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WorksheetsEng 2 Mid-Term '24
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 48mins
The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
The west wind dances down the road.
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.
Alliteration
Onomatopeia
Simile
Personification
“Crack” went the bat as the pitcher hit a home run.
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopeia
Alliteration
The snow on the ski hill was powdered sugar.
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
The following line is an example of which sound device?
I think I like the bright, pink kite.
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
Select ALL of the words below that have a negative connotation.
Childish
Young
Immature
Youthful
What tone is used in the sentence: The haunted tree loomed over me and its prickly branches cast disturbing shadows around my feet.
Optimistic
Annoyed
Fearful
Angry
A mistake in reasoning.
Logical Fallacy
Rhetorical Device
Who defined the Rhetorical Appeals
Aristotle
Archimedes
Aquinas
How does the author's purpose influence their writing?
It determines the complexity of the language used.
It dictates the length of the text.
It shapes the language and theme to convey a specific message or evoke emotions.
It influences the number of character in a story.
"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for year, babysat your children, and serves as a playground director for many summers."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
12% of students are tardy to 1st period.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed...it's time that you took a stand."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Which Rhetorical Appeal does this MOST apply to.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Tacos
Which appeal does this MOSTLY apply to?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Tacos
What rhetorical appeal MOSTLY applies
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Tacos
Identify the fallacy
false dilemma
ad hominem
scare tactic
circular reasoning
Identify the fallacy
ad hominem
scare tactic
red herring
hasty generalization
identify the fallacy
scare tactic
red herring
over generalization
stereotype
identify the fallacy
bandwagon
stereotype
red herring
scare tactic
A hook is a sentence that catches the readers attention.
True
False
What do you need to do after you provide text evidence?
Provide more information from your mind/brain to explain the evidence.
summarize the quote
paraphrase the quote
Nothing
Match the type of paragraph with its correct parts.
Introduction Paragraph
hook, background, thesis
Body Paragraph
topic sentence, evidence and explanation, conclusion sentence
Conclusion Paragraph
restate thesis claim, summarize key points, wrap up
Which punctuation mark should usually be used to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence?
! (exclamation point)
, (comma)
nothing
: (colon)
True or False:
You must always introduce a quote.
True
False
When quoting, what do you do?
Use the author’s exact words.
Restate the author's words in your own words
Use the author's exact words and quotation marks
Restate the author's words in your own words and use quotation marks
Do use "I believe" or "I think" when writing an essay.
True
False
Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?
To confuse the reader and make the essay more difficult to understand.
To show that the writer is unsure of their own argument.
To waste time and space in the essay without adding any value.
To strengthen the writer's own argument and show consideration for different perspectives.
True or false: Plagiarism is taking someone else’s work and submitting it as your own.
True
False
what is textual evidence?
evidence from the text that supports your claim
a little piece of knowledge
evidence used in text
evidence that isn't important
What might a "storm" symbolize?
A difficult time
Thunder and lightning
A party
Kindness
What does it mean to be a banned book?
All of the books are burned.
People are not allowed to read the book.
No one wants to read the book anymore.
People are forced to read the book.
Who is the main character in Fahrenheit 451?
John Smith
Guy Montag
Michael Johnson
David Brown
What is the significance of the number 451 in the title?
Represents the number of pages in the book.
Refers to the year the book was published.
Signifies the number of chapters in the book.
Symbolizes the temperature at which paper ignites and burns
What are the parlor walls?
Three, interactive TV screen walls
Three shelf walls full of books
Three walls with hideous wallpaper
Three normal parlor walls
What important question does Clarisse ask Montag at the beginning of the novel?
"Will you protect me?"
"Are you a criminal?"
"Are you happy?"
"How long can you keep doing this?"
Why is there constant background noise in their society?
To keep people entertained and provide a background noise and keep them upbeat
To keep people from focusing on anything bad and thinking for themselves
To sell their products more efficiently in a society where people don't think for themselves
To provide hidden messages about what is going on in the world for people who need to know
Why does Montag seek out Faber?
He wants Faber to teach him to understand books and to think for himself
He knows that Faber has books and he wants to take them for himself
He knows that Faber has books and he is trying to be a responsible fireman by arresting him
He wants to give Faber the last copy of the Bible so that it may be preserved for future generations
What does Guy Montag hide in the air conditioning duct?
A. Money
B. Food
C. Books
D. Weapons
Montag notices a different purpose for fire near the end of the story. What is it?
It destroys
It creates life
It warms
It lights up
find the fallacy
red herring
scare tactic
false dilemma
bandwagon
find the fallacy
caricature
scare tactic
bandwagon
red herring
identify the audience
woman
men
athletes
kids
identify the fallacy
loaded words
red herring
bandwagon
ad hominem
identify the fallacy
bandwagon
red herring
stereotype
scare tactic
