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Grammar
Rhetorical Devices/ Literary Techniques
Fiction
100
Name All Three of Janie's Husbands in the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God
Logan Killicks, Joe Starks, Teacake
100
"In the fall, the leaves out where I live put on an amazing display of colors. In their descent into death, they seem to catch fire and burn a brilliant flame of scarlet, tangerine, or gold. Visually, their last days are worth far more than all their days of green and glorious life." What is the author's primary purpose?
To describe...
100
"SpongeBob often neglects his pet snail Gary even though he loves him very much." In this sentence, the comma (if any) should be placed where?
No commas are necessary.
100

The following statement is an example of which rhetorical appeal:


""All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."

Logos
100
What is the message or main idea of a story called? It is often stated as a lesson about life in general.
Theme
200
In the book, Into The Wild, what was the alias that the main character, Chris McCandless, went by while on his journey to Alaska
Alex Supertramp
200
What is the difference between a main idea and a summary?
A main idea is usually 1-2 sentences about a specific section of a passage. A summary is a recap that consists of the beginning middle and end.
200
"Luke Skywalker and Princess Leah felt a special connection to each other yet they were still unaware they were related." What is the correct punctuation of the sentence?
Place a comma before the word "yet"
200
"Chuck Norris is a little bit tough." This statement is an example of which rhetorical/literary device?
Understatement
200
Name the 4 different Points of View that we've gone over in class.
First Person, Second Person, Third Person Limited, Third Person Omniscient.
300
In the novel, The Things They Carried, what war was the story centered around?
Vietnam
300
"Nurses and nuns never think you know what they're talking about. If you're ten going on eleven, you're supposed to be simple like my uncle Pat Sheehan who was dropped on his head. You can't ask questions." 

"Critical" is the word that best describes the ______ of this passage:

Tone
300

Determine which sentence is wrong and correct it.

(1)"Pizza should be considered one of the four basic food groups, it is viewed as a complete meal by many Americans. (2)There are a large variety of toppings, and most are tasty. (3)You can get pizza at a restaurant, at the grocery store, or you can make it yourself." .

Sentence 1 is a run-on. The comma should be replaced with a semi-colon or a period, or a conjunction should be added.
300
"Getting your driver's license is like a bird learning to fly. It's an adventure; you feel independent and free." This is an example of which rhetorical device? (NOT a simile)
Analogy
300
What is the difference between 3rd Person Limited and 3rd Person Omniscient?
Answers may vary.
3rd person omniscient knows ALL (inside and out)

3rd person limited can only tell us the actions that a character is taking and not necessarily their thoughts or emotions

400
Give the literal translation of this line from "Julius Caesar"

"Beware the ides of March"
Beware of March 15th
400
"...It is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this government--the ballot." This excerpt from "On Women's Right to Vote" by Susan B. Anthony is an example of: a) connotation b) bias c) anecdote
b) bias
400

Determine the sentence that is wrong and correct it.

(1)"He feels abandoned and alone, unsure of his purpose in life. (2)Rejected by his creator and shunned by everyone he meets. (3)He must fend for himself, discovering how to survive in a cruel world." 

The second sentence is a fragment.
400
"Chicken patty day is the best day ever--period. It trumps Christmas, Independence Day, and even the last day of school. I live for chicken patty day!!!" This is an example of which rhetorical/literary device?
Overstatement/Hyperbole
400
The use of an object to represent someone or something else.
What is symbolism?
500
In the story Their Eyes Were Watching God, what was the cause of Teacake's death
He was shot and killed by Janie
500
"Thunderstorms occur when hot air mixes with cold air, and they can be a destructive force of nature." A written work with that thesis statement will most likely follow this type of organizational structure/pattern: a) description b) cause and effect c) problem and solution d) comparison and contrast
b) cause and effect
500

Identify the misplaced phrase and rearrange the sentence to make it correct.

"The kitten batted the ball of yarn playfully frolicking."   

"The kitten, playfully frolicking, batted the ball of yarn" OR "Playfully frolicking, the kitten batted the ball of yarn"?
500

"Our relationship was doomed, just like Romeo and Juliet's was." This is an example of which rhetorical device? (HINT: NOT simile analogy)

Allusion--Making a reference to another person, place, or event that is relatively popular. Usually dealing with books or movies.
500
"Bob had always been one of those guys you had to watch out for. Not in the sense that he was going to attack you physically, but it was more like you never really knew just when he was going to stab you in the back or sabotage your best efforts." This is the word that best describes Bob: a) lazy b) ignorant c) unprincipled
c) unprincipled