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English 9 Semester 1 Final Review
English 9 Semester 1 Final Review
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An #english terms and comprehension review
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The main character in a story
antagonist
protagonist
tone
flat character
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These items are included in the introduction paragraph of an essay:
hook, background information, thesis statement
topic sentence, hook, thesis statement
hook, conclusion sentence
opinion, reasons, evidence
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Which sentence is written correctly?
The man chased the dog down the street wearing a jacket.
The man chased the dog, wearing a jacket, down the street.
The man wearing a jacket chased the dog down the street.
The man chased the dog wearing a jacket down the street.
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In a story, the highest point of action
climax
rising action
argument
resolution
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What is dramatic irony?
When the character uses exaggeration
When the reader knows something the character doesn't know
When the reader expects something to happen
When the narrator tells the reader a funny anecdote
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Author tells the audience what the personality of the character is
simile
resolution
direct characterization
indirect characterization
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The indirect characterization acronym STEAL stands for:
Smell, touch, engage, ask, and look
Speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks
Speech, theme, effect, allusion, and language
Simile, tone, emboss, alliteration, and literary
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What is another word for commentary?
evidence
explanation
opinion
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Making a guess based upon the clues given in the story
inference
foreshadowing
rising action
simile
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In the Odyssey, how do Odysseus and his men escape the Cyclops?
They are turned into pigs and run away
They stab the Cyclops and run quickly away
The ride out of the cave, strapped underneath rams
They tie themselves to the ship
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Where and when a story takes place
rising action
falling action
conflict
setting
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The introduction of setting, character, and basic situation in a story
conflict
falling action
climax
exposition
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"She was a tall and simple girl." Is this an example of Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Indirect because you have to infer what her character's like
Direct because it says exactly what she is like.
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What is a symbol?
something that represents a deeper meaning beyond itself
an extreme exaggeration
something used to create music
a comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
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What is Mrs. Van Tassel's daughter's name?
Ella
Christina
Fiona
Georgia
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Which characters die in Lord of the Flies?
Jack and the choirboys
Piggy, Ralph, and the "littlun" with a birthmark
Ralph and Piggy
Piggy, Simon, and the "littlun" with a birthmark
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In Greek mythology, what role do the Sirens play?
They live in Mt. Olympus and cause storms
They sing a song and lure sailors to their death
They are one-eyed monsters
They turn men into pigs
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A conversation between characters--can be used to move the action along
dialogue
alliteration
foreshadowing
flashback
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Define Third Person Limited Omniscient Point-of-View
narrator: outside story, tells what one character's thinking
narrator: character in the story, tells what others think
narrator:outside story, tells what multiple characters think
narrator: character in story, told from their point-of-view
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A description that appeals to the 5 senses
imagery
irony
allusion
personification
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What does the acronym RACE spell?
Restate, assemble, cite evidence, effect
Respond, activate, circle, engage
Restate question, answer question, cite evidence, explain
Research question, answer, cite evidence, expand
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What does the word "cosmopolitan" mean?
odd in appearance
pertinent or common to the whole world
disagreeably hot or humid
a sudden collapse
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In The Most Dangerous Game, what two things does Zaroff lose because of Rainsford's traps?
His arm and foot.
His arm and Ivan
Two of his hounds
Ivan and one of his hounds
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An extreme exaggeration is...
alliteration
simile
chateau
hyperbole
25
What are the 5 elements of SWIFT poetry analysis?
Similes, Words, Imagery, Figurative Language, Topics
See, Wonder, Introduce, Find vocabulary, Teach
Structure, Word Choice, Imagery, Figurative Language, Theme
Structure, Word Choice, Imagery, Find rhyming words, Theme
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Reference to a well-know person or literary work
allusion
hyperbole
irony
dialogue
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What/Who is the Lord of the Flies?
Jack
The body of the pilot
The dead pig's head on a stick
Simon's body
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Author shows the reader things that reveal the personality of the character. Uses acronym STEAL
epic simile
indirect characterization
theme
direct characterization
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Force or character working against the main character (protagonist) in some way
character
mood
exposition
antagonist
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In The Odyssey, how does Odysseus reveal his identity to the suitors after he gets back home?
He is disguised as a beggar and hides out
He is disguised as a beggar and wins the archery contest
He rides in on an elephant and trumpets announce him
He rides in the Trojan Horse and kills them all
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Conclusion of the story
resolution
conflict
theme
exposition
32
Describe the character of Jack in Lord of the Flies.
blonde and leader
red-headed, violent, wants no rules
fat, wears specs, wants law and order
dark-haired and calm
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Which of the following is written correctly?
The second show starts at eight; it is two hours long.
The second show, it starts at eight, it is two hours long.
The second show, it starts at eight. It is two hours long.
The second show, starting at eight; it is two hours long.
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Giving inanimate objects human characteristics
metaphor
symbolism
simile
personification
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Comparison of two things without using "like" or "as"
idiom
simile
metaphor
verbal irony
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Which are themes from Lord of the Flies?
the conch, piggy's glasses, the island
loss of innocence, violence, things breaking down
happiness, peace, loss of innocence
Piggy, Simon, Ralph
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When the narrator is outside the story; ie: they, he, she, it
second person point-of-view
third person point-of-view
first person point-of-view
fourth person point-of-view
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Characters and situations recognizable across cultures
archetypes
moral message
protagonists
symbols
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How does The Most Dangerous Game end?
Rainsford drowns in the ocean while trying to escape
Rainsford escapes and frees other prisoners
Rainsford breaks into Zaroff's house, fights and kills him
Zaroff kills Rainsford and mounts his head on the wall
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Universal idea or lesson about life
tone
symbolism
theme
conflict
