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Define the root word cosm-.

universe

Define the root word cert-.

sure

Define the root word sequ-.

Define the root word vor-.

eat

Define the root word pop-.

people

Define the root word juven-.

young

Define the root word arch-.

first

Define the root word rupt-.

break

Define the root word endo-.

inside

Define the root word bell-.

war

________ is juxtaposed against the narrator's mad act in the "Tell Tale Heart."

His insistence on his sanity

In Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," how were the eyes of the old man described?

vulture-like

What first incited the narrator's madness in the "Tell Tale Heart"?

The pale blue eyes of the old man

What word best describes the narrator at the end of the "Tell Tale Heart"?

paranoid

What caused the narrator to confess to the murder at the end of the "Tell Tale Heart"?

he heard the heartbeat

What element of the story "To Build a Fire" has the greatest impact upon the story?

setting

Who traveled with the man in "To Build and Fire"?

a dog

Where is the story "To Build a Fire" set?

the Yukon Trail

What is juxtaposed against the murder of the old man in the "Tell-Tale Heart."

The narrator's love for the old man

Why does the dog know it is too cold to be out but the man does not in the story ""To Build a Fire""?

The dog uses instinct.

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The new employee had the audacity to question the company’s draconian policy on internet usage.

boldness

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Though they were still docked, the undulations of the boat made her queasy.

motion

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Even though he risked his re-election, the politician showed his sagacity when he voted against the popular yet short-sighted bill.

sound judgment

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A pall of suspicion was cast on him when it was learned that he stood to gain countless millions from the new legislation.

shadow

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The furrows in his brow have been made deeper with the stresses of being president.

wrinkles

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The former pop star agreed to do a reality television show after his popularity as a musician ebbed.

declined

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Her suppositions proved true when she found a note from his secretary alluding to their sordid affair.

theory

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She layered on the praise to dissimulate her distaste and hidden jealousy of her.

hide

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He demonstrated his suavity by bringing the staunch opponents of the bill together.

agreeability

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Mike's willingness to cheat makes a mockery of the concept of good sportsmanship.

joke

Which character from Shakespeare's King Lear is accused of treason and blinded?

The Earl of Gloucester

Which characters from Shakespeare's King Lear were Cordelia's suitors?

The King of France and the Duke of Burgundy

All things in nature are chaotic.

False

How does Jack London set the tone for reading in "To Build a Fire"?

Setting?

Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics focused on explaining nature.

True

In the story "There Will Come Soft Rains," where is everyone?

dead

The story about Mary, whose bright ideas bring forture to her town, is set during a week long blackout. What literary device does the author use to help tell Mary's story?

juxtaposition

Stephen Hawking clearly explains how the universe began.

False

Isaac Newton proved that many things in the universe follow nature laws.

True

In Shakespeare's King Lear, which character sends a French army to Britain in an attempt to save her father?

Cordelia

In Shakespeare's King Lear, which of Lear's daughters dies?

[Select all that apply.]

Goneril, Regan, Cordelia

The definition of motif is

a recurring idea.

Which of the following brought chaos to his writing with unconventional punctuation?

e.e. cummings

In the story "Tell Tale Heart," the narrator claims he is not mad because

he can calmly tell the story.

Rhythm in poetry is _______.

meter

What author uses tetrameter in most of his stories?

Dr. Seuss

In the story "To Build a Fire," why does the man drop the matches?

He sees they are burning his flesh

A foot in poetry:

represents a sequence of syllables

In the story "Tell Tale Heart," the narrator decides to kill the old man because

of his eye.

When writing a short story, Marcus decides to use reference to the color green for each milestone the character reaches. He wants the reader to sense that milestones are not endings and one must keep going. What literary device is Marcus using?

motif

In the story "There Will Come Soft Rains," what are the "five spots of paint" on the house?

the family

The definition of juxtaposition is

near position.

Meter is used by poets to create:

rhythm

Authors use motifs to:

represent and support the theme of the story

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: By his first day, Carl knew that he was not ready.

By his first day

__________ refers to when writers treat an abstract entity as if it were a person by endowing it with human-like qualities.

personification

Identify the preposition in the following sentence: The snail crawled slowly along the banister.

along

Varying sentence styles is monotonous and sounds displeasing, especially when read aloud.

False

Which of the following can help a reader determine voice and tone?

The author's word choices and sentence structure

Literary references to something outside of the work itself (such as well-known people, historical events, or other works of literature) are called:

allusions

A direct comparison of two unlike objects or ideas, often using the words like or as, is called a(n):

simile

Which of the terms below refers to the use of figurative language to evoke feelings, call ideas to mind, describe objects, or appeal to the senses?

imagery

Metaphors are similar to similes, but do not use words such as like or as to create comparisons.

True

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: The dog in the backyard is especially loud.

in the backyard

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: To my sister, all dogs are loud and frightening.

To my sister

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

John went to the store today.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: Anna and Carolyn came home with three new dresses when they went shopping.

with three new dresses

Good writing constantly uses simple sentence patterns.

False

Which of the following is a fragment?

Riding the elevator.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: There are five cans of pop in the fridge and four belong to Bob.

of pop

What do you call the italicized words in the following sentence: Beth stood /among the gigantic redwood trees/ and looked up.

prepositional phrase

A simile is an implied comparison using like or as to compare two unlike things.

true

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: Lori and I went to town in my Mom’s car and met Carl and Benny there.

in my Mom's car

In 1984, why does O'Brien use rats to torture Winston?

Winston is very afraid of rats.

When the first explosion of fireworks boomed in the sky, the child looked up in ____________________ .

consternation

Flash floods are treacherous. It would not be smart to drive through one.

Based on the context, treacherous probably means___________.

dangerous

The thought of eating chocolate covered roaches is abhorrent.

Based on the context, abhorrent probably means __________.

horrible

The business owner's ____________________ included unfair wages for his employees.

avarice

When Pat was in the hospital for three weeks, Jake was the interim manager.

Based on the context, Interim probably means ___________.

temporary

According to Hythloday in Utopia by Sir Thomas More, all of the following are problems in England except

a school system that is underfunded

When the dentist was drilling my tooth, he didn't give me enough novacaine. I felt the pain, and I ____________________ .

winced

In 1984, what happens when Winston cries out for Julia while in prison?

O'Brien comes to talk with Winston.

Which of the following sentences is written in third person omniscient point of view?

The pitcher and catcher both knew that this had to be a good pitch, but they just weren't sure about what type of pitch it should be.

What is probably NOT an essential characteristic of a persuasive travel brochure.

lots of explanatory text

All of the following practices occur in Utopia except

women are equal to men

Which of the following sentences is written in first person point of view?

I just got a job, but I'm pretty sure I have to receive my working papers before I can start.

Define the root word erg-.

work

Define the root word zo-.

animal

Define the root word vac-.

empty

Define the root word -cide.

kill

Define the root word mar-.

sea

Define the root word bel-.

war

Define the root word vic-.

change

Define the root word poli-.

city

Define the root word hemo-.

blood

Define the root word pac-.

peace

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Joseph Stalin, one of the world’s most notorious sovereigns, is responsible for executing over 3 million Russians during his reign of power.

kings

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We were relieved when the tests proved that the tumor was benign.

harmless

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The church may make Mother Teresa a saint for her years of altruism.

charitableness

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After hearing about her friend’s death, I looked for a card to send but had trouble finding one that captured the sentiment I wanted to express.

feelings

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The teacher didn’t mind when students asked him to look over their papers again. Most of them just missed getting an A or a B by a few points, so a re-evaluation of the paper was warranted. When their supplications became outright begging for points, he stopped re-evaluating the papers.

appeals

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There have been so many advances in artificial intelligence technology that many people predict that one day computers will be considered sentient beings.

responsive

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Millions of people go into debt each year because of gambling and its insidious lure of easy money.

intriguing

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Even though he got the terms he wanted in the contract, his conciliatory approach with the management team has everyone feeling good about the deal.

civil

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The playoffs should prove exciting as the New York Yankees face their old nemesis: the Boston Red Sox.

rival

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After her operation, she was prescribed some heavy medication. The doctor told us to expect her to be lucid for only half the time she was awake.

rational

In the final sentence of "A Modest Proposal," Jonathan Swift attempts to demonstrate his sincerity and lack of self-interest by making which one of the following observations?

His youngest child is nine years old, and his wife is beyond child-bearing age.

According to the narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," a gentleman should be prepared to pay how much for "the carcass of a good fat child"?

Ten shillings

According to the narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," at what age is a child best suited to serve as the solution to the problem he identifies?

One year

After identifying the details of his proposal, the narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" points out "one other collateral advantage." What is that advantage?

Lessening the number of papists i.e., Catholics)

In paragraph five, before providing the details of his proposal, the narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" identifies "another great advantage" of the scheme. What is that advantage?

Preventing voluntary abortions

In Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," what is the one objection that the narrator thinks might "possibly be raised against this proposal"?

It will reduce the number of people in the kingdom.

What problem does the narrator call attention to in the first paragraph of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?

Female beggars accompanied by children

The narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" says, "the flesh [is] of too tender a consistence to admit a long continuance in salt." Because of this, where does the narrator claim that the meat of infants will NOT be eaten?

In England

Following a lengthy "digression" involving testimony from an "American acquaintance," the narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" enumerates several more advantages to his proposal. Which one of the following is not one of the advantages that he describes?

Encouraging young children to mind their manners and obey their parents

Toward the end of the essay, the narrator of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" rejects alternative solutions. Which one of the following is not one of the "other expedients" that he considers and immediately rejects?

Putting children to work at a young age

It is worth saying something about the social position of beggars, for when one has consorted with them, and found that they are ordinary human beings, one cannot help being struck by the curious attitude that society takes towards them.

befriended

He has not, more than most modern people, sold his honor; he has merely made the mistake of choosing a trade at which it is impossible to grow rich.

self-respect

A navvy works by swinging a pick.

laborer

Then the question arises, Why are beggars despised?--for they are despised, universally.

all around

He is honest compared with the sellers of most patent medicines, high-minded compared with a Sunday newspaper proprietor, amiable compared with a hire-purchase tout--in short, a parasite, but a fairly harmess parasite.

solicitor

He seldom extracts more than a bare living from the community, and, what should justify him according to our ethical ideas, he pays for it over and over in suffering.

uphold

He is a mere social excrescence, tolerated because we live in a humane age, but essentially despicable.

misfit

gracious

If one could earn even ten pounds a week at begging, it would become a respectable profession immediately

money

In the story "Tell Tale Heart" the narrator compares the sound of the beating heart to

a watch enveloped in cotton.

Which term below refers to the "point" or main idea of a work of literature?

theme

Classify the point-of-view.

Ruth was tired of doing "woman's work." She wanted to be a metalsmith not a weaver. All her husband did was listen to her complain.

third-person limited

When the dentist was drilling my tooth, he didn't give me enough novacaine. I felt the pain, and I ____________________ .

winced

The 6+1 Writing Trait of Conventions refers to:

Spelling and usage ,Grammar and punctuation

The 6+1 Writing Trait of Sentence Fluency refers to:

Rhythm ,Cadence

In Shakespeare's King Lear, which character sends a French army to Britain in an attempt to save her father?

Cordelia

Rhythm in poetry is _______

meter

When the first explosion of fireworks boomed in the sky, the child looked up in ____________________ .

consternation

In 1984, why does O'Brien use rats to torture Winston?

Winston is very afraid of rats.

Which of the terms below are examples of figurative language?

simile ,personification ,metaphor

Which term below describes the source of the words in a story, the speaker, or the "person" who is telling the story?

voice

Classify the following point-of-view.

As I was reading Book II of Utopia, I transported myself to the New World of the 16th century.

first-person

Which is NOT a characteristic of More's frame narrative, Utopia?

writing a true journal of his adventures

Which character from Shakespeare's King Lear is accused of treason and blinded?

The Earl of Gloucester

How does More's Utopia differ from America today?

landownership

Define the root word cosm-.

universe

Which characters from Shakespeare's King Lear were Cordelia's suitors?

The King of France ,The Duke of Burgundy

An allusion is a literary reference to something outside of the work itself (such as well-known people, historical events, or other works of literature).

true

Which of the following are examples of literary motifs?

Recurring references to "the Force" in George Lucas' Star Wars films. ,The repetition of the word "mad" (suggesting both anger and insanity) in Shakespeare's King Lear. ,Various allusions to Alice in Wonderland in The Matrix.

When was Utopia written?

during early European exploration

The definition of motif is

a recurring idea.

Which of the following brought chaos to his writing with unconventional punctuation?

e.e. cummings

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word: My interest in vampires ebbed after I watched a couple of Japanese zombie movies; they were much more interesting.

declined

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?

Upon the hillside

How does More use satire in Utopia?

to humorously criticize European government

motif

Which of the following is NOT an example of setting?

A betrayed king

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word: Lisa made a mockery of honesty when she immediately broke her promise to tell Armand about the new act.

insincere imitation

In the story "Tell Tale Heart," the narrator kills the old man by

pulling a bed on top of him.

Define the root word arch-.

first

Define the root word rupt-.

break

In Shakespeare's King Lear, which of Lear's daughters dies?

[Select all that apply.]

Goneril ,Regan ,Cordelia

In the story "There Will Come Soft Rains," the city gave off a ________ glow.

radioactive

What author uses tetrameter in most of his stories?

Dr. Seuss

"Transformation Peace" focuses on someone who realizes that he has _______________.

the gift of peace

In his "St. Crispin's Speech," Henry V argues that if more men die, there will be _____________________ for the surviving men.

a greater share of honor

In his speech, what is Patrick Henry trying to persuade the legislature to do?

take military action against Britain

Answer true or false: In "Holy War," the one who weeps at the death of the father is the son.

false

In each of the Batman movies, it seems that Batman has at least one new nemesis.

opponent

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word: Laura’s attitude became much more conciliatory when she found out that Mary did not want to argue with her.

accomodating

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word: Jenny was more lucid when we left her; the doctor said that she was confused by the blow to her head, but she didn’t have a concussion.

clear

People experience war much differently if it is being fought in their own country.

True

According to Larry Jaffe, it takes more courage to do what than shoot a soldier?

place a flower in his gun

The word "sentiment" can best be described as an attitude toward something.

true

The word "conciliatory" can best be defined as devious.

false

The word "supplications" can best be described as threats.

false

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Do you think we will actually find sentient beings on Mars or will we just find a lot of red rocks?

aware

In "We Will Never Forget Auschwitz," the "selections" refer to what?

German soldiers deciding who will die

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We were relieved when the tests proved that the tumor was benign.

harmless

In the poem "In Flanders Field" who is the speaker?

the dead

The word benign can best be defined as harmless.

true

The final step of the writing process is

Revision

In "Crusaders," "flying your stars and stripes over this land" is perceived as

an insult.

The word "sovereign" is best defined as a person who has supreme rank, power, or authority.

true

In his "St. Crispin's Speech," Henry V says that he doesn't care for gold but ______.

honor

Answer true or false: The point of satire is simply to make fun of ideas with which you do not agree.

false

At what age does Swift propose to sell the infants as food?

1 year

What was Huey Long's nickname?

Kingfish

Swift’s essay takes place in

Ireland

Swift wrote his essay because

he knew that people were more likely to pay attention to the problems of the poor if they were shocked into doing so.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the solutions provided in Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?

The selling of Irish children to the rich in England will provide the rich with plenty of servants to make their meals.

Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" is primarily...

a satire.

Satire often uses exaggeration, irony, juxtaposition, and sarcasm.

true

Understanding the context of a piece of literature is important because

it helps the reader understand the author's intent and purpose.

What was Huey Long's profession?

politician

What is the supposed purpose of Jonathan Swift's ghoulish idea in "A Modest Proposal"?

to prevent children from being a burden to the public

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word: Unlike the ship's crew who had tried to injure him, Jim found the restaurant staff to be an amiable group.

agreeable

Where was Huey Long born?

Louisiana

What does Swift suggest should be done with the poor who are aged, diseased, or maimed?

Nothing. They are already dying at a reasonable rate.

Amiable is best defined as being friendly, sociable

true

Justify is best defined as being just or right.

true

Excrescence can best be defined as an abnormal growth or increase.

true

Satire is best defined as a literary genre that points out human failings so they may be corrected.

true

What is satirical about Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?

It suggest using poor children for food in Ireland.

Consort can best be defined as associating or keeping company.

true

Tout is best defined as soliciting business, employment, or votes.

true

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word. Several of the rules were universally accepted and everyone knew that they must follow them, even after they left the monastery.

everywhere