Which group of words convey the author's attitude about his topic?

accurate, professional, formal, innovation

What can be inferred from "Are you always home alone?"

He intends to carry out the plan when she is alone.

the difference between what is expected and what occurs

apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction

What does the simile "It was like the metamorphosis of a butterfly" suggest?

She went through drastic change.

How does the author's use of lurid, gloom and dim develop the setting?

They emphasize the lack of lighting in the room.

A character has a diaper in her hand, spit-up on her shirt, and a bottle warming on the counter

You can infer that she is a mother.

What is point of view?

author's attitude toward his work

What is the effect of " a fire ignites in the eyes of my students?"

The metaphor illustrates that the students are inspired.

What was the author's purpose in writing the Hebrew bible?

To demonstrate God's power and mercy.

Sally knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5 and sees that the lights are off.

Sally can infer that her mother is not yet home.

How do the connotation of the words "viciously between his clenched teeth" reflect attitude?

He despises the Scarlet Pimpernell.

What is implied? " His cheeck is preposterous, I vow!-and that is what carries him through."

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a bold and daring leader.

What does this mean? "Civil war will follow secession as darkness will follow the sun."

Secession would inevitably cause civil war.

What is an example of dramatic irony?

Mrs. Smith does not realize her husband hates her.

Purpose of fig. lang. "They held their arms around me, beckoning me to join them in a journey."

The description emphasizes the positive reaction to poetry.

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1
Which group of words convey the author's attitude about his topic?
undercover, amateur, untrained, distinctive
accurate, professional, formal, innovation
lampooned, evasive, cowardly, lame-duck
coding, code-breaking, wiretapping, aerial reconnaissance
2
Which is subjective?
a math test
the measurement of fun
A news report
DNA testing and fingerprint analysis
3
What does an author use to characterize?
dialogue
descriptions
All of the above.
actions
4
What can be inferred from "Are you always home alone?"
He will tell his friends.
He wants to met her sister.
He is worried about her loneliness.
He intends to carry out the plan when she is alone.
5
Which is an idiom?
He was on pins and needles.
She was as fat as a cow.
The streets are like a jungle.
marshmallow clouds
6
Childlike and youthful have different
traits
definitions
connotations
denotations
7
inform, persuade, entertain
three conflicts
author's tools of the trade
three points of view
author's purpose
8
What is irony?
the difference between what is expected and what occurs
strongly suggest the truth or existence of not stated
the mental pictures created by a piece of writing
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
9
What is an oxymoron?
a stupid person with acne
apparently similar terms appear in conjunction
a metaphor for a stupid person
apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
10
What literary term applies to this: A pilot has a fear of heights.
dramatic irony
multiple irony
verbal irony
situational irony
11
What does the simile "It was like the metamorphosis of a butterfly" suggest?
She went through drastic change.
She was pretty like a butterfly.
Butterflies change from caterpillars.
She is thin and small like a butterfly.
12
What is implied? Heaving herself up the stairs, Luella had to pause for breath several times.
Luella lives on the second floor.
Luella is young.
Luella is out of shape.
Luella is overweight.
13
What is change of mood between stanzas?
shift
break
pause
tone
14
A commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words
idiom
syllogism
transept
figurative language
15
How does the author's use of lurid, gloom and dim develop the setting?
They emphasize the glow of the fire in the hearth.
They emphasize the 19th century aspect of the setting.
They emphasize the decor in the room.
They emphasize the lack of lighting in the room.
16
A character has a diaper in her hand, spit-up on her shirt, and a bottle warming on the counter
You can infer that she is a mother.
You can imply that she is a mother.
You can imply she is having a bad day.
You can infer that the baby is an American.
17
What is point of view?
author's perspective
author's landscape
first person
author's attitude toward his work
18
What is the effect of " a fire ignites in the eyes of my students?"
The alliteration provides rhythm to the selection.
The metaphor illustrates that the students are inspired.
The simile signals that the students have behavior issues.
The allegory symbolizes the student' inability to read.
19
I didn't mean to _______ that there was anything wrong with the way you dress.
infer
allude
guess
imply
20
The similes "good as gold" and quiet as a lamb" indicate
a rich farmer
relationships
well-behaved
physical appearance
21
What was the author's purpose in writing the Hebrew bible?
To show why God created man.
To show how Noah survived the flood.
To demonstrate God's power and mercy.
To show why Adam ate the apple.
22
Sally knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5 and sees that the lights are off.
Sally can infer that her mother is not yet home.
Sally can include that her mother is not yet home.
Sally can appreciate that her mother is not yet home.
Sally can imply that her mother is not yet home.
23
What indicates 1st person point of view?
they
I
she
All of the above
24
Which is an oxymoron?
minor miracle
teenage problems
baby corn
wind swept desert
25
How do the connotation of the words "viciously between his clenched teeth" reflect attitude?
He is annoyed by Maguerite's relationship to the Scarlet P.
He admires the Scarlet Pimpernell.
He despises the Scarlet Pimpernell.
He is apathetic about the Scarlet Pimpernel.
26
What is implied? " His cheeck is preposterous, I vow!-and that is what carries him through."
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a large man with a plump face.
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a bold and daring leader.
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a scoundrel and troublemaker.
The Scarlet Pimpernel is afraid of crowds and loud noises.
27
What does this mean? "Civil war will follow secession as darkness will follow the sun."
Secession and nightfall are unavoidable events.
Civil war would probably cause secession.
Secession would inevitably cause civil war.
Civil war would be similar to a solar eclipse.
28
What is an example of an internal conflict?
having an abortion
having an argument
missing the bus
deciding on a treat
29
What is an example of dramatic irony?
A fire station burns down.
The police station gets robbed.
Mrs. Smith does not realize her husband hates her.
A marriage counselor files for divorce.
30
Purpose of fig. lang. "They held their arms around me, beckoning me to join them in a journey."
It illustrates that the poetry was about traveling.
The description suggests that the author was seeing things.
The description alludes to a negative tone in the poetry.
The description emphasizes the positive reaction to poetry.

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