Why is it accurate to say that “The Pardoner’s Tale” is filled with irony?

Its events have unexpected twists.

What is a frame story in a literary work?

a story set within another story

Which of the choices has a problem with subject-verb agreement?

Mary Shelley is the only one whose story survives.

Which of these would NOT be consistent in a short story using first-person point of view?

Most of the female guests were dressed in pale pastels.

During Chaucer's time What event killed 1/3 of the English population?

The Plague claimed the lives of the people in the village.

Which of these is a definition of archetypal narrative elements?

patterns and characters in stories found around the world.

When Lady Macbeth declares, “Out, damned spot! Out, I say!” What spot is she talking about?

blood from King Duncan’s murder she imagines on her hands.

What is the basic form of a sonnet?

Fourteen lines that follow a rhyme scheme

Which of the following is an example of a stage direction?

[Enter MACBETH’S WIFE, alone, with a letter.]

When reading Anglo Saxon poetry, where would you pause for breath?

At the caesuras, in the middle of the lines

Which would NOT provide support for an essay in favor of increasing art education in schools?

Appreciating art in museums is part of a cultured life.

Which line from Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner contains an internal rhyme?

the ice did split with a thunder-fit

Which of these is always true of an allegory?

Its elements always have a deeper universal meaning.

Which of these sentences would be most effective in establishing a humorous tone?

Going to the dentist is not that bad. It’s worse.

How do you know Beowulf is an epic poem?

It is a long poem that tells a story about a legendary hero.

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.”

Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.

In general, how is the works cited list arranged?

alphabetically, by the author’s last name

Which is the only choice that is NOT a run-on sentence or fragment?

Shaw and Wilde poked fun at the British class system.

When reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, how does context help a reader understand why things occur?

helps explain the situations in the time period.

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1
Why is it accurate to say that “The Pardoner’s Tale” is filled with irony?
Its events have unexpected twists.
It pokes fun at human weakness.
It contains a moral message.
It personifies Death.
2
A good thesis statement should
appear at the end of the first paragraph
all of the above
be specific
make a claim and/or be debatable
3
Based on your understanding of word origins, why was Frankenstein’s monster called a bi-ped?
Because it was tall and thin
Because it was not natural
Because it had a working brain
Because it stood on two feet
4
As a result of his guilt, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo. What literary element is this?
External conflict
Climax
Internal conflict
Verbal Irony
5
Which is the correct form for writing the date in MLA?
January Fifth 2018
January 5th 2018
1/5/18
5 January 2018
6
Which emotions are conveyed by the spring-like imagery
Sorrow and despair
Joy and abundance
Anger and defiance
Confusion and puzzlement
7
Is it acceptable to write “My name is _____ and I am writing about...” in academic papers?
Not clickbait
Do what now?
NO!
YES!
8
What is a frame story in a literary work?
the theme of a story
a type of setting
a story set within another story
the important elements of a story
9
Which of the choices has a problem with subject-verb agreement?
The adult read ghost stories for entertainment.
The incessant rain confined the family to the house.
Lord Byron says, “We will each write a ghost story.”
Mary Shelley is the only one whose story survives.
10
In epic poems, major characters often deliver long formal speeches or boasts.
False
True
11
Which of these would NOT be consistent in a short story using first-person point of view?
I had no idea that Bob thought my dress was hideous.
“How lovely you look in that dress!” he told me.
Most of the female guests were dressed in pale pastels.
I wore a bright dress to my sister’s wedding.
12
The young men in the "Pardoner's Tale" can be described this way...
They are sinners.
They are loyal friends.
They come from feuding families.
They come from the highest ranks of medieval society.
13
Which literary device enables readers to enjoy sensory experiences in writing?
symbolism
irony
imagery
theme
14
During Chaucer's time What event killed 1/3 of the English population?
The Plague claimed the lives of the people in the village.
Thieves robbed the village and killed the inhabitants.
Everyone in the village died with a spear to their heart.
A wind blew through the village, killing everyone there.
15
Which of these is a definition of archetypal narrative elements?
patterns and characters in stories found around the world.
characters & details unique to a particular geographic area.
narrative that appears as thoughts from a character’s mind.
descriptive or figurative language used in literature.
16
When Lady Macbeth declares, “Out, damned spot! Out, I say!” What spot is she talking about?
where Macbeth’s imaginary dagger marked her clothing.
blood from King Duncan’s murder she imagines on her hands.
The spot represents Malcolm, who is now attacking Macbeth.
the gentlewoman who is spying on her with the doctor.
17
What is the basic form of a sonnet?
Six lines plus a rhyming sestet
Fourteen lines that follow a rhyme scheme
Eight lines of trochaic pentameter
Twelve lines of iambic tetrameter
18
Which of the following is an example of a stage direction?
KING. Whence cam’st thou, worthy thane?
LADY MACBETH. Only look up clear. [23]
[Enter MACBETH’S WIFE, alone, with a letter.]
ALL. fair is foul, and foul is fair.
19
Considering the Canterbury Tales, why did people go to Canterbury?
To go on a pilgrimage
To meet twenty-nine people
To enjoy the spring season
To stay at the Tabard Inn
20
What is Macbeth’s major character flaw?
He is a slightly a coward.
He is a bit jealous.
He is overly ambitious.
He is not a strong leader.
21
"A dove’s wings whistled over the water." This is an example of what poetic device?
slant rhyme
alliteration
consonance
assonance
22
Which of the following did the Romantics emphasize?
all of the above
unity with nature
importance of personal emotions
importance of the individual, rather than of society
23
When reading Anglo Saxon poetry, where would you pause for breath?
At the caesuras, in the middle of the lines
At the commas and periods
24
Which would NOT provide support for an essay in favor of increasing art education in schools?
Exposure to art tends to teach more about one's society.
Appreciating art in museums is part of a cultured life.
Students who hate art may not have had the best introduction
Art education enhances students’ analytical skills.
25
Which line from Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner contains an internal rhyme?
the ice did split with a thunder-fit
and it grew wondrous cold
he struck with his o’ertaking wings.
that made the breeze to blow
26
Which of these is always true of an allegory?
Its elements always have a deeper universal meaning.
It always mourns the loss of a person or a way of life.
Its elements center on a hero important to the culture.
It is always a narrative poem.
27
Which of these sentences would be most effective in establishing a humorous tone?
Even with insurance, dental work can be very expensive.
Going to the dentist is not that bad. It’s worse.
I simply do not mind going to the dentist.
Going to the dentist now can save you lots more trouble
28
“I advise you to study in college,” Ms. Himes said, “___ risk falling behind.”
and
for
or
but
29
In Frankenstein, Robert Walton makes a/an ________________ to “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Flashback
Allusion
Epistolary
Frame story
30
How do you know Beowulf is an epic poem?
It is a poem about terrible monsters and dragons.
It is a long poem that tells a story about a legendary hero.
It was not written down at first but told by storytellers.
It tells about real events and real people of long ago.
31
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.”
Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.
Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.
Don’t be so rough. They are your guests, not your enemies.
You look very rugged. Clean up before seeing your guests.
32
Which of these settings would you be most likely to find in a gothic novel?
a beach at sunset
a busy street
a clean, sunny farm
a castle dungeon
33
In general, how is the works cited list arranged?
alphabetically, by the title of the work
alphabetically, by the author’s first name
in order of your favorite from greatest to least, obviously.
alphabetically, by the author’s last name
34
The word "anguish" means...
Nervousness
Torment
Pleasure
Eagerness
35
In Frankenstein, a "double" or "shadow of a human being" is known as a
Confidant
Doppelganger
Epistolary
Narrator
36
Descriptions of Beowulf's fighting show us that this was highly valued in Anglo Saxon culture.
loyalty to one’s overlord
religious faith and teachings
Courtly behavior
Admiration of physical courage
37
Which is the only choice that is NOT a run-on sentence or fragment?
Shaw and Wilde poked fun at the British class system.
Serving as a police officer in British-controlled Burma.
Elizabeth was a British writer she grew up in New Zealand.
When India was a colony of Britain before WWII.
38
When reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, how does context help a reader understand why things occur?
It shows the readers the importance of spelling and grammar.
helps explain the situations in the time period.
helps readers restate in their own words what the poem says.
Makes readers to use a dictionary for the meaning of words.

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