Figurative Language
Writing to Inform
Reading With a Purpose
Vocabulary
Miscelleaneous
100
"Shine bright like a diamond" is an example of what literary device?
Simile
100
What important sentence comes at the end of the introduction of an essay?

Why is this sentence important?

Thesis Statement: It provides the main point of the essay.
100
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
100
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
100
The set of ideas or emotions that are added to a word. It is not the dictionary meaning. EX: When you say that a girl walking through the hall is HOT. A. Imagery B. Connotation C. Inference
A. Connotation
200
The use of a person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and represents some other meaning, as well. Ex: The American flag or a white dove.
Symbolism
200
What should your expository, 26 line essays include... A. Symbolism, Theme, Thesis B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion C. Theme, Introduction, Transitions
B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion
200
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which literary device is used when Romeo kills himself after he finds Juliet sleeping under the influence of drugs assuming that she is dead? A. Dramatic irony B. Verbal irony C. Oxymoron D. Situational irony
A. Dramatic irony
200

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

200

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

300
"It was the shot heard around the world" is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole
300
This transition CANNOT be used to start a first body paragraph A. For example B. Furthermore C. Clearly
What is B. Furthermore
300
Jack bolted down the road to the village square, a carpet of brown and gold crunching beneath his feet along the route. Which of the following best explains the meaning of a "carpet of brown and gold"? A. The dirt of the unpaved road B. The pattern of bricks lining the route C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees D. The dirty ice and snow covering the ground
D. The dirty ice and snow covering the ground
300
"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
300
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
400
"Life is a highway; I wanna ride it All night long..." "Life is a highway" is an example of ___________.
metaphor
400
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
400

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

400
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
400

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

500
A statement that is contradicting. Ex: The more you know, the less you understand in life."
Paradox
500
This phrase should never be used in an expository essay A. __________ is important because B. Without a doubt people should _____________ C. Have you ever _________________
What is C. Have you ever _________?
500
What is a character foil?
A character that contrasts with another character to highlight specific character traits.


Ex: Joker to the Batman

500

What is a Legend? 

A story passed down orally from one generation to the next. 

500

What is a homophone?

A word that sounds the same as another word, but has a different spelling. 

Ex. :Their/ They're/ There

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