Figurative Language
What important sentence comes after the introduction of an ECR?
Why is this sentence important?
Thesis Statement: It provides the main point of the essay.
Name 3 MAIN characters from "The Most Dangerous Game."
Rainsford, Zaroff, and Ivan
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 (positive or negative) that are added to a word. It is not the dictionary meaning. EX: Childish vs. Childlike
A. Connotation B. Imagery C. Inference
A. Connotation
What should your informational ECR include...
A. Hook, Theme, Thesis, Symbolism
B. Introduction, Thesis, Body, Conclusion
C. Theme, Introduction, Rebuttal, Conclusion
B. Introduction, Thesis, Body, Conclusion
In "The Most Dangerous Game", what character is being described:
"a gigantic creature, solidly made and black-bearded to the waist."
Ivan
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
"The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations..."
Imagery
This transition CANNOT be used to start a first body paragraph
A. For example B. Furthermore C. Clearly
B. Furthermore
In "The Most Dangerous Game", which literary device is used when Rainsford hears "the sound of an animal in an extremity of anguish and terror" when he lands on the island?
A. Irony B. Foreshadowing C. Simile D. Symbolism
B. Foreshadowing
"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
"He has a heart of gold" is an example of a ___________.
metaphor
What 2 things are needed BEFORE the conclusion in an argumentative ECR?
Counter Argument and Rebuttal
"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
This phrase should NEVER be used in informative or argumentative ECR.
I think...
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
Which is the main conflict within "The Most Dangerous Game"?
A. General Zaroff and the sailors he hunts (Man v. Man) B. General Zaroff and the hunting of Rainsford (Man v. Man) C. Rainsford and the natural elements as he tries to escape (Man v. Nature) D. Ivan and his disabilities (Man v. Self)
B. General Zaroff and the hunting of Rainsford (Man v. Man)