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Literary Devices
Diction
Vocabulary
Divergent
Essay Structure
100
"I was so hungry, I ate a horse" is an example of
exaggeration, hyperbole
100
Which of the following has the most negative connotation? a.) Homework is so unpleasant to me b.) Homework is so awful to me c.) Homework is so vile to me
c.) Homework is so vile to me
100
Definition: to suggest or hint at
Imply
100
What faction does Tris choose at the Choosing Ceremony?
Dauntless
100
What is the best way to respond to an OER question?
Answer the question, Provide text evidence, Explain.
200
Which one of the following scenarios could be described as ironic a.) A man who has a fear of rejection, breaks up with his girlfriends before they can break up with him b.) A woman who loves chocolate, buys a large bag of Twix candy bars c.) A white Tiger attacks it's prey
a.) A man who has a fear of rejection, breaks up with his girlfriends before they can break up with him
200
Which one of the following suggests whimsical/childlike tone. a.) Oliver found himself locked out of his house in the bitter cold b.) The Male gorilla pounds his chest to intimidate his enemies c.) "I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am."
c.) "I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am."
200
Definition: to bring together as one
Unify
200
What faction does Tris's brother choose at The Choosing Ceremony?
Erudite
200
This introduces the main idea of an essay or piece of writing.
topic sentence
300
The central message or main idea of the story
theme
300
Dark trees shrouded the old, creaky house The mood of the previous passage is ... a.) romantic b.) humorous c.) scary/ominous
c.) scary/ominous
300
Definition: To move or change from one thing to another
Shift
300
Who invented the simulation serum, and which faction is she from?
Jeanine from Erudite
300
This makes a claim about a topic introduced. It states and opinion and states the reasons why.
Thesis
400
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down What's going on in that beautiful mind I'm on your magical mystery ride And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright - from John Legend's All of Me The tone of the above passage can be described as a) irate b) confused c) wise d) thrilled
b) confused
400
The following excerpt is in what point of view....They tell me you are wicked and I believe them, for I have seen your painted women under the gas lamps luring the farm boys"
first person
400
Definition: Clearly expressed or defined, exact
Precise
400
Four left his faction to join Dauntless because a) his best friend joined b) his aptitude test said he belonged there c) Dauntless was his favorite faction d) his father beat him
d) his father beat him
400
However, although, first, second, third..... are all examples of
Transition words
500
"My mind is on home. I can't help but think about where they are taking me and what my fate will be. I worry about Prim and my mother, but thankfully Gale promised to take care of them for me." What point of view is the passage above from?
first person
500
Which of the following suggests a melancholy/sad tone? a.) Sunny daffodils made our hearts leap b.) Many elderly can barely find the will to carry on c.) Sherlock Holmes followed the footprints that transformed from a man's to a beast's
b.) Many elderly can barely find the will to carry on
500
Definition: regularity; agreement or harmony between parts of something complex
Consistency
500
What does Tris's mother tell Tris to do on Visiting day? a) join forces with the Erudite b) punch Peter c) find Caleb and tell him to research the serum d) leave Dauntless and come back home
c) find Caleb and tell him to research the serum
500
People don't expect Tris to act different from her old faction Abnegation. When she takes charge and has new ideas, it helps her to stand out and be noticed by Dauntless. Which part of A.P.E. is demonstrated above?
Explain