Vocab
An antonym for languid is:
A. weak
B. sluggish
C. lazy
D. energized
D. energized
Identify the following as an independent or dependent clause: We played Jeopardy on the last day of classes.
Independent Clause
What type of figurative language is this an example of: My mind was a pinball machine - my thoughts kept bouncing around in my head.
A. Simile
B. Oxymoron
C. Metaphor
D. Dramatic Irony
C. Metaphor
Which of the following adjectives best describes Elie Wiesel at the beginning of his memoir Night?
A. Rebellious
B. Fearful
C. Religious
D. Bitter
C. Religious
What type of figurative language is this an example of: The boy sang like an angel?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Verbal Irony
B. Simile
A synonym for opulent is:
A. rich
B. cloudy
C. strong
D. old
A. rich
Identify the following as an independent or dependent clause: Because I didn't study for English.
Dependent Clause
What type of irony is this: In Jaws, the audience can see the shark in the water, but the swimmers have no idea that it is there.
A. Dramatic Irony
B. Verbal Irony
C. Situational Irony
A. Dramatic Irony
This character accuses Tom Robinson of raping her.
What is a synonym for abashed?
A. Tired
B. Proud
C. Enraged
D. Embarrassed
D. Embarrassed
The _____________ toddler refused to put on his socks no matter how hard his mom tried to persuade him to do so.
A. ingenious
B. obstinate
C. abashed
D. superfluous
B. obstinate
Add an independent clause after the following dependent clause (be sure to use proper punctuation): After the school year ended
Which of the following is an example of ethos?
A) "Studies show that 9 out of 10 doctors recommend this treatment for patients."
B) "As a licensed nutritionist with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this diet is safe."
C) "Think of the children who suffer every day — don't you want to help them?"
B) "As a licensed nutritionist with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this diet is safe."
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Romeo and Juliet?
Rosaline.
What rhetorical appeal is being used here: "Every night, thousands of children go to bed hungry, their small stomachs aching, wondering why there isn't enough food. These aren't statistics — they are real kids, just like yours, with dreams and laughter, who simply need a chance."?
Pathos
Standing in the doorway, my friend gave me a _______ glance. I knew that this meant it was time for us to leave class, so we could stroll the halls together.
A. conspiratorial
B. vexed
C. abashed
D. languid
A. conspiratorial
Write a sentence that combines a dependent clause and an independent clause.
After the school year ended, I went on vacation to Italy.
"The old grandfather clock in the hallway whispered secrets to the empty house, its pendulum swaying like a hypnotist's watch."
This sentence contains multiple examples of figurative language. Which combination is correct?
A) Metaphor and simile
B) Oxymoron and personification
C) Hyperbole and metaphor
D) Personification and simile
D) Personification and simile
This character punishes Scout for speaking up about Walter Cunningham on her first day of school.
Miss Caroline.
Give an example of a dependent clause.
Because the summer is almost here
The long-running ________ between Mrs. Red and Mr. Blue was only made worse when Mrs. Red refused to take down her political sign from her front yard - an act that completely _________ Mr. Blue.
A. accolade...scrutinized
B. foreboding...vindicated
C. enmity...vexed
D. anarchy...refuted
C. enmity...vexed
Write a sentence that combines two independent clauses.
The school year is over, and I am ready for summer!
"The crisp autumn leaves crunched beneath Maya's feet as she walked through the orchard. Golden sunlight filtered through the branches, casting dancing shadows that flickered across her face like nature's own kaleidoscope."
What is the primary literary technique used throughout this passage?
A) Oxymoron
B) Hyperbole
C) Metaphor
D) Imagery
D) Imagery
Who does Friar Lawrence send to deliver the letter to Romeo informing him of the plan to fake Juliet's death?
Friar John
After receiving yet another ________ for her work, the actress ________ accepted her Oscar, unable to believe that she was receiving so much recognition.
A. accolade...incredulously
B. anarchy...rhetorically
C. reprimand...incredulously
D. foreboding...rhetorically
A. accolade...incredulously