Fall Semester Test - On-Level

You can make the inference that Madame Forestier

Which of the following is the BEST example of a theme statement?

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    ponderous / awkward

Which of the following is most likely the theme of the story "The Most Dangerous Game?"

The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece within the setting.

The setting, characters, and conflict are revealed in the 

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    foreboding / prediction

Which of the following qualities makes Zaroff’s game more “dangerous” than ordinary game?

The terrible storm is a symbol for

Part I of The Odyssey is mainly about Odysseus'

What does the Greek root bibl mean?

Which of the following best summarizes the conflict in Part II of The Odyssey?

An elaborate comparison that continues for many lines 

In Fahrenheit 451, which archetype character structure does Professor Faber fit into?

The attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character.

What does the Greek root chron mean?

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    beguiling / entrancing

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    adversary / friend

In which of the following passages do details create an eerie, suspenseful mood or vibe?

Why does Madame Loisel visit Madame Forestier?

The dictionary definition of a word.

A person, place, thing, or event that stands for something beyond itself is a:

When the audience knows something that the characters in a story do not is

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    assuage / soothe

Which of the following is true about a theme statement?

The central conflict in “The Most Dangerous Game” and in most action stories is

Which of the following excerpts adds most to the mood of the story?

What does the Greek root phil mean?

A short phrase that describes a character's notable trait(s)

When an event occurs which is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate it is known as

Rainsford says he has "played the fox; now I must play the cat of the fable. Literary device?

What does the Greek root auto mean?

What does the Greek root psych mean?

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.   profusion / shortage

The theme of "The Scarlet Ibis" can BEST be described as which of the following?

Which of the following should be included in a formal paper?

The narrator's greatest conflict is primarily with

The central idea or lesson taught in a work of literature.

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    appalled / dismayed

Which of the following events in the story BEST symbolizes Doodle's fate?

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.      travail / relaxation

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    ardor / indifference

The emotional associations connected to a word.

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    abominably / atrociously

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.   harried / calmed

What does the Greek root phon mean?

The word that best describes the mood or vibe of “The Cask of Amontillado” is _______________.

Which archetype example is not in The Odyssey?

What does the Greek root neo mean?

Which of the following statements BEST describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of humans?

At the conclusion of "The Most Dangerous Game"  Rainsford is best characterized as 

A character or plot type that is repeated through literature.

"...lit a cigarette, and hummed a bit from Madama Butterfly." What is the literary device?

What motivates Madame Loisel to tell Madame Forestier the whole story?

What does the Greek root soph mean?

Which archetype character structure does Calypso fit into?

The Scarlet Ibis is a symbol for

What motivates Madame Loisel to reject the party invitation at first?

Extreme exaggeration

Which archetype does Odysseus fit into?

What is the name of the secret society that Fortunato claims to be a member of?

A reference to something from history, literature, religion, politics, etc.

A larger than life character that embodies the values of a culture.

General Zaroff displays a strange combination of

The Odyssey is an example of which archetype structure?

Given Madame Loisel's actions after replacing the necklace, you can make the inference that she

Which quote best shows Montresor’s true personality?

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

Proofreading is best done by all of the below EXCEPT:

Verbal irony is

All of the following are theme topics of The Odyssey EXCEPT

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    travail / relaxation

Decide whether the words in each pair are synonyms or antonyms.    meditation / contemplation