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Worksheets2024 English 11 FINAL EXAM (Q4)
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 47mins
The wind howled in the night.
metaphor
personification
simile
hyperbole
My dad knows everything about cars.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
The ice sculptor’s hands fluttered like hummingbird wings.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
Each blade of grass was a tiny bayonet pointed firmly at our bare feet
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
The candle flame danced in the dark.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
Pam was skinny enough to jump through a keyhole.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
She was fairly certain that life was a fashion show.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Personification
Select the text where the author's tone is positive:
The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!
You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
word choice
diction
the dictionary definition of a word
denotation
the associated, secondary meaning of a word
connotation
sentence structure
syntax
the perspective from which an author tells his/her story or presents information
point of view
If you were writing a story and wanted the mood to be lonely, which of these words would best help you do that?
dark, mysterious, dusty, creaking, hanging, forgotten, shadow, somewhere in the distance
bright, twinkling, giggle, sigh, soft, warm, friendly, without a care
echo, vast, empty, faceless, ignore, unfamiliar, lost, no one, quiet, so far away
shout, hot, sweat, dash, push, tight, loud, pressed, confined, struggled to move forward
“Benny and Maddie stopped at each carnival game booth, but the sad, tired people operating the games didn’t even look at them. Also, the prizes were all old and Benny thought they should be washed. Maddie suggested they try the rides, but after seeing the slow, empty roller coasters, they decided to just go home instead.”
This author’s tone is negative. What words are clues that tell you this?
Benny, Maddie, people
game, ride, home
sad, old, empty
operating, washed, go
What is the difference between the tone and the mood of a piece of writing?
The tone is how the author feels about the writing, the mood is how the reader is supposed to feel.
The tone is how the reader feels about the writing, the mood is how the author is supposed to feel.
The tone is how the reader feels about the characters, the mood is how they feel about the plot.
The tone and the mood are not different, but we use tone for non-fiction and mood for fiction.
How can you tell what the tone or mood of a piece of writing is?
The author will tell you in the introduction what they are.
Your teacher will tell you. They know everything about everything.
You have to find out for yourself by looking at the pictures the author chose.
You have to find out for yourself by looking at the words the author chose.
How can you tell what the tone or mood of a piece of writing is?
The author will tell you in the introduction what they are.
Your teacher will tell you. They know everything about everything.
You have to find out for yourself by looking at the pictures the author chose.
You have to find out for yourself by looking at the words the author chose.
Which of these passages best fits this description: Has a neutral tone.
The girl picked up the book. She looked around, saw no one, then walked away.
The girl snatched the book off the floor. She made sure no one was watching and snuck away.
The curious girl examined the book. No one was around, so she decided to keep it safe.
None of the above.
The tranquil waters of the lake reflected the soft moonlight like glass.
Select the tone of the text:
peaceful
anxious
The feeling created in the reader by the writer is called ________.
mood
tone
The mood of this excerpt can be best described as:
grim or serious
playful and silly
anxious
aggressive
Create an angry tone for this sentence:
"You must be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ____________ Mrs. Kennedy
Dramatic
The reader knows that the wife survived the plane crash, but his wife thinks he didn't.
Situational
The winner of the spelling bee fails their spelling quiz.
Verbal
Someone states during a rainstorm, " It's such a beautiful day!"
Identify the type of irony: “That was as much fun as having a root canal,” RJ. said after the difficult math test.
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Identify the type of irony: Tyler walked into the empty gymnasium and said, “I feel like it’s too crowded in here.”
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Identify the type of irony: Sari carefully avoided the puddles, but she didn’t see the pond and fell in.
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Identify the type of irony: Etienne didn’t know that her best friend was really her twin sister, but the reader knew.
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Choose all that apply: In poetry, line breaks occur at the end of a line and...
separate ideas
indicate pauses
tell all of the poet's secrets
affect meaning
What is the rhythm of a poem?
the beat of the poem
when the words are used to make sounds
a series of words or phrases that start with the same sound
What is imagery in poetry?
when words are used to make pictures in your mind (usually uses the five senses)
when words are used to make sounds
when words are used to shape the physical poem
What is the basic definition of rhyme?
the beat of a poem
when words or phrases start with the same beginning sound
when words have the same ending sound, usually at the end of the lines in a poem
What is the theme of a text?
The main idea and supporting details
The mood of the text, supported by the style of writing
The key words of the text which helps the reader be able to understand the story better
The message that the author wants the reader to understand supported by the character's actions
The speaker is....
one row of a poem
when two words have the same end sound
the voice who is telling the poem
lines grouped together like a paragraph
Which word(s) repeat in this poem "Child of the Americas?"
(a)
What is the definition of a theme in literature?
A theme in literature is the physical setting where the story takes place.
A theme in literature is a character's name in the story.
A theme in literature is a type of font used in the text.
A theme in literature is a central idea or message that the author wants to convey to the readers.
How can themes be identified in a piece of literature?
By analyzing recurring patterns, motifs, symbols, and character developments throughout the text.
By analyzing the font style used in the text
By counting the number of pages in the book
By looking at the author's biography
Explain how themes develop throughout a story.
Themes are only revealed in the final chapter of the story
Themes are static and do not change throughout the story
Themes develop throughout a story by recurring elements, motifs, or symbols that convey deeper meanings or messages. These themes can be introduced early on and evolve as the plot progresses, often becoming more complex or nuanced. Through character actions, dialogue, and narrative events, themes are explored and reinforced, providing insight into the story's central ideas.
Themes develop by random events that have no connection to the plot
Provide an example of comparing and contrasting themes in two different literary works.
Analyze the plot structure in two different literary works
Discuss the setting in two different literary works
Provide an example of comparing and contrasting themes in two different literary works by analyzing how the themes are similar or different in their portrayal, message, or impact on the story.
Provide an example of comparing and contrasting characters in two different literary works
Why is it important to analyze the significance of themes in literature?
Readers should only focus on the plot, not themes
Analyzing themes in literature is a waste of time
Themes in literature have no impact on the reader
Analyzing themes in literature helps readers understand deeper meanings and messages.
Authors use specific _________ to convey a certain meaning to their readers. They must choose their words carefully.
words
definitions
pens
dictionaries
When a writer chooses to describe a landscape as "barren" instead of "empty," what is the likely impact on the reader's imagery?
It suggests a landscape full of life and activity.
It emphasizes the desolation and lack of life.
It implies a temporary state of emptiness.
It suggests a peaceful, serene setting.
What is the effect of describing a sound as "cacophonous" instead of "loud"?
It suggests a harmonious or pleasant sound.
It emphasizes the discordance and harshness of the sound.
It implies a low volume.
It suggests a single, clear sound.
What is an obvious, intended exaggeration? An example is as follows: "His snores were louder than a freight train" or "I've told you a million times."
repetition
hyperbole
personification
simile
What is an obvious, intended exaggeration? An example is as follows: "His snores were louder than a freight train" or "I've told you a million times."
repetition
hyperbole
personification
simile
What is a type of metaphor in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities? An example is as follows: "The wind whispered her name."
simile
repetition
hyperbole
personification
What is a comparison using "like" or "as"? An example is as follows: "She looked like a doll.""
simile
repetition
hyperbole
personification
What is a repeated word or phrase used for emphasis? There are two common types: anaphora and epistrophe.
hyperbole
personification
simile
repetition
A statement that says less than it means; often used for comedic effect. Example: "I have to have this operation. It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain."
verbal irony
understatement
juxtaposition
personification
Several parts of a sentence or several sentences expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance. It can add balance, rhythm, and emphasis of ideas. Example: "We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the succes of liberty."
(a)
A statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning of the words. Often used for humorous or sarcastic effect. Example: "Lucky me, I've lost my wallet."
(a)
The repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series. Example: "Betty Botter bought some butter."
(a)
Putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling. Example: "My only love sprung from my only hate."
(a)
Comparison without using "like" or "as." Example: "he felt lost in a sea of nameless faces" or "the teacher planted seeds of wisdom."
oxymoron
metaphor
hyperbole
anaphora
Repetition at the beginning of a line. Example: "We demand truth. We demand justice. We demand equality."
metaphor
oxymoron
epistrophe
anaphora
A mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one. Example: "Sanitation engineer" instead of "garbage man."
hyperbole
metaphor
euphemism
parallelism
What is the repetition at the end of a line? Example "See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil."
metaphor
oxymoron
epistrophe
anaphora
What is the combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic, or provocative effect? Example: "dark comedy" or "open secret."
oxymoron
metaphor
hyperbole
anaphora
What is a brief reference to a famous person or event - often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible? Can help to simplify complex ideas. Example: "He was a real Romeo with the ladies."
oxymoron
allusion
simile
parallelism
What is a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer? Example: "How long shall we look the other way while our fellow human beings suffer?"
(a)
Match the following
ethos
through character/credibility of author
pathos
appealing to an audience's emotions
logos
persuading by logic and reasoning
Match the following
ethos
as a doctor, I am qualified to say...
pathos
no price is too high for peace of mind
logos
the data clearly shows we profited
