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Authors use internal monologues to show what a narrator is thinking. An internal monologue most likely means
an author speaking to a reader
a one-sided conversation in your head
a conversation between two people
a conversation with a friend
2
The phrase "Hey, how are you doing?" is an example of which kind of diction?
urgent
formal
demanding
conversational
3
Which of the following is an example of FORMAL diction?
"Highkey"
"Bruh"
"Respectfully,"
"It's all good"
4
In
Lord of the Flies,
who represents human goodness?
Ralph
Simon
Piggy
Jack
5
Which of the following terms means "expressing extreme contempt"?
inscrutable
scornful
complacency
furtive
6
According to his letter, why does King feel some pride and satisfaction when he is criticized as an extremist?
He knows that extremists are always violent and destructive.
He knows that many great leaders in history were extremists.
He believes in extremism as an alternative to violence.
He believes in extremism as a guarantee of safety.
7
An example of a
meditative
activity would be
performing at an improv club
refereeing a football game
DJing a party
watching a sunset
8
Which rhetorical appeal is this?: "So I, along with several members of my staff, am here because I was invited here."
ethos
kairos
pathos
logos
9
In
Lord of the Flies,
what does the term "furtive" mean?
quiet
secretive/sly
indignant
furious
10
Which of the following terms means "grown weak under distressing conditions"?
exalted
oppressive
idly
languished
11
Which of the following establishes credibility?
citing an expert
all of these
education
experience
12
Which of the following terms means "state of commotion, noise and confusion"?
Malice
Tumult
Ebullience
Tirade
13
"Miss Seibert slayed singing in the state song symposium," is an example of
simile
alliteration
repetition
analogy
14
In
Lord of the Flies,
why does Jack believe he should be the leader?
he is the oldest
he is the tallest
he is a member of the choir
he was head boy
15
A statement or assertion that something is true is
a rebuttal
a concession
a counterargument
a claim
16
Who wrote
Lord of the Flies
?
William Golding
William Bowery
William Goldling
William Fitzgerald
17
Hints or clues that tell the reader something will happen later on is known as
nonlinear plot development
frame story
foreshadowing
syntax
18
Which two words were used to describe King's actions in Birmingham, Alabama?
Unwise and Untimely
Unwise and Unsavory
Untimely and Underwhelming
Untimely and Unsure
19
What is the first stage of LINEAR plot development?
resolution
conflict
exposition
climax
20
According to “The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt,” which of the following is the
best
definition of
survivor guilt
?
feeling general regret, knowing one has done nothing wrong
feeling responsible for a crime one committed when one had no choice
feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not
feeling that others blame one for a crime committed by a friend
21
Which of the following literary devices is visually descriptive or figurative language?
analogy
alliteration
metaphor
imagery
22
Which term means intense longing?
yearning
stagnation
languished
culpability
23
The main character of a story is the
author
antagonist
protagonist
foil
24
When characters, objects, or settings represent larger ideas it is called
diction
syntax
symbolism
plot development
25
Which of the following means "display proudly"
scornful
jeer
flaunt
blatant
26
Which appeal? “I have the honor of serving as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference..."
logos
pathos
ethos
kairos
27
Which rhetorical appeal uses charged language to encourage an emotional response?
kairos
pathos
ethos
logos
28
A feeling that something bad is going to happen is also known as a/an
hallucination
premonition
oppression
exaltation
29
Problem-solution text structure is organized by
addressing a problem(s) and then providing a solution(s)
listing a bunch of problems with one answer
presenting a problem for the reader to provide a solution
naming a problem and not providing a solution
30
From
Lord of the Flies,
what does preposterous mean?
difficult or impossible to understand
something that is inferred
not disposed or willing to believe in something
inviting ridicule
31
Which of the following is NOT a theme from
Lord of the Flies
?
political propaganda
loss of innocence
innate human evil
civilization versus savagery
32
According to Dr. King, what are the two types of laws?
Good and Bad
Just and Unjust
Moral and Immoral
Social and Political
33
Which rhetorical appeal establishes the credibility of the speaker?
ethos
logos
pathos
none of them
34
What metaphor does the seventh man use?
He compares his distress to a marathon.
He compares his guilt to a wave.
He compares his happiness to a wave.
He compares his friendship to a small town.
35
"The Christmas tree was a bright star in my living room," is an example of
metaphor
analogy
parallelism
simile
36
Which of the following are considered "nonlinear plot development" devices?
climax and resolution
diction and syntax
exposition and rising action
frame story and flashback
37
A story that follows a character's growth from childhood to adulthood is a
coming-of-age narrative
a frame story
nonlinear plot development
a flashback
38
The feeling the reader gets from a story.
mood
exposition
syntax
diction
39
In
Lord of the Flies, w
hich is the symbol of civilization and order?
the signal fire
Piggy's glasses
paint/camoflauge
the conch
40
Rhetoric is defined as
A debate between two sides
Reading and writing on paper
A speech delivered to an audience
Communication used to influence and persuade an audience
41
Which of the following is an example of
prosperity
?
having a lot of snacks
starting a club
having money in savings and a lot of friends
living paycheck to paycheck
42
"The fat fly flew far away from the forest," is an example of
repetition
metaphor
hyperbole
alliteration
43
Which of the following is an example of INFORMAL diction?
"All right, so..."
"With absolution,"
"Indubitably,"
"Nevertheless,"
44
Which phrase is punctuated correctly?
15-year-old
fifteen-year-olds
15 year-old
15 years-old
45
In
Lord of the Flies,
what do Piggy's glasses represent?
scientific intellect
order
savagery
democracy
46
"The wind was howling" is an example of
personification
analogy
metaphor
simile
47
"That dog was 10,000 pounds!" is an example of
alliteration
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
48
Which of the following terms means "state of unthinking" or "satisfied acceptance"?
burden
hallowed
complacency
pestered
49
Why does Golding have the setting of
Lord of the Flies
on an island?
to isolate the boys from adult authority
to create a new language
to represent primitive times
for the ambiance
50
"Her teeth were as bright as the sun" is an example of
a metaphor
repetition
a simile
alliteration
51
In “The Seventh Man,” which statement
best
summarizes what happens to the seventh man in the weeks following K.’s death?
He spends hours studying K.’s artwork.
He starts attending a different school.
He falls ill and has nightmares.
He moves to Nagano.
52
What are the two primary documents that King cites to establish that Americans are all considered equal?
The Proclamation of 1863 and The Constitution
The Gettysburg Address and The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution
The Civil Rights Act and The Declaration of Independence
53
Who's Dr. King's intended audience for "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?
White People
Congress
African Americans
clergymen
54
"Something that’s carried with difficulty or obligation" is a/an
a burden
empathy
desperation
a culpability
55
Which of the following terms means "in state of wonder or amazement"?
meditative
desperate
entranced
profound
56
Which of the following is NOT an example of a rhetorical situation?
a personal narrative
a picture of a sad puppy on a "donation" poster
a speech delivered at a rally
a campaign advertisement
57
Which of the following terms means "without any attempt at concealmeant"?
flaunt
scornful
ebullience
blatant
58
Which term means "involving extreme danger or disaster"
burden
hallucination
hallowed
desperate
59
The following quote is which rhetorical appeal?:
"In deep disappointment, I have wept over the laxity of the church.
kairos
ethos
logos
pathos
60
Which term means "delay"?
idly
stagnation
postpone
oppression
61
What does malevolent mean?
not producing an intended consequence or result
implied or inferred from actions or statements
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
difficult or impossible to understand
62
“Yo that was dope” is an example of
formal diction
academic diction
informal diction
teenage diction
63
In
Lord of the Flies
, who represents the desire for power?
Roger
Piggy
Jack
Ralph
64
"to the gone years and the now years and the maybe years…” is an example of
parallel structure
repetition
analogy
metaphor
65
"I will finish my homework when pigs fly," is an example of
mood
metaphor
alliteration
analogy
66
Which of the following terms means "given the responsibility of doing something or caring for someone"
profound
entranced
entrusted
desperate
67
According to his letter, what is the main reason King and his followers are demonstrating and protesting in Birmingham?
because King does not trust the white clergy to host fair negotiations
because Birmingham failed to keep promises made in earlier negotiations
because King is affiliated with certain organizations in Birmingham
because a significant political election has just taken place in Birmingham
68
“To save pennies today is to invite disaster tomorrow," is an example of which rhetorical device?
alliteration
metaphor
repetition
parallel structure
69
Which rhetorical appeal uses logic and reasoning?
Ethos
Pathos
Kairos
Logos
70
Which of the following terms means "to laugh at someone else's expense"?
blatant
jeer
malevolent
bristle