Figurative Language
"Shine bright like a diamond" is an example of what literary device?
Simile
What important sentence comes at the end of the introduction of an essay?
Thesis Statement: it provides the main point of the essay.
Which of these sentences is an opinion about the tragedy Romeo and Juliet?
A. The feud is ended, but it is an act that only the death of their children could make happen.
B. Moments later, Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead
C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved
D. It is stated that there are two households of equal status in Verona, Italy
C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all
A. Thesis
B. Theme
C. Allusion
B. Theme
The set of ideas or emotions that are added to a word. It is not the dictionary meaning. EX: Ryan Reynolds was a knockout in that red dress.
A. Imagery
B. Connotation
C. Inference
B. Connotation- (he isn't literally knocked out, its implied that he looks good in a red dress)
The use of a person, place, thing or event (concrete item) that represents some other meaning (abstract ideas). What type of figurative language is this?
Symbolism
What should your extended constructed response include...
A. Questions to Reader, Theme, Thesis
B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion
C. Theme, Introduction, Transitions
B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion
In a horror movie, the audience knows that the monster is hiding under the stairs, but the main character begins to walk toward the stairs and is taken by the monster.
A. Dramatic irony
B. Verbal irony
C. Oxymoron
D. Situational irony
A. Dramatic irony
B. Verbal Irony- sarcasm
C. Oxymoron- Bittersweet
D. Situational Irony- A pilot has a fear of heights (a situation of what is expected to happen vs. what actually happens)
As the weekend progressed, our relationship did not improve, and I was out of ideas. Phoebe even convinced her friends to embark on a personal voyage to “get me.” As a result, I spent the getaway with a target on my back and there wasn’t anything I could do to fix it. Identify the Mood within above passage?
A. Convinced
B. Confused
C. Defeated
D. Disappointed
C. Defeated
After Daniel did his chores, he played video games. The above is an example of a/an:
A. Sentence Fragment
B. Comma Splice
C. Run-On Sentence
D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
"It was the shot heard around the world" is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole- exaggeration
This transition CANNOT be used to start a first body paragraph
A. For example
B. Furthermore
C. Clearly
B. Furthermore
Author is attempting to ____________ the reader by presenting an opinion and making an argument. The main purpose is to persuade by presenting details and examples that support the argument.
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Explain
The main purpose is to persuade by presenting details and examples that support the argument. They support their argument by using logos, pathos, and ethos.
"The old woman staggered out with the enormous pack on her shoulders, which covered her completely. At first she swayed, heading out into the forest, where the air was filled with dusty white whirlwinds of snow, like goblins dancing in the cold. She disappeared, and Mother sighed and prayed for her safety." Identify the mood within the above passage?
A. Staggering
B. Cold
C. Prayerful
D. Anxious
D. Anxious
What is the meaning of infer or inference?
A. Summarizing
B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature
C. Meaning of the story
B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature
"She's a walking encyclopedia" is an example of...
metaphor
Which response best represents an exemplar SCR?
A. The author's use of dialogue in paragraphs 27-30 affect the reader by emphasizing the irony of the situation.
B. The author's use of dialogue in paragraphs 27-30 affect the reader by emphasizing the irony of the situation. The townspeople have high expectations for the statue, thinking it might be a Roman general, senator, or a gladiator. The statue ends up being a bread maker: “He baked the finest breads in the village.” The townspeople are guessing people with titles of importance, and in actuality it is a man who baked bread.
C. The author's use of dialogue in paragraphs 27-30 affect the reader by emphasizing the irony of the situation. The townspeople are guessing people with titles of importance, and in actuality it is a man who baked bread.
B. The author's use of dialogue in paragraphs 27-30 affect the reader by emphasizing the irony of the situation. The statue ends up being a bread maker: “He baked the finest breads in the village.” The townspeople are guessing people with titles of importance, and in actuality it is a man who baked bread.
What can we infer about the character from the following quote?
"Matilda is a special child," Mrs. Wimbly said with a stern glare in Matilda's direction, "it won't happen again."
A. Mrs. Wimbly is Matilda's aunt
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda's actions
C. Mrs. Wimbly hates getting in trouble
D. Matilda is a special child
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Look, feel, sound, taste, and smell. Ex: The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember.
A. Imagery
B. Diction
C. Personification
A. Imagery
The lugubrious wails of the gypsies matched the dreary whistling of the wind in the all but-deserted cemetery. Based on context clues, we can infer the word "lugubrious" to mean:
A. Exciting
B. Sorrowful
C. Disappointing
D. Desperate
B. Sorrowful
A statement that is contradicting. Ex: The more you know, the less you understand in life."
Paradox
What do the words substantiated opinion and unsubstantiated opinion mean?
A. Fact/Opinion
B. Can be proven/Cannot be proven
C. Compare/ Contrast
B. Can be proven/ cannot be proven
What is a character foil?
A character that contrasts with another character to highlight specific character traits.
Ex: Joker to the Batman
List 3 words that can better describe the mood of a text that is "negative."
(answers vary)
Create a complex sentence
(answers will vary but must follow this rule: IND + DEP OR DEP + , + IND)