Why does Eckles decide not to shoot the dinosaur?

He thinks it is too big to be killed.

Which statement is true?

The protagonist in this story is Eckles.

If a town is annihilated,

there won't be any people around.

Who is the president at the beginning of the story?

Keith, a man who believes in freedom and equality.

an exaggeration used to make a point

In the story, "Path" is capitalized because

of its central importance in the story.

An author's style includes

his tone (attitude toward his subject).

will have prehistoric creatures living in it.

If someone is suffering from delirium, he or she would most likely

be having a conversation with someone you can't see.

Which statement is false?

A theme in this story is if you try hard you will succeed.

When the group gets back to its own time, the sign has misspellings, this fact foreshadows that

the anti-intellectual dictator has won the election.

Eckles leaves the path because

he is panicked upon seeing the dinosaur.

Choose the statement that best describes the "Butterfly Effect":

Small infractions can have huge consequences.

Which sentence contains parallel structure?

They put on their helmets then they tested the intercom.

How did the Time Safari group know which dinosaur to kill?

It was the dinosaur with a red paint target on it.

Which sentence lacks parallel structure?

My sister and I love football, basketball, and going hiking.

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A Sound of Thunder

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1
Why, it could reach up and grab the moon!
Hyperbole
personification
simile
metaphor
2
Why does Eckles decide not to shoot the dinosaur?
He realizes that killing the dinosaur might change time.
He thinks it is wrong to kill such a magnificent animal.
His gun has jammed.
He thinks it is too big to be killed.
3
Traveling back in time and meeting yourself would create
a theme
tone
a symbol
a paradox
4
Revoke
To return payment
To withdraw
To throw away
To anger
5
Which statement is true?
Remit means to get revenge.
Travis is a cowardly character.
The antagonist in this story is Eckles.
The protagonist in this story is Eckles.
6
We can probably surmise from this story that author, Bradbury, is critical of arrogant and foolish people
Mood
Theme
Tone
Figurative Language
7
The mood in the story can best be described as
suspenseful.
lighthearted.
depressing.
humorous.
8
If a town is annihilated,
children will be playing in the parks.
award ceremonies will be held in the town.
there will be plenty of hotels and restaurants.
there won't be any people around.
9
Example - Time was a film run backwards.
Irony
Symbol
Metaphor
Simile
10
Example - the butterfly
symbol
simile
theme
setting
11
Who is the president at the beginning of the story?
Keith, a man who believes in freedom and equality.
Kramer, an anti-intellectual.
Deutscher, a man committed to the principals of democracy.
Lesperance, a dictator.
12
A subliminal message is one that
is simple.
is given secretly.
is not consciously perceived.
is hard to understand.
13
Resilient
Unattractive
Lacking hope
Able to withstand hardship
Unlawful
14
Hyperbole
Extremely descriptive imagery
a toilet cleaner
an exaggeration used to make a point
an exciting type of dishware
15
Overall, Ray Bradbury's style can best be described as
humorous
sparse and simple
richly descriptive
matter-of-fact
16
"Out of chars and ashes, out of dust and coals, like golden salamanders, the old years..."
Simple Imagery
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
17
The best example of hyperbole
"It could reach up and grab the moon!"
Red and green answers
"The jungle... was the entire world forever and ever."
"It ran with a gliding ballet step."
18
Example - Eckles acted tough when preparing for the hunt, but he was a coward when it came time to shoot.
Paradox
Theme
Irony
Symbolism
19
The character, Travis, can best be described as
knowledgeable and angry.
bossy and foolish.
compassionate and depressed.
decisive and sympathetic.
20
In the story, "Path" is capitalized because
it was an editing error.
there is no particular reason.
Travis said it is the proper name the Time Safari company gave it.
of its central importance in the story.
21
When an author tells you directly what a character's personality is
Indirect characterization
direct characterization
Internal Conflict
Character vs. Character
22
An author's style includes
his personal philosophy on life.
his tone (attitude toward his subject).
his sense of right and wrong.
his wardrobe choices.
23
A primeval forest
will be frequented by tourists.
will have prehistoric creatures living in it.
will have numerous bike paths and walking trails.
won't have any large trees.
24
Bradbury increases the tension in the story by using foreshadowing of danger, and by speeding up the pace in places
Tone
Mood
Imagery
Suspense
25
There are two mentions of Eckles waving a check. These passages imply that
Eckles is wealthy.
Both Blue and Yellow answers
Eckles thinks all problems can be solved with money.
Eckles has won the lottery.
26
Example - Eerie, because of the description of the primeval jungle
Mood
figurative language
metaphor
Tone
27
If someone is suffering from delirium, he or she would most likely
fail a test.
not be able to read.
not be able to pay the bills.
be having a conversation with someone you can't see.
28
Which statement is false?
Bradbury has a descriptive writing style.
Figurative language includes metaphors and similes.
A theme in this story is if you try hard you will succeed.
This story falls in the science fiction genre.
29
Figurative language includes
metaphor
all of these
personification
simile
30
Paradox
A major economic downturn
primitive
A mental disturbance
A contradiction
31
When the group gets back to its own time, the sign has misspellings, this fact foreshadows that
the anti-intellectual dictator has won the election.
no one goes to school anymore.
the language has changed.
butterflies aren't very smart.
32
When an author gives a reader clues to a character's personality
External Conflict
Indirect Characterization
Symbol
Direct Characterization
33
Eckles leaves the path because
he is panicked upon seeing the dinosaur.
he wants to get a better shot at the dinosaur.
he hopes to change history.
he doesn't believe Travis.
34
"It's eyes rolled, ostrich eggs, empty of all expression save hunger."
Simple Imagery
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
35
Example - Messing with the laws of nature will end with disasterous consequences.
Point of View
Symbol
Theme
Irony
36
"The machine howled; the machine slowed; its scream fell to a murmur."
Metaphor
Simple Imagery
Simile
Personification
37
The protagonist and the antagonist of this story
Travis and Eckles
Travis and President Deutscher
Eckles and Travis
Eckles and President Keith
38
Choose the statement that best describes the "Butterfly Effect":
Small infractions can have huge consequences.
Time traveling is dangerous.
Imbalances in the environment can cause big problems.
Butterfly populations can impact the survival of a species.
39
Which sentence contains parallel structure?
To win, you need to have strategy, be patient, and skillfull
Eating is far better than to go hungry.
Pizza and food with sugar are two things I can't resist.
They put on their helmets then they tested the intercom.
40
Diction refers to
sentence structure.
word choice.
dictionaries.
the message in a story.
41
Which of the following is most likely a theme in A Sound of Thunder?
It is important to respect the laws of nature.
Abuse of technology can have disasterous consequences.
Ignorance and brutality go hand-in-hand.
All of these.
42
The author's name is
Ronald Bradbury
Bob Newberry
Ray Razzbury
Ray Bradbury
43
The dinosaur was orginally to have died by
drowning in a tar pit.
fighting with another dinosaur.
being shot to death.
a large tree falling on it.
44
A Sound of Thunder was written in which century?
19th (1800's)
18th (1700's)
21st (2000's)
20th (1900's)
45
How did the Time Safari group know which dinosaur to kill?
It was the only sickly dinosaur.
It was the only dinosaur in the area.
It was the biggest dinosaur.
It was the dinosaur with a red paint target on it.
46
If something is expendable, you
will regret paying too much for it.
will give it a thorough cleaning.
won't mind giving it away.
will put it in a special place to display it.
47
Which sentence lacks parallel structure?
My sister and I love football, basketball, and going hiking.
I would rather drink tea with lunch than coffee with lunch.
We contact clients, create displays, and pitch the product.
Joe saw lions, tigers, and bears at the zoo.
48
At the end of the story, the "sound of thunder" implies that
Eckles was shot by Travis.
Deutscher won the election.
a storm broke over the building.
Eckles shot himself.
49
The character Eckles can best be described as
wise and forceful.
intimidating and knowledgeable.
fearful and smart.
foolish and arrogant.
50
Bradbury's diction can best be described as
flat
everyday
vivid
technical

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