Morphology
1. Root word-bene (origin Latin)
Meaning- good
Example- beneficial
Read this sentence: Mr. Fezziwig was a benevolent employer, who wished to make Christmas merrier for his employees.
What does benevolent mean in this sentence?A.Structured
B.Responsible
C.Well mannered, polite
D. Well meaning, kindly
D. Well meaning, kindly
6. "When Heidi Transformed Televised Football" page 1 in the handout
What is the central idea of this passage?
A. After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a television football game, networks began to delay regularly scheduled shows until football games were over.
B. Callers were able to speak their minds to the network.
C. The Jets were a fan favorite and were winning.
D. After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a television football game, the TV network received numerous calls from angry viewers where were unable to watch the final minutes of the game.
A. After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a television football game, networks began to delay regularly scheduled shows until football games were over.
11. Choose the poem that uses alliteration.
A. So I gazed on this unhappy thing
With wonder and surprise
While sadly with his waving wing
He wiped his weeping eyes
OR
B. She knows a cheap release
From worry and from pain--
The cowboys spur their horses
Over the unending plain.
A. So I gazed on this unhappy thing
With wonder and surprise
While sadly with his waving wing
He wiped his weeping eyes
16. Microwave Bubble Wrap Passage page 2
Which sentence best combines the central idea of both texts?
A.Some of today’s most widely used technologies, like the microwave oven and bubble wrap, were invented by accident.
B.Both the microwave and bubble wrap made history for the world of plastics.
C. Inventions from the 40’s and 50’s encouraged people to have so much fun.
D. Even though microwave ovens were an accidental invention, they have forever changed the way we cook.
A.Some of today’s most widely used technologies, like the microwave oven and bubble wrap, were invented by accident.
21. Is the following statement an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
He’s been a leading paleontologist for 20 years, so he knows his way around some dinosaur fossils.
Ethos
2. Root word-contra/counter (origin Latin)
Meaning- against, opposite
Example- contrast
Read this sentence: The mayor’s actions in office contradicted the promises he made during the campaign.
What does contradicted mean in this sentence?
A.Increased
B.Asserted the opposite
C.Influenced the people
D.Magnified
B.Asserted the opposite
7. "Astronauts" page 1 on the handout
Which sentence best combines the central idea of both texts?
A. Astronauts can brush their teeth with normal
toothbrushes
B. On the International Space Station, astronauts
use vacuum attachments to cut their hair and stay healthy.
C. Living on the International Space Station poses
unique challenges for astronauts, who must
adjust daily routines to meet their health and
hygiene needs.
D. Astronauts continue the habits from space on
earth to maintain health.
C. Living on the International Space Station poses
unique challenges for astronauts, who must
adjust daily routines to meet their health and
hygiene needs.
12. Identify the hyperbole:
Write it out on your white board.
In a time without film or television or recorded music, live performances provided the only opportunity for people to hear and appreciate music. What we now call “classical” music was an art form that was enormously important in lives of the privileged and unfortunate alike, and composers like Beethoven often were seen as little less than gods. Newspapers wrote obsessively about musicians and composers, and huge crowds gathered outside concert halls when a new work was being performed.
And composers like Beethoven often were seen as little less than gods.
17. House on the Hill Poem on page 2 of the handout
Which TWO reasons explain how the repetition of the last line of the first two stanzas, “There is nothing more to say” and “They have all gone away” affects the meaning of the poem?
A.It creates tension through the use of figurative language.
B.It helps create a serious tone that does not change throughout the poem.
C.It keeps the reader focused on the meaning of the repeated lines.
D.It establishes a monotonous tone that allows for a surprise ending.
22. Is the following statement an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
If you do not make it home for the holidays, your grandmother would be heartbroken.
Pathos
3. Root word-hydr (origin Greek)
Meaning- water
Example- hydrant
Read this sentence: Hydrating lotions can be good for combating dry skin.
What does hydrating mean in this sentence?
A.Containing fluid
B.Looking younger
C.Pleasant smell
D.Expensive
A.Containing fluid
8. Fire Pit Passage page 1 on the handout
Which author’s purpose is suggested by the text?
A.Explain how rocks are a safe place for a fire.
B.To describe what a log cabin fire looks like.
C.To explain how to start a fire.
D.To try to prevent forest fires.
B. To describe what a log cabin fire looks like.
13. In a time without film or television or recorded music, live performances provided the only opportunity for people to hear and appreciate music. What we now call “classical” music was an art form that was enormously important in lives of the privileged and unfortunate alike, and composers like Beethoven often were seen as little less than gods. Newspapers wrote obsessively about musicians and composers, and huge crowds gathered outside concert halls when a new work was being performed.
What is the effect of the hyperbole on the passage’s meaning or tone?
A.It implies that composers were held in high regard.
B.It implies that composers were knowledgeable.
C.It implies that the people felt there were not enough composers.
D.It implies that composers were disliked.
A.It implies that composers were held in high regard.
18. What is the central idea of the African Wild Dogs text? (Page 3 of the handout)
A.The data from the collars led the researchers to try a new study.
B. A study shows that African wild dogs catch about sixteen percent of their prey and do not use teamwork hunting.
C. African wild dogs have a reputation as fierce hunters who work in teams, but new data suggests otherwise.
D. African wild dogs will no longer be classified as predators.
C. African wild dogs have a reputation as fierce hunters who work in teams, but new data suggests otherwise.
23. These proceedings may at first seem strange and difficult, but like all other steps which we have already passed over, will in a little time become familiar and agreeable; and until an independence is declared, the Continent will feel itself like a man who continues putting off some unpleasant business from day to day, yet knows it must be done, hates to get started on it, wishes it was over, and is continually haunted with the thoughts of its necessity.
Adapted from Thomas Paine, "Common Sense“
In the text in bold, what rhetorical strategy does Thomas Paine use?
A.He appeals to the Americans’ desire for successful businesses.
B.He provides evidence that America will have independence.
C.He makes a comparison between America and someone delaying work.
D. He appeals to people about how precious time has become.
C.He makes a comparison between America and someone delaying work.
4. Root word-ject (origin Latin)
Meaning- throw
Example- projector
Read this sentence: She listened to us, interjecting remarks ever so often.
What does interjecting mean in this sentence?
A.Suggest
B.Deny loudly
C.Insert/toss in
D.Think aloud
C.Insert/toss in
9. Which sentence best combines he central idea of both JRR Tolkien texts? (page 1 on the handout)
A. J.R.R. Tolkien studied many languages in school and went on to include those in his popular fantasy novels.
B. Tolkien and his myths were popular even after his death.
C. He was a young prodigy that knew languages at an early age.
D. J.R.R. Tolkien was a renowned and popular fantasy writer who had a deep passion for studying languages.
D. J.R.R. Tolkien was a renowned
and popular fantasy writer who
had a deep passion for studying
languages.
14. Look at the first stanza of The New Colossus. How does line 2 contribute to the tone of this stanza?
1 Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
2 With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
3 Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
4 A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
5 Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles.
A.It shows fear from the lady.
B.It shows strength and power.
C.It shows sadness and remorse.
D.It shows honor.
B.It shows strength and power.
19. What is the central idea of the "First Newspaper War" text? Page 3 of the handout
A.The Crimean War was a major conflict.
B. Many were sick because of the filthy conditions in the military hospitals.
C. The Crimean War was fought between the Russians, and the British, French, and Turkish.
D. The Crimean War was the first to be documented for civilians.
D. The Crimean War was the first to be documented for civilians.
24. In this excerpt, what rhetorical appeal does the author use?
Just like basketball, it takes years to hone volleyball skills. Volleyball requires long practices in the gym (or in the sand) multiple times a week. Approaching, hitting, serving, passing-these aspects of volleyball may not look hard. However, playing at a high level requires an athlete to master a very specific technique for each skill. In this regard, volleyball is no different than basketball. Anyone can pick up a ball and shoot it at the basket. But it takes a lifetime of practice to be as good as the best NBA and WNBA players. The ladies on the Olympic volleyball teams might make it look easy. That’s because years of practice have refined their movements, so they appear fluid and graceful.
Logos
5. Read this line from stanza 6:
“There is ruin and decay” (line 16)
The word “decay” comes from the
Latin word decadere (to fall/sink).
Based on this, what is the meaning
Of decay as it is used in the sentence?
A.deterioration
B.stability
C.colorlessness
D.improvement
A.deterioration
10. What is the central idea of the Human Activity and Earthquakes Passage? Page 2 on the handout
A.Residents of six U.S. states have experienced an increase in earthquake activity in recent years.
B. Increasing gas and oil drilling helps to lower the price of fossil fuels.
C. An increase in oil and gas drilling has caused a corresponding increase in earthquake activity in recent years.
D. Other states, other than California are experiencing earthquakes.
C. An increase in oil and gas drilling
has caused a corresponding
increase in earthquake activity
in recent years.
15. Mrs. Sylvester Passage Page 2 on the handout
What is the effect of the simile on the passage’s meaning?
A.It contributes to a sense of belonging
B.It helps the reader imagine Mrs. Sylvester’s voice.
C.It contributes to a feeling of fantasy.
D.It helps the reader see the duties of a secretary.
B.It helps the reader imagine Mrs. Sylvester’s voice.
20. Common Loon Passage page 3 of the handout
Which best shows the author’s purpose is to describe the common loon?
A.The author mentions the loon in summer.
B. The author compares the common loon with other waterfowl.
C. The author describes the loon’s mournful cry.
D. The author provides specific details like black bill and checkered with black and white feathers.
D. The author provides specific details like black bill and checkered with black and white feathers.
25. Is the following statement an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
You should do your homework and learn the lesson and boost your grades.
Logos