The Odyssey
Romeo & Juliet
Literary Techniques
Grammar
Miscellaneous
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Read this paragraph. "I spoke to my companions: 'Comrades, though you have endured a lot of trouble, hear what I have to say. Circe has strictly charged me to avoid this island, which Helios owns. Here, she said, we face our gravest danger." In this paragraph Odysseus can be described as - A. cautionary B. weary C. grim D. relieved
What is A, cautionary
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Romeo Romeo My lips, two blushing pilgrims, Is she a Capulet? ready stand to smooth that O dear account! My rough touch with a tender kiss life is my foe's debt Which sentence best describes the difference in tone between these two quotes? A. the tone of the first is elevated and lofty, the tone of the second is modest and casual B. The tone of the first is strident and shrill, the tone of the second is soft and understated C. The tone of the first is charming and smitten, the tone of the second is fatalistic and foreboding D. The tone of the first is disapproving and moralistic, the tone of the second is open-minded and tolerant
What is C, the tone of the first is charming and smitten, the tone of the second is fatalistic and foreboding
100
Read these lines. JULIET What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; The metaphor above indicates that Juliet- A. considers changing her name from Montague to Capulet B. is admiring flowers outside her room C. has noticed Romeo hiding in the courtyard D. declares her love for Romeo despite his name
What is D, she declares her love
100
What change needs to be made to sentence 1? 1) If Mr. Kastl had given Ms. Adam's keys to Ms. Boldt, she would have been able to get into the room. A Change would have to would had B Change Ms. Adam's to Ms. Adams' C Remove the comma D Change had given to had gave
What is B, Ms. Adams'
100
In the play, the words "Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon" function as- A. imagery B. metaphor C. personification D. hyperbole
What is C, personification
200
Read these lines. "Rejoice Inwardly. No celebrating aloud, old woman. To glory over slain men does not please the gods." What do these lines reveal about Odysseus? A. he has difficulty trusting his servants B. he understands the seriousness of the suitors' deaths C. he feels pride from his defeat of the suitors D. he fears retribution from the suitors' families
What is B, the seriousness of the suitors' deaths
200
Read these lines. FRIAR LAURENCE Is Rosaline, whom thou didst love so dear, So soon foresaken? young men's love then lies Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes. In these lines Friar Laurence can be best described as- A. cautious B. reserved C. ecstatic D. perplexed
What is A, cautious
200
Read this stanza. JULIET Good night, good night! parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow. What literary tool does the author use? A. metaphor B. imagery C. oxymoron D. personification
What is C, an oxymoron?
200
What change needs to be made to sentence 1? 1) After we got back from store, we organize the groceries with Alex and MaryAnn. A Insert a comma after groceries ? B Delete the comma after store C Insert a comma after back D Change organize to organized
What is D, change to organized
200
In the poem, the words, "the suitors, mad with fear, stampeded like stung cattle by a river"function as a- A. metaphor B. paradox C. personification D. simile
What is D, simile
300
Read the lines from this stanza. "Well, I walked up and down from bow to stern, trying to put heart into the men, standing over every oarsman, saying gently, 'Friends have we not been in danger before this?" What do these lines reveal about Odysseus? A. he has difficulty motivating his men to row in the face of danger B.he understands that his men need encouragement to conquer their fear C. he feels hopeless about their chances of survival against the sirens D. Odysseus fears that his men will lose their fortitude
What is B, he understand they need encouragement
300
Read the passage. ROMEO I pray thee chide not; she whom I love now Doth grace for grace and love for love allow; the other did not so The primary purpose of the passage is to- A. reveal Romeo's attitude toward the Capulets B. tell the Friar he loves Juliet C. establish Romeo's reasoning for forgetting Rosaline D. introduce the audience to the main conflict
What is C, establish his reasoning for forgetting Rosaline
300
The line "Two households, both alike in dignity," functions as- A. imagery B. hyperbole C. metaphor D. irony
What is D, irony
300
What change needs to be made to sentence 1? 1) Mike puts on too much sun-screen, Justin just sits in the shade. A Change sits to sit B Change the comma to a period C Change sun-screen to sunscreen D Change too much to to much
What is B, change the comma to a period
300
Read the following line. ROMEO [Aside] Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? Romeo's line and stage directions suggest that he is- A. he is insane for talking to himself B. he is admiring Juliet's voice C. he is contemplating addressing Juliet D. he is hiding in the bushes
What is C, contemplating
400
Read this paragraph. "After their prayers, they cut the creature's throats. That was the moment that sleep left my eyes. I groaned and cried out to the immortal gods:" What is the primary purpose of this paragraph? A. to end the story with an exciting event B. to establish the secret plans of the gods C. to reveal Odysseus' reaction to the action of his men D. to introduce the consequences of the men's' actions
What is C, to reveal Odysseus' reaction
400
Read these lines. ROMEO O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear; The metaphors in the first and third line suggest- A. Juliet is magic B. Juliet's beauty stands out C. the room is dark D. Juliet is smart and pretty
What is B, her beauty stands out
400
Read these lines. After them Odysseus and Telemachus wheeled, as terrible as falcons from nests in the mountains veering over and diving down with talons wide unsheathed on flocks of birds. In these lines the poet uses descriptive language that emphasizes- A. Odysseus' lack of self control B. the suitors' self-awareness and regret C. the suitors' ability to organize a defense D. Odysseus' determination to have vengeance
What is D, Odysseus' determination to have vengeance
400
What change should be made in sentence 1? 1) Ashley and me always ask Donnell to go fishing with us, but he is usually working and therefore cannot go. A Change but to and B Change therefore to in other words C Change Ashley and me to Ashley and I D Change ask to asks
What is C, change me to I
400
In the play, the words "I profane with my unworthiest hand/ This holy shrine," function as a- A. hyperbole B. personification C. simile D. irony
What is A, hyperbole
500
Read this passage. "Heads up, lads! we must obey the orders as I give them. Get the oars back in your hands, and lie back hard on your benches; hit these breaking seas with speed." What is the tone of this passage? A. demanding B. panicked C. encouraging D. violent
What is C, encouraging
500
Read this stanza. Romeo O heavy lightness, serious vanity Misshapen chaos of well-seeming forms! Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health!" The oxymora in this stanza suggest that- A. Romeo is describing his surroundings. B. Romeo is confused about his emotions towards Juliet. C. Romeo is excited that he met Juliet. D. Romeo is being dramatic.
What is B, confused
500
Read this stanza. ROMEO Thou art not conquer'd: beauty's ensign yet Is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks, And death's pale flag is not advanced there. The dramatic irony in this passage suggests- A. Juliet is not dead B. Romeo loves Juliet C. Juliet is still beautiful in death D. Romeo is going to kill himself
What is A, Juliet is not dead
500
What is the correct way to write sentence 1? 1) Henrietta did the entire review packet in just 30 minutes but time and double checking her answers is what Chelsea prefers to take. A Henrietta did the entire review packet in 30 minutes but Chelsea takes her time and double checks her answers. B Henrietta did the entire review packet in 30 minutes, Chelsea prefers to take her time and double check her answers. C Henrietta did the entire review packet in thirty minutes, but time and double checking her answers is what Chelsea prefers to take. D Henrietta did the entire review packet in 30 minutes, but Chelsea prefers to take her time and double check her answers.
What is D
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Read this line. JULIET "My only love sprung from my only hate" What literary tool does the author use? A. simile B. oxymoron C. irony D. paradox
What is D, paradox
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