Which sentence best expresses the thesis of The Declaration of Independence?

“When a government is destructive…the people have the right to abolish it.”

What is the best definition of theme?

the implied message of narrative fiction, poetry, or drama

What is the purpose of stage directions?

Directions for the actors; provide character details to readers

Which of the following is the most accurate description of Into the Wild’s narrative structure?

a “documentary”-like narrative; readers know the outcome at the beginning

In literature, imagery is...

words/langauge that appeal to a reader's five senses.

a connection between narrative and the real world

What is the goal of an argumentative essay?

to write a convincing argument so the writer may get others on his/her side

What is Transcendentalism?

Philosophical movement which stresses the importance of the individual

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1
What must be in an introductory paragraph?
text evidence to support your ideas
Call to action
thesis statement
A interesting "hook" sentence
2
Who is the writer of "The Great Gatsby"?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
William Bradford
Walt Whitman
William Faulkner
3
What is an allegorical connection between "The Crucible" and the life of Arthur Miller?
McCarthyism
The Great Depression
1920s Prohibition
His marraige to Marilyn Monroe
4
Which sentence best expresses the thesis of The Declaration of Independence?
...moving armies of mercenaries to complete the works of tyranny
We pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
They, too, have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity.
“When a government is destructive…the people have the right to abolish it.”
5
What is the best definition of theme?
the repetition of consonants at the beginnings of words
a character, action, or object that has meaning beyond its surface meaning
the implied message of narrative fiction, poetry, or drama
a direct statement from the author which summarizes the narrative
6
On Plymouth Plantation is an example of...
Memoir/nonfiction
Fiction/Novel
Drama/play
Epic poem
7
What literary device is found in this poem?
None - literal langauge
metaphor/symbolism
simile/hyperbole
alliteration/repetition
8
What state is Chris McCandless obsessed with exploring?
Alaska
Texas
Ohio
Nebraska
9
Where is Chris McCandless’ body discovered?
in Atlanta, Georgia
at the top of the Devil’s Peak
in a yellow Datsun
in an abandoned bus
10
In "Tell Me, Show Me, So What?" what part is "Tell Me"?
Writer's claim/answer
Call to action
Text evidence
Analysis of the answer
11
Which of the following writers influenced Chris McCandless?
Alice Walker
Herman Melville
Stephen King
Jack London
12
Which of the following in-text citations is correct? (Not the punctuation.)
[Miller 83]
(Miller) 83).
(Miller 83).
(Miller, 83)
13
At the beginning of "The Crucible" which character appears to be in a coma?
Betty Paris
John Proctor
Samuel Parris
Elizabeth Proctor
14
What is the purpose of stage directions?
to signify a change in time/place
Directions for the actors; provide character details to readers
To place emphasis on quiet action
To only instruct actors what to do, what props are used
15
Which of the following is the most accurate description of Into the Wild’s narrative structure?
a typical narrative, providing detailed descriptions of dramatic scenes
that which is presented in medias res
narrative characterized through the monologuing of many different voices
a “documentary”-like narrative; readers know the outcome at the beginning
16
In poetry, the speaker is...
ABAB rhyme scheme
The central/main character
The "voice" telling the poem
The author
17
In “Tell Me, Show Me, So What?” “Show Me” (the 2nd sentence) refers to...
the claim/answer
direct evidence from the text
analysis of the text
analysis of claim/answer
18
What religious crime is John Proctor guilty of?
adultery
sloth
murder
theft
19
In literature, imagery is...
a comparison of two differerent things
words/langauge that appeal to a reader's five senses.
repetition of certain words/phrases
an object/character/event that has meanings beyond its mere apperance
20
An allegory is...
repetition of the first letter at the beginning of words
stories told through oral tradition
a connection between narrative and the real world
a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as"
21
Who is the poet who wrote "Song of Myself"?
Ralph Waldo Emerson
William Shakespeare
Henry David Thoreau
Walt Whitman
22
What is the goal of an argumentative essay?
to fully explain all sides of an important issue
to create a factual account of a person or event
to write a convincing argument so the writer may get others on his/her side
none of the above
23
The literary movement of American Realism is an outgrowth of...
The Cold War
The Revolutionary War
Manifest Destiny
The Civil War
24
The characters of "The Crucible" are deeply influenced by...
American ideals
Communism/the Soviet Union
a sense of individuality
the Puritan faith
25
“The World on The Turtle’s Back” is an example of...
Folklore
Play/drama
Nonfiction memoir
Novel/fiction
26
What is Transcendentalism?
Economic Capitalism over Communism
Meditation technqiue pioneered by the Founding Fathers
School of thought against industrialization
Philosophical movement which stresses the importance of the individual
27
What is the historical context of "The Great Gatsby"?
The Cold War
Prohibition, the 1920s
Modern times
The Civil War

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