WorksheetsWord Choice Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
On page 67, paragraph 1, the author says: "But Beowulf's chainmail resisted...". What does "chainmail resisted" mean in this context?
Beowulf's armor was effective in protecting him.
Beowulf's armor was too heavy to move.
Beowulf's armor was too weak for the stabbings.
Beowulf's armor became alive and fought back.
On page 68, towards the middle, the author states that the Danes and Geats' "...hope was fading". What is the purpose of this phrase?
To illustrate the strength of the enemy
To emphasize the happiness of the situation
To demonstrate the worry the others had
To demonstrate the courage of the warriors
On page 68, paragraph 7, King Hrothgar states, "'Let us return to Heorot Hall', he said sadly to the warriors around the lake".
Based on this phrase, what feelings was King Hrothgar transmitting?
He was feeling optimistic.
He was feeling hopeless.
He was feeling content.
He was feeling angry.
On page 70, paragraph 3, the author states that when Beowulf kills Grendel's mother, all the snakes and monstrous creatures in the lake "disappeared"? Based on this detail, what can we infer?
Grendel's mother had control of the creatures.
Beowulf was a powerful warrior.
Grendel's mother was a loving and sweet creature.
The lake was a place of death and sadness.
On page 70, paragraph 8, the author says that "Heorot Hall was in mourning". What does this mean?
Heorot Hall was in a state of ruin and despair.
The people of Heorot Hall were celebrating Beowulf's victory.
Heorot Hall was in a state of joy and celebration.
Everyone in the kingdom thought Beowulf died.
On page 74, paragraph 3, Hrothgar says to Beowulf, "Beware of pride, but tonight let's feast!". What is another way of saying this phrase?
Be mindful of your friends, but let us celebrate tonight.
Congratulations, but don't let your ego control you.
Take caution in your happiness, but let us rejoice this evening.
Stop your vanity and let us mourn tonight.
On page 74, paragraph 6, the author says, "He knew he was old, and that he would never see Beowulf again on middle-earth". What does this mean?
Hrothgar will be leaving the kingdom in order to fight another war.
Beowulf is a mythical creature that will never return to the physical world.
Hrothgar understands that he will be dying soon.
Beowulf is a spirit that will never return to earth.
On page 74, last paragraph, the author states that the "...Geats' boat sailed smoothly home". What does "sailed smoothly" mean in this context?
The boat was moving quickly through the water.
The boat was making a lot of noise.
The boat was going in the wrong direction.
The journey was proving to be easy.
On page 76, Beowulf returns to King Hygelac's hall. Which of the following best describes what is going on, on this page?
King Hygelac is being praised by Beowulf for his efforts.
Beowulf is being appreciated with gifts from King Hygelac.
Beowulf is being scolded by King Hygelac for his actions.
Beowulf is being challenged to a duel by King Hygelac.
Which of the following is how an author appeals to the masses?
Author’s Purpose
Rhetorical Triangle
Main Idea
Theme
Which of the following is another way to say WORD CHOICE?
Denotation
Dictionary
Diction
Dictation
Which of the following best explains what word choice is?
The use of effective language to communicate.
The use of precise words to tell a story.
The use of wording that is relevant to a subject.
The use of words to attract a person.
When people hear the word “punk”, they can either get offended or will take it normally. Why?
The denotation of the word changes based on who says it.
The appeal will modify based on the age of the person who says it
The significance of the word depends on the country where it is said
The context in which the word was said determines the connotation.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Rhetorical Triangle?
Logos
Ethos
Eros
Pathos
Sarah was upset after watching a commercial that highlighted her governments corruption. How did the producers of the commercial appeal to Sarah?
Ethos
Persuasion
Pathos
Informing
TRUE/FALSE: Word choice is the same thing as diction.
True
False
True/False: Connotation is already established and has no social influences.
True
False
True/False: Author's Purpose and the Rhetorical Triangle have the same functions.
True
False
Read the following sentence: "When someone says that something is 'amazing', this gives off a good feeling."
What did this person talk about in this example?
Denotation
Connotation
Synonyms
Antonyms
Which of the following explains what "logos" is?
A type of argument that tries to persuade someone.
A type of argument that talks about the credibility.
A type of argument that calls to someone's emotions.
A type of argument based on logic and reasoning
True/False: PIE means Pathos, Ithos and Ethos.
True
False
True/False: When a text wants to persuade, they want to convince you of an idea.
True
False
If a person says, "'amicable' means that a person is friendly or welcoming", what is he/she providing you with?
The denotation
The connotation
An example of the word in a sentence
A synonym for the word
