Essay,
Pages 5 (1111 words)
“Metonymy” is best defined as a figure of speech in which
one noun is substituted for another with which it is closely associated
Which excerpt best reflects Byron’s appreciation of beauty?
“the nameless grace/Which waves in every raven tress”
“Conceit” is best defined as a lengthy or extended
metaphor
Which of the following techniques does this poem use?
I. simile
II. sensory imagery
III. allusion
I and II
Which of the following is a key reason to include hyperbole in a literary work?
I. to add humor
Il. to heighten effect
III. to create suspense
I and II
Which of the following images from the excerpt indicates an exhilarated mood?
I. “She played it quick, she played it light and loose;”
II. “My eyes, they dazzled at her flowing knees;”
III. “(She moved in circles, and those circles moved).”
I, II, and III
Which word best describes the mood of this poem?
vigilant
All of these types of figurative language appear in the excerpt above except
simile
Which poetic technique is illustrated throughout the entire poem “Happiness Epidemic”?
conceit
Which of the following is a key reason to include allusions in a literary work?
to broaden the context and deepen the meaning of a literary work
Both Crapsey’s and Plath’s poems address the theme of
death
Which statement best reflects Millay’s attitude toward the seasons?
Millay finds beauty in the autumn world but resents the rebirth of spring because she sees death and sorrow everywhere.
Which line from the poem above illustrates alliteration?
“To lift the lean of that black bluff!”
Examine lines 16 through 18 and select the answer that describes the poetic technique used there.
enjambment
Which excerpt illustrates the use of alliteration in this poem?
“You can no longer quiet me with the redness/Of little leaves opening stickily.”
Which line from the poem illustrates a simile?
“She’s gone from sounding like the smoke detector”
Which line from the poem “To the Dead in the Graveyard Underneath My Window” illustrates apostrophe?
“Oh, have you no rebellion in your bones?”
“Blank verse” refers to
unrhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter
Which poetic technique do these lines from Plath’s poem “Edge” illustrate?
personification
Which of the following describes the structure of this excerpt best?
blank verse
Which idea is addressed in the passage above?
friendship and love
Which statement about the tragedy is true?
It uses dramatic elements to depict the flaws of human nature in a succinct, poignant way.
Which statement about the lyric poem is true?
It uses poetic techniques to explore thoughts and feelings about a subject in a concise way.
Which statement about the expository essay is true?
It uses logical examples and explanations to examine a topic in an organized way.
Which excerpt indicates that King Arthur knows Queen Guinevere has been unfaithful to their marriage?
“To warn you”
Which genre uses narrative and poetic techniques to tell a story?
narrative poem
Which organizational type dominates the passage?
order of importance
Which poetic device does the speaker use in the line, “Since Bacchus, Satan, and the Hangman”?
allusion
Which genre uses narrative techniques to provide a glimpse into the human experience?
short story
What information can be inferred from the passage above?
Guenevere and Lancelot know each other well.
In the movie Thor (2011), Thor must prove that he is worthy of being a king before he can use his mighty hammer. Which word describes the conflict best?
internal
The chain of events in a story is known as the
plot
Who or what is the protagonist in “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati?
Stefano
In “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati, the colomber pursues Stefano for most of Stefano’s life. Which type of conflict does the colomber’s pursuit illustrate?
external
What is situational irony?
the contrast between what is expected and what does happen
What is the primary conflict in this passage?
internal
Conflict is the struggle between the __________ in the plot.
protagonist and antagonist
The external conflict in “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati happens
between Stefano and the colomber
Why is setting important in literature?
I. It reinforces character and theme.
II. It contributes to atmosphere and mood.
III. It adds realism.
I, II, and III
The setting of “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati takes place primarily in
the sea
Which phrase defines “muster” best?
to collect, gather
Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects the above theme best?
“Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith forever.”
Which phrase defines “elude” best?
to escape
Which theme can you create using all the key ideas above?
In hazardous situations, the instinct to survive overcomes everything else.
kindness, respect
Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects best the key ideas listed above?
“Those were the first human words.”
hopelessness, sadness
Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects best the key ideas listed above?
“‘Not cry? We’re on the threshold of death. Soon, we shall be inside.'”
Which theme can you develop from all the key ideas above?
When faced with extreme cruelty, a person can still choose to remain human.
Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith forever.
Which key idea can you deduce from the excerpt above?
hopelessness
He was a young Pole, who was smiling at us. He began to talk to us, and despite our weariness, we listened attentively.
Which key idea can you deduce from the excerpt above?
kindness
Of the following people in the concentration camp, who behaves kindly to Wiesel and his father?
Bela Katz
What is a key difference between the organizational aspects of the texts?
The hook in Poe’s essay is its own short paragraph, while the hook in King’s memoir appears at the beginning of a long paragraph.
What is a key difference between the main ideas of the texts?
Poe claims that the story is the most essential element, while King claims that the writer is the most essential element.
Which statement does not describe King’s “muse-guy”?
The muse-guy “scatter[s] creative fairy-dust all over your typewriter . . . .”
According to Poe, “there is a radical error” in the
“usual mode of constructing a story”
Which aspect of organization is similar to both texts?
topical organization
Which of the following is the least important aspect of a work to examine when evaluating an argument?
the length of the text
Which main idea is similar to both texts?
Writing is difficult.
Who, according to King, will not like the idea that competent writers can be made into good writers?
many writing teachers
Which phrase defines “immutable” best?
not changeable
What is the definition of “vile”?
extremely bad or disgusting