)
the opposition
c)
protagonist
d)
the bad guy
201.
struggle between opposing forces
Ex. Lennie vs. Curley; Lennie vs. George; Candy vs. himself; Ranch men vs. society
a)
fight
b)
feud
c)
conflict
d)
argument
202.
it gives the perspective from which a literary work is told.
a)
point of view
b)
literary lens
c)
background 
d)
author
203.
The narrator (the voice that is telling the story) is a character who is part of the action and uses the first-person pronouns I, me, and my. The reader sees everything through this character's eyes.
a)
second person point of view
b)
third person point of view
c)
first person point of view
d)
fourth person point of view
204.
The narrator is someone outside the action, rather than a character.
a)
first person point of view
b)
second person point of view
c)
third person point of view
d)
third person onmniscient
205.
the narrator is an all-knowing observer who can relate what every character thinks and feels
a)
omniscient third person point of view
b)
third person point of view
c)
second person point of view
d)
first person point of view
206.
What is personification?
a)
a word that mimics a sound
b)
repetition of consonant sounds
c)
using symbols to represent something
d)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
207.
What is alliteration?
a)
a word that mimics a sound
b)
repetition of consonant sounds
c)
using symbols to represent something
d)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
208.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

a word that makes or sounds like a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

209.

What is metaphor?

a)

A comparison of two things using like or as

b)

A comparison of three things using like or as

c)

A comparison of two things that does not use like or as but usually uses is or was instead

d)

Giving non-living things human-like characteristics

210.
What is symbolism?
a)
a word that mimics a sound
b)
repetition of consonant sounds
c)
using symbols to represent something
d)
Giving human-like traits to non-living objects
211.
What is a simile?
a)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
b)
Comparing two things in a text
c)
Using symbols to represent something
d)
None of the above
212.
struggle between opposing forces
Ex. Lennie vs. Curley; Lennie vs. George; Candy vs. himself; Ranch men vs. society
a)
fight
b)
feud
c)
conflict
d)
argument
213.
time and place the story takes place
Ex. Salinas River, 1930s; "A few miles south of Soledad."
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
imagery
d)
exposition
214.
adding human characteristics to non-living objects
Ex. "the afternoon sun sliced through the cracks of barn walls"
a)
hyperbole
b)
symbolism
c)
imagery
d)
personification
215.
"The scrumptious desserts were calling out my name" is an example of...
a)
simile
b)
foreshadowing
c)
personification
d)
symbolism
216.
The writer of a poem is called...
a)
writer
b)
author
c)
speaker
d)
poet
217.
"America is a melting pot" is an example of 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Repetition
218.
The act or instance of repeating is this literary device
a)
Simile
b)
Imagery
c)
Repetition
d)
Satire
219.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express a strong emotion or create a statement is a...
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Metaphor
c)
Imagery
d)
Foreshadowing
220.
"She is like a butterfly" is an example of...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Assonance
d)
Alliteration
221.
The stars on the U.S. flag are an example of...
a)
Symbolism
b)
Repetition
c)
Alliteration
d)
Satire
222.
Click the button. "Click" is an example of...
a)
Repetition
b)
Satire
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Symbolism
223.
"If I were young. If I were strong. If I were loved. If I were wrong." The "ifs" are an example of...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Repetition
224.
What poetic device is this?
a)
Repetition
b)
Consonance
c)
Assonance
d)
Alliteration
225.

The use of sensory details to help create an image in your mind is _________________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Picture

226.

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

a)

Smile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Alliteration

227.
"I told you a million times, do not exaggerate!" is an example of
a)
Hyperbowl
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Hyperbully
d)
Hiperbolie
228.
Lines forming a group or a unit in a poem, like a paragraph in an essay
a)
Repetition
b)
Rhythm
c)
Rhyme
d)
Stanza
229.

The following poem is an example of an ____________________________.


Football

Football is war.

Two armies dig in on the frontlines.

Facing individuals they have never seen before.

Each army with their own systems and styles.

some prefer to attack from the air and some form the ground.

But still sticking to their strategies

coming down from their commanders,

only as good as the men on the front line.

They have all been working, training for this day.

"Set"

"Hut"

and the ball's put into play

Boys turn into men on this battle day.

a)

Extended Poem

b)

Extended Simile

c)

Extended Metaphor

d)

Long Poem

230.

A direct comparison where one thing is another.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Pun

231.
Words that sound the same:
Cat / Hat
Fire / Desire
Fake / Steak
Pitter / Patter
a)
Rhyme
b)
Rhythm
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Stanza
232.
A device that gives human attributes to animals and objects
a)
Juxtaposition
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Imagery
233.
The _____________________ meaning of words does not mean what it said.
It can be connotation or the feeling / idea we give a word.
a)
Literal
b)
Figurative
c)
Literally
d)
Figure 8
234.
The _____________________ meaning of words is what the words actually say.
It can be denotation or the dictionary meaning.
a)
Figure 8 
b)
Figurative
c)
Literal
d)
Literally
235.

An ________ is everyday expression that doesn't mean what it says, which can be jargon or slang as well.

a)

Pun

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

236.

"The fire burned bright and warm, soft music played on the radio and the smells of a delicious dinner filled the room while the two dogs were cuddled on the couch." This is an example of ________________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Imagery

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

237.
Logical conclusion based on the reader's background knowledge and text clues
a)
Personification
b)
Symbolism
c)
Inference
d)
Metaphor
238.
The moral or message readers should learn from the story  (Does the character learn something or change?  How is conflict resolved?)
a)
Climax
b)
Key Detail
c)
Conflict
d)
Theme
239.
How the text makes the reader feel (Ex. Peaceful, eerie, humorous, sad)
a)
description
b)
mood
c)
analysis
d)
tone
240.
A group of lines in a poem that look like a paragraph
a)
speaker
b)
stanza
c)
rhythm
d)
onomatopoeia
241.
Words that may not literally mean what they say
a)
figurative language
b)
alliteration
c)
anecdote
d)
denotative meaning
242.
People, animals, or creatures in a story or drama
a)
narrator
b)
personification
c)
characters
d)
exposition
243.
The voice that tells the story
a)
narrator
b)
hyperbole
c)
conflict
d)
chronological
244.
Problem the character must resolve
a)
theme
b)
antagonist
c)
protagonist
d)
conflict
245.
Uses "I" and is usually the main character in the story
a)
1st person point of view
b)
2nd person point of view
c)
3rd person point of view
d)
biography
246.
Comparison of unlike things that uses "like" "as" or "than" (Ex. This room is like an oven.)
a)
idiom
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
simile
247.
Extreme exaggeration (Ex. My backpack weighs a ton.)
a)
hyperbole
b)
imagery
c)
simile
d)
personficiation
248.
The narrator of a poem
a)
reader
b)
speaker
c)
line
d)
stanza
249.
Word groups that do not literally mean what they say (Ex. Put a lid on it.)
a)
hyperbole
b)
idiom
c)
allusion
d)
onomatopoeia
250.
A little story or small piece of information
a)
anecdote
b)
summary
c)
chronological
d)
symbolism
251.
Turning point in the plot; the "OMG" moment when a decision, action, or event answers the reader's BIG question
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
252.
The narrator or a character in the story tells us exactly what we need to know about a character
a)
anecdote
b)
direct characterization
c)
indirect characterization
d)
inference
253.
Uses "you" and reader is a character in the story
a)
1st person point of view
b)
2nd person point of view
c)
3rd person point of view
d)
mood
254.
Author's attitude about their subject (Ex. Admiring, critical, nostalgic, sarcastic)
a)
text structure
b)
mood
c)
tone
d)
3rd person point of view
255.
Speaking of a nonhuman thing as if it has human feelings or actions (Ex. The wind moaned.)
a)
hyperbole
b)
idiom
c)
personification
d)
simile
256.
An object represents an idea (Ex. Rose represents beauty; Rain represents sadness)
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
symbolism
257.
Feelings and ideas associated with a word meaning. 
a)
connotative meaning
b)
denotative meaning
c)
inference
d)
setting
258.
Comparison of unlike things that states or implies that one thing is the other (Ex. It is an oven in here.)
a)
hyperbole
b)
metaphor
c)
personfication
d)
simile
259.
Narrator is not a character in the story and refers to all characters as "he" or "she"
a)
author
b)
1st person point of view
c)
2nd person point of view
d)
3rd person point of view
260.
One or more letters attached to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning is/are called
a)
prefix
b)
suffix
c)
affix
d)
allusion
261.
An indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or object in history, or in a literary work is called
a)
argument
b)
allusion
c)
denotation
d)
inference
262.
An educated guess based on information and evidence in a text and the reader's prior knowledge is called
a)
inference
b)
introduction
c)
allusion
d)
contrast
263.
To show how something is DIFFERENT is to 
a)
contrast
b)
compare
c)
foreshadow
d)
conflict
264.
A literary device  that is used in stories to give clues to upcoming events is called
a)
alliteration
b)
foreshadowing
c)
allusion
d)
hyperbole
265.
The time, place, and circumstances in which a story occur is called  
a)
setting
b)
climax
c)
mood
d)
prediction
266.
A literary work's emotional effect on audience is called 
a)
irony
b)
assonance
c)
mood
d)
symbolism
267.
The writer's choice of setting, choice of vocabulary and other details that impacts general mood of the writing is called 
a)
flashback
b)
allusion
c)
setting
d)
tone
268.
A person who tells a story is called a/an
a)
narrator
b)
successor 
c)
poet
d)
impersonator 
269.
A concentrated form of writing which is imaginative, emotional, and thought-provoking is called 
a)
suspense
b)
dialect
c)
drama
d)
poetry
270.
The pattern created by the arrangement of stressed syllables, especially in poetry is called 
a)
rhythm
b)
rhyme
c)
dialect
d)
alliteration
271.
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem is called
a)
stanza
b)
paragraph
c)
metaphor
d)
rhythm
272.
Literature that passes by word of mouth from one generation to the next one is called 
a)
oral tradition
b)
narrative
c)
dialect
d)
characterization
273.
The villain or negative force in a story is called a/an
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
foil
d)
hero
274.
The hero, or the central character in a story is called a/an
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
foil
d)
hero
275.
The kind of writing that uses everyday speech; written from margin to margin, divided into sentences and paragraphs is called 
a)
prose
b)
poetry
c)
drama
d)
play
276.
A word that has the same or almost the same meaning is called a/an
a)
synonym
b)
antonym
c)
denotation
d)
connotation
277.
A word's dictionary meaning is called a/an
a)
synonym
b)
antonym
c)
denotation
d)
connotation
278.
A word than means the opposite or almost the opposite of another word is called a/an
a)
synonym
b)
antonym
c)
denotation
d)
connotation
279.
How many lines a sonnet has to have? 
a)
4
b)
5
c)
14
d)
any number
280.
Surrounding words that lead a reader to the meaning of the specific word are called 
a)
context clues
b)
analogy clues
c)
foreshadowing
d)
euphemism
281.
Plot is defined as
a)
The arrangement of event in a story
b)
The climax and rising action
c)
The resolution 
d)
Falling action and exposition
282.
Resolution is defined as
a)
Tying up the loose ends
b)
The turning point of the story
c)
The background information the reader needs
d)
The action that happens after the climax
283.
Characterization is defined as
a)
An important decision a character makes
b)
The arrangement of event in the story
c)
The exposition in the story
d)
The words, thoughts and actions of the characters
284.
Climax is defined as
a)
The last event in the story
b)
The turning point of the story
c)
The introduction of  the conflict in the story
d)
The background information
285.
Falling action is defined as
a)
The last event in the story
b)
The introduction of the conflict
c)
The action that happens after the climax
d)
The turning point of the story
286.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
a comparison using like or as
b)
an extreme exaggeration
c)
a comparison not using like or as
d)
a word that describes a noun
287.
Which of the below is an example of a simile?
a)
My dad is a teddy bear.
b)
Her heart smiled.
c)
The weight was as light as a feather.
d)
She was a crazy person.
288.
Which of the below is an example of personification?
a)
the wind grabbed my umbrella
b)
the wind was terrible
c)
the man was cold in the wind
d)
the cold and the wind were chilling
289.
When the author goes back in time and describes an earlier event or scene is called...
a)
foreshadowing
b)
suspense
c)
flashback
d)
exposition
290.
When something in the story represents something else
a)
Symbolism
b)
Flashback
c)
Stanza
d)
Inference
291.
The correct order of plot stages is...
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising action
b)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c)
resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
d)
rising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action
292.
When what happens is the opposite of what we expect
a)
Irony
b)
Bias
c)
Argument
d)
Hyperbole
293.
The computer hates me!
a)
Personification
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Characterization
d)
Metaphor
294.
She is sunshine that brightens my day
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Alliteration
295.
The essential background information at the beginning of a work of literature-setting and main characters are introduced;
a)
Rising action
b)
Falling action
c)
Exposition
d)
climax
296.
"Here once the embattled farmers stood And fired the shot heard round the world."
a)
anaphora
b)
anecdote
c)
hyperbole
d)
inversion
297.
"Yet certain am I of the spot"
a)
anaphora
b)
inversion
c)
anecdote
d)
conceit
298.
The literal meaning of a word
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
conceit
d)
annotation
299.
A writer's choice of words, particularly for clarity, effectiveness and precision
a)
archetype
b)
conceit
c)
diction
d)
annotation
300.
A scene in a short story, a novel, a narrative poem, or a play that interrupts the action to show an event that happened earlier
a)
diction
b)
figurative language
c)
flashback
d)
annotation
301.
A change in the normal order of words in a sentence
a)
inversion
b)
ancedote
c)
aphorism
d)
conceit
302.
An example of onomatopoeia is
a)
Jumbo shrimp
b)
Grandpa is older than dirt.
c)
Splish-splash
d)
Tons of tools
303.
Encyclopedias, diaries, and biographies are types of:
a)
Fiction
b)
Historical Fiction
c)
Desks
d)
Nonfiction
304.
The underlying message in a piece of literature is its
a)
Mood
b)
Main Character
c)
Tone
d)
Theme
305.
Compare the tone of the following sentences:
If only there were some decent jobs out there, I wouldn’t be reduced to living in this miserable dump.
vs.
This place does need some repairs, but I’m sure the landlord will be making improvements sometime soon.
a)
Unconcerned vs Proud
b)
Bitter vs Optimistic
c)
Excited vs Disgusted
d)
Cheerful vs Mocking
306.
Type or category to which a literary work belongs
Ex. Fiction/Non-fiction, Drama, Poetry, Novel, Short Story, Biography, Essay, etc.
a)
Title
b)
Genre
c)
Summary
d)
Library
307.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Nature
b)
Man vs. Self
c)
Man vs. Fate/God
d)
Man vs. Man
308.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Self
b)
Man vs. Society
c)
Man vs. Man
d)
Man vs. Nature
309.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Nature
b)
Man vs. Self
c)
Man vs. Man
d)
Man vs. Fate/God
310.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Nature
b)
Man vs. Self
c)
Man vs. Society
d)
Man vs. Man
311.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Nature
b)
Man vs. Fate
c)
Man vs. Society
d)
Man vs. Man
312.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Nature
b)
Man vs. Fate
c)
Man vs. Society
d)
Man vs. Man
313.
Time and place of the events of the story
a)
Irony
b)
Theme
c)
Point of View
d)
Setting
314.
The story is told by one of the characters (he/she will use “I” when telling the story)
a)
1 st person point of view
b)
3rd person point of view
c)
2nd person point of view
315.
The story is told by someone outside of the story
a)
1st person point of view
b)
3rd person point of view
c)
2nd person point of view
316.
When the reader/audience knows something the character doesn’t
a)
Dramatic Irony
b)
Situational Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
317.
When the character says one thing but means another
Ex. “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” ~ Mark Twain
a)
Dramatic Irony
b)
Situational Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
318.
When there is a great difference between the purpose of a particular action and the result 
a)
Dramatic Irony
b)
Situational Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
319.
What is this an example of?
a)
Theme
b)
Irony
c)
Symbol
d)
Mood
320.
Direct speech between characters in a literary work 
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
c)
Dialogue
d)
Style
321.
Overall feeling created by author’s words (author’s attitude); the author’s attitude toward the subject of a work; could be serious, happy, humorous, etc.
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Style
d)
Dialogue
322.
A reference to something well-known that exists outside the literary work; a person, place, or thing in history or another work of literature 
Ex. a reference to art, history, time, place, myth, another story, Bible, religions, people, etc.
a)
Theme
b)
Allusion
c)
Symbol
d)
Alliteration
323.
A technique used to keep the reader interested and guessing what will happen next 
a)
Plot
b)
Irony
c)
Metaphor
d)
Suspense
324.
Words and phrases that the author uses to paint a picture in the reader’s mind; often uses the senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound). 
a)
Imagery
b)
Irony
c)
Allusion
d)
Style
325.
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
a)
Personification
b)
Alliteration
c)
Oxymoron
d)
Onomatopoeia
326.
Use of a word whose sound imitates its meaning
a)
Oxymoron
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia
327.
Phrase that consists of two words that are contradictory
a)
Alliteration
b)
Oxymoron
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Hyperbole
328.
This is an example of...
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
d)
Bad Luck
329.
This is an example of....
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Dramatic Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
d)
Resourcefulness
330.
This is an example of...
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Allusion
d)
A Song
331.
This is an example of..
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Romance
332.
A character that undergoes a significant change throughout the story
a)
Static
b)
Flat
c)
Dynamic
d)
Round
333.
the narration of the story is told from an outside perspective and captures the internal thoughts and feelings of ONE character
a)
first person pov
b)
second person pov
c)
third person limited pov
d)
third person omniscient pov
334.
the narration of the story is told from an outside perspective but the narrator is able to reveal the inner thoughts and feelings of all characters
a)
first person 
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omnisicient
335.
Courtney is the type of person who could talk the ears off the herd of elephants. She easily makes friends because she talks so freely and openly. She has been this way her entire life.
a)
Courtney is dynamic because she has changed.
b)
Courtney is static since  she has always been this way.
c)
Courtney is round; we know a lot about her.
d)
Courtney is friendly.
336.
John started the school year believing that anything was possible. With a little hard work and help from others when needed, he could achieve anything. The year progressed and John continued to fail Algebra. His attitude quickly became negative and he began to feel that somethings just can't be accomplished. John is a: 
a)
Dynamic Character
b)
Static Character
337.
Nonfiction writing is
a)
based on factual reality rather than the writier's imagination 
b)
made-up stories or events
338.
informational articles can also take the form of 
a)
tall tales
b)
pamphlets, brochures, or manuals
339.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
340.
biography is
a)
story of a person's life written by someone else
b)
story of a person's life written by that person
341.
autobiography is
a)
story of a person's life written by that person
b)
story of  a person's life written by someone else
342.
diary is
a)
a book arranged for entering information by date
b)
informational article
343.
memoir is
a)
a really cool memory that is never written down or thought about again
b)
recollection of a particular event or period in a person's life, rather than an overview of the life as a whole
344.
novel is 
a)
any long, fictional story usually written in prose 
b)
works less than 15,000 words
345.
short story is
a)
works that tell a complete story in 500 to 15,000 words
b)
brief diary entry
346.
A fantasy might include
a)
Animals that can speak, think and feel like humans.
b)
Nothing that isn't "normal".
347.
All of the following may be found in Science Fiction except:
a)
Dystopian Society
b)
Unicorns
c)
Alternate Worlds
d)
Space Travel
348.
Science Fiction may contain all of the following except:
a)
robots
b)
aliens
c)
wizards
d)
advanced technology
349.
What is an allegory?
a)
Repetition of a word
b)
A story with a hidden meaning
c)
An indication to stress
d)
Having two seperate parts agree with each other
350.
Whats makes a story an allegory?
a)
It includes deductive reasoning
b)
There is a reoccurring theme
c)
A truth is revealed through opposite ideas
d)
It contains a hidden meaning
351.
A short tale that teaches a moral or lesson, often with animals as characters.
a)
myth
b)
legend
c)
fable
d)
folktale
352.
What is a moral? 
a)
a fact
b)
an opinion
c)
a lesson
d)
a direction
353.
____________ is a traditional story that has been handed down through the generations. 
a)
nonfiction
b)
drama
c)
chapter book
d)
folktale
354.
A story with exaggerated details, based on a real person in history, and tells how they solve problems with their superhuman abilities. 
a)
fairy tale
b)
tall tale
c)
legend
d)
fable
355.
A story that was created to usually explain the mysteries of the universe and usually features gods and goddesses is called a _____.
a)
Myth
b)
Legend
c)
Tale
356.
a)
sonnet
b)
bio poem
c)
narrative
d)
lyric
357.
Define METAPHOR - 
a)
repeating beginning sounds
b)
a figure of speech
c)
sound words
d)
comparing without "like" or "as"
358.
"Superman is a man of steel." This is an example of...
a)
a metaphor
b)
an idiom
c)
an oxymoron
d)
onomatopoeia
359.
Fruit is fuel for healthy body. 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration 
360.
Fall Fridays feel fantastic. 
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
361.
What is alliteration?
a)
The repetition of letters in a line of poetry
b)
the repetition of letter sounds in a line of poetry
c)
the repetition of vowel sounds in poetry
d)
the repetition of consonant sounds in poetry
362.
What is the difference between repetition and alliteration?
a)
alliteration is repeated words; repetition is sounds
b)
repetition is repeated words, alliteration is sounds
c)
One starts with an r, one starts with an a.
d)
If every poem you write is "que sera, sera," it doesn't matter.
363.
I will love you until the end of time is an example of...
a)
metaphor
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
stanza
364.
Look at the sentence. What type of figurative language did they use?
Kae was so bored he was pulling his hair out!
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
hyperbole
365.
That joke knocked my socks off. 
a)
Alliteration
b)
Idiom
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
366.
The leaves fell like rain. 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Perosonificatio
d)
Alliteration
367.
"The Flash is fast like lightning." This is an example of...
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
368.
Define PERSONIFICATION - 
a)
an exaggeration
b)
comparing using "like" or "as"
c)
giving human qualities to a nonhuman
d)
sound words
369.
A word that imitates a sound, for example BUZZ and POP:
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
hyperbole
370.
What is onomatopoeia?
a)
A word or phrase that can be said forwards and backwards
b)
 An obviouse exaggeration
c)
A word that mimics a sound
d)
Givig human qualities to an item
371.
A grouped set of lines in a poem, like a paragraph is called _______.
a)
a stanza
b)
a verse
c)
a refrain
d)
lyrics
372.
What is the rhyme scheme for the poem “Dreams”?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
a)
AABB
b)
ABAB
c)
ABCB
373.
Which of the following lines from “Dreams” contains an example of alliteration?

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
a)
"Hold fast to dreams”
b)
“For if dreams die”
c)
For when dreams go”
d)
“Life is a barren field”
374.
What is the rhyme scheme for these lines from “If”?
If you can dream---and not make dreams your master;
 If you can think---and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
a)
AABB
b)
ABAB
c)
ABCB
d)
ABBA
375.
How many lines are in a sonnet? 
a)
12
b)
14
c)
10
d)
16
376.
Archetype
a)
a tragic hero's fatal flaw; an ingrained character trait that causes a hero to 
make decisions that ultimately lead to his or her death or downfall
b)
universal symbol—image, character, motif, or 
pattern—that recurs in myths, art, and literature throughout the world
c)
something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
d)
a recurrent image, symbol, theme, character type, subject, or narrative detail 
that becomes a unifying element in an artistic work or text
377.
Dramatic Irony
a)
occurs when a speaker or narrator says one thing while meaning the 
opposite
b)
a form of irony in which the reader or audience knows more about the
circumstances or future events in a story than the characters within it
c)
occurs when an event contradicts the expectations of the characters 
or the reader
d)
a sudden or unexpected reversal of circumstances or situation especially in a literary work
378.
Verbal Irony
a)
occurs when an event contradicts the expectations of the characters 
or the reader
b)
a form of irony in which the reader or audience knows more about the
circumstances or future events in a story than the characters within it
c)
occurs when a speaker or narrator says one thing while meaning the 
opposite
d)
the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music
379.
Situational Irony
a)
Verbal Ironyoccurs when a speaker or narrator says one thing while meaning the 
opposite
b)
occurs when an event contradicts the expectations of the characters 
or the reader
c)
the critical moment of recognition or discovery, especially preceding peripeteia
d)
a form of irony in which the reader or audience knows more about the
circumstances or future events in a story than the characters within it
380.
What is a soliloquy?
a)
a brief remark that the audience can hear but characters cannot
b)
a lengthy speech addressed to the other characters on stage
c)
a lengthy speech in which one character is alone on stage
d)
speech in which a word has a double meaning
381.
What is an aside?
a)
a brief remark that the audience can hear but characters cannot
b)
a lengthy speech in which one character is alone on stage
c)
speech in which a word has a double meaning
d)
a lengthy speech addressed to the other characters on stage
382.
What is a monologue?
a)
a lengthy speech in which one character is alone on stage
b)
a brief remark that the audience can hear but characters cannot
c)
speech in which a word has a double meaning
d)
a lengthy speech addressed to the other characters on stage
383.
Drama is...
a)
a story that always takes place in the past.
b)
a true story about someone's life.
c)
a story that is performed for an audience.
384.
A "soliloquy" and an "aside" are different from a "monologue" because they are...
a)
quietly spoken off-stage.
b)
both discussions between two characters.
c)
spoken directly to the audience.
385.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
386.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action 
387.
Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
388.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
389.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
a)
beginning
b)
rising action
c)
introduction/exposition
d)
resolution
390.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
391.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
392.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
393.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
394.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
395.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
396.
What is a parallel plot? 
a)
a technique sometimes used in literature where events are portrayed out of chronological order
b)
interruptions in the story to insert past events that provide background or context to the current events of a narrative.
c)
a secondary plot in a literary work
d)
two or more dramatic plots that are usually linked by a common character and a similar theme
397.
Harry Potter faces many conflicts in his young life. He is an example of:
a)
A protagonist
b)
An antagonist
398.
What 2 components are included in the exposition?
a)
characters, dialogue
b)
 narrator, conflict
c)
characters, resolution
d)
characters, setting
399.
When the current setting is interupted to go back in time to learn more about a character or a situation, it is called...
a)
Foreshadow
b)
Flashback
400.
The use of clues or hints to suggest something is going to happen in the future is called ....
a)
foreshadow
b)
flashback
401.
Lightening streaked across the greenish-black sky yet, the air was oddly still. When the warning siren shrieked, the family knew that they should head for the storm cellar.
a)
Foreshadow
b)
Flashback
402.
The smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies conjured up the image of Susan's grandmother standing in a flour-covered apron.
a)
Foreshadow
b)
Flashback
403.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
404.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders. 
d)
Don't steal.
405.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
406.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
407.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
408.
Direct Characterization is...
a)
the author telling you a character's traits
b)
the author showing you a character's traits
409.
Indirect Characterization is...
a)
the author showing you a character's traits
b)
the author telling you a character's traits
410.
"Jeremy looked like a rock star.  He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy." is an example of...
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
411.
"Arthur doesn't do his homework," Nathaniel told her.  "He doesn't practice.  He'll fail." is an example of...
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
412.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
He tapped his foot anxiously.
b)
"I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
c)
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
d)
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
413.
Tom says to his wife, "Are you sure you don't mind going alone?" This dialogue shows us that Tom _____________.
a)
wants his wife to go alone.
b)
is considerate of his wife's thoughts and feelings.
c)
is afraid to go with her.
d)
doesn't know how to tell her he doesn't want to go.
414.
Tom is described as being very fit, healthy, tall, and strong. Based on this description, we can infer that Tom ___________________.
a)
eats junk food all day.
b)
possibly plays a sport -- maybe basketball -- to stay healthy.
c)
doesn't care about his health.
d)
likes to sleep in on the weekends.
415.
What point of view uses the word 
I?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
416.
What point of view uses the word 
he?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
417.
What point of view uses the word 
your?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
418.
What point of view: 
John said he was going to the pumpkin patch with his family. 
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
419.
What point of view: 
Before you leave you need to clean your room! 
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
420.
What point of view: 
I love it when we go to the zoo! 
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
421.
John's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
2nd person
d)
1st person
422.
Ester smiled brightly at his back, shrugged casually, and kept voice smooth as she reassured, "I'm not going anywhere." to laugh as she saw his shoulders almost flinch. 
a)
1st Person
b)
3rd Person Limited
c)
3rd Person Omniscient
d)
2nd Person
423.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
424.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
425.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
426.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. nature
c)
man vs. society
d)
man vs. self
427.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. nature
c)
man vs. society
d)
man vs. self
428.
Alex can't stay awake in class because she stays up all night on her phone.  She can't bring herself to turn off the phone.
a)
man vs. nature
b)
man vs. man
c)
man vs. society
d)
man vs. technology
429.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. self
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. society
430.
A prince trades places with a look-alike servant so each can enjoy the other’s lifestyle.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
431.
Adrift at sea, a group of shipwreck survivors find themselves surrounded by sharks.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
432.
A time-traveler’s ship malfunctions and he has to find a way to return to his present-day life.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
433.
The new girl in school learns that the popular girls are out to get her after she wins a coveted spot on the cheerleading team.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
434.
Unhappy with her appearance, a young girl struggles with an eating disorder. 
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
435.
When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must make his way back to civilization to get help.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
436.
What is not an example of external conflict?
a)
character vs character
b)
character vs nature
c)
character vs self
d)
character vs society
437.

re

a)

cast, throw​

b)

back, again​

c)

against​

d)

under, lesser

438.

sub, sup, sus

a)

against​

b)

cast, throw​

c)

back, again​

d)

under, lesser

439.

pro

a)

in, into, not​

b)

down, away, apart, from ​

c)

between​

d)

forward, toward

440.

A major section of a play, usually made up of several scenes

a)

Act

b)

Scene

c)

Play

d)

Line

441.

A subdivision of an act that changes for a new time of locations; ends when characters leave the stage.

a)

Act

b)

Scene

c)

Play

d)

Aside

442.

Spoken dialogue by a character in a play

a)

Words

b)

Lines

c)

Act

d)

Play

443.

A humorous play that has a light tone and happy ending

a)

Funny

b)

Tragedy

c)

Comedy

d)

Sad

444.

A play that ends with the death of a main character

a)

Comedy

b)

Horror

c)

Tragedy

d)

Sad

445.

Descriptions or directions in the script that tell how the play is performed

a)

Words

b)

Stage Directions

c)

Play

d)

Descriptions

446.

The written text of a play

a)

Words

b)

Lines

c)

Script

d)

Monologue

447.

A long speech given by a character

a)

Paragraph

b)

Monologue

c)

Scene

d)

Act

448.

An extended speech given by a character that expresses inner thoughts aloud to himself/herself and the audience

a)

Monologue

b)

Soliloquy

c)

Paragraph

d)

Lines

449.

A brief monologue for the audience that is unheard by other characters on stage

a)

Lines

b)

Monologue

c)

Aside

d)

Prologue

450.

An introduction to a play, usually spoken by the chorus

a)

Paragraph

b)

Ballad

c)

Prologue

d)

Introduction

451.

A description, not necessarily a physical description, that calls to mind a character's traits and personality in a unique way.

a)

Character Tags

b)

Description

c)

Play

d)

Lines

452.

An idea or message about life or human nature that an author is trying to share with readers

a)

Main Idea

b)

Theme

c)

Tone

d)

Mood

453.

The attitude of the author towards a subject. This is usually described with an adjective.

a)

Theme

b)

Main Idea

c)

Tone

d)

Mood

454.

The feeling the reader gets when they are reading a story. This is created using a variety of techniques including word choice, dialogue, description, and plot events

a)

Theme

b)

Main Idea

c)

Tone

d)

Mood

455.

Identify the tone of the following line:

" We are so sorry. We can't drive in this weather. It looks like we won't be able to attend Thanksgiving dinner this year."

a)

Excited

b)

Apologetic

c)

Scared

d)

Defiant

456.

What is the tone of the following line?

" We cannot leave this problem unsolved. We must act now if we want to defeat the aliens."

a)

Inspirational

b)

Empathetic

c)

Urgent

d)

Indifferent

457.

What is the tone of the following line?

" The turkey was tough, and the stuffing was cold, and the pecan pie was inedible. I could not even look the hostess in the eyes. All I could do was try to choke down the food."

a)

Caring

b)

Humble

c)

Indifferent

d)

Judgemental

458.

Which word indicates a tone of happiness in the following sentence?

" Bouncing into the room, the little girl lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she saw all the presents under the tree."

a)

Room

b)

Vicinity

c)

Joyous

d)

Face

459.

Which word in the following sentence DOES NOT enhance the tone of suspense?

" The children snuggled up under their covers, eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated arrival of Santa. They had been waiting all year for this night."

a)

Eagerly

b)

Awaiting

c)

Waiting

d)

Year

460.

Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

461.

Created to present life experiences

a)

Narrative Nonfiction

b)

Expository Nonfiction

462.

Created to inform, describe or explain

a)

Narrative Nonfiction

b)

Expository Nonfiction

463.

Who the text is written for; who the author is trying to target

a)

Audience

b)

Bias

c)

Structure

d)

Rhetoric

464.

The art of persuasion - three methods include ethos, pathos, logos

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Bias

c)

Narrator

d)

Audience

465.

The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

a)

Bias

b)

Main Idea

c)

Purpose

d)

Speaker

466.

The focus of the text - all information/evidence should support this term

a)

Main idea

b)

Propaganda

c)

Anecdote

d)

Structure

467.

The way the audience or reader already feels about a topic or person prior to reading or listening to an author's ideas—may be favorable or unfavorable

a)

Anecdote

b)

Main Idea

c)

Audience

d)

Bias

468.

A short story used to engage the audience that serves to make the listeners laugh or ponder over a topic - usually a "hook"

a)

Anecdote

b)

Propaganda

c)

Main Idea

d)

Structure

469.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bias

c)

Audience

d)

Speaker

470.

The organization of a nonfiction text- can be:

Chronological Order

Order of Importance

Logical Order

Repetition

a)

Bias

b)

Main Idea

c)

Structure

d)

Tone

471.

The feeling that the author tries to portray in a text

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Main Idea

d)

Bias

472.

Rhetoric that appeals to logic - usually provides evidence (statistics, quotes, etc.)

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

473.

Rhetoric that appeals to emotions - will trigger an emotional response

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

474.

Rhetoric that uses credibility of the speaker (Is the speaker/writer trustworthy & reliable?)

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

475.

a word or phrase that tells what the essay is about

a)

main idea

b)

topic

c)

supporting evidence

d)

domain-specific vocabulary

476.

These help to organize the text. Examples are bold print, graphs, illustrations and charts.

a)

text structures

b)

main idea

c)

text features

d)

summary

477.

the organizational pattern of the essay

a)

text structure

b)

text feature

c)

domain-specific vocabulary

d)

main idea

478.

important pieces of information that support the main idea of the text

a)

domain-specific vocabulary

b)

topic

c)

theme

d)

key details

479.

the controlling, or overarching, idea that states the main point the writer chooses to make

a)

supporting details

b)

central idea

c)

text features

d)

key details

480.

content- specific words that are not generally used in conversation

a)

supporting evidence

b)

key details

c)

domain-specific vocabulary

d)

main idea

481.

relevant quotations and concrete details that support the main idea

a)

supporting evidence

b)

central idea

c)

text features

d)

topic

482.

The main idea is the same as the _________ _________

a)

text features

b)

text structures

c)

central idea

d)

key details

483.

The key details of the text are the ____________ ___________.

a)

text features

b)

main idea

c)

text structures

d)

supporting evidence

484.

One purpose of text features is to give extra information.

a)

True

b)

False

485.

Which of the following is an example of domain-specific vocabulary in science?

a)

noun

b)

stratosphere

c)

patriot

d)

cow

486.

Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure?

a)

cause and effect

b)

sequence

c)

problem solution

d)

nuts and bolts

487.

An objective summary is in your own words and just gives the facts from the article.

a)

True

b)

False

488.

Which of the following could be a topic for your nonfiction book?

a)

Raising a puppy is hard work.

b)

The Hobbit

c)

dogs

d)

Labs are the best family dogs.

489.

Supporting evidence includes all the following except. . .

a)

quotes directly from the text

b)

paraphrased material

c)

facts and statistics

d)

the writer's opinion

490.

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word

a)

domain specific vocabulary

b)

synonym

c)

context clues

d)

antonym

491.

words that mean the same

a)

antonym

b)

word choice

c)

synonym

d)

domain specific vocabulary

492.

a comparison between two things

a)

domain specific vocabulary

b)

antonym

c)

synonym

d)

analogy

493.

refers to information that is implied or inferred. This means that the information is never clearly stated. Writers often tell you more than they say directly.

a)

drawing conclusions

b)

finding context clues

c)

making inferences

d)

finding the main ideas

494.

Diction and _________ ___________ are the same.

a)

drawing conclusions

b)

making inferences

c)

word choice

d)

context clues

495.

The feeling the author wants to evoke on the reader

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

main idea

d)

theme

496.

the message that the author wants to give through the title, plot, setting, and characters

a)

atmosphere

b)

tone

c)

mood

d)

theme

497.

Match the following

a)

without

1.

a-

b)

with

2.

con

c)

within

3.

intra

d)

away from

4.

ab

e)

near

5.

ad

498.

Match the following

a)

three

1.

tri

b)

two

2.

bi

c)

many

3.

multi

d)

few

4.

obligo

e)

all

5.

omni

499.

Match the following

a)

meat

1.

carn

b)

color

2.

chroma

c)

killer of

3.

-cide

d)

with

4.

con

e)

pouch

5.

cytis-

500.

Match the following

a)

like

1.

homo

b)

water

2.

hydro-

c)

over

3.

hyper-

d)

under

4.

hypo-

e)

between

5.

inter-

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