Can You Infer?
This type of question asks you to draw a conclusion based on evidence, but it isn’t directly stated.
What is an inference question?
When an author writes to inform, what is the main goal?
What is to provide factual information?
In the sentence, “Her enthusiasm was palpable,” what does "palpable" mean?
What is able to be felt or easily noticed?
This term refers to the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in words, like "wild wind whistled."
What is alliteration?
The prefix "bene-" in words like "beneficial" and "benevolent" indicates a positive meaning. What is the Latin root of this prefix, and what does it mean?
What is bene, meaning good or well?
If a passage describes a character as "staring out of the window while tapping their fingers," what can we infer about their mood?
What is being bored or anxious?
A passage aims to make readers understand the dangers of deforestation. What is the author's purpose?
What is to raise awareness or inform about the consequences of deforestation?
The word "unhappiness" consists of three parts: “un-,” “happy,” and “-ness.” What are these parts called in morphology?
What are prefix, root, and suffix?
When a poem has no set rhyme scheme or meter, it is written in this form.
What is free verse?
This figure of speech uses exaggeration for emphasis, such as saying, "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is hyperbole?
If a passage describes a person’s heart racing and palms sweating, what can we infer about their emotional state?
What is being nervous or excited?
A writer cites multiple expert sources and provides a detailed list of their qualifications to establish trust with the audience. Which rhetorical strategy is being used here?
What is ethos?
In the sentence, “The professor’s explanation was so esoteric that only a few students understood it,” what does "esoteric" mean?
What is difficult to understand or intended for a small audience?
What is the name of the emotional atmosphere that a poet creates in a poem, often through imagery and word choice?
What is mood?
In a passage where the narrator is unreliable, distorting key facts without explicitly lying, what technique is the author using to challenge the reader’s perception of truth?
What is unreliable narration?
A passage says, “Despite his recent success, John couldn’t shake the feeling that it was all temporary.” What can we infer about John’s mindset?
What is feeling insecure or uncertain?
In a literary work, the author uses a nostalgic tone while describing their hometown. What is the author’s likely purpose?
What is to evoke emotion or share personal reflections?
In the word "preview," what does the prefix "pre-" indicate about the meaning of the word?
What is before?
A poem that features a single speaker expressing personal thoughts and emotions is known as this type of poem.
What is a lyric poem?
In a passage, the author presents data to support their argument but also acknowledges counterarguments, addressing each one with evidence. What is this rhetorical strategy called?
What is concession and refutation?
In a historical passage, the author describes how many were "thrilled by the announcement," yet "doubts simmered just beneath the surface." What can you infer about public reaction?
What is mixed emotions or skepticism about the announcement?
A political speech opens with a detailed breakdown of statistical data on unemployment rates, followed by a personal anecdote about a struggling single parent, and concludes by listing the speaker’s qualifications. Which rhetorical appeals are being used, and in what order?
What are logos, pathos, and ethos, in that order?
The word "antidisestablishmentarianism" contains multiple morphemes. How many morphemes are in this word, and what are they?
What are six morphemes: "anti-," "dis-," "establish," "-ment," "-arian," and "-ism"?
Question: A poem with 14 lines, written in iambic pentameter, and following a specific rhyme scheme (such as ABABCDCDEFEFGG) is called what?
What is a sonnet?
A poet writes a 14-line poem with a rhyme scheme of ABABCDCDEFEFGG. What kind of poem is this?
What is a Shakespearean sonnet?