Unit 1
"About this work he said little in the Autobiography, probably because his main concern there was to expound the influences that effected his moral and mental development."
What is the meaning of the word expound as it is used in the sentence?
to explain in detail
What sentence uses the word chastised correctly?
1.) Dean, feeling duly chastised, didn't mention the subject again, nor did his partner
2.) Wisdom is chastised in a number of passages.
3.)The fertility of its territory was also Chastised by ancient authors.
4.)Her beauty and virtues are chastised by all who meet her.
1.) Dean, feeling duly chastised, didn't mention the subject again, nor did his his partner.
The travelers had to cut short their already brief sojourn in Paris when they received the phone call; a family emergency required their attention back home in Canada.
Which words or phrases in the sentence most effectively indicate the meaning of the word sojourn?
1.) family emergency.
2.) Group of travelers.
3.) Already Brief.
4.)Cut short.
2.) Group of travelers.
3.) Already Brief.
what is the meaning of the word defray?
to provide money (pay a bill or cost).
what are the synonyms of irresolute?
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
Which response most accurately states the definition of theme?
1.)A story’s theme is the conclusion of the plot, where the author conveys the resolution of the story’s events.
2.)A story’s theme is the atmosphere created for the reader by the author’s use of descriptive and figurative language.
3.)A story’s theme is the summary of the story, which includes all important plot events in the order in which they occurred.
4.)A story’s theme is the central message or universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
4.) A story’s theme is the central message or universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
Read the paragraph.
A massive number of refugees formed a column hundreds of miles long, it seemed. It moved slowly through deserted villages and along the bloody rivers. Horror and shock filled everyone’s eyes as a deadly silence hovered over this refugee column. I saw newborn babies die, people laugh in hysteria, elders wail. I saw disarmed and defeated soldiers, and mothers futilely looking for their wandering children. Horror after horror formed a chain of disasters in my memory, and on the third day of our exile, I wept.
Which options most effectively identify the narrative elements depicted in the passage?
1.)tone
2.)plot
3.)setting
4.)characterization
1.)Tone
2.) Setting
Which options are elements of a narrative text?
1.)motivation
2.)metaphor
3.)conflict
4.)setting
3.)conflict
4.)setting
Which option most accurately defines figurative language?
1.)an idea that is represented only through the use of allusions
2.)an idea that is represented only through the use of imagery
3.)the use of words to express meanings different from their literal definitions in order to enhance power, persuasiveness, or beauty
4.)the use of words to express a meaning that closely parallels the basic definition in order to eliminate confusion and to clarify meaning for the reader
3.)the use of words to express meanings different from their literal definitions in order to enhance power, persuasiveness, or beauty
Which options accurately define the word irony?
1.)a literary technique used to distract or create mystery
2.)a literary technique used to place emphasis or to create humor
3.)the use of language that typically acts as a literal meaning of what is stated
4.)the use of language that typically means the opposite of what is openly stated
2.)a literary technique used to place emphasis or to create humor
4.)the use of language that typically means the opposite of what is openly stated
“My love?” he said. “No, rather my damnation!
Alas! that there is any of my nation
Who ever could so foully be disgraced.”
But all for naught, the end was that he faced
Constrainment, for he now would have to wed
And take his gray old wife with him to bed.
Based on this excerpt, which option most effectively explains how the knight’s character influences the decision he must make?
1.)The knight is a man of honor, and thus must fulfill the oath he made to the old woman.
2.)The knight is a warrior, and thus must fight against the old woman’s request.
3.)The knight is gentle, and thus must refuse the old woman kindly.
4.)The knight is meek, and thus must submit to the old woman’s will.
1.)The knight is a man of honor, and thus must fulfill the oath he made to the old woman.
There grew a goodly tree him fair beside,
Laden with fruit and apples rosy red,
As they in pure vermilion had been dyed,
Whereof great virtues over all were red. …
Which option most clearly states how a student who did not know the meaning of vermilion could infer its definition?
1.)The student could use the context clues “goodly trees” and “laden” to infer that vermilion is a type of fertile tree.
2.)The student could use the context clues “pure” and “virtues” to infer that vermilion is a type of strong morality.
3.)The student could use the context clues “rosy red” and “dyed” to infer that vermilion is a shade of red.
4.)The student could use the context clues “fruit” and “apples” to infer that vermilion is a type of fruit.
3.)The student could use the context clues “rosy red” and “dyed” to infer that vermilion is a shade of red.
He was darting his spear upon a man, who lay under the feet of the horse, and who held up one hand in a supplicating attitude.
Which sentences use the word supplicating in the same way it is used in this sentence?
1.)The robber was exhausted after running from the crime scene, and he gave the police officer a supplicating look as he slowly lowered his weapon and said that he didn’t want to go to jail.
2.)His English teacher was more irate than she had ever been previously, and the student made a heartfelt apology in a supplicating voice in the hope that she would not call the principal.
3.)Michael knew that his sister’s birthday was only a week away. Though she was often annoying and supplicating, Michael still adored her and wanted to purchase a gift that demonstrated his affection.
4.)Charlotte was strong willed, and her mother often described her as stubborn and hardheaded. When out with her friends, Charlotte would only go to her favorite restaurants and behaved in a supplicating manner.
1.)The robber was exhausted after running from the crime scene, and he gave the police officer a supplicating look as he slowly lowered his weapon and said that he didn’t want to go to jail.
2.)His English teacher was more irate than she had ever been previously, and the student made a heartfelt apology in a supplicating voice in the hope that she would not call the principal.
"Alice stood looking after it, almost ready to cry with vexation at having lost her dear little fellow-traveller so suddenly."
What option accurately defines the noun vexation as it is used in the excerpt?
1.)a state of joy
2.)a state of aggravation
3.)a state of reduced circumstances
4.)a state of extreme anger
2.)a state of aggravation
In Breughel’s Icarus, for instance: how everything turns away
Quite leisurely from the disaster; the ploughman may
Have heard the splash, the forsaken cry,
But for him it was not an important failure; the sun shone
As it had to on the white legs disappearing into the green
Water; and the expensive delicate ship that must have seen
Something amazing, a boy falling out of the sky,
had somewhere to get to and sailed calmly on.
Which lines most effectively show how suffering occurs in the background of our daily lives?
1.)… how everything turns away
Quite leisurely from the disaster …
These lines depict a scene of people and things who physically and deliberately face away from Icarus’s body.
2.)… the sun shone
As it had to on the white legs disappearing into the green
Water; …
These lines create a visual focus similar to a spotlight on Icarus’s body.
3.)… the ploughman may
Have heard the splash …
These lines convey the people’s sense of uncertainty about whether a disaster was actually occurring.
4.)… the expensive delicate ship that must have seen
Something amazing, …
These lines create a visual focus on the ship and its appearance rather than on Icarus’s body.
1.)… how everything turns away
Quite leisurely from the disaster …
These lines depict a scene of people and things who physically and deliberately face away from Icarus’s body.
2.)… the sun shone
As it had to on the white legs disappearing into the green
Water; …
These lines create a visual focus similar to a spotlight on Icarus’s body.
Anthony sprinted from the parking lot, tightening his tie as he ran. Here he was, about to have his first job interview, and he was late! He pushed open the door and almost dashed through. However, he saw a man appear at the corner. The man had white hair and was walking with a cane. Anthony knew the seconds were ticking by, and he was getting later and later, but he felt bad thinking of letting the door close before the man reached it. Trying not to check his watch, he opened the door wide and waited while the man walked slowly through.
Anthony speed-walked through the office, around a corner, and toward the receptionist. She smiled when he introduced himself and said, “Welcome. Your interviewer, Mr. Bryce, is a few minutes late himself. He should be here in a moment.”
Just then, the white-haired man walked around the corner. The receptionist said, “Oh, good morning, Mr. Bryce!”
Mr. Bryce smiled at her and said to Anthony, “You must be Anthony. I noticed you were so considerate earlier, when you held the door for me. You’re certainly making a good first impression. Let’s begin your interview.”
Which responses most effectively identify a theme of this short story?
1.)A theme of this short story is that it is important to be punctual for all important events so that you create a positive impression.
2.)A theme of this short story is that you should always choose to behave with courtesy because you never know how someone you encounter might be involved in your future.
3.)A theme of this short story is that if you put people’s needs ahead of your own, others will take notice and will respect you for your compassionate behavior.
4.)A theme of this short story is that Anthony made a good impression on his interviewer because the young man was thoughtful when holding the door open for Mr. Bryce.
2.)A theme of this short story is that you should always choose to behave with courtesy because you never know how someone you encounter might be involved in your future.
3.)A theme of this short story is that if you put people’s needs ahead of your own, others will take notice and will respect you for your compassionate behavior.
Mr. Lockwood was uneasy as he sat on the porch, dressed in a crumpled white cotton suit. Nervously, he picked at his top jacket button, occasionally shaking his head, occupied with some heavy thought. The button, held by only one tiny strand, gently swung back and forth as Mr. Lockwood picked at it. As the button fell off, he lifted his tired head, and his murky blue eyes stared probingly through the thick forests. Dark bags hung loose under his eyes, and he wiped beads of sweat from his frowning forehead. He knew that he would need to go inside and face his son, but he needed a few more minutes to gather his courage.
Which option most effectively identifies the narrative element used in the passage?
1.)plot
2.)tone
3.)setting
4.)characterization
4.)characterization
Which option most accurately defines satire?
1.)Satire is the use of literary techniques, such as humor or irony, to expose the foolishness of others.
2.)Satire is a situation in which events or outcomes are the opposite of what was expected.
3.)Satire is the use of literary techniques, such as sarcasm and exaggeration, to hide the embarrassing faults of others.
4.)Satire is a situation that an author creates by trivializing important facts.
1.)Satire is the use of literary techniques, such as humor or irony, to expose the foolishness of others.
Which option most accurately defines personification?
1.)a word that is symbolic of human emotions
2.)assigning non-human characteristics or qualities to human things
3.)assigning human characteristics or qualities to non-human things
4.)a word that is symbolic of human intellect
3.)assigning human characteristics or qualities to non-human things
Which options most accurately name themes common in 18th-, 19th-, and early 20th-century British literature?
1.)the value of suffering
2.)the cost of knowledge
3.)the power of nature and beauty
4.)he longevity of art and culture
1.)the value of suffering
4.)he longevity of art and culture
In the “Wife of Bath’s Tale” prologue, she claims that her education is derived from her marriages rather than conventional schooling.
Which lines from her story most effectively suggest that the Wife of Bath may have more knowledge and worldly experience than she claims?
1.)“How well the poet wise, the Florentine
Named Dante, speaks about just what I mean,
And this is how he rhymes it in his story:
‘Of men who climb their family trees for glory,
Few will excel, for it is by God’s grace
We gain nobility and not by race.’”
2.)“To be poor yet contented, I assert
Is to be rich, though having not a shirt.
The one who covets is the poorer man,
For he would have that which he never can.”
3.)“For nobleness, as says Valerius,
Consider Tullius Hostilius:
Though poor, he rose to noble heights. Look in
Boethius or Seneca, and when
You do, don’t doubt the truth of what you read:
The noble is the man of noble deed.”
4.)She’d journeyed to Jerusalem three times;
Strange rivers she had crossed in foreign climes;
She’d been to Rome and also to Boulogne,
To Galicia for Saint James and to Cologne,
And she knew much of wandering by the way.
1.)“How well the poet wise, the Florentine
Named Dante, speaks about just what I mean,
And this is how he rhymes it in his story:
‘Of men who climb their family trees for glory,
Few will excel, for it is by God’s grace
We gain nobility and not by race.’”
3.)“For nobleness, as says Valerius,
Consider Tullius Hostilius:
Though poor, he rose to noble heights. Look in
Boethius or Seneca, and when
You do, don’t doubt the truth of what you read:
The noble is the man of noble deed.”
4.)She’d journeyed to Jerusalem three times;
Strange rivers she had crossed in foreign climes;
She’d been to Rome and also to Boulogne,
To Galicia for Saint James and to Cologne,
And she knew much of wandering by the way.
Which response most clearly describes how the author uses archetypes to develop the character of the Redcrosse knight in The Faerie Queene?
1.)The author uses the archetype of a dragon, which was a symbol of Satan, to show that the Redcrosse knight was not completely pure.
2.)The author uses the archetype of a baptism to show why the Redcrosse knight had endurance to continue fighting.
3.)The author uses the archetype of a tree of life to show that the Redcrosse knight was no longer immortal.
4.)The author uses the archetype of a damsel in distress to show that the Redcrosse knight was easily distracted by love.
2.)The author uses the archetype of a baptism to show why the Redcrosse knight had endurance to continue fighting.
‘But all this was told me for a great secret,’ rejoined Annette, without noticing the remark, ‘I am sure, ma’am, you would not hurt either me or Benedetto, so much as to go and tell it again.’ Emily remained silent, and Annette repeated her last sentence.
‘You have nothing to fear from my indiscretion,’ replied Emily …
Which context clue is most helpful in defining the word indiscretion as it is used in this passage?
1.)all this was told me for a great secret
2.)Annette repeated her last sentence
3.)so much as to go and tell it again
4.)you would not hurt either me or Benedetto
1.)all this was told me for a great secret
Which response most accurately defines the term sarcasm?
1.)Sarcasm is stating the truth about a situation openly and bluntly, so that readers are surprised.
2.)Sarcasm is using a cruel, condescending tone toward readers or others in a conversation.
3.)Sarcasm is using humor or jokes to make conversations or stories more engaging for others.
4.)Sarcasm is using mockery or irony as a way of conveying contempt or dislike.
4.)Sarcasm is using mockery or irony as a way of conveying contempt or dislike.
Reread the poem “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.”
Which option most accurately identifies a symbol that appears throughout the poem?
1.)Light is a symbol of anger.
2.)Meteors are a symbol of blindness.
3.)The sunset is a symbol of the end of life.
4.)The green bay is a symbol of birth and life.
3.)The sunset is a symbol of the end of life.