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English 11 Final Exam Review
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How do you properly use a semicolon?
Used to link 4 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 2 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 5 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 3 independent clauses that are closely related
2
Confusing words:
"The squirrel found ___ nut, but ____ not enough to get him through the winter."
it's / its
its / it's
its / its'
its' / it's
3
What is defined as,
"the author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter, characters, or audience"
?
mood
tone
personification
diction
4
What was (is) Mrs. Tolin's FULL
maiden
name?
Anna Tolin
Anna Maria Velotta
Anna Nicole Tolin
Anna Velotta
5
Repetition of words, phrase, or grammatical structures for emphasis.
thesis
parallelism
paradox
parallel structure
6
When can we use a
dash
?
to indicate an abrupt change of thought
When Dave Skylark is partying
for vivid writing, humor, or special situations
When we're out of peanut butter.
7
Which of the following displays a Semicolon?
"
'
:
;
8
A common or universally used character, theme, symbol, setting, conflict, or plot event
archetype
stereotype
point of view
genre
9
A colon is a punctuation mark that ...
shows a pause between 2 parts of a sentence
a useless punctuation mark that we could live without
is used to precede a list of items
indicating a pause typically between 2 main clauses
10
Suggested meaning that has a
positive
overtone or a
negative
undertone
hyperbole
denotation
connotation
syntax
11
An independent clause is a complete sentence.
False
True
12
What can a
clause
be?
a dude with a cool beard and presents
only part of a sentence
only the entirety of a sentence
a part of a sentence or sometimes a whole sentence
13
How do we use a semicolon?
to join independent sentences
All of the above
We can use semicolons for lists or lengthy sentences
we can use semicolons that can be connected by adverbs or transition words
14
An author's reason or intent in writing =
author's purpose
author's craft
author's existence
author's structure
15
Identify the
dependent clause
When you're gone
I'm feeling tired
He forgot to do the dishes
Don't do that again
16
A dependent clause needs a complete thought
False
True
17
Exaggerated statements or claims are known as--
pun
understatement
foreshadowing
hyperbole
18
Complex sentences have 2 independent clause and no dependent clause
True
False
19
Figure of speech in which
two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.
(example: "jumbo shrimp")
connotation
satire
symbolism
oxymoron
20
What else uses has a semicolon?
Wish
Weak
Sneeze
Wink
21
Which image below displays is a colon?
.
;
(-)
:
22
Each student should be ________ to have _______ pets with them at school.
aloud / there
allowed / his or her
aloud / they're
allowed / their
23
You can replace the comma with a semicolon.
False
True
24
A character who
contrasts another character to highlight the protagonists
qualities
foil
conflict
flashback
archetype
25
"The students need to ______ _____ I.D. badges."
ware / they're
wear/ their
wear / his or her
where / their
26
We can use a
semicolon
in place of a comma.
False
True
27
This is defined as a s
ituation, person, or thing having contradictory features.
"Here are the rules: Ignore all rules."
denotation
paradox
hyperbole
characterization
28
What is defined as, "a sentence consisting of only
one independent clause
with a
subject and predicate
"?
Compound Sentence
Simple Sentence
Complex Sentence
Coimound-Complex Sentence
29
"Actors take care in speaking lines, selecting gestures, & communicating emotions."
This sentence contains an example of
parallelism
analogy
connotation
colloquial language
30
Confusing words:
We need to get ____ before graduation begins.
there's
their
there
they're
31
Which is a
dependent clause
?
Even though the dogs are cool
I like pizza
The grass is green
The world is round
32
Which of the following options did Mrs. Tolin choose as her favorite color?
green
red
orange
blue
33
What part is not parallel:
"I had researched a topic, made an outline, and had written a draft."
had written
I had
made an outline
a topic
34
What is an
independent clause
?
a group that contains subject and a verb that don't give a complete thought
A group that contains a verb and a comma that gives a complete thought
A group that contains a subject and a verb that gives a complete thought
a group that don't contain a verb and subject and gives a complete thought
35
Find the sentence with the correct subject verb agreement.
That movie isn’t for people who scare easily.
They live in a city which have a high crime rate.
Claire and Amanda share an apartment which have 2 bedrooms.
The man that were in the front row is my father.
36
Giving inanimate objects human characteristics.
foil
personification
imagery
theme
37
Hints that the author gives of things that are to come in the story.
personification
previous action
allusion
foreshadowing
38
What is the purpose of a semicolon
It's pretty
To separate major sentences that are not ready for a period
You're a rebel
To sperate sentences because you're too lazy for a period
39
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
40
Which sentence has subject and verb agreement?
The rabbits are eating.
The teacher talk.
The dog run in the park.
The girl eat her lunch.
41
Use a comma after. . .
An introductory word group.
3 items in a series.
After a comma.
42
Which part of the sentence contains the
independent clause
?
it will help you to set priorities and make a daily To Do..
Even though you can't always control your time
43
When an author makes a reference to a well-known person, event, place, or literary work...
allusion
alliteration
foreshadowing
personification
44
Which best describes rhetorical questions?
A question that isn't intended to be answered, but to make a point.
A question that transitions into the next topic.
A question that forces the audience to think.
A question which dismantles an argument.
45
"We ____ in the car together to save on gas."
road
rode
rid
rhode
46
Which is a dash?
–
~
—
=
47
You should use a comma every time you use a FANBOY.
False
True
48
A comma usually...
is in between every three digits
indicates a pause
all of the above
merges compound words
49
Complex sentences have:
1 independent clause
2 independent clauses joined with a , fanboy or ;
1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause, and 1 subordinating conjunction
50
Who/whom
did Ravi Shankar teach the guitar?
-
-
whom
who
51
Which is an example of a
independent clause
?
dezz bannanas
your mom's house's.
waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
52
Which of these
complex sentences
is correct?
After walking over two miles. John remembered his wallet
After walking over two miles, John remembered his wallet
After walking over two miles, John, remembered his wallet
After, walking over two miles, John remembered his wallet
53
A
singular subject
requires a
singular verb
, and a
plural subject
needs a
plural verb
.
True
False
54
Prepositional phrases between the subject and verb usually
DO NOT AFFECT
agreement.
False
True
55
Which of the following sentences is properly punctuated?
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight
I can't go out tonight I have a big test tomorrow.
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight
56
A thesis statement is...
an argumentative statement
all of the above
a central idea
a claim
57
What is a
dependent clause
?
Can not be alone
Can be alone
lalala
58
The technique of using an object or a word to represent itself
and
an abstract idea.
satire
connotation
symbolism
alliteration
59
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
She has three dogs, two poodles, and a beagle.
She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle.
She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.
She has three dogs: two poodles and: a beagle.
60
The emotional atmosphere that the writer creates which the audience feels
genre
anecdote
onomatopoeia
mood
61
What does an
independent clause
express?
an incomplete thought
a complete thought
independence from its home country
62
What part is
not
parallel:
"Revising is important for essays, for stories, and poetry"
"...and poetry."
"...is important..."
"...for stories..."
"Revising..."
63
Wording that suggests the opposite of what is meant.
situational irony
figurative irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
64
A work in which the characters, images, and/or events act as symbols.
hyperbole
allegory
frame story
satire
65
Which sentence contains subject and verb agreement?
The girl eat her lunch.
The rabbits are eating.
The teacher talk.
The dog run in the park.
66
Fill in the blank:
Do you know
_____
Anna Shankar is?
whom
who
67
What is a "Universal idea or message about life conveyed through the characters, plot, setting, etc."
imagery
tone
irony
theme
68
Anna is a talented guitar player, taught by her father with _______ she performs concerts.
-
-
who
whom
69
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
70
Which demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon?
The earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.
Canada is beautiful; so many impressive shorelines.
I laughed loudly; then snorted milk out my nose.
I just saw a pug; bear; and a rabbit with a hat.
71
Which of the following is an
independent clause
?
flowers were thrown instead
shows a protester
Rather than a bomb
Banksy's painting
72
Identify the
dependent clause
I'll find a movie to watch
That's a cell phone
Before we go to the museum
Don't forget to finish your food
73
Which of the following questions is NOT rhetorical?
How much longer can this injustice continue?
Are you really that stupid?
Who do you think you are?
Why are you sad?
74
Choose the correct use of a semicolon
Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel; we can go.
If you bring your sunglasses; sunscreen; & a towel we can go to the beach.
If you bring your sunglasses sunscreen, and a towel; we can go to the beach
We can go to the beach; if you bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, & a towel.
75
Rhetorical questions are:
all of the above.
not necessarily to answer.
to make the reader thinks.
used for dramatic effect.
76
Rhetorical devices are....
boring and add no value to writing.
electronic devices used in the English classroom.
tools the writer can use to get an emotional response.
funny, short sayings.
77
Quick! Pick the answer!!
THIS ONE!
PICK ME! PICK ME!
no- this one!
Answer
78
The arrangement of words, phrases, and clauses in sentences.
dialogue
denotation
parts of speech
syntax
79
Which sentence uses
a comma with a FANBOY
the correct way?
Mikayla gave her boss the report, and then left the office for lunch
Mikayla gave her boss the report, and then she left the office for lunch
80
Rhetorical Questions need an answer.
False
True
81
Which sentence has subject and verb agreement?
The rabbits are eating.
The teacher talk.
The dog run in the park.
The girl eat her lunch.
82
which sentence uses the colon correctly
you were allowed to do this project in many ways such as: . . .
The list of stuff to do is: pack up then watch the show
You must clean: the living room, the dogs room, and my room
83
Comparison of two things without using like or as.
metaphor
personification
simile
oxymoron
84
What is known as "an author's word choice"?
dialogue
repetition
diction
tone
85
A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience knows to be true.
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Figurative Irony
Verbal Irony
86
An event in a story that directly
contradicts the expectations
of the characters or audience.
symbolism
figurative irony
satire
situation irony
87
Visually descriptive or figurative language
tone
imagery
theme
mood
88
This is defined as the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule to expose & criticize people's stupidity or vices
frame story
prose
satire
drama
89
What does FANBOY stand for?
First, another, neither, behind, over, yonder, soup
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Front, aye, niches, bizinga, ouch, yikes, stinks
Fast, Anthony, nickel, binky, on, yawn, shop
90
What FANBOY goes in this sentence? He was tired,
_________
he had a headache.
Yet
And
Dooces!
So
91
Rhetorical questions are used to:
persuade or subtly influence the audience
all of the above
emphasize a point
make the audience reflect
92
Simile or Metaphor?
Simile
Metaphor
93
How do you use
complex sentences
?
a comma should be used to separate the two clauses
only writing in capital letters
replace letters with numbers
without using punctuation
94
"________ does she get her inspiration from?" "It comes from her father."
who
whom
-
-
95
Form of speech or expression of lesser strength than what would be expected.
inference
denotation
mood
understatement
