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Block 1B Semester 1 Review
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Which type of figurative language is this?: I've been in this class for decades!
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
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True or false: A metaphor is saying one thing is another thing.
False
True
3
Which is an example of pathos?
A dentist recommended this toothpaste.
My pants are on fire.
If we don't adopt this starving puppy, he may never find a home.
If you don't turn in this homework, you will drop out and ruin your life.
4
Why should we care about the connotations of words we use?
Because we can insult people perfectly.
Because it is 4:00 in Hong Kong soon.
Because rhetoric.
Because we can create tones in our writing if we pick words carefully.
5
Which is an example of a simile?
You were as brave as a lion.
I like that girl.
The girl is tall.
I look out my window and see the street is silent.
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Why do authors use themes?
To make readers feel sad
Because
It allows readers to connect to lessons in the story
To make MONEYYYY
7
Which shows the strongest example of ethos?
He's a debt counselor and accountant, and he says you need debt help NOW.
I really like you, so please don't break up with me.
From what your dad told me, this is a good restaurant.
Based on an ariticle, that habit is not healthy for you.
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Simile, metaphor, personification, and hypberbole are examples of what?
figurative language
alliteration
rhetoric
personifications
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Which fallacy is this?: You either wear glasses or you're dumb.
Texas sharpshooter
Black or white
Slippery slope
Ad hominem
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Why should we care about the connotations of words we use?
Because we can create tones in writing if we pick words carefully.
Because we can insult people perfectly.
Because rhetoric.
Because it is 4:00 in Hong Kong soon.
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Do you feel like you learned a thing or two this semester? (no wrong answers)
Ducks
Nope
Kind-of
Yeah!
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What is a fallacy?
A big fat duck
A place you fall down
An error in logic and reasoning
A type of figurative language
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What is the definition of metaphor?
Comparing 2 things using like or as
Saying one thing IS another thing
Giving an inanimate object human characteristics
An extreme exaggeration for effect
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What is personification?
Comparing two things
A different word for "person"
Giving someone a clue
Giving a non-human object human attributes
15
How do you find theme?
Base it off the characters
Guess
None of the above
Find the plot, the meaning of the story, and the lesson of the story
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Which is personification?
That clap was an explosion!
It took him about 1.3 billion years to talk.
The water grumbled through the creek bed.
That was like, really dumb.
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Connotation is the _____ of a word.
emotional baggage
ad hominem
dictionary definition
duck
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Which type of rhetoric is this?: My cat died. How would you feel if your cat died, huh?
Pathos
Hyperbole
Ethos
Logos
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Connotation is the _____ of a word.
Ad hominem
Emotional baggage
Dictionary definition
Duck
20
True or false: Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word.
False
True
21
Which of these is a metaphor?
Mike is such a chicken.
She was white as a sheet.
The sun peeked over the horizon.
His eyes sparkle like stars.
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True or false: Tone could be defined as the feelings a reader gets when reading a text
False
True
23
Which example uses logos?
Because my mom said so.
Save a dollar every day.
80% of students only get 6 hrs of sleep, according to scientists.
Donate to orphans because they don't have families.
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What is the definition of hyperbole?
Saying one thing IS another thing
Giving an inanimate object human characteristics
Comparing 2 things using like or as
An extreme exaggeration for effect
25
Which is an example of the slippery slope fallacy?
If you drink coffee you'll have bad breath, no dates, & never get married!
None of the above
Coffee is good for you.
You're ugly.
26
Which type of figurative language is this?: Todd's such a chicken.
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
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Why does theme matter?
It helps us fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Stories are more interesting when they have a point to convey.
It gives English teachers something to bug us about.
It means we get to insult people more often.
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What is a metaphor?
A type of paragraph
Saying one thing IS another thing
An exaggeration
The end of an essay
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What is the slippery slope fallacy?
Ignoring all data that doesn't benefit you
Assuming something is all wrong or all right
Assuming that one action will lead to a bad chain of events
Attacking someone instead of facing the argument
30
Can theme be one word?
No
Yes
31
Which type of figurative language is this: My falled stapler swam to the bottom of the pool.
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
32
Which shows logos?
5 out of 10 people have 1 dollar in their pocket. Donate it to ducks!
Ducks.
Those poor ducks are suffering. Help them!
Kyle McFamous loves this duck food. You should too.
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Which one is a simile?
None of the above
Big boys
This banana is as long as a bus.
I like rice.
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Which fallacy is this?: This one article supports my point. Your 24 articles against my point are just fake news.
Texas sharpshooter
Black or white
Ad hominem
Slippery slope
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What is the definition of simile?
An extreme exaggeration for effect
Giving an inanimate object human characteristics
Saying one thing IS another thing
Comparing 2 things using like or as
36
Which example below shows personification?
The house groaned as the temperature outside dropped.
The duck quacked quackily.
The beaver slapped its tail on the water.
The floorboards creaked as I crossed the living room.
37
What could be a theme of
Romeo and Juliet?
Love
Two families lose their kids because of their stupid grudges
Don't be blinded with love.
Dating and relationships
38
True or false: The ad hominem fallacy is when you attack the person rather than adding to the argument.
False
True
39
Which of these is a metaphor?
I could eat a horse I'm so hungry!
You were as brave as a lion!
Laugher is the best medicine.
The wind howled in the night.
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Which is a theme?
None of the above
Depressing
Futuristic fiction
Honesty
41
Which fallacy is this: I don't have to listen to you about climate change! You stink!
Texas sharpshooter
Ad hominem
Black or white
Slippery slope
42
Why should we learn about fallacies?
Because the ad hominem of the metaphoric hyperbolification is logosing.
Because of reasons.
We don't want to be misled by faulty reasoning.
Because our dumb teachers tell us to.
43
Which type of figurative language is this?: I understood you, clear as crystal.
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
44
Which is an ad hominem fallacy?
You're either with us or you're not!
I understand smoking kills, but it relieves stress.
Why should I trust you? Your hair looks awful.
If I don't eat dinner, it'll become a habit and I'll become skin and bones!
45
What rhetoric is used here: Who else is going to save these lonely puppies? They need you to adopt them today!
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Moneyos
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What is the definition of theme?
An insult
A baby turtle
Being convincing using persuasive techniques
The moral or lesson of a story
47
What rhetoric is used here: Studies show that people who take daily vitamins live 20% longer.
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
Your mom
48
Which type of figurative language is this?: I'm going to die if I have to answer one more dang Quiz question.
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
49
These words have the same denotation (smart). Which has the most NEGATIVE connotation?
smart
intelligent
knowledgeable
know-it-all
50
Which fallacy is this: I found 1 article saying alligators make good pets. 253 others disagree, but I don't care!
Ad hominem
Texas sharpshooter
Black or white
Slippery slope
51
Which is the correct meaning of ethos?
Appealing to people's emotions
Using expertise and authority to seem credible
Using facts and logic to be persuasive
52
What's the difference between connotation and denotation?
None of the above
Connotation is bad
Denotation is definition, connotation is emotional baggage of words
Denotation is the emotional perceptions we have of a word
53
Which of these could be a theme for
Romeo and Juliet
?
Stupidity
Gun violence
Romance
Love conquers all.
54
What is the definition of personification?
Saying one thing IS another thing
Giving an inanimate object human characteristics
Comparing 2 things using like or as
An extreme exaggeration for effect
55
These words all have the same denotation (small). Which of them has the most NEGATIVE connotation?
puny
miniature
compact
small
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Can theme be one word?
Yes
No
