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10th Grade Final Exam- Salaba

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Deliberate repetition of consonant sounds

a)

assonance

b)

alliteration

c)

dissonance

d)

onomatopoeia

2.
The gentle giant jumped in jubilation. 
This is an example of a/an: 
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
3.
Max is a pig when he eats.
This is an example of a/an: 
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
4.

Exaggeration. When something is made out to be a lot greater than it is.

"It's a million degrees in here!"

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Allusion

d)

Rhyme

5.

A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.

a)

Line

b)

Stanza

c)

Word

d)

Idea

6.

The beat and pace of a poem, often created through the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

a)

Rhyme

b)

Bass

c)

Rhythm

d)

Tempo

7.
"Dad puts the whole box 
of blueberries on the table.
We pick off stems
and wipe the purple skins clean."
What type of poem is this?
a)
Lyrical
b)
Narrative
c)
Free Verse
d)
Humorous 
8.
Compares two things at length
a)
simile
b)
extended metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
9.
The 'o' sounds in 'Frozen' and 'snow' (in the line "Frozen with snow") are pronounced the same.  They also rhyme with the 'o' sounds in 'Hold,' 'For,' and 'go.'  That is an example of 
a)
alliteration
b)
assonance
c)
consonance
d)
onomotopoia
10.

The 'f' sound that is repeated in 'thief,' 'For,' 'sherriff,' 'field,' and 'knife' is an example of....

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

consonance

d)

repetition

11.

the repetition of the same vowel sounds among words

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

consonance

d)

onomatopoeia

12.

words whose final syllables have the exact same sound

a)

complete rhyme

b)

partial rhyme

c)

internal rhyme

d)

end rhyme

13.

when a line of poetry does not end with punctuation mark and spills to the next line

a)

repetition

b)

stanza

c)

line break

d)

enjambment

14.

phrases or lines of poetry repeated in the poem

a)

refrain

b)

enjambment

c)

verse

d)

stanza

15.

a poem that tells a story

a)

limerick

b)

narrative poem

c)

sonnet

d)

story poem

16.

a narrative poem, often set to music or a dance

a)

lyrical poem

b)

ballad

c)

limerick

d)

ode

17.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

18.
Rhythm gives poetry a ____ quality.
a)
Musical
b)
Old-fashioned
c)
Important
d)
Difficult
19.
An allegory is...
a)
...a story that represents something beyond itself.
b)
...when the characters or story represent historical events.
c)
...represent abstract or moral ideas.
d)
...All of the above.
20.

Allegory must include

a)

symbolism

b)

irony

c)

allusion

d)

hyperbole

21.

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

a)

To convey double meanings about a topic or subject

b)

To show the importance of symbols

c)

To help the reader understand the setting

d)

To make the story longer

22.

True or false: a satire uses humor to critique something that is wrong with society

a)

True

b)

False

23.
A composition humorously imitating another, usually serious, piece of work.
a)
Parody
b)
Dramatic Irony
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Sarcasm
24.

What is this image satirizing?

a)

the lack of education for young children

b)

the danger of playgrounds

c)

the overuse of technology today

d)

the expense of iPhones today

25.

"They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

26.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

27.

"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

28.

"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

29.

This form of rhetoric uses logic

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

30.

This form of rhetoric uses an expert or a celebrity

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

31.

This form of rhetoric uses an emotional appeal.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

32.

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing is called

a)

persuasion

b)

arguing

c)

rhetoric

d)

complaining

33.

An assertion open to challenge; What the author/speaker is trying to convince their audience is true

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

rhetoric

d)

claim

34.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

35.

"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

36.

"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

37.

Which point of view do you see these signal words?

I, me, my, mine, we, us

a)

First person

b)

Third person limited

c)

Third person omniscient

38.

Which point of view is the narrator an outside observer (like a movie camera) that only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character?

a)

First person

b)

Third person limited

c)

Third person omniscient

39.

Which point of view is the narrator an outside observer who is "all - knowing" on the thoughts and feelings of more than one character?

a)

First person

b)

Third person limited

c)

Third person omniscient

40.

What type of narrative point of view is being used?


I couldn't believe my eyes when Cinderella walked through the door in a gown that she had clearly stolen, or bought with my hard earned money. She saw me staring and smirked, flicking her eyes disdainfully over my well-used gown. I felt a lump rise in my throat and my cheeks blush. She'd ruin everything. Again.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

41.

"Everyone else is doing it, you should too!"

a)

red herring

b)

stereotyping

c)

ad nauseum

d)

bandwagon

42.

uses famous people or figures to endorse/sell a product

a)

testimonial

b)

stereotyping

c)

ad nasuem

d)

red herring

43.
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Slogan
c)
Testimonial
d)
Glittering Generalities
44.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Name Calling
c)
Card Stacking
d)
Repetition
45.
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Card Stacking
c)
Testimonial
d)
Glittering Generalities
46.

Which of the following strategy uses emotion?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

Empathy

47.

Which of the following strategy uses logic?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Numbers

48.

Which of the following strategies uses experts or credibility?

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Just A and B

d)

Ethos

49.

"Over 1 billion served" is an example of what kind of propaganda?

a)

Both B and C

b)

Testiomonial

c)

Bandwagon

d)

None of the above

50.

The advertisement is which of the following propaganda techniques?

a)

Name Calling

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Plain Folks

d)

Fear

51.

This is the beginning of the end.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

52.

Here are the rules: Ignore all rules.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

53.

There is a real love-hate relationship developing between the two of them.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

54.

He passed away last night.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

55.

I let out a silent scream as the cat walked through the door carrying a dead bird.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

56.

Company X is letting go of some of its employees.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

57.

If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

58.

I will ask the professor for his unbiased opinion.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

59.

Their business is experiencing negative cash flow.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

60.

Be careful in the playground, run slowly.

a)

paradox

b)

euphemism

c)

oxymoron

61.

Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for....

a)

lost

b)

happy

c)

going to school

d)

poor

62.

She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for....

a)

She's dead

b)

She's in Mexico

c)

She has got a promotion

d)

She's travelling the worl

63.

Would you get me another drink while I go powder my nose?

Select the appropriate Euphemism

a)

Take shower

b)

Go shopping

c)

Go to the bathroom

d)

Apply make up

64.

"I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find one soon"

a)

Bored

b)

Unemployed

c)

Tired

d)

On the go

65.

Each one of us shall kick the bucket one day.

'kick the bucket' is the euphemism for?

a)

not waste water

b)

die one day

c)

get golden opportunity

d)

play football

66.

A euphemism is:

a)

A situation or information that helps you understand something

b)

A lie used to hurt someone

c)

Intended to make someone believe something that is not true

d)

A polite word or expression used to make something less unattractive

67.

The dictionary definition refers to

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

e)

glossary

68.

The connotation of a word can be

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

true

e)

false

69.

Is this an example of a positive connotation?

“She has a very energetic mindset!”

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

c)

Maybe!

70.

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


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

a)

thrifty

b)

stingy

c)

miserly

d)

selfish

71.

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

a)

unattractive

b)

gruesome

c)

cute

72.

The charts and diagrams ___________ the multiple, and complex, parts of a plant cell.


Based on the context, which word best completes the sentence?

a)

illustrate

b)

affect

c)

complicate

d)

support

73.

Question 8 .


Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.


What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences?

a)

thoughtless

b)

reckless

c)

out of bounds

d)

against the law

74.

Which word with similar denotation best completes each sentence with the correct connotation?


Her ___________ speech about the importance of fighting for justice was moving.

a)

enthusiastic

b)

excited

c)

passionate

d)

eager

75.

What form of poem is Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night

a)

Haiku

b)

Sonnet

c)

villanelle

d)

Free verse

76.

What is the poetic form of a villanelle?

a)

3 quatrains and 2 tercets

b)

5 quatrains and 1 tercet

c)

2 quatrains and 3 tercets

d)

5 tercets and 1 quatrain

77.

How many lines are there in a tercet?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

78.

How many lines are there in a quatrain?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

3

d)

6

79.

What is the rhyme scheme in the first stanza?


Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

a)

ABC

b)

BAB

c)

ABA

d)

ABB

80.

How many lines are there in a villanelle?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

20

d)

12

81.
"O Captain! My Captain!" was written just after the end of the Civil War.  The speaker's description of a captain who dies most likely refers to
a)
Walt Whitman
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Jefferson Davis
d)
Robert E. Lee
82.

Poem- "O Captain, My Captain" -The use of the phrase "my Captain" in the title and throughout the poem suggests that the speaker

a)

wants to be in charge of the ship.

b)

feels very loyal to the Captain.

c)

has a military background.

d)

is the only one with the Captain.

83.

Poem- "O Captain, My Captain" -Which phrase suggests that the ship has survived a difficult situation?

a)

"the prize we sought"

b)

"O Captain!"

c)

"the bells I hear"

d)

"our fearful trip"

84.

Poem- "O Captain, My Captain" -What does the phrase "the prize we sought is won" refer to?

a)

President Lincoln's death

b)

winning the Civil War

c)

discovery of a treasure

d)

the ship's arrival in port

85.

Poem- "O Captain, My Captain" -One extended metaphor in the poem is the comparison of 

a)

a journey to a ship's deck.

b)

a ship to the country.

c)

a captain to a ship.

d)

a captain to a victory.

86.

Poem- "O Captain! My Captain" -Which phrase suggests that the Captain caused the celebration?

a)

"It is some dream"

b)

"Here Captain! Dear father!"

c)

"This arm beneath your head!"

d)

"For you bouquests and ribbon'd wreaths."

87.

Poem- "O Captain! My Captain" -The tone in the third stanza of "O Captian! My Captain" is best described as

a)

Sarcastic

b)

Mournful

c)

Resentful