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American Lit 11 Midterm Review
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What is past tense?
Something that is currently happening.
None of the above.
Something that already happened.
Something that hasn't happened.
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What does the word revolution mean?
to create or make
to overthrow a government or system
to move in a complete circle
to reveal or be seen
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What does PROTRUDE mean?
Outcome of something occurring earlier
To include or contain
To do away with; abolish
Extend beyond/stick out
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Idioms are
An expression that doesn't actually mean what the words say
Comparing two things using like or as
A word associated with sound
An extreme exaggeration
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Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?
The girl's hair was like spun silk.
Her hair reminded him of a warm safe place.
Her hair was as golden as the sun.
Her hair was blonde and soft.
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What does ideological mean?
Bernard Bailyn
Based on history
Freedom
Based on a system of ideas
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What does the word established mean?
having been in existence for a short time
Having never existed
Having existed only theoretically
having been in existence for a long time
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Which is the present perfect tense?
none of the above
future actions that will be completed before another future action
actions in the past that came before another action in the past
actions that were completed at an indefinite past time or began in the past
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What does dynamic mean?
sad, melancholic, apathetic
furious, angry, enraged
lethargic, slow, tired
active, energetic, forceful
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What does coherent mean?
Without interruption; constantly.
Considerably important or having great worth.
Being persistent; holding on.
holding or sticking together; making a logical whole
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What does copious mean?
To argue extensively about something important.
To have only a few things.
Abundant in supply or quantity (lots).
To be on time handing in assignments.
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What is an informational text?
a fiction text, written to entertain
a historical text, written to inform
a nonfiction text, written to inform
an argumentative text, written to persuade
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Creation myths...
describe how the universe, Earth, and life began
neither of these
both of these
are traditional folk stories with supernatural elements
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What is Tone?
overall setting the author creates
author's vibe
author's word choice
attitude of the author
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What is a reflexive pronoun?
pronouns that end in -reflex
pronouns that begin with self- or selves-
pronouns that begin with reflex-
pronouns that end in -self or -selves
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What is a public document?
A document that provides information of public interest or concern
An essay that is meant to persuade
A document that provides information of private interest or concern
A story shared on social media
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What does the word façade mean?
a face full of makeup
a way to design shoes
a deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation
a truthful representation
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What is parallel structure?
when a piece of writing is in two columns
repetition of the same of words or phrases within a sentence or passage
when math gets involved in reading
when you copy your friend's work
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What does frantically mean?
To act wildly excited due to worry or fear
to solve a problem by having members contribute ideas
old or not fresh
spoken in a low, unclear way
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What is a thesis?
a conclusion of the argument for an essay
an argument that is put forward to be proved
a summary of an essay's argument.
the context for an essay.
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What is evidence in a text?
a guess as to whether a belief or opinion is true
an argument as to whether a belief or opinion is true
facts or information indicating whether a belief or opinion is true
a narrative of whether a belief or opinion is true
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What is present tense?
Something that already happened.
Something that hasn't happened.
Something that is currently happening.
None of the above.
23
Archetypes are...
a recurring pattern of characters, symbols, or situations
neither of these
existing universally and instinctively
both of these
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Which is the past perfect tense?
actions that were completed at an indefinite past time or began in the past
actions in the past that came before another action in the past
future actions that will be completed before another future action
none of the above
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What is logos?
The appeal to logic.
The appeal to emotions.
The appeal to ethics.
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What is ethos?
The appeal to emotions.
The appeal to logic.
The appeal to ethics.
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What is the climax
The conflict
The highest moment of tension
The point at which everything is resolved
The lowest point of tension
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What is the resolution?
The point where the book begins
The point where all conflicts are introduced
The point where all conflicts are solved
The point where the book ends
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What is an argumentative text?
a piece of writing to tell a story about your life
a piece of writing to argue, persuade, or make a point
a piece of writing to inform a reader
an essay
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What is conflict?
The friendship between the protagonist and antagonist
The struggle between you and your will to read further
Opposing arguments
The struggle between two opposing forces
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What is a call to action?
an encouragement to readers to do something about a given problem
a phone call from the adult in charge of you to clean your room
a warning against doing something
when a director yells, "action!" at actors
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What is Characterization?
A sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
A set of words that is complete in itself
A set of archetypes
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What does historical writing do?
gives facts, explanations, and insights about historical events or persons
tells a story about a historical event or person
bores us
gives opinions on a historical event or person
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What is a counterargument?
An argument that disagrees with your claim
Same thing as a rebuttal
An argument that answers your claim
An argument that disagrees with the counterclaim
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Which one of these is
not
an example of theme?
Life if meaningless without connection.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
The dangers of greed.
Love is not always worth the risk.
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What are the components of exposition?
Conflict
All of the above
The setting and mood
Characterization
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What is future tense?
Something that is currently happening.
Something that hasn't happened.
None of the above.
Something that already happened.
38
What is the falling action?
The part of the story where the book falls apart
The part of the story where new problems arise
The part of the story where are loose ends are tied up
The part of the story where characters appear
39
Which is an example of INDIRECT characterization?
Ivan's hair was black and silver.
Ivan's hair was like a beautiful mix of salt and pepper.
Ivan's hair was soft and wavy.
Ivan's hair was sticking out all over.
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What is rising action?
The point of highest tension
The most boring part of the novel
All the events that build tension and suspense
The point of lowest tension
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What does "cardinal" mean?
Complex and hard to understand
Something we are fearful of
Basic or most important
Makes someone angry
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What is the setting?
Place
Both time and place
Neither time nor place
Time
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What is pathos?
The appeal to logic.
The appeal to ethics.
The appeal to emotions.
44
Which is the future perfect tense?
actions that were completed at an indefinite past time or began in the past
future actions that will be completed before another future action
actions in the past that came before another action in the past
none of the above
45
What can we use to make inferences?
guesses and opinions
text evidence and prior knowledge
text evidence and guesses
random knowledge and opinions
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What are the argumentative appeals?
ethos
pathos
logos
all of the above
47
What is Folk Literature?
stories passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth
the lyrics to bluegrass music
stories told by old folks
pieces of literature to inform
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What is theme?
the main idea of a passage
the author's purpose
a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
the author's tone of voice
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What does distinction mean?
a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary
a round solid figure
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs
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Chronological Order is-
the operation or relation.
events are revealed in a reverse order.
events are arranged in or according to the order of time.
to look for differences among two or more elements
