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True or false: hysterical means danger and peril means emotional excess
What is False? The opposite id true: hysterical = emotional excess peril = danger
100
An indirect reference to another literary work.
What is an allusion?
100
Patrick Henry uses this form of persuasion to convince audiences that he can he trusted and that he is an authority on his subject.
What is ethos?
100
Even though he is an adulterer and lecher, he is still considered the "tragic hero" in The Crucible. Tragic hero refers to "a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat."
Who is John Proctor.
100
To find information for a research report on dolphins you would most likely use: a) encyclopedia b) thesaurus c) atlas
What is a) encyclopedia? An encyclopedia contains articles on various topics. A thesaurus is a book that contains a collection of synonyms and antonyms. An atlas is a bound collection of maps.
200
The word "Omniscient" means "having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things." From this definition, we can assume that the prefix "Omni" means: a) powerful b) weak c) all; everywhere
What is c) all; everywhere?
200
The attitude the writer takes toward a subject.
What is tone?
200
Logos is the use of this type of argument.
What is logic or logical argument?
200
John Smith claims to have humbled himself amongst the "savages" therefore gaining his freedom. The word "humbled" in this passage means: a) demeaned b) angered c) fought
What is a) demeaned?
200
When writing any paper, the author should always have his reason for writing in mind. This is called what?
What is the purpose?
300
"The field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity" is the definition for: a) monotheism b) Islam c) theology
What is c) theology?
300
When one thing is expected but another occurs.
What is irony?
300
When a speaker appeals to the audiences pride or emotion he is using this rhetorical type of persuasion.
What is pathos?
300
In "The Devil and Tom Walker", Tom Walker is a usurer which means this.
What is he lends money to others at high interest rates. (Like a loan shark)?
300
First, In addition, and Next, are all examples of this.
What are transition words or phrases?
400
The term "expedient" means which of the following: a) rarely b) in a quick manner c) to walk the extra mile
What is b) in a quick manner?
400
"The children were roses grown in concrete gardens, beautiful and forlorn." is an example of this type of comparison.
What is a metaphor?
400
In Franklin's Speech in the Convention, "From such an assembly can a perfect production be expected?" is an example of this type of rhetorical device?"
What is a rhetorical question?
400
John Smith uses this point of view to depict himself as a hero in his Narrative Account, "The General History of Virginia". By doing so he separates himself from the narrative and seems to be a mere player in the events.
What is third person?
400
The thesis statement should contain a forecasting of ideas. Each idea predicted then becomes the main idea for this sentence in each body paragraph.
What is the topic sentence?
500
a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton). USE YOUR NEW NOTES.
What is an aphorism?
500
The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader. (Not to be confused with tone).
What is mood?
500
An article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editors is called this.
What is an editorial?
500
In his famous oratory (an emotional and public speech), this man uses parallelism when he states, "“The devil is waiting for them, hell is gaping for them, the flames gather and flash about them, and would fain lay hold on them and swallow them up …” (page 46).
Who is Jonathan Edwards?
500
The following words should be capitalized: mrs. wilson wants to remind all citrus valley students to use good judgment over break.
What are Mrs. Wilson Citrus Valley