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8th Grade OW Unit 2 Test Review
8th Grade OW Unit 2 Test Review
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1
Critical observation or examination is also called?
signifying
finicky
scrutiny
evaluation
2
The idea that the Taj Mahal is art is a _____.
fallacy
tertiary idea
main idea
supporting idea
3
What were elephants used for in “The Taj Mahal”?
religious ceremonies
decorating the interior of the Taj Mahal
carrying the Shah around
carrying marble from the quarries
4
Imagery is defined as_____.
including multimedia and pictures within an essay to present images
specific rhythms and rhyming in order to generate a feeling
vivid and descriptive language to add depth to writing
a movement in poetry that follows a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme
5
Words that might be mentioned in your subject for research, and that you might put into a database are _____.
keywords
important
the main idea
subjects
6
Many words have a denotation and a connotation. What is the correct definition for
denotation?
to conclude based on evidence
not submissive or conforming to rule
the dictionary definition of a word
the suggestion of additional meaning apart from its literal meaning
7
Which of the following is NOT a skill a Geisha girl might have?
playing instruments
writing poetry
singing
growing crops
8
In a video like this one, Allain
also
measures the way things move... -
what is the function of "also"?
argument
call to Action
commentary
a transition
9
Ethereal is defined as ____.
a type of cereal
something that is so real that it is defined as perfect
something that is of the Earth
delicate, light, seems too perfect for this world
10
The love story between Shah Jahan and his wife would be considered what?
supportive idea
main idea
fallacy
tertiary idea
11
When is it very important to use textual evidence to prove your point?
when you are writing a poem
when you are writing an analysis
when you are writing a short story
when you are writing a narrative
12
What symbol is the geisha compared to in “Girl Powdering her Neck?”
a bell
an ehru
a solemn bird
a chrysanthemum
13
What are the tall, slender towers used in religious ceremonies found on the Taj Mahal?
spires
minarets
miniatures
spindles
14
The use of something to represent figuratively another object or idea is known as ____.
irony
symbolism
imagery
paradox
15
In “Matisse: the red studio” what word means wild or violent anger?
hangry
fury
Baldwin
disappointment
16
The personal stories told as attention getters in the beginning of “The Taj Mahal” and “Head Games” are known as _____?
anecdotes
quotations
questions
definitions
17
What type of things do geisha girls learn that ordinary girls don’t?
to do fine arts
to cook dinner
to garden so they can grow food
to make their rooms smell nice
18
Allain explains that when he looks at
fishy
videos... -
What is the word ‘fishy’ an example of?
ironic statement
figure of speech
allusion
parody
19
Which of the following should you NOT consider when writing a poetry review?
how long the poem is
the events going on when the author wrote the poem
symbolism, imagery and theme
the author’s biography
20
Which of the following lines would NOT be considered the main idea of “The Camera Does Lie”?
That 30-second scene took days to make.
The best way to start your analysis is to ask questions.
There’s nothing new about faking images.
There’s a whole world of video con-artistry out there...
21
What is the name for God used in “The Taj Mahal”?
Buddha
God
The Great One
Allah
