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GCISD English II Fall Exam Review 2015
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1
What is the denotation of the word "nightmare"?
An unpleasant dream that causes a strong emotional response.
Scary
A female horse that runs in the night.
Happy
2
I love going to the movies, last weekend I saw a really good one!
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Incorrect
3
What is the difference between affect and effect?
Affect is a verb; effect is a noun.
Affect is an adjective; effect is an adverb.
Affect is an adverb; effect is an adjective.
Affect is a noun; effect is a verb.
4
Which of the options below is NOT an example of an understatement?
My dog is the best dog in the whole world!
After failing 3 tests, I'd say Geometry isn't my best class.
We have a small problem. All four engines have broken.
Your leg is broken so it might hurt just a bit.
5
When writing a letter to a teacher or boss, what tone should you use?
Informal
Formal
Angry
Excited
6
Ethnocentrism is...
Thinking one’s occupation is superior.
Wishing that you were apart of another culture.
Thinking that Greek culture is superior to all others.
Thinking one's ethnicity (or culture) is superior.
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Is this the correct format for short answer questions (STAAR style-single passage)?
Yes
No
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Diction is...
The meaning of a word
Spanish for "dictionary"
Sentence structure
Word choice
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What is denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word.
The winning word of the 2015 National Spelling Bee.
The hidden meaning of a story.
The implied meaning or association of a word.
10
Theme is...
a stepping stone on the pathway to freedom.
what Santa brings naughty children for Christmas.
the meaning of the work as a whole.
theme.
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What is an author's "purpose"?
Writing slang for "name"
Idk, ask Justin Bieber #PURPOSEthemovement
Why they are writing the piece
It depends upon the tone.
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What is a symbol?
A code word.
Something that stands for something else.
an idea with not relevant meaning.
A picture of something important.
13
He was so tired, but he still had to go to work.
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Incorrect
14
How do purpose and tone relate?
The purpose is unknown until you can identify the tone.
The purpose of a piece has nothing to do with tone.
Depending upon the purpose, a writer uses a specific tone.
Purpose is tone spelled backwards.
15
What is the difference between good and well?
Good starts with a G and well starts with a W.
They can be used interchangeably.
Good is an adjective; well is an adverb.
Good is an adverb; well is an adjective.
16
Which is NOT an example of a hook?
Claim/Thesis
Shocking Statement
Fact
Thematic Statement
17
Which word/symbol does NOT have a connotation of freedom?
Flying
Chains
Aspirations
Summer
18
What should you do if you don't know a word/are asked to define a word?
Go back to 9th grade.
Ask Ms. Ellis.
Stand on your desk and start singing Adele.
Look it up in a dictionary.
19
What is wrong with this MLA heading?
The teacher's name
The date
The class
The student's name
20
Patriarchal means...
Ruled by mothers.
Ruled by fathers.
Ruled by women.
Ruled by men.
21
Which of the following is NOT an example of an exaggeration?
His brain is as big as the earth.
After the 6 inch. of rain, it might be a bit wet outside.
I snore louder than a train.
I'm drowning in my tears.
22
What is connotation?
The implied meaning or association of a word.
The dictionary definition of a word.
Word.
The understanding of why the author chose a word.
23
External conflict is...
when someone is pulled in two different directions.
conflict that occurs outdoors.
a struggle between a character and themselves.
a struggle between a character and an outside force.
24
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?
Data
Boat
Anecdote
Quote
25
Phineaus doesn't love practicing grammar; he follows the rules, though.
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Incorrect
26
In argument, a concession is...
Proving you're still right despite claims by the other side.
Acknowledging a point made by the other side.
The snack bar at an event.
27
In argument, a refutation is...
Lying to your audience.
A statement that proves the other side is wrong.
Acknowledging the other side of the argument.
28
Because I am brilliant I will ace the Final Exam.
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Incorrect
29
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person is...
A quote
An anedcote
Data
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Internal conflict is...
a person's home being destroyed by a tornado.
when Ms. Ellis yells at you for not doing Membean.
two teenage girls fighting.
a struggle due to opposing feelings or obligations.
31
Even though she paid attention, she still didn't understand comma splices!
Incorrect
Correct
