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Alliteration is...
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A comparison using like or as
Repeating the same consonant sound
An exaggeration
2
What is a main idea?
genre
main topic of the story
argument
word choice
3
"Cows say
moo
and pigs say
oink
" is an example of...
simile
metaphor
alliteration
onomatopoeia
4
A figure of speech achieved through exaggeration.
Allusion
Analogy
Hyperbole
Understatement
5
Dark, gloomy mood and tone, with complex or dramatic language
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
6
Which describes the mood or feeling, in “House Taken Over”?
depressed
creepy
violent
lonely
7
How did this idiot get elected?
Rhetorical question
Understatement
Hyperbole
Analogy
8
I would die if you asked me to sing in front of my peers.
Analogy example
Allusion example
Hyperbole example
Understatement
9
"She sat in the library as quiet and timid as a mouse" is an example of...
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
10
Characters who seem unimpressed or undisturbed by fantastic events
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
11
A simile is...
A word representing a sound
Repeating the same consonant sound
A comparison using like or as
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
12
In “HTO,” what do the characters do when the back section of the house is taken over?
They sell the house and move away.
They call the police and file a report.
They open the gate and clear out the other rooms.
They move into the other part of the house.
13
"A big black bear burst out and bounded at me" is an example of...
simile
alliteration
idiom
metaphor
14
I am never ever going to quit and never, never ever give in to you and your selfish demands.
analogy example
repetition example
parallelism example
restatement example
15
A form of irony that represents something as less than it really is.
Parallelism
Understatement
Allusion
Analogy
16
Personification is...
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A word representing a sound
An exaggeration
17
"I was afraid my friend would spill the beans about our secret" is an example of...
simile
personifcation
hyperbole
idiom
18
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
19
A technique of using language effectively and persuasively.
Advertising
Figure of Speech
Rhetoric
Arguement
20
An idiom is...
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
An exaggeration
A word representing a sound
21
How are the houses similar in “TFOTHU” and “HTO”? Pick two
Both are very ordinary homes.
Both are large and reflect the wealth of the owners.
Both are located in urban areas.
Both have long been in the owners’ families.
22
The simple repeating of a word in order to secure emphasis dwelling on a point of contention.
Analogy
Parallelism
Repetition
Restatement
23
If a room can be accurately described as
spacious, which is true?
The room must be filled with light.
Many people must be able to fit in the room.
People must feel hot in the room.
The room must be beautiful.
24
At the beginning of “HTO" how do the narrator and his sister Irene spend most of their days?
shopping, cleaning
knitting, sleeping
cleaning , knitting
sleeping ,visiting with friends
25
How are the houses similar in "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "House Taken Over"?
Both have long been in the owners' families
Both are located in urban areas.
Both are very ordinary homes
Both have several residents who live there.
26
Which sentence is a proverb?
Money builds your churches, sends your missionaries, & pays your preachers.
You must be reasonably ambitious to have it
You can do more good wiht money than without it.
Money is power
27
Repetition of similar words, forms, structures, and thoughts to emphasize a cohesive argument.
Repetition
Analogy
Parallelism
Restatement
28
What is an author's purpose?
concise personal narratives
Reason for writing
give the speaker credibility
familiar sayings
29
A reference to something, someone, or some event in the Bible, history, literature or culture.
Parallelism
Restatement
Analogy
Allusion
30
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
31
The Fall of the House of Usher
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
32
Supernatural events create feelings of terror
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
33
What is an assertion?
a question
synonym
statement of fact/belief
antonym
34
The mood at the party had not changed; then suddenly, the visitors were gone. (prep phrase)
were gone
had not changed
at the party
then suddenly
35
"Peter promptly prepared the spicy peppers" is an example of...
alliteration
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
simile
36
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
37
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
38
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
39
All blonde-haired people are dumb.
Paradox
Understatement
Stereotype
Hyperbole
40
"The door opened with a
creak
" is an example of...
onomatopoeia
alliteration
hyperbole
idiom
41
A question used to make a point rather than to elicit a direct answer.
Repetition
Understatement
Rhetorical Question
Analogy
42
PART A What can you infer about the brother and sister’s economic status in “House Taken Over”?
They take in boarders to earn extra money.
They have enough money to live comfortably.
They have few possessions.
They rely on friends to support them.
43
In “HTO,” which 2 answers most clearly suggest that the characters are nervous and afraid?
They occupy themselves by cleaning.
They intentionally stop thinking.
They prefer to spend time in their rooms.
They cannot fall asleep & have trouble sleeping peacefully.
44
A metaphor is...
A comparison saying that one thing is another thing
A word representing a sound
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
An exaggeration
45
Set in the past in strange, unfamiliar landscapes
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
46
"My mean neighbor is such a rat" is an example of...
simile
idiom
alliteration
metaphor
47
"The doors to the castle swung open, inviting me in" is an example of...
onomatopoeia
simile
personification
alliteration
48
A tool for writers and orators to convince their audience about their point of view.
Denotation
Anaphora
Connotation
Rhetoric
49
Which most
clearly demonstrates
that "House Taken Over" is magical realism?
Lives of characters are predictable and based on real world
Routine ordinary lives of characters contrasted with the take over of house
The characters do not respond realistically to events in the house
Supernatural setting, characters, and events are unrealistic
50
The man’s thoughtful and pained expression conveyed an attitude of worry. (preposition)
The
and
of
an
51
Hyperbole is...
A word representing a sound
Giving human characteristics to something
An exaggeration
A comparison using like or as
52
What is a proverb?
reason for writings
concise personal narratives
familiar or wise sayings
give the speaker credibility
53
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
54
"Hold your horses and let me explain first" is an example of...
hyperbole
personifcation
simile
idiom
55
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos and Ethos
Pathos
56
Tormented characters who go through violent conflicts, including fear and deep emotions
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
57
"I had to pay an arm and a leg for this stereo" is an example of...
simile
idiom
metaphor
personifcation
58
What are the 3 types of rhetorical appeals?
denotation, connotation
Gothic Lit, Magical Realism, Modern Gothic
Simile, rhyme, metaphor
ethos, pathos, logos
59
A type of Romanticism with complex and formal language
Gothic Literature
Magical Realism
60
"The ocean wave picked her up and slammed her onto the beach" is an example of...
metaphor
alliteration
personification
simile
61
Here comes the Helen of our school.
allusion example
none of these
analogy example
hyperbole example
62
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this ad?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
63
House Taken Over
Gothic Literature
Magical Realism
64
An accepting or unimpressed tone
Gothic Literature
Magical Realism
65
Fantastic events coexist with realistic characters and actions
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
66
"This is the worst day anyone has ever had" is an example of...
simile
metaphor
idiom
hyperbole
67
"He got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning" is an example of...
idiom
metaphor
alliteration
simile
68
"That soccer player is a rhino trampling over his opponents" is an example of...
metaphor
idiom
hyperbole
simile
69
Repeating a statement to underscore or emphasize a point often for dramatic effect.
Repetition
Analogy
Parallelism
Restatement
70
She sat by the fire knitting scarves and humming a song. (object of a preposition)
scarves
song
fire
She
71
"The wind sang a song to the swaying trees" is an example of...
metaphor
hyperbole
idiom
personification
72
The use of comparison of similar case or example to reason or argue a point.
Parallelism
Repetition
Restatement
Analogy
73
What is realistic about "House Taken Over"?
The house resists the nameless intruders for as long as possible.
The brother and sister cannot understand their home's invasion.
The brother and sister keep busy cleaning the house and working on hobbies
The outside forces are allowed to take over without opposition.
74
What is an anecdote?
familiar sayings
concise personal narratives to illustrate a point
reason for writing
give the speaker credibility
75
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following text?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
76
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following text?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
77
Which of the following things would
most likely
be described as
obscure
?
a rare book
a popular blog
a familiar magazine
a daily newspaper
78
In which of the following circumstances would a person’s voice
most likely
be
muffled
?
if the person were making an announcement over a loudspeaker
if the person were wearing a scarf over his or her mouth
if the person were speaking calmly to a friend
if the person were singing in a concert
79
Ordinary characters in mostly ordinary situations
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
80
What narrative tone
most clearly
contributes to the magical realism in "House Taken Over"?
matter-of-fact even when describing mysterious events
tense even when describing ordinary events
humorous even when describing sad events
sentimental even when describing meaningless events
81
What is the narrative tone of “HTO” that contributes
most clearly
to the magical realism?
tense even when describing ordinary events
humorous even when describing sad events
matter-of-fact even when describing mysterious events
sentimental even when describing meaningless events
82
"The library after hours was as silent as the grave" is an example of...
idiom
simile
personification
metaphor
83
"His arms were long and loose, like an octopus' tentacles" is an example of...
idiom
simile
personifcation
hyperbole
84
"This quiz was harder than every test I've ever had put together" is an example of...
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
idiom
85
Onomatopoeia is...
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A word representing a sound
Repeating the same consonant sound
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
