Which of the following was NOT one of the tips we gave for writing an opening line to a story?

Instantly confuse the reader as much as possible!

Which of the following was NOT a tip given for submitting to literary magazines?

Write solely to stand out and ignore your own voice

What is meter in poetry?

The rhythm, determined by number of syllables and length

What should you NOT do in your college or internship application essays?

Lie about your past experiences to appeal to the college or program

Which of the following is a short story we HAVEN’T read as part of NEHS?

“There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury

What is the main premise of “Standard Loneliness Package?”

Businesses have figured out the transfer of emotions from person to person.

Poetry is the art of expressing…

ideas through the careful arrangement of words

Whose POV do we follow in “Standard Loneliness Package”?

An operator who works at a grief-transfer business

Which was a tip we gave for writing your college essays?

Use your own voice in your essay

What is contained in our all-exclusive spreadsheet for national members only?

Lit mags and writing competitions

What DIDN’T we learn about writing short stories from “Standard Loneliness Package”?

Extensive character descriptions are the optimal way to storytell

Which of the following is the best description of literary analysis?

Breaking down the literary aspects of a text

What were the categories for our JeoparTy game?

Plot, setting, characters, miscellaneous

In “A Rose for Emily,” why did Miss Emily choose to kill her suitor?

She wanted to prevent him from leaving her

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1
Which of the following was NOT one of the tips we gave for writing an opening line to a story?
Start in the middle of the story!
Set the tone for the rest of the story!
The weirder the better, draw in your audience!
Instantly confuse the reader as much as possible!
2
What room is the narrator of “The Yellow Wallpaper” put into?
The attic
A bedroom
The kitchen
The nursery
3
Which of the following was NOT a tip given for submitting to literary magazines?
Write solely to stand out and ignore your own voice
Read your work out loud to edit
Understand guidelines given by a literary magazine
Remember timing is crucial to submission success
4
What is meter in poetry?
A group of lines forming a unit
Caroline’s favorite type of poem
Better unit of length (suck it up Americans)
The rhythm, determined by number of syllables and length
5
What should you NOT do in your college or internship application essays?
Match the vibe of the college or program you are applying to
Add specific details that you’ve researched about the college or program
Explain “fit” – why you are a great candidate for this college or program
Lie about your past experiences to appeal to the college or program
6
What do we think makes good poetry?
Every detail is INTENTIONAL
All of the above
Personal and means something to the poet
Vivid and effective imagery
7
What does a “repeated occurrence of idea or element” refer to?
Symbol
Motif
Metaphor
Literary device
8
Which of the following is a short story we HAVEN’T read as part of NEHS?
“There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury
“Standard Loneliness Package” by Charles Yu
“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulker
“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
9
What is the purpose of college essays?
Your chance to show AOs who you are apart from your grades and test scores
To distinguish yourself from the rest of a very talented applicant pool
All of the above
To provide insight into the applicant’s character, values, and perspective
10
What is the main premise of “Standard Loneliness Package?”
New tech allows people to attend funerals remotely
Pharma companies have created pills that make their users feel less lonely.
A woman falls in love with a man at their stiff, tiring corporate job
Businesses have figured out the transfer of emotions from person to person.
11
Where was our Open Mic?
In the auditorium
In the basement of Caroline’s house
On the roof of RM
In the chorus room
12
Who are The Crane Wives?
An indie band
Gloria's favorite authors
A peanut butter brand
Shakespeare’s best friends
13
Who did we invite as guest speakers for the college panel?
Mr. Goldstein
UMD professor Toyin Adeyemi
Matthew and Melody
Tim and Moby
14
What term are vehicle and tenor related to?
Literary device
Metaphor
Symbol
Motif
15
What do examine when you engage in literary analysis?
The author's choices
The audience's reactions
None of the above
The characters’ actions
16
When do we recommend starting college and internship application essays?
Before you receive the prompts
Three years prior
The night before they’re due
A few months beforehand
17
Final Question! Who is NOT in the current leadership of NEHS?
Caroline
Jennifer
Dasha
Gloria
18
How many credits do you get for attending each standard, NEHS meeting?
1.5
0.5
1
2
19
Poetry is the art of expressing…
your love for National English Honor Society
intense joy during times of sorrow
ideas through concrete text structures
ideas through the careful arrangement of words
20
Whose POV do we follow in “Standard Loneliness Package”?
An operator who works at a grief-transfer business
A woman who has sold her life away into a life loaf
A manager of a grief-transfer business
A man who is about to purchase a grief package for a funeral
21
Which was a tip we gave for writing your college essays?
Cover only basic and cliche topics
Read as many essays online as possible
Procrastinate as much as possible
Use your own voice in your essay
22
Who’s the coolest English teacher?
Mr. Bob the Builder
Mr. Goldstein
Mr. Squidward
All of the above
23
What is contained in our all-exclusive spreadsheet for national members only?
Instructions for how to write a short story
Lit mags and writing competitions
Literary devices and their definitions
Pictures of cute pandas
24
What DIDN’T we learn about writing short stories from “Standard Loneliness Package”?
Meaningful repetition and sentence length can be quite powerful
Show only what is necessary
Short stories can be longer than you expect
Extensive character descriptions are the optimal way to storytell
25
Which of the following ISN'T part of our definition for a well-written, interesting character?
Relatability
Likability
Strength
Character Development
26
Which of the following is the best description of literary analysis?
Praising the author for their word choices
Breaking down the literary aspects of a text
Viewing the characters’ actions through a psychological lens
Summarizing the plot elements of a piece
27
How many credits do you need to apply for national membership?
5
4
3
50!!!!!
28
What were the categories for our JeoparTy game?
Setting, plot, climax, historical context
Plot, setting, historical context, literary devices
Characters, setting, literary devices, miscellaneous
Plot, setting, characters, miscellaneous
29
After what major historical event does “A Rose for Emily” take place?
WWI
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
WWII
30
In “A Rose for Emily,” why did Miss Emily choose to kill her suitor?
Her dad left to buy milk
She wanted to prevent him from leaving her
The villagers told her to
He betrayed her and she wanted to get revenge

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