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Which of the following is a strong claim?
The author uses symbolism to convey the theme of isolation.
I like the main character.
The setting is described as beautiful.
The story is interesting.
2
Two consecutive lines in a poem that rhyme.
quatrain
couplet
octave
assonance
3
What does "evidence" refer to in literary analysis writing?
facts or examples that support a claim
the author's biography
the theme of a story
the setting of a novel
4
Your yard is a "Garden of Eden" is an example of what figure of speech?
Allusion
Oxymoron
Idiom
Metaphor
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The narrator’s attitude toward the subject of the poem.
repetition
tone
oxymoron
understatement
6
Where does the comma go in the following sentence: After the storm we found that our garden had been flooded.
garden,
storm,
After,
that,
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According to Plato, what does the sun represent in the allegory of the cave?
the source of true knowledge
the lies of our senses
the physical world
the limitations of humans
8
A four line stanza or section in a poem.
sestat
octave
quatrain
couplet
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Japanese nature poem, three lines in length; 17 syllables, 5-7-5
couplet
sonnet
free verse
haiku
10
What distinguishes "reasoning" from "evidence"?
reasoning is optional, evidence is required
reasoning explains how evidence supports a claim
reasoning is always factual, evidence is not
reasoning is emotional, evidence is fact
11
When ending a school email, which closing is generally considerate most suitable?
Sincerely,
Best wishes,
Cheers!
Catch ya later!
12
Words and phrases that appeal to the reader's senses.
hyperbole
sensory language
alliteration
metaphor
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Sally sells sea shells...
Hyperbole
Allusion
Alliteration
Imagery
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The repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginnings of words
theme
alliteration
repetition
hyperbole
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Language that goes beyond the literal meanings of words to create imagery
Haiku
Spanish
Repetition
Figurative Language
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A genre of literature that expresses ideas and feelings in compact, imaginative, rhythmic words
prose
metaphor
personification
poetry
17
A large bucket of fluffy, crunchy, butter drenched popcorn is an example of....?
Hyperbole
Personification
Mood
Imagery
18
Poetry with no regular rhyme, rhythm or line length.
ballad poetry
free verse
narrative poetry
rhyme
19
Which of the following salutations is appropriate for a school email?
Dear My Favorite Teacher,
Hey Chelsea,
Hi Mrs. Stabile,
Greetings peasant,
20
What two words are used in similes?
is/so
but/no
and/or
like/as
21
A 14 line poem with a certain rhyme scheme.
Sonnet
Symbol
Haiku
Limerick
22
What is the primary purpose of a subject line in an email?
To greet the recipient
to provide a summary of the email
to list attachments
to show gratitude
23
Giving non-humans or abstract ideas, human qualities
hyperbole
oxymoron
personification
onomatopoeia
24
Something that has meaning in itself but also represents something else
haiku
sonnet
symbol
simile
25
Which of the following best defines a "claim"?
a supporting detail
a descriptive passage in a novel
the writer's main argument or point
a character's personal opinion
26
What best described the role the river plays in Siddhartha's life?
it symbolizes the temporary nature of life
it is a source of wisdom and reflection
it is an obstacle
it represents the cycle-like nature of time
27
Where do the commas go in the following sentence: I had bacon eggs and coffee for breakfast.
I had bacon, eggs, and coffee, for breakfast.
I had bacon, eggs, and coffee for breakfast.
I had, bacon eggs and coffee for breakfast.
I had bacon, eggs and coffee for breakfast.
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A group of lines together in a poem, like sentences in a paragraph.
sonnet
stanza
symbol
haiku
29
How does Siddhartha ultimately achieve enlightenment in the novel?
through discovering himself through his experiences
by following the teachings of the Buddha
through strict fasting practices
by immersing himself in the material world
30
A direct comparison between unlike things with similar qualities, not using "like" or "as".
hyperbole
oxymoron
metaphor
simile
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Simile?
Super silly squirtguns
Jumbo shrimp
She is a diamond
Tough as nails
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Greg's father was a rock through the entire soccer game...
Idiom
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Alliteration
33
In his speech, Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up."
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This quote is not embedded.
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Main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work
Denotation
Symbol
Connotation
Theme
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Personification?
The dog howled
The engines roar
Toast is being cooked
The popcorn is burnt
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Extreme exaggeration.
couplet
alliteration
hyperbole
haiku
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The emotion of the poem.
mood
symbol
rhythm
oxymoron
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The repetition of identical or similar sounds in words.
rhyme
concrete poem
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
39
My pet, a cute and furry puppy, had an accident in the house. What does the appositive refer to?
my pet
the accident
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The pattern in which the last words in lines of poetry rhyme.
rhyme scheme
ballad
rhythm
satire
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During the interview, Elon Musk remarked, "The first step is to establish that something is possible."
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My coach, Jane Doe, always brings her puppies to practice. What does the appositive refer to?
my coach
her puppies
practice
43
The comparison of two unlike things with similar qualities using "like" or "as"
simile
stanza
symbol
metaphor
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A reference to a famous person, place, event or other work of literature.
allusion
illusion
alliteration
idyllic
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Lumiere welcomed Belle to the Beast's castle. "Be our guest."
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This quote is not embedded.
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In Plato's allegory, what do the shadows on the wall represent?
illusions and false beliefs
the material world
enlightenment and truth
physical objects
