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English II Final Exam Review Fall 2024
English II Final Exam Review Fall 2024
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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is an example of what literary device?
Parallelism
Persuasion
Personification
Metaphor
2
Direct
characterization refers to...
When the author explicitly states the traits of a character
When a character's interpretation is vague or incongruent with their motive
When the traits of a character are implied through their words and actions
When a character is described incorrectly by others
3
Which of the following persuasive devices refers to the appeal to emotion?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Kairos
4
"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I recommend this medication for quick relief."
Kairos
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
5
A character unknowingly making a bad choice when you, the audience, already know what will happen is an example of:
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Symbolism
Anaphora
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Direct quotes, rather than summaries or explanations, are the most reliable form of evidence.
True
False
7
Which of the following is the best example of an anecdote?
You write a fantasy novel about your favorite superhero
You create a timeline of your family history for a project
You tell a friend about the time you went to Canada
You craft an autobiography about your life
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Which of the following is NOT a strong theme?
Coping with change can be difficult.
True friendship means supporting one another.
Making an effort is necessary to be successful.
Love
9
Which step in a "Says, Does, Implies" analysis includes annotating the literal interpretation of a text?
Implies
Means
Says
Does
10
Which of the following is least important when finding theme?
Structure: How long or short the story is, how it's formatted
Plot/Conflict: Who or what the protagonist is fighting and why.
Symbols/Motifs/Ideas: Key objects, recurring patterns, or central concepts
Characters: What they learn, achieve, overcome, or experience.
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A protagonist is...
The main character in a story, regardless of morality
The bad guy in the story
Anyone who opposes the main character or characters
The good guy in the story
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Indirect
characterization refers to...
When the traits of a character are implied through their words and actions
When a character is described incorrectly by others
When the author explicitly states the traits of a character
When a character's interpretation is vague or incongruent with their motive
13
What should a good story summary include?
An interpretation of the story based on the implied meaning.
All characters mentioned in the story.
A breakdown of specific details and their thematic contribution.
A generalization of the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
14
What factor is NOT considered in the score of an Extended Constructed Response?
Conventions
Development of Ideas
Organization
Opinion
15
The word choice of the author, used to convey many important aspects of the text such as tone and mood.
Alliteration
Anaphora
Dialogue
Diction
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Which of the following is NOT necessary for a Short Constructed Response?
Having a correct interpretation of the text
An introduction and conclusion
Evidence that supports your response
An answer to the prompt
17
What should you NOT do during a test if you do not know what a word means?
Ignore it and hope that you can find the right answer anyway
Use context clues to determine meaning
Look it up in the online dictionary
Look it up in a physical dictionary
18
You should ask for scratch paper on the test to brainstorm and outline your essay before you begin writing.
False
True
19
When you see words like "most" or "best" in a question, what should you be especially wary (careful) of?
Answer choices that have been reversed, changing the question's objective.
Answer choices that may be technically true, but are not the correct answer
Answer choices that are blatantly wrong and should not be chosen.
Well-worded answer choices that still contain false information.
20
Which of the following is generally avoided in formal essays?
Concise language
Embedded quotes
Personal pronouns (I/me/my)
Thoughtful organization
21
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
The Titanic sunk in the Atlantic Ocean before i was born.
the Titanic sunk in the Atlantic ocean before i was born.
The Titanic sunk in the Atlantic Ocean before I was born.
The titanic sunk in the Atlantic ocean before I was born.
22
Which of the following includes an example of a stage direction?
NO. 3: Six days. They should have finished it in two. Talk, talk, talk.
NO. 8: Oh. I'm sorry. [He heads for a seat.]
FOREMAN: How about sitting down?
JUROR NO. 10 An angry, bitter man.
23
When writing an essay, you should make things up or pretend to be someone with authority in order to sound convincing.
False
True
24
What is the proper embedded citation for a quote from page 117 of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
(Harper 117)
(Harper, 117)
(Lee 117)
(Lee, 117)
25
"Imagine the joy of giving a child the gift of a better education."
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Kairos
26
"Studies show that students who study for at least one hour a night perform 20% better on exams."
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Kairos
27
If a question refers to a specific piece of text, for example "in lines 7-13," you should primarily answer using...
What you know about the text as a whole.
What you know about the subject from personal experience.
The information provided in that specific part of the text.
What you know about the narrator's personal perspective.
28
Which of the following is most effectively embedded?
The NBP says four quarters make a dollar. "Four quarters make a dollar."
This can be seen in the evidence "four quarters make a dollar" (Cited 2).
Four quarters make a dollar: "four quarters make a dollar" (Cited 2).
The NBP explains that "four quarters make a dollar" (Cited 2).
29
What is the number one biggest thing that you can do improve your score on a test?
Read only the specific sections of the passage that the questions refer to.
Read the questions, then skim the passage for answers.
Read, and preferably annotate, the entire passage.
Don't read it at all, just use your superior multiple choice skills.
30
A thesis statement should NOT...
Be a single, well-written sentence
Include a complete summary of the text
Outline the main ideas the writing will address
Answer the prompt clearly and concisely
31
What is "dialogue"?
A line spoken directly to the audience
Characters speaking to one another in a story
An instruction for what action a performer should take
A speech given while a character is alone on stage
32
True or False: If a prompt asks about two passages, you can choose to only focus on one and never mention the other.
False
True
33
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate for a formal letter?
Dear Governor Abbott,
I am writing because I heard you were trying to make a decision.
Good morning Mr. President,
Hello Congressman Nehls,
34
True or False: If you feel like something is symbolic, it is probably symbolic!
False
True
35
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate salutation for formal correspondence?
Bye,
Thank you for your time,
Warmest regards,
Sincerely,
36
Which of the following is the least effective hook?
A relevant quote from a well-known speaker
A shocking fact or statistic
A rhetorical question
A bold statement about the world
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Which of the following should be AVOIDED in a good fiction summary?
A subjective (opinion-based) interpretation of the text
Main ideas from the beginning, middle, and end
Mentions of the conflict and how it is resolved
Descriptions of key characters
