English 11 Midterm Review 2024

Departing from an accepted standard

What is the best example of indirect characterization?

applying a deeper, figurative meaning to an object

Fred's ____ manner caused him to be very involved and constantly surround himself with friends.

When you expect one thing to happen, but the opposite happens

the turning point of a story ; often the most intense moment

Incredulous :

Whether or not your paper is due Friday is ________ on if we have a snow day.

Sally refuses to wear the sweater her grandmother gave her because her peers mock it

The dark clouds served as a _____ for the storm to come.

Wane

What is the correct format for the song titled : 24k Magic?

using words like "I, me, us, we" demonstrates :

patriarch

designed or intended to teach

Ralph is debating how he should lead the meeting because of how the group has been acting :

Something/someone that is irrelevant is:

The idea that 9am "lunch" is too early is _____ amongst Mattawan students and staff

cajole

When someone battles their environment

The setting of a story is referred to as the :

Sally's ______ behavior often gets her several reminders from the teacher to stop talking.

Many view studying vocabulary terms to be a(n) ____ task; however, it will help you on the SAT.

a lack of care or compassion

Which of the following is true about a works cited page?

bona fide

What is the term? Using facts or reasoning to prove one's point.

What's the best way to use in-text citations for a quote by Ms. Mazure from pg 9 of her novel?

After opening several doors and saying "please" and "thank you," I found his actions very ____.

literary device where hints in the text that suggest an outcome

"She was extremely tired" is an example of :

What is the correct format for the title of the Television show Lost?

What is the term? A reference to an event, title, name, etc. that implies something (Okay, Confucious)

When the audience knows more than the characters

unselfish concern for others

To change by steps or stages

A love triangle would be which type of conflict :

What is the term? Using emotions like fear or guilt of the audience to persuade the speaker's point.

worthy of respect because of age, achievement, or importance

What is the term? a short story, often used to portray an example or to provide a hook

When you say one thing, but mean the opposite

What is the term? Repetition of the same phrase or word at the BEGINNING of several clauses

The central idea of a text ; generally a message about human nature

Prudent

What is the term? giving something not human (a car, camera, tree) characteristics of a person

Lacking confidence

Quip

I read the question 5 times and was dumbfounded. I decided to make a(n) _____ and pick "A"

What is the term? Using one's credibility or status in society to prove their point.

to replace or force out