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1.

Writers create imagery through figurative language. Which is NOT a type of figurative language.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

theme

2.

Vivid description of things seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted

a)

Theme

b)

Allusion

c)

Imagery

d)

Sound Devices

3.

Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?

a)

When Penny left the house, she didn't know that was the last time she would ever see her family.

b)

It was cold outside, so Harriet put on a hat and scarf on her way out the door.

c)

After years of hard word, Trevon was proud to say he'd been accepted to Harvard.

d)

Greg's favorite food was lasagna; he would eat it every day if he could!

4.

The development of the confict and resolution, the sequence of events in the story, and the writer's map for what happens, how it happens, to whom it happens, and when it happens is called-

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

conflict

d)

theme

5.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

6.

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

How could the following sentence be rewritten to contain alliteration?

I accidentally left my phone at home.

a)

I accidentally left my phone in the basement.

b)

I fled, forgetting my phone was in the family room.

c)

I neglected to get my phone when I left the apartment.

d)

I've left my phone on the sofa many times before.

8.

_{What is TONE?}

a)

A person, place or thing

b)

Action words

c)

The author's attitude towards something

d)

The setting of a story

9.

What is MOOD?

a)

How a reader feels when reading a story.

b)

An action word

c)

A person, place or thing

d)

The same thing as tone.

10.

What is a story's theme?

a)

A story's main idea

b)

Something important

c)

Moral or lesson

d)

The most exciting moment

11.

The author's attitude about a text is called...

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Rhetoric

d)

Theme

12.

This is the hidden meaning of a word. Usually described as "positive" or "negative."

a)

Syntax

b)

Tone

c)

Denotation

d)

Connotation

13.

This is the main thing that the author wants the reader to take away from the text.

a)

Tone

b)

Central Idea

c)

Plot Elements

d)

Context Clues

14.

A character is most likely complex when...

a)

they are the hero.

b)

they are brave and solve problems.

c)

they are intelligent.

d)

they change throughout the story.

15.

Figurative language where things are compared without using "like" or "as."

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

16.

Figurative language where the author exaggerates to prove a point.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

17.

When a question asks you to "infer" something, you are expected to...

a)

show your work in answering.

b)

explain your answer in complete sentences.

c)

use text evidence in your answer.

d)

make an educated guess based on text evidence.

18.

This plot element is when tension builds. It is often the largest chunk of a text.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

19.

In a story, this is the problem that must be overcome for the characters.

a)

Conflict

b)

Climax

c)

Theme

d)

Tension

20.

This is when something happens in a story that is the OPPOSITE of what we expect.

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Suspense

c)

Exposition

d)

Irony

21.

We refer to the three modes of persuasion as...

a)

characterization.

b)

rhetoric.

c)

author's purpose.

d)

parallelism

22.

This narrative technique gives us hints about how a story will end.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Suspense

d)

Deus ex machina

23.

Read the following dictionary entry:
clout- n. 1. a significant amount of influence 2. a hard punch 3. a big hit in baseball 4. a target
Which definition most closely matches the use of clout in the following sentence?
"Title IX gave us some clout, but it didn't give us our motivation."

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

24.

Read the paragraph below. Then, tell what the author is trying to show about Summitt.
"And she became an ambassador as much as coach., allowing television cameras into the locker room, willing to play almost any team on almost any court."

a)

frequently sought out opportunities to appear on television

b)

was able to pick and choose which teams to play

c)

took on a role in women's sports that went beyond coaching

d)

compromised her standards occasionally

25.

The word juxaposition means...
Ex: good/evil
ideal/actual

a)

to give 2 words that have the same meaning

b)

to place 2 things side by side that compare in meaning

c)

to place 2 words side by side that contrast in meaning

26.

The word odor has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

27.

The word youthful has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

28.

Which synonym has a more positive connotation than "tardy"?

a)

playful

b)

punctual

c)

delayed

d)

late

29.

Which synonym has the most negative connotation of "search"?

a)

look

b)

explore

c)

snoop

d)

browse

30.

Which synonym has the most positive connotation of "argue"?

a)

fight

b)

yell

c)

debate

d)

agree

31.

Connotation is a word's ___________.

a)

synonym

b)

emotional meaning

c)

antonym

d)

literal, dictionary definition

32.

Which word has the most positive connotation?

“a woman who has adjusted to many things in life and overcome many more, her face is full of strength. She has, we can see, wit and faith of a kind that keep her eyes lit and full of interest and expectancy. She is, in a word, a ________ woman. Her bearing is perhaps most like the noble bearing of the women of the Hereros of Southwest Africa - rather as if she imagines that as she walks she still bears a basket or a vessel upon her head.”

a)

fine

b)

pretty

c)

cute

d)

beautiful

33.

What is the most positive connotation?

“It’s dangerous, son …When a man goes outside his home to look for _______.”

a)

calm

b)

peace

c)

truce

d)

quiet

34.

What is the meaning of the word "connotative" as used in literary analysis?

a)

Literal meaning

b)

Suggested or implied meaning

c)

Technical meaning

d)

Dictionary definition

35.

Identify the theme of a text that focuses on the struggle between individual desires and societal expectations.

a)

Love conquers all

b)

The conflict between personal freedom and social norms

c)

The importance of friendship

d)

The journey of self-discovery

36.

Which of the following best describes a character with conflicting motivations?

a)

A character who is always happy

b)

A character who wants to succeed but fears failure

c)

A character who is consistently brave

d)

A character who never changes

37.

How does an author create tension in a narrative through the use of pacing?

a)

By describing every detail slowly

b)

By speeding up the action during critical moments

c)

By using only dialogue

d)

By avoiding any action

38.

Analyze the impact of the word "melancholy" in a text. What tone does it help establish?

a)

Joyful

b)

Sad

c)

Angry

d)

Excited

39.

How does the theme of a text develop through the use of specific details?

a)

By repeating the same word

b)

By providing examples and evidence that support the theme

c)

By ignoring the main idea

d)

By focusing on unrelated topics

40.

In what way do complex characters advance the plot of a story?

a)

By remaining static

b)

By interacting with other characters and creating conflict

c)

By avoiding other characters

d)

By staying in the background

41.

How does the use of flashbacks affect the structure of a narrative?

a)

It makes the story linear

b)

It provides background information and context

c)

It confuses the reader

d)

It speeds up the plot

42.

What is the technical meaning of the term "metaphor"?

a)

A comparison using "like" or "as"

b)

A direct comparison between two unlike things

c)

An exaggeration for effect

d)

A statement that contradicts itself

43.

Determine the central idea of a text that discusses the impact of technology on human interaction.

a)

Technology is harmful

b)

Technology changes the way people communicate

c)

Technology is unnecessary

d)

Technology is only for entertainment

44.

Which of the following describes a character who develops over the course of a text?

a)

A character who remains unchanged

b)

A character who learns from experiences and grows

c)

A character who is always in the background

d)

A character who is only mentioned once

45.

Analyze the cumulative impact of the word choices in a court opinion versus a newspaper article.

a)

Both use informal language

b)

The court opinion uses formal and precise language, while the newspaper article uses more accessible language

c)

Both use technical jargon

d)

Both are written in a narrative style

46.

How does a theme emerge and develop in a text about friendship?

a)

By focusing on unrelated events

b)

By showing how characters support each other through challenges

c)

By ignoring character interactions

d)

By emphasizing conflict over cooperation

47.

In what way do complex characters interact to develop the theme of a story?

a)

By avoiding each other

b)

By creating and resolving conflicts that highlight the theme

c)

By remaining static

d)

By focusing on minor details

48.

How does the manipulation of time, such as pacing, create tension in a story?

a)

By slowing down the narrative during critical moments

b)

By maintaining a constant pace

c)

By using flashbacks to reveal important information

d)

By avoiding any time shifts

49.

A careful examination of all parts of a text.

a)

Critique

b)

Analysis/Analyzing Text

c)

Fiction

d)

Plot

50.

What is a literary analysis?

a)

An essay that replicates research and makes one take a stand on a topic.

b)

A blog

c)

An essay that analyzes a work of literature and argues perspective, interpretation, and critically evaluates author's choices.

d)

An essay that informs the audience about a topic.

51.

Anna's essay includes a long _______________from a speech by Sojourner Truth.

a)

decree

b)

legendary

c)

excerpt

d)

tether

52.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

a)

The world is a stage.

b)

Time is a thief.

c)

Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

d)

He roared like a lion.

53.

What is tone?

a)

The author's opinion on the subject.

b)

The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

c)

The author's major attitude problem.

d)

How the reader feels about the text.

54.

Which of these would NOT be a reason for an author to use repetition?

a)

To reinforce key ideas or concepts.

b)

The keep the reader from drifting off-task.

c)

To emphasize an especially important point.

d)

To make comparisons between similar concepts.

55.

Which of the following is FALSE about the main idea?

a)

The main idea is always the first sentence of every paragraph.

b)

It is the primary point the author is trying to make.

c)

To discover it, ask yourself what is being said about the topic.

d)

The author can locate the main idea within different places in a paragraph.

56.

What is text evidence?

a)

Lines copied and pasted from the text.

b)

Evidence that the author you're being forced to read is crazy.

c)

A summary of the text.

d)

A direct quote from a text that you can use to support your idea.

57.

True or False: Only Informational Essays should contain evidence.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

What is theme?

a)

The emotion or feeling of a text.

b)

A one-word description of the text.

c)

The deeper meaning of a text that may be stated directly or indirectly.

d)

The summary of all the main ideas in a text.

59.

Which of the following is FALSE about theme?

a)

Themes don't repeat; they are unique to each text.

b)

It can be stated directly or indirectly.

c)

Texts can have more than one theme.

d)

Two texts can be about different things but share a theme.

60.

Which of the following is true about Informational texts?

a)

Informational texts are a blend of facts and opinions.

b)

Informational texts provide facts in an organized format.

c)

They flaw...

d)

Informational texts often include vivid imagery.

61.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

The story has taken a turn that the reader didn't expect.

b)

The characters in a story are being too dramatic.

c)

The reader knows something the characters don't know.

d)

The opposite happens from what the characters expected.

62.

What is dialogue?

a)

When one character has way too much to say.

b)

A moment of serious reflection for a character.

c)

Conversation between people in a text.

d)

A way for the author to explain what's happening.

63.

What is foreshadowing?

a)

The point where we can see how a story will end.

b)

A large shadow cast by a character over some giant city.

c)

The point immediately following a story's most important moment.

d)

A hint about how a story will end.

64.

This is the literal of primary meaning of a word.

a)

Denotation

b)

Connotation

c)

Hyphenation

d)

Demarcation

65.

This is the use of figurative language to create visual representations of actions, objects and ideas in our mind.

a)

Allegory

b)

Irony

c)

Imagery

d)

Descriptions

66.

Author's Craft includes...

a)

The skill of the author

b)

The techniques the author uses

c)

The specific language the author uses

d)

The rhetorical devices the author uses

e)

All of the above

67.

What is an Interpretation?

a)

An explanation of the meaning of something

b)

Summarizing a source

c)

Breaking something complicated down to understand it better

d)

Taking notes on a text to help you understand it

68.

What is Tone?

a)

How the text makes you feel reading it

b)

How you feel about the subject of the text

c)

How the audience interacts with the text

d)

The author's attitude towards their subject

69.

What does Word Choice refer to?

a)

An educational game

b)

The specific words, phrases, and expressions that an author or speaker uses

c)

The words you use to respond to a text

d)

Choices that we make as we talk and write that have nothing to do with words

70.

The primary purpose of Writing Conventions is to...

a)

Police how people write and talk

b)

Confuse the reader

c)

Help make writing more clear and understandable

d)

Establish tone and mood

71.

Which of these are examples of Writing Conventions?

a)

Punctuation

b)

Spelling

c)

Capitalization

d)

Grammar

e)

Paragraphing

72.

Why is Evidence so important?

a)

Evidence isn't important

b)

You need to be able to support your claims, ideas, and arguments

c)

You need to use evidence any time you write or speak

d)

Evidence is how we communicate ideas

73.

Which of these are necessary for you to analyze something?

a)

Evidence to support your arguments/claims

b)

A tool or method (such as annotation) to help you understand the information yourself

c)

A summary of the information you are analyzing

d)

An argument or explanation for what the information actually means

e)

All of the above

74.

What is a paragraph?

a)

A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.

b)

A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.

c)

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

75.

Select the parts of a paragraph:

a)

Title

b)

Topic sentence

c)

Supporting sentences

d)

Main topic

e)

Concluding sentence

76.

Mark the characteristics of the topic sentence

a)

It's the first sentence of a paragraph.

b)

It contains an example.

c)

It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

d)

It summarizes what the paragraph is about.

e)

You should include "Dear Sir/Madam,"

77.

What is true about the concluding sentence?

a)

It's the last sentence of a paragraph.

b)

It can introduce a new idea.

c)

It restates the main idea of the paragraph and summarizes it.

d)

You can add an example of what you said here.

e)

A good connector to start it could be "Finally"

78.

What should every supporting point have?

a)

Evidence and Explanation

b)

CER

c)

A Quote and Imagery

d)

Figurative Language and Tone

79.

What is the correct order of a paragraph?

a)

Topic sentence, supporting point one, evidence, explanation, supporting point two, evidence, explanation, closing sentence

b)

Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, supporting point one, supporting point two, evidence, explanation

c)

Topic sentence, supporting point one, supporting point two, evidence, evidence, explanation, explanation, closing sentence

d)

supporting point one, evidence, explanation, supporting point two, evidence, explanation

80.

Excerpt from "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson:

"Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world."

What is Emerson's central purpose in this excerpt?

a)

to encourage strict adherence to societal norms

b)

to advocate for personal integrity and individualism

c)

to denounce the concept of personal freedom

d)

to promote the importance of external validation

81.

A paragraph should cover ________ topics.

a)

two

b)

one

c)

three

d)

five

82.

When should you cite your source?

a)

When giving a direct quote

b)

When paraphrasing

c)

When giving a summary

d)

All of these are correct

83.

Which word is used incorrectly in this sentence: "Many people name there mother as the most influential person in their life"?

a)

life

b)

their

c)

there

d)

influential

84.

A foil character is one who

a)

Is made of a kind of metal

b)

Is identical to another character

c)

Is the opposite of another character

d)

Represents the theme of the story

85.

I don’t know when it happened really....But I do know that the results would be a disaster.

a)

Flashback

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Climax

86.

I remember when I was young. I used to race my brother down to railroad tracks and he would buy me ice cream down at Old Campbell’s market.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Tone

d)

Mood

87.

"Even though she was asymptomatic, Maria chose to self-quarantine to ensure she did not inadvertently spread the virus to others."

What does "asymptomatic" mean in the context of the sentence above?

a)

having many symptoms

b)

having early symptoms

c)

having no symptoms

d)

having unknown symptoms

88.

The appeal to logos is designed to engage the audience's:

a)

Ethics

b)

Authority

c)

Logic

d)

Emotion

89.

Ethos aims to establish the author's:

a)

Expertise and moral standing

b)

Emotional connection with the audience

c)

Logical argumentation

d)

Sense of timing and relevance

90.

The purpose of pathos in a text is to:

a)

Provide statistical evidence

b)

Elicit an emotional response

c)

Detail the author's qualifications

d)

Construct a logical foundation

91.

Understanding the historical context of a speech or essay is crucial because it:

a)

helps date the document

b)

clarifies grammatical choices

c)

reveals insights into the author's life

d)

explains the motivations and societal impact

92.

What skills are developed by analyzing historical speeches and essays?

a)

basic arithmetic

b)

persuasive communication and critical thinking

c)

only creative writing

d)

foreign language proficiency

93.

Excerpt from "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson:

"Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world."

Which rhetorical appeal does Emerson primarily use in this excerpt?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

d)

none of these are used

94.

Excerpt from "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson:

"Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world."

Identify a rhetorical device Emerson uses in this excerpt to enhance his argument.

a)

Metaphor - Comparing "immortal palms" to achievements or rewards

b)

Alliteration - Use of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in "must be a man" and "must be a nonconformist"

c)

Hyperbole-Exaggeration in the phrase "you shall have the suffrage of the world"

d)

There are no rhetorical devices used in this excerpt

95.

Excerpt from "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson:

"Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world."

How does the historical context of the trancendentalist movement influence the understanding of this essay's central ideas?

a)

It highlights the essay's focus on economic policies

b)

It underscores the importance of individualism and self-reliance in the face of societal pressures

c)

it diminishes the relevance of Emerson's ideas to modern readers

d)

It suggests that Emerson's views were widely accepted without controversy at the time

96.

"Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote... It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any state to deny."

What is Susan B Anthony's primary purpose in this speech?

a)

To admit to a crime she committed

b)

to argue for women's legal right to vote

c)

to critique the presidential election process

d)

to announce her candidacy for political office

97.

"Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote... It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any state to deny."

Which rhetorical appeal is most prominent in Anthony's speech?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

d)

none of these were prominent in the excerpt

98.

"Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote... It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any state to deny."

Identify a rhetorical device used by Anthony to strengthen her argument.

a)

anecdote

b)

alliteration

c)

analogy

d)

repetition

99.

"Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote... It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any state to deny."

How does Anthony's reference to the National Constitution serve her argument?

a)

It emphasizes the historical significance

b)

It provides a logical basis for her claim to the right to vote

c)

It appeals to the emptions of her audience by invoking patriotism

d)

It distracts from the legal charges against her

100.

"Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote... It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's rights, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any state to deny."

What impact does Antony aim to have on her audience with this speech?

a)

Encourage compliance with existing laws

b)

Inspire action and support for women's suffrage

c)

Dissuade women from attempting to vote

d)

Promote a new constitutional amendment

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