Literary Terms
Punctuation
Heroes Unit
Grammar
Miscellaneous
100
What does the word "diction" mean? a) A writer's attitude towards a subject b) The implied meaning of a word - beyond its literal definition c) A writer's word choice
c) A writer's word choice
100
Which COMPOUND sentence is correctly punctuated? a) I ate the hotdog but I wanted a hamburger. b) I ate the hotdog, but I wanted a hamburger.
b) I ate the hotdog, but I wanted a hamburger. Why? BUT is a FANBOY...and you always put a comma before a FANBOY in a compound sentence.
100
Function, example, and negation were all what type of strategy used in our Heroes Unit Essay? a) definition b) introduction c) explanation
a) definition strategies Hint: Our essay was a "Hero Definition Essay." We defined a hero by their example (character traits), function (actions/what they do), and negation (what heroes never do).
100
Which sentence type might use a semicolon? a) Compound b) Complex
a) Compound sentences Hint: A semicolon is used to keep two clauses or sentences related to each other. Compound means to put together. So it's logical that a compound sentence uses a punctuation mark that keeps things together!
100
The message or lesson the author wants you to take away from a piece of writing is called: a) attitude b) shift c) theme d) title
c) theme. Hint: Make sure you are trying to figure out what the author is trying to tell you in the piece. Don't just pick a theme based on what you or others believe to be true.
200
What is the definition of "tone?" a) A writer's attitude towards a subject b) The implied meaning of a word - beyond its literal definition c) A writer's word choice
a) A writer's attitude towards a subject. Hint: Tone is similar to emotion; what emotion is the writer trying to get you to feel?
200
What is the correct punctuation or formatting for a book title? a) It is put in quotations b) It is underlined
b) It is underlined. Hint: Long works are underlined, short works are put in quotations.
200
The word that means a perfect place or paradise is... a) dystopia b) utopia c) Mrs. Kindt's class
b) utopia. Hint: Answer c, while technically a paradise, has more than one word in it...making it a trick question. :(
200
Which one of these words is not a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) you could use to create a compound sentence? a) For b) And c) Nor d) Because e) Or f) Yet g) So
d) Because Why? "But" is the "B" in FANBOYS. "Because" is a subordinating conjunction...used for complex sentences, whereas the FANBOYS are used in compound sentences.
200
The strategy we used to analyze poetry is called... a) Negation b) Function c) TP-CASTT
c) TP-CASTT. Hint: Negation and Function were essay definition strategies!
300
The line, "I felt as light as a feather" can best be described as a... a) Imagery b) Simile c) Personification d) Metaphor
b) Simile Hint: Similes compare things to each other using the words "like" or "as."
300
How would you correctly punctuate a poem title? a) Put it in quotations b) Underline it
a) Put it in quotations
300
Which is the best thesis statement? a) A hero is brave, helps others, and never gives up. b) "A hero is someone who gives his life for something greater than himself." c) I think a hero is brave when faced with tough situations, helps others no matter the cost, and never gives up when the going gets tough. d) A hero is brave when faced with tough situations, helps others no matter the cost, and never gives up when the going gets tough.
d) A hero is brave when faced with tough situations, helps others no matter the cost, and never gives up when the going gets tough. Why? It's specific, features good diction, and doesn't use any personal pronouns (I, my, you). b was a quote...a good hook, but doesn't work for a thesis statement.
300
Which sentence features an introductory adverb clause (AC1)? a) I am sweating like a pig because I ran a mile. b) Because I ran a mile, my legs are sore. c) I ran a mile, and I didn't stop once.
b) Because I ran a mile, my legs are sore. Hints: Introductory adverb clauses are used in complex sentences...so they use I SAW U BUBA and AAAWWUBBIS words. "Introductory" means it introduces or starts a sentence.
300
When considering the diction of the line, "My heart sank," one could infer it to have a... a) Negative connotation b) Negative denotation
a) Negative connotation. Hint: Connotation is the implied meaning or emotion of a word, denotation is the actual (dictionary) meaning of a word.
400
Which is the correct definition of "infer?" a) to make a guess b) to make a logical guess c) to make a logical guess based on observation, experience, or textual evidence d) to make a guess based on imagination, inventiveness, and creativity
c) to make a logical guess based on observation, experience, or textual evidence. Hint: To infer is to play detective with a piece of writing...you make a guess based on clues you have from the book or from your own understanding of how the world works.
400
Which sentence best demonstrates correct quotation punctuation and embedding format? a) As an example of heroic fighting, the text states "Ana fights every day." b) As an example of heroic fighting, the text states, "Ana fights every day." c) The text states "Ana fights every day." d) For example, "Ana fights every day."
b) As an example of heroic fighting, the text states, "Ana fights every day." Hint: If the writer says the text/book tells us something (states, writes, says), put a comma after that word, right before the quote starts. While d is technically correct, it doesn't explain enough. Embedding a quote requires more introduction to the quote to help the reader understand what they are about to read.
400
What is a synonym for our hero definition essay strategy: "example?" a) character trait b) action c) description
a) character trait
400
Which sentence has a comma where none is needed? a) Because I lost my glasses, I can't see. b) I can't see, because I lost my glasses. c) I can't see, but it's not because I lost my glasses.
b) I can't see, because I lost my glasses. Why? This is a complex sentence where the adverb clause (because I lost my glasses) is the closer (AC2). No comma is needed if the adverb clause finishes the complex sentence. Hint: If you see an AAAWWUBBIS or I SAW U BUBA word in the middle of a sentence, you don't need a comma before it. Only FANBOYS in compound sentences have commas in front of them!
400
We looked at the connotation of words in TP-CASTT to help us figure out a poem's... a) diction b) tone c) theme
b) tone. Hint: Remember "O Captain! My Captain"...there were lots of words related to Lincoln's death...words with negative connotations. So the tone of the poem was sad or depressing.
500
Which literary term means: "descriptive or figurative language used to create word pictures by using details that appeal to one or more of the senses?" a) metaphor b) allegory c) imagery d) simile
c) imagery. Hint: An image is something you see, and seeing is one of your senses. The Giver featured a lot of imagery after Jonas started receiving memories. Think how vividly Lois Lowry described the memories of colors, and pain, and music. Those are things you experience with your senses!
500
Which sentence demonstrates correct parenthetical documentation? a) "It was the meaning of everything." (Lowry 49) b) "It was the meaning of everything". (Lowry 49) c) "It was the meaning of everything" (Lowry 49). d) "It was the meaning of everything (Lowry 49)."
c) "It was the meaning of everything" (Lowry 49). Hint: When citing a page number the end punctuation goes after the close parentheses mark...not inside quotation marks as it usually does. Think of it as a signal to the reader that the page number goes with the quote. It keeps everything together as one unit.
500
The best choice for the theme of the movie Soul Surfer is... a) You shouldn't be afraid to get back into the water after a shark attack. b) When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. c) When you have a positive attitude and persistence, you can make it through any challenge in life. d) Even people with disabilities can make a difference.
c) When you have a positive attitude and persistence, you can make it through any challenge in life. Why? C is the most specific and detailed choice. B is too cliche (you hear this phrase too much for it to have much meaning). A and D may be true but they don't capture all of the message of the film.
500
Which one of these words is not a subordinating conjunction used to create a complex sentence? a) until b) when c) if d) since e) however f) as
e) however. Why? However is a conjunctive adverb...used in compound sentences. Like this: I love ice cream; however, the cold hurts my teeth.
500
When annotating it is best to... a) Highlight as much information as possible b) Ask questions related to only vocabulary in the margin c) Mark the text with appropriate symbols while using reading strategies d) Read the entire book or article and then go back to mark the text
c) Mark the text with appropriate symbols while using reading strategies. Hint: Highlighting and questioning are good practices when you read, but you should use multiple reading strategies: questioning, making connections, reacting...and the best way to note them is to mark the text with symbols that represent those strategies (!, *, ?)...and it's best to mark things as you read, rather than go back.
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