What time period is 'A Raisin in the Sun' set in?

1950s/1960s, Civil Rights Movement

What is the role of humor in the play?

To highlight family bonds and lightens tense moments

A system of racial segregation in South Africa

What is ironic about the ending of 'Ruthless'?

The husband drinks the poisoned liquor

What is "tone" in writing?

The author's attitude toward the subject

Which sentence uses hyperbole?

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

When something happens that is opposite of what is expected

What is a thesis statement?

The main argument or claim of an essay

What does a topic sentence do?

Introduces the main idea of a paragraph

What is "close by return"?

A way to restate the thesis in the conclusion

"Personification" means:

Giving human traits to non-human things

What does "slog" mean?

A difficult or tiring walk or effort

What is "comparative advertising'?

Showing how a product is better than another brands

How is death portrayed in the film?

A narrator and compassionate figure

What is "foreshadowing"?

A hint about what will happen later in the story

An "arrogant" person is:

Exaggerated sense of importance

What twist occurs at the end of 'After Twenty Years'?

Bob is arrested by his old friend

What is a key goal of political advertising?

To persuade votes and promote a candidate

What is a found or collage poem?

A poem made from words taken from other texts

A recurring element or idea in a story

What is "testimonial advertising"?

Uses a celebrity or regular person to tell how a product helped them

A direct comparison between two unrelated things

How are gender roles portrayed in the Younger family?

Traditional but sometimes challenged

Why are transition words important?

They help connect ideas smoothly

To say something "insinuatingly" means:

To hint or suggest something bad in an inirect way

What are supporting ideas?

Facts and reasons that back up the thesis

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1
What time period is 'A Raisin in the Sun' set in?
1950s/1960s
Civil Rights Movement
1970s/1980s
1920s/1930s
2
If someone is 'vindicated', they are:
Proven right
Found guilty
Tired
Confused
3
Under Apartheid, how were people classified?
By their favorite color
By their race
By their job title
By their hometown
4
Which character often uses humor to deal with difficult situations in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
Ruth
Beneatha
Walter Lee
Travis
5
What is a "parody" ad?
A serious ad
A fake ad that mocks real ads
An instructional video
A violent commercial
6
What is the role of humor in the play?
To confuse the audience
To make the story less serious
To highlight family bonds and lightens tense moments
To show characters are careless
7
Which of these words is an example of onomatopoeia?
Flash
Angry
Quiet
Buzz
8
What major historical event is central to The Book Thief?
The American Civil War
World War 2
The Holocaust
Worl War 1
9
What was Apartheid?
A holiday celebration for the public
A famous South African city
A new political party
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
10
Which part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
Climax
Resolution
Rising Action
Exposition
11
What do product advertisements usually try to do?
Break the news
Sell goods or services
Encourage social change
Inform about government programs
12
What is ironic about the ending of 'Ruthless'?
The wife comes back home safely
The husband drinks the poisoned liquor
The police arrest the wrong person
The burglars break in
13
What is "tone" in writing?
The author's attitude toward the subject
The number of pages
The time the story takes place
The main character's feelings
14
Which sentence uses hyperbole?
The moon was shining bright
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
The leaves fell slowly
She danced across the stage
15
What is "irony"?
A type of metaphor
When the ending of a story is unsurprising and happy
A character's nickname in various types of stories
When something happens that is opposite of what is expected
16
What is a thesis statement?
The first sentence of a paragraph
A list of facts
The main argument or claim of an essay
A concluding sentence
17
What is true about free verse poetry?
It always rhymes
It must be about nature
It follows a strict pattern
It has no set meter or rhyme
18
Which character in 'Born a Crime' often acts as a protector for Trevor?
Trevor's father
Trevor's mother
Trevor's stepfather
Trevor's friend
19
What is "assimilation"?
A type of celebration
An argument between friends
Adapting to a new culture
A physical illness
20
What does a topic sentence do?
Gives examples
Introduces the main idea of a paragraph
Explains the thesis
Ends the essay
21
What theme is best reflected in 'Ruthless'?
Danger of assumptions
Love and sacrifice
Justice and fairness
Forgiveness and redemption
22
What does "S" in RACES mean?
Start a new paragraph
Summarize your response
Spellcheck your work
Study the question
23
What is "close by return"?
A new argument
A type of evidence
A type of introduction
A way to restate the thesis in the conclusion
24
What item is used as the murder weapon in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?
A frozen leg of lamb
A frying pan
A chair
A knife
25
"Personification" means:
Making something sound scary
Giving human traits to non-human things
Comparing two things using "like"
Writing a poem
26
What does "slog" mean?
A difficult or tiring walk or effort
A short break
An easy task
A funny joke
27
What is the rhyming scheme of a limerick?
ABBA
AABA
AABBA
ABABA
28
What is "comparative advertising'?
Having no computers
Showing how a product is better than another brands
Using historical facts
Showing a product in use
29
How is death portrayed in the film?
A narrator and compassionate figure
An enemy to be feared
It actually isn't even important
A heroic character
30
What is "foreshadowing"?
The climax of the story
A hint about what will happen later in the story
A flashback to an earlier event
The resolution
31
An "arrogant" person is:
Kind and generous
Quiet and shy
Exaggerated sense of importance
Humble and polite
32
What twist occurs at the end of 'After Twenty Years'?
Bob runs away
The man Bob is waiting for is dead
Bob is arrested by his old friend
The friends both forget each other
33
Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict discussed in class?
Character vs. Setting
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
34
What is a key goal of political advertising?
To promote a brand
To entertain
To persuade votes and promote a candidate
To provide breaking news
35
What is a found or collage poem?
A poem made from words taken from other texts
A poem with strict rhyme
A long narrative poem
A poem with a repeated chorus
36
Which character dreams of owning a liquor store?
Beneatha
Karl Linder
Walter Lee
Travis
37
What does "A" stand for in RACES?
Analyze the theme
Ask a question
Answer the question
Add a summary
38
A haiku traditionally has how many syllables?
5-7-5
5-5-5
7-5-7
7-7-5
39
What is a 'motif'?
A character's name
A type of poem
A recurring element or idea in a story
The climax of the story
40
A "simile" uses which words to make a comparison?
Since
Like
When
As
41
What is "testimonial advertising"?
Uses a sad story to create sympathy
Uses a celebrity or regular person to tell how a product helped them
Gives only facts
Compares two products
42
Who is the author and main narrator of 'Born a Crime'?
Trevor Noah
Desmond Tutu
Nelson Mandela
Steve Biko
43
What is a metaphor?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A word that imitates a sound
A repeated consonant sound
A direct comparison between two unrelated things
44
What is the name of Trevor's mother?
Elizabeth
Patricia
Maria
Sandra
45
How are gender roles portrayed in the Younger family?
Traditional but sometimes challenged
Women hold all the power
Reversed
No roles
46
What does "nimble" mean?
Slow and clumsy
Heavy and strong
Quick and light in movement
Loud and noisy
47
Why are transition words important?
They add humor
They help confuse the reader
They help connect ideas smoothly
They make sentences shorter
48
Which word means "capable of working successfully"?
Haranguing
Viable
Proxy
Nimble
49
To say something "insinuatingly" means:
To explain carefully to someone
To say something directly and clearly
To hint or suggest something bad in an inirect way
To shout loudly in a small group setting
50
If something is "incoherent," it is:
Bright and colorful
Strong and sturdy
Clear and logical
Confused and unclear
51
What are supporting ideas?
The title of the essay
A summary of the essay
A question to the reader
Facts and reasons that back up the thesis
52
What does imagery do in a poem?
Give the poem rhyme
Makes a joke
Repeats the first letters of words
Creates a mental picture for the reader
53
What does the "R" in RACES stand for?
Read the text
Rewrite the paragraph
Research the topic
Restate the question
54
Which style targets average people with relatable situations?
Snob Appeal
Glittering Generalities
Magic Ingredient
For Plain Folks
55
What does "C" stand for in RACES?
Cite evidence from text
Create new paragraph
Compare two stories
Check grammar
56
What do limericks and sonnets have in common?
Both use alliteration
Both are free verse
Both are written in haiku form
Both have a specific rhyme scheme
57
What is the 'theme' of a story?
The name of the author
The main message or underlying idea
The list of characters
The place where the story happens
58
Where is 'A Raisin in the Sun' set?
New York City
Atlanta
Chicago
Los Angeles
59
What political issue is central to 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
Housing discrimination
Environmental policy
Immigration
War
60
What is the central theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Love and sacrifice
Betrayal and revenge
Wealth and power
Justice and law
61
Who hides in the basement to escape persecution?
Hans
Rudy
Tommy
Max
62
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Woof Woof
Zig Zag
Tip Toe
Blink
63
What theme in 'The Book Thief' deals with the struggle between control and freedom?
Death
The Nazi regime and totalitarianism
Communism
Religion
64
What is "pathetic fallacy"
A type of rhyme
When nature reflects the emotions of characters
A funny joke
A long speech by a character
65
What does "E" in RACES mean?
Evaluate the story
End the essay
Edit your essay
Explain how the evidence supports the answer
66
If someone looks 'forlornly", they appear:
Confused and dizzy
Sad and lonely
Angry and loud
Happy and excited
67
What is "mood" in literature?
The plot twists
The number of chapters
The feeling the reader gets from the story
The author's background
68
What is the setting of a story?
Characters' goals
Moral lesson
Main conflict
The time and place of the story
69
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Her smile was sunshine
He ran as fast as a cheetah
Boom! Thunder crashed.
The wind whispered through the trees
70
How many lines are in a sonnet?
16
12
10
14
71
What is evidence?
The essay's conclusion
A transition word
Opinions
Facts, quotes, or examples
72
What is a "call to action" in an essay?
A definition
A question at the beginning
A list of arguments
A suggestion for the reader to do something
73
What makes concrete poetry unique?
The shape of the poem reflects its meaning
It's always funny
It is about concrete buildings
It always rhymes
74
Trevor Noah's mother is from which tribe?
Zulu
Sotho
Tswana
Xhosa
75
Which racial group was Trevor Noah classified as in 'Born a Crime'?
Asian
Black
Colored
White
76
What is the main purpose of a Public Service Announcement (PSA)?
To report the news
To entertain the audience
To sell a product
To inform and persuade the public about a social issue
77
What does "atmosphere" mean in a story?
The dialogue between characters
The moral lesson
The main conflict
The environment or feeling created
78
What does "target audience" mean in advertising?
The people making the ad
The group of poeple who dislike the ad
The group the ad is meant to reach
Random viewers
79
A "metaphor" is:
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A type of dialogue
A kind of poem
A comparison using "like" or "as"
80
Why was Trevor Noah's birth considered a "crime" under Apartheid?
Because he was born during a crime wave
Because his parents were of different races
Because he was born in a different country
Because he was born in secret and locked away
81
What does a 'symbol' represent in literature?
A character's personality
The setting
The title of the book
An object or idea that stands for something else
82
What does 'viciously' mean?
Slowly and carefully
Happily and cheerfully
In a cruel or violent way
Kindly and gently
83
Who is the head of the Younger family?
Mama
Travis
Beneatha
Walter Lee Younger
84
What does "bandwagon" advertising try to make you feel?
Unique and different
Like everyone else is doing it
That the product is for snobs only
Sad for not buying
85
What type of conflict is in 'After Twenty Years'?
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Nature

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