What is the definition of an analogy?

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation

What is an anthology?

A collection of fiction or non-fiction works that are connected

What is the definition for the word "Allusion"?

A reference to a person or thing

The brief summary of an article or book

A lengthy poem characterizied by its dignified, serious style and content

Which research question would BEST help further develop the student's topic?

B. Which themes is Hurston best known for exploring in her work?

An extended narrative poem of heroic quality

The explanation of a work via careful analysis

Based on the paragraph, what does the underlined phrase mean?

D. give mother more than she can handle

What is the definition of satire?

The use of humor or irony to criticize or mock

What is an antithesis?

The direct equals and opposites within a balanced format

Read the prompt and answer the question

a university study detailing the positive effects of service on volunteers

What is the definition of the word "personification"?

The characterization of an inanimate object

Read the prompt and answer the question

Ralph, who consistently introduces new types of technology to the household

A word formed from the transpositioning of letters

What is the definition of the word "cliche"?

An expression that through time and overuse has grown stale

A poem mourning the death of an individual

Which of these is an example of alliteration?

They eliminated their opponents with haste.

Which sentence would be most suitable for a formal research essay?

As illustrated by the in-depth analysis, treatment is ineffective long-term

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1
Who is this?
Dwayne Johnson
Nicholas Cage
Robert Downey Jr.
Jason Momoa
2
Read the prompt and select the appropriate answer for the FIRST blank space
An observation tower
endless low clouds that hang around
A deck that is totally cool
persistent low-level clouds
3
What is a persona?
A "mask" for the speaker of a text
A short narrative poem originally designed to be sung
The repititon of consonant sounds
A collection of fictional works
4
What animal is this?
Anemone
Axolotl
Salamander
Space Lizard
5
Who is this?
Chris Hemsworth
Tom Holland
Jake Gyllenhaal
Andrew Garfield
6
What is romanticism?
The early 19th century literary movement
The conclusion of a work
A major supporting character in a work
A genre of literature
7
What is the definition of an analogy?
A compilation of several fiction or non-fiction works
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
A reference to a person or thing
8
Which word has a denotation similar to the word "decline," and has the most negative connotation?
D. reject
B. waive
C. bypass
A. forgo
9
What is an anthology?
A literary subclass
The analysis of poetic meter
A collection of fiction or non-fiction works that are connected
A poem mourning the death of an individual
10
What does the phrase "asserted itself" mean in this sentence?
D. failed to return
A. lost motivation
B. promised to act
C. became obvious
11
What is the definition for the word "Allusion"?
A reference to a person or thing
The characterization of an inanimate object
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
A figure of speech with an intended rhetoric effect
12
Which sentence should the student revise to make it more appropriate?
A. sentence 2
B. sentence 3
D. sentence 5
C. sentence 4
13
What is the definition of an annotation?
The characterization of an inanimate object
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as
A compilation of several fiction or non-fiction works
A textual or editorial comment
14
Which word is closest in the meaning to uncompromisingly as used?
D. distractingly
A. solidly
B. deceptively
C. painfully
15
What is an abstract?
A lengthy poem characterizied by its dignified, serious style and content
A particular way of evaluating a text
The brief summary of an article or book
The systematic study of a literary work to determine the correct version
16
Choose the correct phrase to fill in the FIRST blank sentence
Should have been
Would have been
Will have made
Would make
17
What is an ode?
A lengthy poem characterizied by its dignified, serious style and content
A major division within a play
The most common poetic meter
A hero who lacks the usual qualities of a hero
18
Which research question would BEST help further develop the student's topic?
A. What did Hurston study as an undergraduate in college?
B. Which themes is Hurston best known for exploring in her work?
D. What are the most popular autobiographies written by modern authors?
C. What are common causes of increases in readership of an author’s work?
19
What is an epic?
The protagonist of a popular book
The analysis of poetic meter
Poetry which lacks regular meter and line length
An extended narrative poem of heroic quality
20
What is explication?
A self-contradictory statement
A critical approach which emphasizes distinction between genres
The explanation of a work via careful analysis
The brief summary of an article or book
21
Based on the paragraph, what does the underlined phrase mean?
C. help mother finish her chores quicker
D. give mother more than she can handle
A. force mother to carry heavy items
B. shower mother with enjoyable gifts
22
What is the definition of satire?
Harsh or discordant sounds
A textual or editorial comment
The traditional idea that good is rewarded and evil is punished
The use of humor or irony to criticize or mock
23
What gas typically would fill a balloon?
Helium
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
24
Which idea is conveyed through the sentences?
D. Advances in technology yield positive results.
C. One must be persistent to be persuasive.
A. People often resist change.
B. Some people enjoy hard work.
25
What is an antithesis?
A short thematic question at the beginning of a work
A lengthy lyric poem written in a dignified style
The main antagonist of a work
The direct equals and opposites within a balanced format
26
Who is this?
John Boyega
Jason Momoa
Chadwick Boseman
Oscar Isaac
27
Read the prompt and answer the question
A newspaper article about local organizations seeking volunteers
a novel about a teen’s experiences performing community service
a university study detailing the positive effects of service on volunteers
a blog post telling how to fulfill community service hours required
28
What is the definition of the word "personification"?
The characterization of an inanimate object
A critical approach to literature
A figure of speech with an intended rhetoric effect
A textual or editorial comment
29
Who is this?
Pearl Krabs
Mr. Krabs
Elon Musk
Gary
30
Who is this?
Patrick Star
Spongebob Squarepants
Squidward
Master Yoda
31
Read the prompt and answer the question
Claude, who feels annoyed by mechanical toys
Ralph, who consistently introduces new types of technology to the household
Mrs. Wheeler, who feels enthusiastic about using new gadgets
Mahailey, whom Mrs. Wheeler suspects will have trouble using the separator
32
What is an anagram?
The alternate name for the deuteragonist of a work
A word formed from the transpositioning of letters
The most common poetic meter
The climax of an epic
33
What is the definition of the word "cliche"?
An expression that through time and overuse has grown stale
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
An extreme exaggeration
A collection of non-fictional works
34
Read the prompt and select the appropriate answer for the SECOND blank space
An observation tower
persistent low-level clouds
endless low clouds that hang around
A deck that is totally cool
35
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
An extreme exaggeration
A figure of speech with an intended rhetoric effect
A brief narrative structure using "impossible" events or characters
36
What is an elegy?
A major division within a play
An extended narrative poem
The metamorphosis of a person or object to a mythical status
A poem mourning the death of an individual
37
Which words best help the reader to know the meaning of the word "callously?"
A. cost him not one regret
C. The general signal for breakfast
B. This morning Ralph rolled out of bed
D. polish his new oxblood shoes
38
Which of these is an example of alliteration?
Those cookies are rather sweet, aren't they?
They eliminated their opponents with haste.
Those cookies are rather sweet, aren't they?
I hope that we can go see a movie today.
39
Select the correct phrase to fill in the SECOND blank sentence
Would make
Would have been
Will have made
Should have been
40
Which sentence would be most suitable for a formal research essay?
As illustrated by the in-depth analysis, treatment is ineffective long-term
So, like, as a result of the following, these treatments are ineffective
As you can see, this paper has outlined how bad this treatment is
D. This treatment is bad because of the reasons previously stated

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