"Sonnet"
1. Which of the following best describes the main theme of the poem?
A. People fail to appreciate peace until it is disrupted by violence.
B. Hope and strength of character can help people through hard times.
C. An abundance of caution can help people avoid unpleasant experiences.
D. People who have experienced hardship find overcoming challenges easier than those who have not.
B. Hope and strength of character can help people through hard times.
How many lines do sonnets have?
14
Research has shown that _____% of first marriages will end in divorce.
A. 38%
B. 41%
C. 50%
D. 65 %
B. 41%
Our neighbor has an abrasive personality. He can’t seem to get along with people without frequent outbursts and quarrels. Abrasive means...
A. Cordial
B. Anti-social
C. Brash
D. Apathetic
C. Brash; Harsh; Rough
Define Eradicate.
V. To destroy completely.
What was the last name of the woman who stole Becky Day's man, Jim?
Widow Marcum
2. Which quotation best shows how the speaker wants to respond to the challenges they face?
A. "Thy way is very dark and drear" (Line 3)
B. "do not let thy strength and courage fail" (Line 4)
C. "Thy coming morrow will be clear and bright" (Line 7)
D. "'Tis darkest when the night is furthest worn." (Line 8)
B. "do not let thy strength and courage fail" (Line 4)
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed;
A, B, A, B, C, D, C, D
Which of the following countries DO NOT commonly practice arrange marriages and encourage arranged engagements?
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. Afghanistan
D. India
A. Russia
Nina makes a big fuss about every little thing her children do, whether it’s harmful or innocuous. Innocuous means...
A. Toxic
B. Safe
C. Risky
D. Malignant
B. Safe; Harmless; Innocent
Define Poise.
N., Grace, Elegance
Who wrote Pride & Prejudice?
Jane Austen
3. How does the word choice in the poem contribute to its tone?
A. The poem uses phrases such as "bright and blushing morn," suggesting that the speaker is excited for what will happen in the future, contributing to a gleeful tone.
B. The poem uses words such as "despairing" and "drear," revealing that the speaker is upset about the current situation, conveying a pessimistic tone.
C. The poem uses phrases such as "my heart," implying that the speaker is addressing a loved one, contributing to a affectionate tone.
D. The poem uses phrases such as "rise up" and "fierce the fight," suggesting the speaker feels inspired to act, contributing to an impassioned tone.
D. The poem uses phrases such as "rise up" and "fierce the fight," suggesting the speaker feels inspired to act, contributing to an impassioned tone.
What is a couplet?
Two rhyming lines at the end of a sonnet.
Which of the following is NOT a type of teenage crush according to the text "Adolescence and the Teenage Crush"?
A. Romantic Crush
B. Virtual Crush
C. Celebrity Crush
D. Identity Crush
B. Virtual Crush
It is usually obvious when someone has an egocentric personality. Ms. Bean, for instance, can talk of nothing but herself, and Mr. Plath has no interest in anything that doesn’t affect him directly. Egocentric means...
A. Self-centered
B. Sympathetic
C. Careless
D. Pathetic
A. Self-centered; Self-seeking; Self-obsessed
Define Capricious.
Adj., Given to sudden changes in mood.
Who killed Morholt?
A. Tristan of Cornwall
B. Pyramus
C. Romeo Montague
D. Edward Rochester
A. Tristan of Cornwall
How does the poem's use of imagery develop the theme of the poem?
The contrast of dark and light imagery creates ideas of uncertainty & difficulty vs. hope & optimism. This develops the theme that one must persevere through a difficult time.
Who wrote these lines?
"I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul."
A. William Shakespeare
B. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
C. Pablo Neruda
D. James Weldon Johnson
C. Pablo Neruda
According to the article, "Should We Scoff at the Idea of "Love at First Sight?" how many people do not believe in love at first sight?
A. 90%
B. 68%
C. 93%
D. 85%
A. 90%
My old dented car looks incongruous among my neighbors’ fancy new cars. Incongruous means...
A. Harmonious
B. Compatible
C. Distasteful
D. Bizarre
D. Bizarre; Ill-fitting; Out of place
Define Palatable.
Adj., Pleasant to taste.
List all five types of Text Structure.
Description, Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, Sequence/Chronological
How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?
The speakers has three reflections on dealing with adversity and the couplet serves as the summary at the end. The first three quatrains describe how they have faced numerous difficulties in life and the poem ends with a call to action to rise up against those difficulties so they do not get you down.
Who wrote these lines: "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."?
A. William Shakespeare
B. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
C. Pablo Neruda
D. James Weldon Johnson
B. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
According to "Why Do We Hate Love?", which of the following is NOT a reason why being loved stirs up negative feelings and behaviors in human beings?
A. Feeling love can cause childhood trauma (neglect, loneliness, abandonment) to resurface.
B. Feeling love causes people to subconsciously sabotage positive affection from others by challenging them to prove their true intentions.
C. Feeling love challenges people's subconscious negative opinions about themselves and they think they may not deserve it.
D. Feeling love makes us ponder existential issues like death.
B. Feeling love causes people to subconsciously sabotage positive affection from others by challenging them to prove their true intentions.
It isn't feasible for me to attend the 12:30 meeting because I’ve got another meeting that begins at noon. Feasible means...
A. Possible
B. Noticeable
C. Implausible
D. Worthless
A. Possible; Likely; Doable
Define Malice.
N., A desire to do evil or harmful things.
How old was Charlotte Bronte when she died?
38 years old (1816-1855)