IDENTIFY THE VERB PHRASE
In the sentence “She will be presenting her project tomorrow,” identify the verb phrase.
will be presenting
Repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words, as in “wild winds whipped,” demonstrates what device?
What is alliteration?
A commercial uses a doctor to recommend a medication. Which appeal is used?
What is ethos?
A fire station burns down. Which type of irony is this?
What is situational irony?
“The lake was serene, completely calm and peaceful.” Use context clues to define serene.
What is calm or peaceful?
If an author uses words like grim, gloomy, somber, the tone is most likely what?
What is dark or gloomy?
Which family does Romeo belong to?
Who are the Montagues?
The central statement an argument tries to prove is called what?
What is a claim or thesis?
This type of poem tells a story and includes characters, conflict, and a plot—much like a short narrative.
What is a narrative poem?
Identify the verb phrase in: “The lights have been flickering since last night.”
have been flickering
Comparing two unlike things using like or as is known as what?
What is a simile?
A charity ad shows emotional images of animals needing homes. What appeal is used?
What is pathos?
The audience knows a character is being tricked, but the character has no idea. What type of irony?
What is dramatic irony?
“The child was ravenous, so hungry he ate three sandwiches.” Define ravenous.
What is very hungry?
Words like playful, cheerful, upbeat signal what tone?
What is lighthearted?
Who is responsible for marrying Romeo and Juliet?
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Facts, data, or quotes used to back up a claim are called what?
What is evidence?
A poem written in 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and often about love or deep emotion is known as what?
What is a sonnet?
In “The team could have won the game,” what is the verb phrase?
could have won
A phrase that gives human qualities to nonhuman things is called what?
What is personification?
A research article includes statistics and logical reasoning. What appeal is used?
What is logos?
A student says “Great, another pop quiz,” with an annoyed tone. Which irony is used?
What is verbal irony?
“The metal was malleable—easy to bend and shape.” Define malleable.
What is bendable or flexible?
A narrator uses furious, outraged, indignant. What tone is created?
What is angry?
Whom does Tybalt kill in Act III?
Who is Mercutio?
Addressing the other side’s point of view in an argument is called what?
What is a counterclaim?
This type of poem expresses a speaker’s personal thoughts or feelings and is usually musical in quality.
What is a lyric poem?
Identify the verb phrase: “My friends are going to celebrate after finals.”
are going to celebrate
A long, exaggerated statement such as “I’ve told you a million times!” is an example of what?
What is hyperbole?
A school announces a fundraiser today only for emergency supplies. Which appeal is based on timing?
What is kairos?
The lifeguard can’t swim. What type of irony?
What is situational irony?
The boy was timid, unlike his bold and fearless sister.” Define timid.
What is shy or fearful?
An author uses uncertain, hesitant, unsure. This suggests which tone?
What is uncertain or doubtful?
Juliet’s father arranges for her to marry whom?
Who is Paris?
The explanation of how the evidence supports the claim is called what?
What is reasoning?
A Japanese form of poetry that follows a 5–7–5 syllable pattern is called what?
What is a haiku?
In “He might have been lying about the story,” what is the verb phrase?
might have been lying
When the poet references a famous myth, book, or event, such as “He met his Waterloo,” what device is being used?
What is an allusion?
A speech says, “According to the CDC, 85% of cases…” This demonstrates what rhetorical appeal?
What is logos?
In a scary movie, the audience knows the killer is behind the door, but the character opens it anyway. What type of irony?
What is dramatic irony?
“She picked up the dainty teacup with such careful, delicate fingers that it looked as if it might break from the slightest pressure.”
Using context clues, define dainty.
What is delicate, small, or fragile?
Descriptions such as majestic, reverent, respectful suggest what tone?
What is respectful or admiring?
The play begins with two servants starting a fight. Which theme does this introduce?
What is the destructiveness of feud/family conflict?
A strong concluding paragraph should restate the thesis and leave the reader with what?
What is a final insight or call to action?
This poem has no regular rhyme or meter, but relies heavily on natural rhythms, repetition, and strong imagery.
What is free verse?