Figurative Language
What does denotation mean?
A. the literal meaning of a word
B. the feeling a word evokes
C. the slang meaning of a word
A. the literal meaning of a word
The craftsmanship of the antique jewelry was truly sterling, evident in the intricate details and flawless execution.
Using context clues, determine the meaning of the underlined word.
A. Made of silver or other fine metals
B. Made with poor craftsmanship
C. Made with high quality
D. Made with sparkling gems
C. Made with high quality
What is an infinitive phrase?
A. to + noun
B. to + adjective
C. to + verb
C. to + verb
Example: to swim
Which sentence fixes the misused punctuation?
Julie likes eggs, Jennifer does not.
A. Julie likes eggs: Jennifer does not.
B. Julie likes eggs; Jennifer does not.
C. Julie likes: eggs Jennifer does not.
B. Julie likes eggs; Jennifer does not.
What does the Latin root -nat- mean?
A. apart/away
B. out
C. birth/born
C. birth/born
What does connotation mean?
A. the literal meaning of a word
B. the feeling a word evokes
C. the slang meaning of a word
B. the feeling a word evokes
Reading in my favorite armchair was a haven after a long, exhausting day.
Using context clues, determine the meaning of the underlined word.
A. a small house to rest in
B. a paradise-- like an afterlife
C. a place to rest during bad weather
D. a peaceful place
D. a peaceful place
What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
We would like to visit my grandparents this summer.
A. to visit
B. my grandparents
C. this summer
D. would like
A. to visit
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A. Here's a list of groceries I need: a loaf of bread, a quart of milk, and a stick of butter.
B. Here's a list of groceries I need, a loaf of bread: a quart of milk: and a stick of butter.
C. Here's a list of groceries: I need a loaf of bread, a quart of milk, and a stick of butter.
A. Here's a list of groceries I need: a loaf of bread, a quart of milk, and a stick of butter.
What is the meaning of the word chronology?
A. make with chrome
B. arranging events in order of their occurrence
C. the study of chronos
D. arranging events in reverse order
B. arranging events in order of their occurrence
What does the idiomatic phrase "his hands were tied" mean?
A. his hands were tied with rope
B. his hands were wrinkly
C. he had no choice
C. he had no choice
What is a central idea from the passage below?
The ancient oak tree, a soldier at the meadow's edge, had witnessed centuries of change. Its gnarled branches, like skeletal fingers, reached out, while its rings held the history of the land. This silent guardian stood as a testament to nature's enduring power.
A. The oak tree symbolizes resilience and longevity.
B. The meadow is a place of natural beauty and peace.
C. Nature's power is evident in the changing seasons.
A. The oak tree symbolizes resilience and longevity.
What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
The officer returned to help the inspectors.
A. the officer returned
B. to help the inspectors
C. the inspectors
B. to help the inspectors
You haven't completed your work, in fact, you're missing; ten assignments.
Which sentence fixes the misplaced semicolon?
A. You haven't completed; your work in fact, you're missing ten assignments.
B. You haven't completed your work, in fact; you're missing ten assignments.
C. You haven't completed your work; in fact, you're missing ten assignments.
D. You haven't completed your work; in fact you're missing ten assignments.
C. You haven't completed your work; in fact, you're missing ten assignments.
How should this sentence be revised to use parallel structure?
Scott's favorite hobbies are fishing in the Great Lakes, driving his Corvette, and to watch football.
A. Change Scott's to Scott and Dan's
B. Change fishing to to fish
C. Change driving to to drive
D. Change to watch to watching
D. Change to watch to watching
What does the idiomatic phrase "to keep a lid on it" mean?
A. to tighten it
B. to cover it up
C. to keep it a secret
D. to make it known publically
C. to keep it a secret
Which of the following sentences from a persuasive essay uses logos?
A. Studies reveal that students who participate in extracurricular activities demonstrate higher academic performance.
B. Participating in extracurricular activities allows students to discover their passions.
C. Colleges often look favorably upon applicants with a diverse range of extracurricular involvement.
D. Shared experiences gained from extracurriculars can create lifelong friendships
A. Studies reveal that students who participate in extracurricular activities demonstrate higher academic performance.
What noun is the underlined participial phrase modifying?
We heard the crickets chirping in the yard.
A. heard
B. We
C. crickets
C. crickets
After which word should a colon be placed?
You may be required to bring many things sleeping bags, pans, utensils, and warm clothing.
A. things
B. required
C. utensils
A. things
Which rhetorical device does this sentence most clearly illustrate?
I like to run on wilderness trails, to fish for sea bass, and to surf in the Pacific Ocean.
A. rhetorical question
B. repetition
C. parallelism
D. analogy
C. parallelism
Which example demonstrates informal diction?
A. Hello, young man. It is a true pleasure to make your acquaintance.
B. The man spoke to his father in a low voice so others could not hear.
C. Hey, kid. Nice to meet ya. What's up?
C. Hey, kid. Nice to meet ya. What's up?
Which of the following sentences from a persuasive essay is an example of logos?
A. She begged her parents to let her go to the party with her friends.
B. Studies show that there are multiple benefits to teenagers spending more time with their friends.
C. Personally, I think teenagers should limit their time with friends.
D. If you want to strengthen your social skills, spend more time with your friends.
B. Studies show that there are multiple benefits to teenagers spending more time with their friends.
What noun is the underlined participial phrase modifying?
Hiking through the mountains, we saw several snakes.
A. mountains
B. we
C. saw
D. snakes
B. we
After which word should a semicolon be placed?
Let's go to the library to study in fact, it's the only place where I can fully concentrate.
A. library
B. place
C. study
C. study
A frame story is a story within a story. The interior story is typically told in first person, while the frame story is told in third person.
What is a common way to tell the frame story in third person?
A. Have the frame story narrated by a character
B. Have the frame story told from multiple perspectives
C. Have the frame story told in a series of flashbacks
D. Have the frame story set in the future
A. Have the frame story narrated by a character