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WorksheetsAm. Lit. Midterm Review_PHS_2023
Total questions: 124
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
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?
freedom
knowledge
danger
re-birth
Symbolism is known as the practice or art of what:
using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea
using an object or a word to represent an literal idea
using an object or a word to represent an idea
using an object or a word to represent a different idea
Fill in the blank: "The associations people make with words that go beyond the literal or dictionary definition. Many words have ____________ that create emotions or feelings in the reader."
allusions
hyperboles
connotations
juxtaposition
What is parallelism, or parallel structure?
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level.
Style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.
The repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences.
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" is an example of
juxtaposition
anaphora
apostrophe
hyperbole
Which of the following is the dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word?
diction
denotation
allusion
connotation
Which of the following is an example of anaphora?
"My grandmother is as old as the hills."
“My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.”
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are."
“Tell them to be good, tell them to follow their elders, and tell them to mind their manners.”
________ is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text.
allusion
apostrophe
anaphora
anthropomorphize
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The world is a stage.
Your eyes are like sunshine.
The iron gates looked down at them cruelly.
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
Juxtaposition is
a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses an absent person or personified quality, object, or idea.
a technique in which a writer ascribes human traits, ambitions, emotions, or entire behaviors to animals, non-human beings, natural phenomena, or objects.
Antithesis
Pathos
Parallelism
Antithesis
Metaphor
What part of the plot diagram gives the reader the problem
exposition
rising action
falling action
exposition
What part of the plot is where the problem is solved
exposition
rising action
falling action
resolution
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Environment
Character vs Society
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Environment
Character vs Society
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Environment
Character vs Society
True or false: When you use information from the text, you must use a direct quote and quotation marks
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Paraphrasing means putting something that someone else said into your own words
TRUE
FALSE
A counter-argument ...
acknowledges someone who may disagree with your side
insists that your side is the only right way
provides more information for the reader
allows you to put in your own personal opinions
Which group believed writing should be a tool to help readers understand the Bible and guide their lives?
The Enlightenists
Puritans
Native Americans
The Revolutionists
How did Native Americans share their literature?
Diaries
Letters
Journals
Word of mouth
The purpose of this was to explain how life/ Earth came to be
Fable
Creation myth
Fairytale
Divine myth
Which group worshiped many gods and had a close relationship with nature?
Explorers
Settlers
Puritans
Native Americans
"I loved to swim. The feeling of weightlessness felt better than anything I had ever experienced." These sentences are written in what point of view?
first
second
third person limited
third person omniscient
"Sam wrestled with what to do. He always studied in the past, so would it really be so wrong to cheat on his vocabulary quiz just this one time?"
This is an example of __________.
internal conflict
external conflict
allusion
theme
What device is used in these phrases?
Good as gold
Busy bee
Living the life
Personification
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Rhyme
The dog stretched out for an after-lunch snooze in the sun ___ the cat soon joined him.
Which punctuation mark goes in the blank?
Comma
Colon
Semicolon
Nothing is needed in the blank.
Which type of sentence is the following?
Grammar is easy, people just need to memorize the rules.
Complete sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Phrase
Which type of sentence is the following:
The paintings in the gallery, with their bright colors and bold brush strokes.
Fragment
Run-on
Complete Sentence
Phrase
Which of the following is a good transition for the counterclaim (concession / refutation) paragraph?
Although some people believe
Finally
Another
In the final analysis
When should you say "I believe" in a formal essay?
In the thesis statement
In the hook
Never
In the conclusion
Which American movement's main literature consisted of creation myths?
Puritans
Native Americans
Modernism
Enlightenment
The Salem Witch Trials took place during this literary movement.
Puritans/English Settlers
Realism
Transcendentalism
Enlightenment
The major political documents (Constitution, etc.) came from this American movement.
Enlightenment
Romanticism
Realism
Modernism
This literary movement was focused on connecting to nature and reaching a higher spiritual level
Realism
Puritans
Transcendentalism
Pluralism
_____ believed in living simply and standing up for your beliefs.
Romanticists
Native Americans
Transcendentalists
Puritans
This movement expanded the fiction genre by introducing exotic and supernatural settings and plotlines.
Transcendentalism
Romanticism
Puritans
Pluralism
What did the dark romantics focus on as subject matter?
how nature is comforting
the twisted inner workings of the human mind
the beauty of the spiritual realm
sordid love stories
Characteristics of the American Romantic Hero.
Like to live in the city.
Is innocent and pure of purpose
Fight for their country.
Travels to many countries and enjoy vacation.
A Transcendentalist’s View of the World is:
Looks backward to the wisdom of the past and distrusts progress
Sees poetry as the highest expression of the imagination
Everything in the world, including human beings, is a reflection of the Divine Soul
Love and happiness are the most important things.
Last summer I learned to play tennis, to swim, and __________.
riding a horse
to ride a horse
ride a horse
rides a horse
James enjoys reading more than _______________.
to write
write
writing
writes
This statement is:
This quote is an example of what point of view?
Eventually you ascend the stairs to the street. You wonder if it is possible to change in this life.
1st person point of view
2nd person point of view
3rd person limited point of view
3rd person omniscient point of view
This quote is an example of what point of view?
Oh great, thought Benita, annoyed.
What is wrong with her, thought Charlotte to herself.
Not these two again! thought Mr. Trudeau.
1st person point of view
2nd person point of view
3rd person limited point of view
3rd person omniscient point of view
This quote demonstrates what literary element?
After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The grass tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow.
internal conflict
external conflict
imagery
tone
This quote demonstrates what point of view?
Timothy drove the car to school. He saw many of his friends standing around in a group. He wondered what they were doing.
1st person point of view
2nd person point of view
3rd person limited point of view
3rd person omniscient point of view
the deeper message or central idea about life and/or society that can be discerned from the reading of a text; the meaning the reader takes away from it.
analysis
characterization
plot
theme
a form of writing that ridicules or scorns people, practices, or institutions in order to
expose their failings.
drama
satire
science fiction
fantasy
when the author makes statements about a character's personality directly to the reader
indirect characterization
direct characterization
flat character
round character
static character
the process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, thoughts
indirect characterization
direct characterization
flat character
round character
static character
Characters that do not change throughout the course of a work
indirect characterization
direct characterization
flat character
round character
static character
a situation in which the outcome is contrary to what was expected
allegory
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
vociferous irony
a comment that conveys a different meaning than what it may seem to be
allegory
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
vociferous irony
A conversation between two (or more) characters
dialogue
monologue
soliloquy
aside
sermon
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
The primary colors of the spectrum are blue red and green.
The primary colors of the spectrum are blue, red and, green.
The primary colors of the spectrum are blue, red, and green.
The primary colors of the spectrum, are blue, red, and green.
Which sentence is correct?
Ms. Hamlett our English teacher recommended that we study.
Ms. Hamlett, our English teacher recommended that we study.
Ms. Hamlett our English teacher, recommended that we study.
Ms. Hamlett, our English teacher, recommended that we study.
Which sentence is correct?
Before you leave, hand me your papers.
Before you leave hand me your papers.
Before, you leave hand me your papers.
Before you leave hand me your, papers.
Which sentence is correct?
I left my house early but I was still late to the meeting.
I left my house early, but I was still late to the meeting.
I left my house early but, I was still late to the meeting.
I left my house, early but I was still late to the meeting.
Songs, poems, short stories, and articles are short forms. They are punctuated by _____________.
italicizing them.
using italics and quotation marks together.
using a period after each word.
using quotation marks.
Which is the correct format for the title of this book?
Stamped from the Beginning
"Stamped from the Beginning"
Stamped from the Beginning
"Stamped From The Beginning"
Which is the correct way to write this song title?
"History Has Its Eyes on You"
History has its eyes on you
"History has its eyes on you"
History Has Its Eyes on You
Which is the correct way to write this poem?
ode to the end-of-year 6th grade picnic
Ode to the End-of-Year 6th Grade Picnic
"Ode to the End-of-Year 6th Grade Picnic"
"Ode to the End-of-Year 6th Grade Picnic"
Which is the correct way to write this movie title?
The War With Grandpa
the war with grandpa
The War with Grandpa
"The War With Grandpa"
Which is the correct way to write this newspaper title?
the los angeles times
The Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times
"The Los Angeles Times"
Which is the correct way to write the name of this article which appeared in the Los Angeles Times?
"Silverado Fire Near Irvine Explodes Amid Intense Winds"
Silverado Fire Near Irvine Explodes Amid Intense Winds
"Silverado Fire Near Irvine Explodes Amid Intense Winds"
Silverado fire near irvine explodes amid intense winds
Whitman’s famous book of poetry that he revised many times over his lifetime is called
(a)
Instead of a paragraph, in poetry we call the chunks...
stanzas
sections
blocks
rhymed paragraphs
Emily Dickinson uses the rhyme door/more, is this rhyme an exact rhyme or slant rhyme?
Exact Rhyme
Slant Rhyme
How many Stanzas are in this Emily Dickinson poem?
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
3
4
12
2
a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth
Paradox
Onomatopoeia
Euphemism
Oxymoron
Which of the following is the proper way to use parenthetical citation?
"This point has been argued before" (Frye).
"This point has been argued before." (Frye)
"This point has been argued before." (Frye).
Which of the following is a proper citation in a work cited page?
"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com
Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com
New York Times. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com
In your essay itself, titles of novels, films, and television shows should be:
in italics
underlined.
in quotes.
What's the correct order for your paper heading?
Your name, teacher name, class, date
Your name, date, class, teacher
Your name, date, teacher, class
In your essay, the titles of shorter works like songs, poems, short stories, and short films should be:
in quotes
in italics
underlined
The font you use does not matter as long as it's professional.
true
false
Which of the following best best describes works cited?
It is a formal list of works that ARE referenced in the body of a researched essay, article, or book.
It is a formal list of works that MAY be referenced in the body of a researched essay, article, or book.
It is a formal list of works that WILL be used for research on a given topic or issue.
It is an informal list of works that have been included in an essay, article, or book for further information.
Which of the following is the correct margin setting for an MLA formatted work?
1 inch for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.
1 ¼ inches for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.
1 ⅜ inches for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.
1 ½ inches for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.
Which font must be used for a paper to be in MLA format?
Chalkduster
Times New Roman
Comic Sans
Papyrus
What should the spacing be in an MLA formatted essay?
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
What is the font size for most MLA documents?
10
12
14
16
What should be at the top left of the first page of a MLA document?
the heading
the page number
the title
the first sentence
Each source listed in the Works Cited list must be cited in the text.
True
False
•You should include an in-text citation __________
only when you mention the author
only twice per paragraph.
every time you reference a direct quote.
every time you reference or quote from a source.
The in-text citation is located where (in the order of the sentence)?
the end of the sentence regardless of where your information is within the sentence.
Right after your quote or information.
Before your quote or information.
the end of the sentence only when you directly quote.
Plagiarism in an essay is ________
copy/pasting someone else's answers for a test.
using someone’s words without giving the source proper credit.
using someone’s words or ideas without giving the source proper credit.
improperly citing an author's last name from a works cited page
What does the topic sentence of a paragraph tell you?
How many sentences the paragraph has
A supporting detail about the topic
The main idea of a paragraph
A summary of the supporting details
Supporting details give ______________ that backs up the main idea.
evidence
imagination
conclusion
topic
What is a claim?
the central argument
quotes and paraphrases you pull directly from the text in order to support your argument
explains to the reader why and how the quotes and paraphrases that were used helps prove the claim to be true
What is evidence?
the central argument
quotes and paraphrases you pull directly from the text in order to support your argument
explains to the reader why and how the quotes and paraphrases that were used helps prove the claim to be true
What is commentary?
the central argument
quotes and paraphrases you pull directly from the text in order to support your argument
explains to the reader why and how the quotes and paraphrases that were used helps prove the claim to be true
