Which of the following is an example of logos?

"4 out of 5 dentists suggest using Cavity-be-gone."

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Jeremy curled his fists and got into a fighting stance.

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

Using a famous athlete in an advertisement

Which of the following is NOT an example of parallel structure?

I like playing video games and also to read books.

An autobiography is nonfiction that is:

written by the person it is about.

What is an epic simile?

a comparison using like or as that goes for several lines

when a word or phrase is repeated to signal the importance

Which quote is properly cited?

Zaski writes, "if you study hard, you'll surely pass" (9).

Which of the following is the "falling action?"

When the events of the conflict lead to the resolution

A statement about a universal truth learned from the text.

What is the rising action of a story?

When the events of the conflict lead toward the climax

nonfiction that is about a short part of a person's life.

What is personification?

giving nonhuman things human characteristics

Who is the antagonist in a story?

the force/character opposing the main character

Which of the following is the definition of pathos?

Appealing to the audience's emotions

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Odysseus was strong and clever.

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1
Which of the following is an example of logos?
"Don't you want to help someone in need?"
"4 out of 5 dentists suggest using Cavity-be-gone."
"Your favorite celebrity uses Proactiv, you should too!"
"Try this product today!"
2
What term is described as using descriptive language to create a mental picture for the reader?
personification
metaphor
simile
imagery
3
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
Julie loved cats.
Odysseus, a brave warrior, went to Troy.
Jeremy curled his fists and got into a fighting stance.
The cyclops was large and angry.
4
Which of the following is an example of ethos?
Using a famous athlete in an advertisement
Giving facts about a product
Asking a question without wanting an answer
Showing a sad image of a puppy
5
Which of the following is NOT an example of parallel structure?
I just bought 3 boxes of cereal and 6 gallons of milk.
I like playing video games and also to read books.
He loves running, fishing, and hiking.
She likes to watch movies and to watch tv.
6
What is the subject of the poem on your study guide?
Mr Toad
the Queen
Kenneth Grahame
the men at Oxford
7
What term refers to the end of the story, when the conflict is resolved?
Resolution
Exposition
Climax
Finish Line
8
A biography is written by the person it is about.
True
False
9
Identify the type of conflict: A boy struggles to survive in a cold wintery forest.
man vs man
man vs self
man vs society
man vs nature
10
An autobiography is nonfiction that is:
written by a group of writers.
written by the person it is about.
written by someone close to the author.
written about a small part of a person's life.
11
What is an epic simile?
a really cool simile
a comparison using like or as that goes for several lines
a comparison without using like or as
12
Who is the protagonist in a story?
the force/character opposing the main character
a character who only appears at the end of a story
the main character
the main character's best friend
13
Repetition is:
when you ask a question without wanting an answer
when you appeal to the audience's emotions
when the ends of words sound the same
when a word or phrase is repeated to signal the importance
14
Which quote is properly cited?
"If you work hard, good things will happen."
Ms Zaski writes, Don't forget to eat a good breakfast!
Zaski writes, "if you study hard, you'll surely pass" (9).
15
Which of the following is the "falling action?"
When the characters and setting are introduced
When the events of the conflict lead to the resolution
When the conflict reaches the point of greatest interest
When the conflict is resolved
16
Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic hero?
isn't afraid of death
has a sidekick
represents the values of society
is of noble birth
17
Identify the type of conflict: A character struggles with deciding whether to steal something.
man vs society
Man vs self
man vs nature
man vs man
18
What is theme?
Descriptive language that creates an image.
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
A statement about a universal truth learned from the text.
Giving a nonhuman thing human characteristics.
19
Identify the type of conflict: Two boxers are fighting in a match.
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs man
man vs society
20
Which of the following is an example of a call to action?
Do you have what it takes?
Sign up today!
Tasty, tasty, tasty!
I have always wanted to become a train engineer. So I did!
21
What is the rising action of a story?
When the events of the conflict lead toward the climax
When the conflict is resolved
When the conflict reaches the highest point of interest
When the events of the conflict are winding down
22
A memoir is:
nonfiction that is about a short part of a person's life.
about a person's entire life, not written by that person.
about a person's entire life, written by that person.
a type of fiction.
23
What is personification?
giving nonhuman things human characteristics
comparing 2 things without using like or as
comparing 2 things using like or as
a short story told to prove a point
24
What is the name for the part in the story where the conflict reaches its "peak?"
Climax
Denoument
Turning Point
Exposition
25
What kind of pet does Ms. Zaski have?
A cat
A snake
A dog
A bird
26
What is the correct answer to #3 on your study guide?
C
A
D
B
27
Identify the type of conflict: A teen has to deal with a prophecy about her.
man vs nature
man vs society
man vs fate
man vs fate
28
What is the correct answer to #4 on your study guide? (Vocabulary)
B
A
C
D
29
What is the answer to #9 on your study guide?
B
D
A
C
30
Who is the antagonist in a story?
the main character's best friend
the main character
the force/character opposing the main character
a character who only appears at the end of a story
31
Which of the following parts of a story introduces the characters & setting?
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
Rising Action
32
Which of the following is the definition of pathos?
Appealing to the audience's emotions
Forming a grammatically similar pattern in a sentence
Appealing to the audience's sense of logic
Appealing to the audience by showing credibility
33
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
Joshua combed his hair and smiled at his reflection.
Katie felt tears well up in her eyes as she read the test.
Odysseus was strong and clever.
34
A rhetorical question is asked in order to:
create an effect
get an answer
get the audience to participate
answer another question
35
Identify the conflict: A woman disagrees with a law she feels is unjust
man vs nature
man vs man
man vs society
man vs self

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