Define the term "sagely"

In a wise or judicious manner; showing good judgment or wisdom.

Define the term "fervor".

Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

Define the term "truculent".

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Which of the following sentences properly uses the term "immolate"?

The villagers gathered to immolate the old scrolls in a ceremonial fire.

Define the term "ululation".

A long, high-pitched sound or wail

Define the word tempestuous.

Strong, turbulent or conflicting emotion; stormy or violent weather.

Which of the following sentences uses the term "impunity" correctly?

The student walked into class with impunity, despite being very late.

Define the term "myriad".

A countless or extremely large number of things.

Which of the following sentences properly uses the term "abscond"?

The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewels before the police came.

Which of the following properly uses the term "clamber"?

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the hidden cave.

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1
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos? - Mr. Burson is the greatest teacher.
Pathos
None of the above
Ethos
Logos
2
Which of the following texts that we read this semester is an example of an allegory?
Lord of the Flies
To Kill a Mockingbird
Cask of Amontillado
Romeo and Juliet
3
Define the term "sagely"
With a sense of bitterness or regret about past decisions.
In a wise or judicious manner; showing good judgment or wisdom.
In a sarcastic or mocking tone.
Moving in a quick and clumsy way, often due to excitement.
4
Which literary device describes the attitude of the author when writing the text.
Tone
Allegory
Suspense
Mood
5
Define the term "fervor".
The process of aging cheese or wine in controlled environments.
A type of protective clothing worn during chemical experiments.
Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
A quiet place used for rest or recovery, especially in hospitals.
6
Define the term "truculent".
Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
Full of energy and enthusiasm for learning new things.
Extremely tired after physical activity.
Generous and willing to help others without hesitation.
7
Which of the following sentences properly uses the term "immolate"?
The artist chose to immolate bright colors across the canvas.
The villagers gathered to immolate the old scrolls in a ceremonial fire.
He decided to immolate his debts by working two jobs.
She immolated her schedule so she could spend more time studying.
8
Define the term "elephantine".
A type of traditional dance performed in Asian cultures.
A style of cooking that involves slow roasting meat over an open fire.
Huge, MASSIVE, clumsy
A term used to describe a small, delicate object.
9
Define the term "ululation".
The act of quietly reading or whispering to oneself in a peaceful setting.
A type of dance performed during celebrations.
A long, high-pitched sound or wail
A form of greeting used in formal settings.
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of a symbol in Lord of the Flies?
The Lagoon
The conch
The fire
Piggy's Glasses
11
Define the word tempestuous.
Strong, turbulent or conflicting emotion; stormy or violent weather.
Related to cooking techniques that use low heat for long durations.
Calm and peaceful, especially in times of great stress.
Having a sweet and agreeable personality.
12
Which of the following is NOT an example of an oxymoron?
Deafening Silence
Fresh Focus
Bittersweet
Jumbo Shrimp
13
Which of the following sentences uses the term "impunity" correctly?
He approached the lion with impunity, believing it was a statue.
She wore her impunity sweater every winter because it was so warm.
The student walked into class with impunity, despite being very late.
After losing the game, the coach blamed impunity for the poor performance.
14
This term from your research notes indicates that the source is based on evidence rather than emotion.
Reliability
Currency
Accuracy
Purpose
15
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos? - Doctor Phil recommends speaking with a therapist at least once a year.
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
None of the above
16
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos? - Those who take the ACT class improve their scores an average of two points, so you should too
Pathos
Logos
None of the above
Ethos
17
Which lit device is a "feeling of excited uncertainty about what may happen"?
Symbolism
Suspense
Allegory
Mood
18
Define the term "myriad".
A legal term meaning "without bias or prejudice."
A small, enclosed space used for meditation or prayer.
A type of ancient musical instrument.
A countless or extremely large number of things.
19
Which of the following sentences properly uses the term "abscond"?
She absconds very kindly when saying goodbye to her guests.
The cat absconded the couch all afternoon in the warm sun.
I absconded my homework on the teacher’s desk this morning.
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewels before the police came.
20
Which of the following properly uses the term "clamber"?
He enjoyed clambering poetry at open mic nights.
She clambered her thoughts into a peaceful order before bed.
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the hidden cave.
They clambered the volume on the stereo; it was deafening.
21
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos? - Anyone who cares about their family will ensure they install security camerasa at their home.
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
None of the above
22
Which lit. device describes a long speech given to no one that is used to reveal someone's inner thoughts.
Extended Inner Dialogue
Oxymoron
Soliloquy
Monologue
23
This term from your research notes indicates that the source is not outdated.
Purpose
Currency
Accuracy
Reliability
24
This term from your research notes indicates that the source presents all sides of an issue/is objective.
Purpose
Reliability
Currency
Accuracy

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