Senior English Exam 1

Occurs when actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended.

is an example of a dramatic monologue. 

Make judgements about language choices and assign rules about proper usage.

He gave me a perfunctory glance as he rushed by.

The blighted trees lined the sidewalk, making a sorry sight.

Which is NOT true when composing an etymology glossary?

An alphabetical list of words or terms and their definitions.

A____________ evaluates something based on a standard, principle, or moral value.

We must begin; we must go and pay our wedding visit very soon.' 'My dear, how am I to get so far?

The attitude an author takes toward his or her subject in writing.

________about the speaker based on the information the author provides. 

The___________ played a large role in the development of the Romantic era of British literature and art. 

period authors wrote works that illuminated life as it actually was.

The study of words—their derivations and their meanings.

In order to make a critical judgment of a literary work, you need to do a 

Describe how language is actually used by native speakers and are non-judgmental about language use.

Two pivotal periods in the history of British literature.

Which of the following is NOT a Romantic Period author?

Very casual, often uses first-person point of view, and might include slang or contractions.

When you make an ________, you are using reasoning to determine something about events that have already happened.

The obsequious employee complimented her boss every day, without fail, and sometimes without reason.

Focused on the struggles of the poor and the conditions of society.

"Poor Miss Taylor!—I wish she were here again. What a pity it is that Mr. Weston ever thought of her!"

A person who is speaking to himself or someone else speaks to reveal specific intentions of his actions. 

 "I can't wait to go to the beach! It's gonna be so much fun. Playing in the sand is just awesome!" Is an example of?

one character's uninterrupted speech that reveals the character's thoughts and feelings.

"The beach is a fantastic vacation spot for many families. There are countless activities for everyone to enjoy."

Made based on the information given (the evidence) and your own experiences, from which you develop reason.

_________, deductions, assumptions, and inferences are the logical results of matching reason with evidence.

What two criteria do you use to form a conclusion?

 Sounds very professional and does not include slang or contractions.

A ________ is something that you can defend or support using standards and examples.