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Carmody ELA8 Final Exam Review
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A cut or a gash can be described as a...
laceration
cranium
phobia
inflamation
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When someone is so sarcastic that his/her comments are scathing it can be described as
tantamount
caustic
ominous
holistic
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What is the BEST definition of reasoning or analysis?
a detailed response
a detailed examination of a subject & an explanation
investigation
to look over, review & summarize
4
What verb means to think about something deeply, playing it over and over in your mind?
To nullify
To pacify
To ruminate
To testify
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To make legally null and void:
fabricate
fluctuate
nullify
pacify
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A memoir can BEST be described as
a historical recount of someone's life
writing that explains the author's personality
writing that focuses on an event & how the author changed
an autobiography that details an author's life
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Which of the following is the best definition for the word invoke?
to wander from a defined path
to petition for help or support
to display in a violent manner
to remove something from another's possession
8
"He felt like a fish out of water" is an example of what literary term?
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
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A word's connotation is
The pronunciation of the word
The literal, dictionary definition
The part of speech and original origin & usage
The feelings and emotions associated with the word
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Indirect characterization is:
A literary term used to express the author's attitude
A trick where an author explains a character's personality
A literary term used to describe the protagonist
Character's personality revealed through dialogue & action
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If something is boring and/or dull, it is definitely NOT...
tangible
compelling
nomadic
inane
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The beginning or birth of something is its
levity
optimum
laceration
inception
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Something that is really huge or enormous is NOT
optimum
ominous
miniscule
fitful
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A sentence that explains the subject of an essay & what each body paragraph will be about is
claim
topic sentence
thesis statement
transitional phrase
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Something that is forbidden by rules, laws or customs is...
ludicrous
illicit
miniscule
forbidden
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The state of agitation and/or anger is NOT a state of...
Inception
Perfection
Vitality
Serenity
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"The sun smiled at us as the rain dissipated" is an example of
personification
imagery
simile
metaphor
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Obsolete is a word to describe something that is...
basic and uncomplicated
no longer useful; outdated
the amount or degree of something that is the most favorable
concrete or real
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The term tantamount means:
Razor sharp in wit and intellect
Virtually the same as; identical
To climb upwards to an elevated position
Difference in shape or design; variance
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What technique do authors use to captivate readers at the beginning of a piece of writing?
thesis statement
foreshadowing
topic sentence
hook
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To regress means:
To return to a former or less developed state
To display a lack of enthusiasm or interest
To make something legally null and void
To advance forward
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Brevity can be described as
The quality of being thoughtful
Being overly worrisome regarding one's choices
The state of being oblivious to one's surroundings
Being concise & exact with one's words
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When one's attention is completely captivated and he/she is fascinated, this is described as
being inane
being enthralled
being optimistic
being withdrawn
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A term used to identify the willingness to take risks, to be bold & daring is
apathetic
travesty
audacity
intrinsic
25
"He was a snake, evil and sly" is an example of what literary term?
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
simile
26
The purpose of the WALTER strategy is to
Help the readers identify the climax
Help the reader comprehend the story.
Help the readers identify the theme
Help the readers understand a character
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If a person is described as laconic, it means that he/she...
uses a minimum number of words
shuns or disrespects authority figures
uses too many words
displays affection and respect for elders
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The literary term to describe the time & place a story takes place
setting
resolution
plot
conflict
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A word's denotation is
the feelings and emotions associated with the word
the part of speech and original origin and usage
the pronunciation of a word
the literal dictionary definition
30
The literary term for exaggeration is
paradox
personification
humor
hyperbole
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The BEST definition of conflict is
a struggle between opposing forces
unnecessary
a literary term to describe a character's issues
a decisive moment of maximum intensity
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"I don't care!" screamed the child. The child can be described as
optimum
apathetic
perennial
gnarled
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Direct characterization is
Character's personality revealed thru dialogue & action
A literary term to describe author's attitude
Author directly explains character's personality
A literary term to describe the protagonist
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The tribe was ___________, roaming about from place to place. They are:
Nomadic
Caustic
Empathetic
Jurassic
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The definition of flippant is
displaying a peaceful & tranquil demeanor
wavering back & forth
displaying manner and courtesy to others
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
36
An exaggerated fear of something is commonly referred to as a:
cerebellum
weakness
phobia
fluctuation
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The parts are interconnected to make a complete whole. What term identifies this philosophy?
serenity
holistic
intrinsic
realistic
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The term devoid does NOT mean
to speed up the process of something
lacking interest & enthusiasm
full, complete and filled
empty and bare
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When one grovels, what does he/she do?
responds to criticism harshly
lies or crawls abjectly, face down on the ground
focuses on details instead of looking at the big picture
displays confidence
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A verb that means to waver or vary in number or amount, usually irregularly is
inane
fluctuate
grovel
renounce
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Imagery is
an object that means something more than its literal meaning
a statement that contradicts itself
visually descriptive language
language that makes the reader feel emotional
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To pacify means:
To quell the anger or agitation of something
To perceieve the whole of something as interconnected parts
To liquidate one's assets in an attempt to evade capture
To make something more severe or intense
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When something is crumbling & in a state of disrepair due to neglect, it can be described as
laconic
obsolete
dilapidated
compelling
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A play that is an absurd, distorted representation of the political system is a...
mockery
travesty
joke
comedy
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Optimum is a word to describe something that is...
Basic & uncomplicated; simplistic
The amount or degree of somehting that is the most favorable
Concrete or real
No longer useful or outdated
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The BEST definition of theme is
The author's attitude
The author's comment on life, humanity or society
The author's message
The reader's opinion about a work of literature
