"Shine bright like a diamond" is an example of what literary device?
Simile
100
The Strategy known as A. P. E. can be defined as meaning? It is incorporated in what type of STAAR writing?
A. Answer....Prove....Extend.....
B. Short Answer Response
100
One purpose for the character of Madam Forestier in “The Necklace” is to -
A. Provide a sense of morality for Mathilde
B. Reveal Mathilde’s love for material things
C. Provide sympathy when Mathilde is upset with Monsieur Loisel
D. Boost Mathilde’s confidence by complimenting her
B. Reveal Mathilde’s love for material things
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
B. 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
Which transition word cannot be used to begin a first body paragraph?
A. For example,
B. However,
C. Clearly,
What is B..."However"
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
C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees
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
Which of the lines from “The Necklace” supports the inference that Mathilde is rather superficial by nature?
A. This will be a lavish affair.
B. But I wish you were not a teacher.
C. Oh my heavens! I want to borrow this!
D. Life has become even harder!
A. This will be a lavish affair.
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
What phrase cannot be used in an expository essay?
A. ______ is important because__________
B. An example of this is ______________.
C. Have you ever_________?
What is C..."Have you ever?"
500
An opinion that is supported by proof or evidence....
What is "substantiated opinion"
500
"I'll be right by your side;
With my superhuman kryptonite"
Which literary device is used within the lines above?
What is Allusion
500
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)