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Final Exam

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is verbal irony?

a)

A type of irony that involves the use of sarcasm.

b)

A form of irony that is expressed through body language.

c)

A figure of speech in which the intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal or usual meaning.

d)

A literary technique that involves the repetition of words or phrases.

2.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

A literary device where the audience knows something that the characters do not

b)

A type of comedy where the plot is predictable

c)

A literary device where the characters know something that the audience does not

d)

A technique used in visual arts to create suspense

3.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A type of literary device that uses exaggerated or over-the-top language.

b)

A type of poem that has a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

c)

A type of punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

d)

A figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

4.

What is a simile?

a)

A figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

b)

A type of bird

c)

A figure of speech that compares two things without using like or as

d)

A type of fruit

5.

Which type of irony involves a contrast between what is said and what is meant?

a)

Verbal irony

b)

Literal irony

c)

Situational irony

d)

Dramatic irony

6.

Which type of irony involves a contrast between what the audience knows and what the characters know?

a)

Situational irony

b)

Verbal irony

c)

Satirical irony

d)

Dramatic irony

7.

Which type of irony involves a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens?

a)

Situational irony

b)

Dramatic irony

c)

Verbal irony

d)

Coincidental irony

8.

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'Her smile is a ray of sunshine'?

a)

Simile

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

9.

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'He runs like a cheetah'?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

10.

What is the term for a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Irony

11.

Which type of irony involves a contrast between what is expected based on a situation's setup and what actually happens?

a)

Verbal irony

b)

Dramatic irony

c)

Situational irony

d)

Literal irony

12.

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'She is drowning in a sea of grief'?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Onomatopoeia

13.

What is the definition of protagonist?

a)

The antagonist or villain in a story, play, or movie.

b)

The main character or leading figure in a story, play, or movie.

c)

A minor character in a story, play, or movie.

d)

The narrator or storyteller in a story, play, or movie.

14.

What is the definition of climax?

a)

The resolution of a story

b)

The point of highest tension or drama in a narrative work.

c)

A type of musical instrument

d)

The beginning of a story

15.

What is the definition of dialogue?

a)

A conversation or discussion between two or more people.

b)

A monologue or speech by one person.

c)

A physical fight or altercation between two or more people.

d)

A written exchange of letters or emails.

16.

Which type of irony is used when a fire station burns down?

a)

situational irony

b)

cosmic irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

17.

Which type of irony is used when a character says, 'What a beautiful day!' during a thunderstorm?

a)

dramatic irony

b)

cosmic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

verbal irony

18.

Which type of irony is used when the audience knows that the main character's best friend is planning a surprise party for them?

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

satirical irony

d)

dramatic irony

19.

Which type of irony is used when a police officer gets arrested for stealing?

a)

cosmic irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

situational irony

d)

dramatic irony

20.

Which type of irony is used when a character says, 'I just love standing in long lines' while waiting impatiently?

a)

dramatic irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

irony of fate

d)

situational irony

21.

Which type of irony is used when the audience knows that the main character's love interest is planning to break up with them?

a)

satirical irony

b)

situational irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

dramatic irony

22.

Which type of irony is used when a weather forecaster gets caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella?

a)

Verbal irony

b)

Situational irony

c)

Dramatic irony

d)

Cosmic irony

23.
Which is NOT a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
momentous
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
24.

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

not ironic

25.

In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is aware

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not ironic

26.
If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to
a)
stress from school
b)
Sophie being involved in falling action
c)
dramatic irony
d)
situation ethics
27.

Match the following pictures to the type of Irony they best represent

a)
1.

Situational Irony

b)
2.

Dramatic Irony

c)
3.

Verbal Irony

28.

Match the following pictures to the type of Irony they best represent

a)
1.

Situational Irony

b)
2.

Dramatic Irony

c)
3.

Verbal Irony

29.

Match the following pictures to the type of Irony they best represent

a)
1.

Situational Irony

b)
2.

Dramatic Irony

c)
3.

Verbal Irony

30.

Match the following pictures to the type of Irony they best represent

a)
1.

Situational Irony

b)
2.

Dramatic Irony

c)
3.

Verbal Irony

31.

The conflict is:

a)

The main part of the story

b)

The problem in the story

c)

The most exciting part of the story

d)

The time and place of the story

32.

The setting includes:

a)

time and characters

b)

place and background

c)

background and characters

d)

time and place

33.

Rising action is:

a)

the most exciting part of the story; turning point

b)

the ending of the story

c)

the action leading to the climax of the story

d)

the conflict in the story

34.

The climax of the story is:

a)

the most exciting part of the story that is resolved

b)

the most exciting part of the story; the turning point

c)

the most exciting part of the story that solves the conflict

d)

the most exciting part of the story in your opinion

35.

The falling action is:

a)

the time and place of the story

b)

the problem in the story

c)

the resolution of the story

d)

the events leading to the resolution of the story

36.

The resolution of the story is:

a)

the ending of the story

b)

the most exciting part of the story; the turning point

c)

the ending of the story and the conflict resolution

d)

the events leading to the conflict resolution

37.

A dynamic character:

a)

does not change throughout the story

b)

is well-rounded; changes throughout the story

c)

is the most annoying character

d)

is not well-rounded, but could change throughout the story

38.

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis (ex: nevermore)

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

39.

Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words that are close together (ex: while I nodded, nearly napping)

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

40.

A word that sounds like what it means (ex: boom)

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Rhyme

c)

Alliteration

41.

When the test began, the guys grimaced and groaned.

a)

Rhyme

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

42.

The steaks sizzled on the grill.

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Repetition

c)

Rhyme

43.

The apartment was on the top floor—a small living-room, a small dining-room, a small bedroom, and a bath.

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

44.

Using expressions with a different meaning than the literal interpretation

a)

Figurative language

b)

Sound devices

45.

Giving human characteristics to nonliving things

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

46.

In the second paragraph of the story, the children are gathering stones for what seems to be a game. At the end of the story, we learn WHY they were gathering stones. What literary device does this this exemplify?

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Personification

d)

Diction

47.

The lottery is put in the same category as "the square dance, the teenage club, the Halloween program" and other "civic activities." Based on this, how should the winner of the lottery feel?

a)

Fearful, Angry

b)

Bored, Lonely

c)

Excited, Happy

d)

Curious

48.

The climax of the story is when it is revealed that ___________ has the slip with the black dot.

a)

Bill

b)

Tessie

c)

Summers

d)

Mark

49.

Themes of the story include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Normalcy of Evil

b)

Tradition & Ritual

c)

Conformity

d)

Follow the rules or else bad things will happen.

50.

What is symbolized by the black dot?

a)

Tradition

b)

Faith

c)

Death

d)

Community

51.

How does the detail "and someone gave little Davey Hutchinson a few pebbles" contribute to the text?

a)

It shows that Davey is pure evil.

b)

it shows that everyone participates in the lottery, even children.

c)

It shows that he loves his mother.

d)

It shows that he wants to help his mother.

52.

Which human trait does Shirley Jackson seem to criticize in "The Lottery"?

a)

Arrogance

b)

Innocence

c)

Conformity

d)

Greed

53.

When is the lottery conducted?

a)

Every 2 weeks

b)

Every year

c)

Any given Sunday

d)

When there is a full moon

54.

In the movie "Snow White," the witch tries to sell Snow White an apple and says, "One bite and all your dreams will come true." In this story, the apple most likely symbolizes...

a)

Love

b)

War

c)

Temptation

d)

Peace

55.

The protagonist of a story is bored at school. She looks out the window and longingly watches a bird fly through the sky. What does the bird most likely symbolize?

a)

freedom

b)

knowledge

c)

danger

d)

re-birth

56.

After struggling through a hard life, in the last chapter of a story the protagonist is twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. This description of the setting most likely symbolizes...

a)

sadness

b)

royalty

c)

a new beginning

d)

a wealthy future

57.

Ana spent an unhappy night tossing and turning on her bed. The day before, a misstep had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.


In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes..

a)

it's morning

b)

volleyball

c)

a second chance

d)

a sleepless night

58.

After a big fight with her parents, Mirah decided to run away from home. She put some essentials in her backpack and then ran and ran, until she was so far from town that she found herself in the desert. As she stopped to rest and sip from her water bottle, Mirah realized she had forgotten to say goodbye to her two best friends and her pet puppy. All the way out here, she wouldn't be able to rant to anyone about her annoying family. Mirah sat down and noticed the sand dunes extending far into the horizon in every direction. She sighed, curled up into a ball, and cried.


What does the desert symbolize in this story?

a)

courage and strength

b)

isolation and loneliness

c)

adventure

d)

sadness

59.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Royalty/power
b)
A king or queen
c)
Beauty
d)
Hatred
60.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Red, white, and blue
b)
School
c)
Freedom
d)
Canada
61.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Peace
b)
Love
c)
Anger
d)
A flower
62.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
A doctor's office
b)
Health
c)
Belonging
d)
Hatred
63.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Circles
b)
Want
c)
Infinity/forever
d)
Anger
64.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Anger
b)
A bald eagle
c)
Freedom
d)
Creeping
65.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Failure
b)
Success
c)
A sport
d)
A game
66.
Your opinion or argument is called a(n) 
a)
claim 
b)
evidence 
c)
counterclaim 
d)
limitation 
67.
Which of the following is not a form of evidence?
a)
quote from an expert 
b)
a statistic
c)
government definitions 
d)
a counterclaim 
68.
Which of the following would not be a counterclaim to the following claim: All cars should be yellow.
a)
All cars should not be yellow. 
b)
All cars should be black. 
c)
Cars should be different colors. 
d)
Cars are great. 
69.
the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away
a)
hook
b)
thesis
c)
claim
d)
evidence
70.
the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)
a)
counterclaim
b)
fallacy
c)
refutation
d)
argument
71.
What should you do after presenting text evidence?
a)
Move on to another reason
b)
Transition to another paragraph
c)
Summarize that evidence
d)
Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement
72.
Which would be the most "credible" source for your evidence?
a)
An article from a news journal
b)
A quote from Wikipedia
c)
A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers
d)
A statement from a famous celebrity
73.
How do you know evidence is taken from the text? 
a)
You capitalize it 
b)
It is in all CAPS 
c)
You use quotes 
d)
You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes 
74.
What is credibility?
a)
A way to support your reasons
b)
A good website or article
c)
It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
d)
evidence
75.
The argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)
a)
counterclaim
b)
fallacy
c)
evidence
d)
logos
76.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
77.

argument

a)

a statement of the author’s point-of-view .

b)

how the author feels about the situation or topic.

c)

an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.

d)

the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does .

78.

transitions

a)

when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing

b)

a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense

c)

words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

d)

facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning

79.

author’s point-of-view

a)

a statement of the author’s point-of-view .

b)

how the author feels about the situation or topic.

c)

an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.

d)

the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does .

80.

credible source

a)

an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

b)

a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information

c)

using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude

d)

to disprove a statement or theory

81.

sufficient evidence

a)

when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing

b)

a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense

c)

words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

d)

facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning

82.

formal style

a)

an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

b)

a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information

c)

using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude

d)

to disprove a statement or theory

83.
Which question best represents the conflict that the characters confront in "The Monkey's Paw"?
a)
Should Mr. White risk using the monkey's paw to make a wish?
b)
Will Mr. White be able to pay the mortgage on his home?
c)
Can the monkey's paw be saved from destruction in the fire?
d)
Is Sergeant-Major Morris going to cast a spell on the White family?
84.
What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?
a)
"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
b)
"Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
c)
"I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."
d)
"His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."
85.
What might be the most appropriate THEME in "The Monkey's Paw"?
a)
You don't know what you've got until it's gone.
b)
Animals are nice!
c)
They should have made a wish with a rabbit's foot.
d)
Be careful what you wish for.
86.

_____ ruled peoples lives

a)

Fate

b)

Fear

c)

Death

d)

Money

87.

What is a theme, or lesson, of the story "The Monkey's Paw"?

a)

Never make a wish using a monkeys paw.

b)

Mothers always protecting their children.

c)

Hard work pays off.

d)

Be careful what you wish for.