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HUM PREP/Q QUIZ
HUM PREP/Q QUIZ
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For KKEN HUM Course
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(Q): What is an epigram?
A story designed to suggest a principle, moral, or answer.
A combination of opposites; the union of contradictory terms
A pithy saying, often using contrast. Brief and pointed
Language that endows the nonhuman with human characteristics
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FINAL QUESTION: Do you like using things like 'Quiz' or do you think it's boring and pointless?
Yes, this is fun!
I could use this kind of material to lead my discussion!
This is boring!
Kahoot is for kids!
3
Quiz (Q): Which Two Languages Are Regarded As The Origin Of The English Language ?
Latin & Scandinavian
Greek & Latin
Latin & Celtic
Greek & Scandinavian
4
(Q): What is an ode?
a narrative poem that tells a story
a poem directly addressed to a certain subject
a highly structured, nineteen line poem
a poem mourning the dead
5
(P)Many Finnish language books have been translated ___ a number of other languages.
to
in
x (no preposition)
into
6
(P)Food is necessary ___ humans to sustain life. Norwegian Author Knut Hamsun writes about this ___ his book "The Hunger
to, at
for, in
on, in
at, inside
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(Q):What is descriptivism?
the view that language requires careful cultivation
the view that language is defined by how we use it
the view that symbols should be used instead of letters
a career that fuses science and linguistics
8
Prepositions(P): I went to the library to pick ___ a new book about Fairy Tales from Lapland.
out
up
by
on
9
(P)____ the introduction to the paper, Taylor discusses how flowers are represented in Romantic Fiction.
In
On
At
x (none)
10
(P)Give ___ me the car keys, I want to drive your new car.
for
at
x (no preposition)
to
11
(Q): What is a "haiku"?
A poem with 5 syllables, 7 syllables, and 5 syllables.
When you draw and shape and write around it.
You use different colors.
When you pick a word to write about.
12
(P)Can you give me proof ____ that you read the biography of the painter Jackson Pollock as homework?
on
about
of
x (no preposition)
13
(Q): Who is known as the Father of English literature and what did he write?
William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet
Some boring book I don't know of...
Robert Burns, A Red, Red Rose
Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales
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Q: What is prescriptivism?
a view that linguists should control how language is used
the belief that language should be able to grow and change
the general philosophy of lexicography
a philosophy against making new words
15
(P)Who is that man standing ___ the stage and talking ___ Literature?
on/of
in/about
on/about
at/about
16
(Q): Who Wrote the book The Animal Farm and who were the antagonists (bad guys)?
Herman Melville, the sheep
Oscar Wilde, the horses
Neil Gaiman, the alien invaders
George Orwell, the pigs
17
(Q): What was Shakespeare's last play?
" The Tempest"
"Romeo & Juliet
" The Two Noble Kingsmen"
" Two gentlemen of Verona"
18
(P)Let's discuss ___ your future job possibilities.
x (no preposition)
on
of
about
19
(P)We could all participate ___ the 2020 Finnish Literary Conference. Just sign ___ by June 6th.
in, up
on, in
for, at
at, on
20
(P)I'm looking ___ my nephew. He got lost while we were shopping.
to
at
for
after
21
(Q)Who wrote "The Year of the Hare" - (
Jäniksen vuosi
)?
Elias Lönnrot
Arto Paasilinna
Mika Waltari
Sofi Oksanen
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(Q): What is lexicography?
analysis of written speech patterns
analysis of poetry
the making of dictionaries
the study of new words
23
(P)Here's a picture ___ him with his favorite pets. Maybe you recognize him?
of
about
at
x (no preposition)
