WorksheetsVBA 3 review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which two rhetorical devices are used in this paragraph?
Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy; now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice; now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood; now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.
Parallelism
Exaggeration
Repetition
Irony
Allusion
Read the following sentence:
Every man, woman, and child deserves equal rights.
What is the best way to revise the sentence to include parallelism for greater impact?
Everyone deserves equal rights.
Every man, each woman, and all children deserve equal rights.
Equal rights are what every man, woman, and child deserve.
Every man, every woman, and every child deserves equal rights.
What is the effect of the imagery and personification used in the sentence: "It was such a doozy that George was white and trembling, and tears stood on the rims of his red eyes"?
It illustrates how hard George tries to regain control of his mind.
It emphasizes how much pain the loud sounds cause George.
It describes George’s appearance in an objective way.
It suggests that George is weaker than other people.
What is the meaning of the word impediment, based on the context?
It wasn’t clear at first as to what the bulletin was about, since the announcer, like all announcers, had a serious speech impediment. For about half a minute, and in a state of high excitement, the announcer tried to say, “Ladies and gentlemen—”
Advantage
Assistant
Limitation
Process
From The Journey, which of the following is an example of personification?
“One day you finally knew / what you had to do” (lines 1–2)
“though the wind pried / with its stiff fingers / at the very foundations” (lines 14–16)
“But little by little, / as you left their voices behind” (lines 23–24)
“as you strode deeper and deeper / into the world” (lines 31–32)
Read lines 4–5 of Book 12 from the Odessey
Square in your ship’s path are Sirens, crying
beauty to bewitch men coasting by;
The alliteration in these lines emphasizes the idea that...
the songs of the Sirens have a magical effect on sailors
Odysseus and his men are sailing in the wrong direction
Odysseus and his men can avoid danger if they sail quickly
sailors are drawn to the Sirens because they are physically attractive
Which line from the poem contains imagery, or language that appeals to the reader’s senses?
Just keep your mouths shut, do not grouse, (line 22)
If dignity and justice fail? (line 26)
A rope’s as tight, a fire as hot, (line 29)
But as for me, I’ll be a man.” (line 32)
Which line from the poem uses informal diction?
It shows a mighty lot of cheek (line 2)
Some men rejoice in skill of hand, (line 13)
The right to cultivate the brain. (line 16)
For what can property avail (line 25)
I loved the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves of the large oak, the smell of freshly cut grass brought on by neighborhood lawn mowers, the cacophony of birds that twittered as they flew by, the bumblebees that hovered by my head before moving on to more interesting things.
What is the effect of the sensory details in this excerpt?
They distract the reader from unpleasant experiences the author describes.
They allow the reader to imagine the setting the author is describing.
They foreshadow future significant events in the author’s life.
They emphasize how much time the author spends outside.
I felt sympathy for Steve when I was reading this story, especially when he writes “One way I dealt with these monsters was to become a thief, and a very good one at that.”
Choose the phrase that uses the correct punctuation to introduce a quote in the section in the sentence above.
especially when he writes:
especially when he writes;
especially when he writes . . .
correct as is
What is the best way to revise the sentence "The little boy acted out a story" using descriptive prepositional phrases?
After school, the little boy acted out a story from a fairy tale with his friends.
The little boy acted out a story because he was extremely bored.
The little boy acted out a story, and then he went directly to bed.
Dramatically, the little boy slowly acted out a story.
The Latin word "supprimere," meaning "to press under," helps the reader understand that "suppressed" means —
to delay until a later time
to warn or threaten
to put an end to forcibly
to ignore or overlook
Which two phrases best show that the narrator’s story is a fairy tale?
happily ever after
they were warned
wise old witch
the husband’s mother
off the street
What does rhetorical device mean?
a technique used to make readers cry
technique used to persuade readers
a techniques used to dissuade readers
a technique used to encourage readers
"A writer's choice of words is an important element in the writer's voice or style." is an appropriate definition for...
tone
diction
vernacular
examples
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.
Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: "She is as beautiful as a sunrise, as stunning as a sunset."
Allusion
Antithesis
Parallelism
Repetition
Can you spot the alliteration in these sentences? It's like a treasure hunt for your brain!
"The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew."
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
"He’s as brave as a lion."
"The early bird catches the worm."
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.
Which of these phrases is a colorful metaphor, painting a vivid picture with words?
"She breezed through her exam in just an hour."
"During lunch, the classroom transformed into a wild zoo."
"He's so fast, you'd think he's got cheetah's legs!"
"The cake was lovingly baked at a cozy 350 degrees Fahrenheit."
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of imagery?
The weather was nice.
The golden sunlight spilled across the dewy grass, warming the cool morning air.
The sun was bright.
It was a sunny day.
What is the effect of using parallel structure in a sentence?
It creates rhythm and balance, making ideas clearer and more persuasive.
It makes the sentence longer.
It confuses the reader.
It adds unnecessary repetition.
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
She ran quickly to the store.
Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The cat slept on the mat.
The rain fell softly on the roof.
Which sentence contains an example of personification?
The wind was strong.
The rain was heavy and cold.
The thunder roared angrily in the night sky.
The night was dark and silent.
Which of the following sentences best uses parallel structure?
She likes to read, swimming, and biking.
She likes reading, swimming, and to bike.
She likes to read, to swim, and to bike.
She likes reading, to swim, and biking.
What is the effect of using vivid imagery in a poem?
It helps readers visualize and connect emotionally with the poem.
It repeats the same idea several times.
It makes the poem longer.
It confuses the meaning of the poem.
Which of the following sentences contains vivid imagery?
The sun was shining.
The crisp autumn leaves crunched beneath my boots as I walked through the golden forest.
The car drove down the street.
The dog barked loudly.
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of parallel structure?
He enjoys to hike, to biking, and to swim.
He enjoys hiking, to bike, and swimming.
He enjoys to hike, biking, and to swim.
He enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The birds sang sweetly in the morning.
Lazy lizards lounge in the light.
The sun set slowly over the sea.
The river flowed gently through the valley.
