VBA 2 Review

Identify 1

100

what is a claim? 

the author's position or opinion on an issue

200

What is theme?

theme = the life lesson or message 

300

Define: ethos, logos, and pathos

ethos= appeal to ethics / credibility

logos= appeal to logic

pathos = appeal to emotion

400

What is an allusion? 

Give an example

Allusions = reference to something famous

500

Part A: What is Mood?

Part B: What is Tone?

Mood = the feeling readers get from reading the text

Tone= the author's attitude toward a subject in the text

Identify 2

100

The mini paragraphs in a poem are what? 

stanzas

200

A poem's form is:

A. the author's feelings

B. the way a poem is built on the page

C. a message about life

B. the way a poem is built on the page

300

What is a counterclaim + rebuttal?

The counterclaim and rebuttal occur when the author addresses an opposite opinion and disproves it. 

400

Part A: what is an unreliable narrator?

Part B: How can readers identify an unreliable narrator? 

Part A: a narrator who cannot be trusted because their credibility has been compromised

Part B: by keeping an eye out for inconsistencies and contradictions 

500

Part A: How many lines are in a sonnet?

Part B: What is the rhyme scheme for a sonnet?

Part C: What are the last two lines of a sonnet called? 

Part A: 14

Part B: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

Part C: couplet

Analyze 1

100

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

A. Arrogant

B. Confident

Confident

200

Match the following quote with its theme:

 "Knowledge is the fruit of wisdom.... to be eaten carefully and digested fully, unlike lunch, you are bolting down little friend."

A. listen to your elders

B. you must learn new things slowly and thoughtfully

C. the power of a tool lies with the one yielding it 

B. you must learn new things slowly and thoughtfully

300

Describe the tone of the following statement:

 “The implications of climate change on our future generations cannot be overstated.” 

A. angry

B. playful

C. serious

D. sad

 

C. serious

400

 "He was a real Romeo with the ladies." 

Part A. What rhetorical device is being used?

Part B. What is the deeper meaning? 

Part A: allusion

Part b: he was romantic and charming

500

Emily is struggling with homework. Her friend Jake offered to help. With Jake's help, Emily began to understand. The next day she aced her math test. Emily realized the importance of asking for help. 

How does Jake's interaction with Emily influence her development?

*answers will vary

Analyze 2

100

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

A. Youthful

B. Childish

Childish

200

Part A: What is a hyperbole?

Part B: What does the hyperbole mean? "He was buried under a mountain of work" 

Part A: A Hyperbole is an exaggeration.

Part B: The man was overwhelmed with many tasks to complete

300

If an author describes a setting as dark and stormy, what might their perspective be? 

A. they are indifferent about the setting

B. they think the setting is live and cheerful

C. they want to create a sense of calm

D. they want to build a suspenseful mood

D. they want to build a suspenseful mood

400

Sara wanted to join the soccer team, but the coach told her that she wasn't good enough. Sara practiced every day until she became the best. The coach saw her and let her join." 

How does the interaction between Sara and the coach push the plot forward?

*answers will vary

500

Inductive reasoning =   Specific --> General

Deductive reasoning = General --> Specific

Which reasoning is being used below?

"All birds have feathers; therefore a pigeon has feathers."

Deductive