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Romeo & Juliet
R&J Figurative Language
The Odyssey
Grammar
Grammar
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Romeo and Juliet get married in a secret ceremony. This suggests that a. they know their families would not approve. b. secret marriages are more exciting than public ones. c. they don’t have enough money for a big wedding
a. they know their families would not approve.
100
You are as glorious as a heavenly angel. _____________________________
What is simile
100
Which statement most accurately describes the role of Zeus in Odysseus’ adventures? a. Zeus encourages Odysseus’ crew. b. Zeus controls the weather by which Odysseus sails. c. Zeus strengthens Odysseus’ enemies.
What is b. Zeus controls the weather by which Odysseus sails.
100
31. The other day I went _______ the post office.
What is to
100
Jennifer has discovered that hanging clothes outside to dry has its disadvantages. Recently, a spider crept into a pair of her jeans and __________ a day biting the "intruder"—Jennifer's bare leg—that had invaded the arachnid's new home. A. spend B. spended C. spent
What is c. spent
200
Mercutio says that Tybalt is an “expert with the sword.” This suggests that a. we will soon see a demonstration of Tybalt’s expertise. b. Tybalt teaches a class in sword-fighting. c. Tybalt maufactures his own swords.
What is a. we will soon see a demonstration of Tybalt’s expertise.
200
Oh fighting love! Oh loving hate! _____________________________
What is oxymoron
200
While Odysseus’ men want to steal the Cyclops’ cheeses and animals and depart immediately, Odysseus wishes to see what “the cave man … had to offer.” Considering Odysseus’ character, what might he be hoping the Cyclops will offer? a. An exciting challenge b. A faster ship c. A place to stay
What is a. An exciting challenge
200
My aunt and uncle are arriving tomorrow. ___________ coming from California.
What is they're
200
To study for his calculus midterm, Brian drank seven cups of strong Turkish coffee which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter. A. Should you remove the comma after midterm? B. Or should you add a comma after coffee?
What is B. Or should you add a comma after coffee?
300
Friar Lawrence is collecting plants and talking about the “great power” in them. This suggests that Friar Lawrence a. plans to sell the plants for a high price. b. knows how to make medicines from them. c. plans to use the plants to create artwork.
What is b. knows how to make medicines from them.
300
Just say one fair word for her son Cupid. ______________________________
What is allusion
300
Which of the following is an example of a simile? a. Odysseus in one motion strung the bow. b. Odysseus stood watching the unruly suitors like a captain surveying a rough sea. c. The suitors, both strong and weak, tried and failed to string the bow.
What is b. Odysseus stood watching the unruly suitors like a captain surveying a rough sea.
300
While I was there I bought a shirt and ______ pairs of shoes.
What is two
300
The slimy smelly lettuce on my burrito made me ask the manager to return my 99 cents. A. Should you add a comma after slimy? B. Or should you add a comma after burrito?
What is A. Should you add a comma after slimy?
400
Mercutio uses Rosaline’s name to get Romeo’s attention. This suggests that a. Mercutio has forgotten Romeo’s name. b. Mercutio think that Romeo and Rosaline will make a good match. c. Mercutio thinks that Romeo still loves Rosaline.
What is c. Mercutio thinks that Romeo still loves Rosaline.
400
Rise, fair sun, and kill the jealous moon. ________________________________
What is personification
400
Which trait does Odysseus demonstrate by lying about his name to the Cyclops? a. Creativity b. Loyalty c. Stubbornness
What is a. Creativity
400
My neighbors have bought a second car. ________ new one is candy apple red.
What is their
400
Pitchers can’t skip over Vaughn Canseco is there waiting. a. Pitchers can’t skip over Vaughn, Canseco is there waiting. b. Pitchers can’t skip over Vaughn. Canseco is there waiting. c. Pitchers can’t skip over Vaughn, Canseco, is there waiting.
What is b. Pitchers can’t skip over Vaughn. Canseco is there waiting.
500
Juliet wishes that Romeo had a different last name. This suggests that a. Juliet is afraid that the family feud will part them. b. Juliet thinks “Montague” is too hard to spell. c. Juliet doesn’t likw the sound of “Juliet Montague.”
What is a. Juliet is afraid that the family feud will part them.
500
Haven't you heard of courtesy? You mean curtsy? Are you asking me to dance? ______________________________
What is pun
500
Which of the following quotations contains a description of an epic hero? a. “Now I let go with hands and feet, plunging / straight into the foam beside the timbers, / pulled astride, and rowed hard with my hands / to pass by Scylla.” b. “I rather dwelt on this part of the forecast, / while our good ship made time, bound outward down / the wind for the strange island of Sirens.” c. “In the next land we found were Cyclopes, / giants, louts, without a law to bless them.”
What is a. “Now I let go with hands and feet, plunging / straight into the foam beside the timbers, / pulled astride, and rowed hard with my hands / to pass by Scylla.”
500
. ______ store employees ran over _____ help me but it was ______ late.
What is Two, to, too
500
Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield for example he’s been known to drop easy fly balls. a. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example, he’s been known to drop easy fly balls. b. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example he’s been known to drop easy fly balls. c. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield; for example he’s been known to drop easy fly balls.
What is a. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example, he’s been known to drop easy fly balls.