What does the poet’s word choice reveal?

He takes the reader through his thought process, which is informal.

What do the details about the wall in lines 16–24 of “The Vietnam Wall” most clearly show about the Vietnam War itself?

The death rate rose as the war progressed

What is the best way to revise this sentence using descriptive prepositional phrases: The little boy acted out a story.

After school, The little boy acted out a fairy tale with his friends.

Which statement best expresses the theme of “The Vietnam Wall”?

The Wall has a powerful emotional effect on the people who visit it.

Which of these statements best evaluates the effect of the short, choppy lines at the beginning of “The Vietnam Wall”?

They reflect the experience of emotions building in the speaker.

Theme for English B - Which statement best summarizes the poem?

The speaker thinks about the theme of the paper.

Once Upon a Time: Which statement best describes the theme of the selection?

Irrational fear and prejudice imprison everyone.

In line 18, what is the main effect of the speaker directly addressing Harlem, as if it could hear him?

It helps convey his affection for Harlem.

How does the speaker of “The Vietnam Wall” support the idea that the Vietnam War caused tremendous physical suffering?

By comparing aspects of the wall to physical wounds

In lines 9–14 of “Theme for English B,” the reader can infer that the school the speaker attends is —

a large, modern building complex in a vibrant, trendy neighborhood

Once Upon a Time: What is the author’s purpose in using elements of a fairy tale?

To make her story seem more grim by contrast

Which two lines from “Theme for English B” most clearly convey the idea that the speaker is like everyone else?

Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love. (line 21), I like to work, read, learn, and understand life. (line 22)

Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?

The experiences of African Americans are part of the American experience.

studbud

MR. Scott's Exam Review

18 termsStudBud Administration78 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards18 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 18

Answers

1
What does the poet’s word choice reveal?
He takes the reader through his thought process, which is informal.
He addresses the reader as instructor, invoking a formal tone.
He writes mostly in facts, invoking an informal tone.
He ends the poem in a way similar to a conclusion of a paper.
2
What do the details about the wall in lines 16–24 of “The Vietnam Wall” most clearly show about the Vietnam War itself?
There was great confusion about those who died.
Those who died came from all over the world.
The war was opposed by many people
The death rate rose as the war progressed
3
Taller than I am: I have walked / Into a grave.The speaker uses figurative language to express that he has walked into a
trap
forbidden place
memorial for the dead
silent place
4
Once Upon a Time - As the walls in the selection grow higher and more difficult to climb, the characters become —
more secure
angrier
happier
more fearful
5
What is the best way to revise this sentence using descriptive prepositional phrases: The little boy acted out a story.
After school, The little boy acted out a fairy tale with his friends.
The little boy acted out a story, and then he went directly to bed.
Dramatically, the little boy slowly acted out a story.
The little boy acted out a story because he was extremely bored.
6
The way like cutting onions / It brings water out of nowhere.The speaker uses a simile to express that visiting the wall
brings on sudden crying
leaves a bad taste in one’s mouth
requires close attention
is like peeling layer after layer
7
Which statement best expresses the theme of “The Vietnam Wall”?
The Vietnam Wall lists the names of those who died in the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam Wall resembles the scar that is left by an appendix operation.
The Vietnam Wall records the deaths of the speaker’s friends and relatives.
The Wall has a powerful emotional effect on the people who visit it.
8
Which of these statements best evaluates the effect of the short, choppy lines at the beginning of “The Vietnam Wall”?
They suggest that the speaker is contradicting himself.
They reflect the experience of emotions building in the speaker.
They convey that the wall means different things to different people.
They capture a tone of childlike wonder.
9
Theme for English B - Which statement best summarizes the poem?
The speaker describes his doubts about the other students in the class.
The speaker thinks about the theme of the paper.
The speaker feels that he has nothing in common with the instructor.
The speaker receives a B grade for a theme paper.
10
Once Upon a Time: Which statement best describes the theme of the selection?
Extreme security measures shield people from crime
Irrational fear and prejudice imprison everyone.
Pervasive crime and riots threaten the safety of cities
Innocent children are unaware of social inequality
11
In line 18, what is the main effect of the speaker directly addressing Harlem, as if it could hear him?
It helps convey his affection for Harlem.
It helps suggest that he finds Harlem to be a dull and lifeless place.
It shows that he feels disconnected from Harlem.
It stresses the idea that Harlem is a part of New York City.
12
How does the speaker of “The Vietnam Wall” support the idea that the Vietnam War caused tremendous physical suffering?
By suggesting that the wall is like an archaeological dig
By describing the injuries that soldiers suffered
By reflecting on his own physical injuries
By comparing aspects of the wall to physical wounds
13
Which is the meaning of the word bop as it is used in line 24?
to strike
a punch
slang, to move
a type of modern jazz
14
In lines 9–14 of “Theme for English B,” the reader can infer that the school the speaker attends is —
an old, stately building on a main street near the neighborhood YMCA
a group of deteriorating buildings in a shabby neighborhood
an impressive institution overlooking an urban neighborhood
a large, modern building complex in a vibrant, trendy neighborhood
15
Once Upon a Time: What is the author’s purpose in using elements of a fairy tale?
To describe the effects of imagination on fear
To show how difficult it is to create a fairy tale
To make her story seem more grim by contrast
To reveal ways in which real life and fairy tales are similar
16
Which two lines from “Theme for English B” most clearly convey the idea that the speaker is like everyone else?
Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love. (line 21)
I am the only colored student in my class. (line 10)
I like to work, read, learn, and understand life. (line 22)
It’s not easy to know what is true for you or me (line 16)
17
Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?
The best literature is produced when people write about what they know.
It is often difficult to find inspiration for a writing assignment.
Older people do not understand the experiences of younger people
The experiences of African Americans are part of the American experience.
18
Which of the following words best describes the tone of “Theme for English B”?
Angry
Informal
Humorous
Regretful

MR. Scott's Exam Review Flashcards | StudBud