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Term 1

Define the root word cosm-.

Definition 1

universe

Term 2

Define the root word cert-.

Definition 2

sure

Term 3

Define the root word sequ-.

Definition 3

Term 4

Define the root word vor-.

Definition 4

eat

Term 5

Define the root word pop-.

Definition 5

people

Term 6

Define the root word juven-.

Definition 6

young

Term 7

Define the root word arch-.

Definition 7

first

Term 8

Define the root word rupt-.

Definition 8

break

Term 9

Define the root word endo-.

Definition 9

inside

Term 10

Define the root word bell-.

Definition 10

war

Term 11

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

Definition 11

His insistence on his sanity

Term 12

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

Definition 12

vulture-like

Term 13

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

Definition 13

The pale blue eyes of the old man

Term 14

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

Definition 14

paranoid

Term 15

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

Definition 15

he heard the heartbeat

Term 16

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

Definition 16

setting

Term 17

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

Definition 17

a dog

Term 18

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

Definition 18

the Yukon Trail

Term 19

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

Definition 19

The narrator's love for the old man

Term 20

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

Definition 20

The dog uses instinct.

Term 21

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 21

boldness

Term 22

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 22

motion

Term 23

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 23

sound judgment

Term 24

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 24

shadow

Term 25

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 25

wrinkles

Term 26

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 26

declined

Term 27

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 27

theory

Term 28

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 28

hide

Term 29

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 29

agreeability

Term 30

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 30

joke

Term 31

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

Definition 31

The Earl of Gloucester

Term 32

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

Definition 32

The King of France and the Duke of Burgundy

Term 33

All things in nature are chaotic.

Definition 33

False

Term 34

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

Definition 34

Setting?

Term 35

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

Definition 35

True

Term 36

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

Definition 36

dead

Term 37

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?

Definition 37

juxtaposition

Term 38

Stephen Hawking clearly explains how the universe began.

Definition 38

False

Term 39

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

Definition 39

True

Term 40

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

Definition 40

Cordelia

Term 41

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

[Select all that apply.]

Definition 41

Goneril, Regan, Cordelia

Term 42

The definition of motif is

Definition 42

a recurring idea.

Term 43

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

Definition 43

e.e. cummings

Term 44

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

Definition 44

he can calmly tell the story.

Term 45

Rhythm in poetry is _______.

Definition 45

meter

Term 46

What author uses tetrameter in most of his stories?

Definition 46

Dr. Seuss

Term 47

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

Definition 47

He sees they are burning his flesh

Term 48

A foot in poetry:

Definition 48

represents a sequence of syllables

Term 49

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

Definition 49

of his eye.

Term 50

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?

Definition 50

motif

Term 51

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

Definition 51

the family

Term 52

The definition of juxtaposition is

Definition 52

near position.

Term 53

Meter is used by poets to create:

Definition 53

rhythm

Term 54

Authors use motifs to:

Definition 54

represent and support the theme of the story

Term 55

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

Definition 55

By his first day

Term 56

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

Definition 56

personification

Term 57

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

Definition 57

along

Term 58

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

Definition 58

False

Term 59

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

Definition 59

The author's word choices and sentence structure

Term 60

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

Definition 60

allusions

Term 61

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

Definition 61

simile

Term 62

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?

Definition 62

imagery

Term 63

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

Definition 63

True

Term 64

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

Definition 64

in the backyard

Term 65

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

Definition 65

To my sister

Term 66

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Definition 66

John went to the store today.

Term 67

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

Definition 67

with three new dresses

Term 68

Good writing constantly uses simple sentence patterns.

Definition 68

False

Term 69

Which of the following is a fragment?

Definition 69

Riding the elevator.

Term 70

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

Definition 70

of pop

Term 71

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

Definition 71

prepositional phrase

Term 72

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

Definition 72

true

Term 73

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.

Definition 73

in my Mom's car

Term 74

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

Definition 74

Winston is very afraid of rats.

Term 75

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

Definition 75

consternation

Term 76

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

Based on the context, treacherous probably means___________.

Definition 76

dangerous

Term 77

The thought of eating chocolate covered roaches is abhorrent.

Based on the context, abhorrent probably means __________.

Definition 77

horrible

Term 78

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

Definition 78

avarice

Term 79

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

Based on the context, Interim probably means ___________.

Definition 79

temporary

Term 80

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

Definition 80

a school system that is underfunded

Term 81

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

Definition 81

winced

Term 82

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

Definition 82

O'Brien comes to talk with Winston.

Term 83

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

Definition 83

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.

Term 84

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

Definition 84

lots of explanatory text

Term 85

All of the following practices occur in Utopia except

Definition 85

women are equal to men

Term 86

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

Definition 86

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

Term 87

Define the root word erg-.

Definition 87

work

Term 88

Define the root word zo-.

Definition 88

animal

Term 89

Define the root word vac-.

Definition 89

empty

Term 90

Define the root word -cide.

Definition 90

kill

Term 91

Define the root word mar-.

Definition 91

sea

Term 92

Define the root word bel-.

Definition 92

war

Term 93

Define the root word vic-.

Definition 93

change

Term 94

Define the root word poli-.

Definition 94

city

Term 95

Define the root word hemo-.

Definition 95

blood

Term 96

Define the root word pac-.

Definition 96

peace

Term 97

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 97

kings

Term 98

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 98

harmless

Term 99

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 99

charitableness

Term 100

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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.

Definition 100

feelings

Term 101

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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.

Definition 101

appeals

Term 102

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 102

responsive

Term 103

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 103

intriguing

Term 104

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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.

Definition 104

civil

Term 105

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 105

rival

Term 106

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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.

Definition 106

rational

Term 107

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?

Definition 107

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

Term 108

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"?

Definition 108

Ten shillings

Term 109

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?

Definition 109

One year

Term 110

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?

Definition 110

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

Term 111

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?

Definition 111

Preventing voluntary abortions

Term 112

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

Definition 112

It will reduce the number of people in the kingdom.

Term 113

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

Definition 113

Female beggars accompanied by children

Term 114

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?

Definition 114

In England

Term 115

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?

Definition 115

Encouraging young children to mind their manners and obey their parents

Term 116

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?

Definition 116

Putting children to work at a young age

Term 117

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.

Definition 117

befriended

Term 118

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.

Definition 118

self-respect

Term 119

A navvy works by swinging a pick.

Definition 119

laborer

Term 120

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

Definition 120

all around

Term 121

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.

Definition 121

solicitor

Term 122

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.

Definition 122

uphold

Term 123

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

Definition 123

misfit

Term 124

Definition 124

gracious

Term 125

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

Definition 125

money

Term 126

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

Definition 126

a watch enveloped in cotton.

Term 127

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

Definition 127

theme

Term 128

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.

Definition 128

third-person limited

Term 129

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

Definition 129

winced

Term 130

The 6+1 Writing Trait of Conventions refers to:

Definition 130

Spelling and usage ,Grammar and punctuation

Term 131

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

Definition 131

Rhythm ,Cadence

Term 132

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

Definition 132

Cordelia

Term 133

Rhythm in poetry is _______

Definition 133

meter

Term 134

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

Definition 134

consternation

Term 135

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

Definition 135

Winston is very afraid of rats.

Term 136

Which of the terms below are examples of figurative language?

Definition 136

simile ,personification ,metaphor

Term 137

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

Definition 137

voice

Term 138

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.

Definition 138

first-person

Term 139

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

Definition 139

writing a true journal of his adventures

Term 140

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

Definition 140

The Earl of Gloucester

Term 141

How does More's Utopia differ from America today?

Definition 141

landownership

Term 142

Define the root word cosm-.

Definition 142

universe

Term 143

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

Definition 143

The King of France ,The Duke of Burgundy

Term 144

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).

Definition 144

true

Term 145

Which of the following are examples of literary motifs?

Definition 145

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.

Term 146

When was Utopia written?

Definition 146

during early European exploration

Term 147

The definition of motif is

Definition 147

a recurring idea.

Term 148

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

Definition 148

e.e. cummings

Term 149

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.

Definition 149

declined

Term 150

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?

Definition 150

Upon the hillside

Term 151

How does More use satire in Utopia?

Definition 151

to humorously criticize European government

Term 152

Definition 152

motif

Term 153

Which of the following is NOT an example of setting?

Definition 153

A betrayed king

Term 154

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.

Definition 154

insincere imitation

Term 155

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

Definition 155

pulling a bed on top of him.

Term 156

Define the root word arch-.

Definition 156

first

Term 157

Define the root word rupt-.

Definition 157

break

Term 158

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

[Select all that apply.]

Definition 158

Goneril ,Regan ,Cordelia

Term 159

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

Definition 159

radioactive

Term 160

What author uses tetrameter in most of his stories?

Definition 160

Dr. Seuss

Term 161

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

Definition 161

the gift of peace

Term 162

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

Definition 162

a greater share of honor

Term 163

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

Definition 163

take military action against Britain

Term 164

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

Definition 164

false

Term 165

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

Definition 165

opponent

Term 166

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.

Definition 166

accomodating

Term 167

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.

Definition 167

clear

Term 168

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

Definition 168

True

Term 169

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

Definition 169

place a flower in his gun

Term 170

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

Definition 170

true

Term 171

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

Definition 171

false

Term 172

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

Definition 172

false

Term 173

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:
Do you think we will actually find sentient beings on Mars or will we just find a lot of red rocks?

Definition 173

aware

Term 174

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

Definition 174

German soldiers deciding who will die

Term 175

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word:

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

Definition 175

harmless

Term 176

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

Definition 176

the dead

Term 177

The word benign can best be defined as harmless.

Definition 177

true

Term 178

The final step of the writing process is

Definition 178

Revision

Term 179

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

Definition 179

an insult.

Term 180

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

Definition 180

true

Term 181

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

Definition 181

honor

Term 182

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

Definition 182

false

Term 183

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

Definition 183

1 year

Term 184

What was Huey Long's nickname?

Definition 184

Kingfish

Term 185

Swift’s essay takes place in

Definition 185

Ireland

Term 186

Swift wrote his essay because

Definition 186

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

Term 187

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

Definition 187

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

Term 188

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

Definition 188

a satire.

Term 189

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

Definition 189

true

Term 190

Understanding the context of a piece of literature is important because

Definition 190

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

Term 191

What was Huey Long's profession?

Definition 191

politician

Term 192

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

Definition 192

to prevent children from being a burden to the public

Term 193

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.

Definition 193

agreeable

Term 194

Where was Huey Long born?

Definition 194

Louisiana

Term 195

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

Definition 195

Nothing. They are already dying at a reasonable rate.

Term 196

Amiable is best defined as being friendly, sociable

Definition 196

true

Term 197

Justify is best defined as being just or right.

Definition 197

true

Term 198

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

Definition 198

true

Term 199

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

Definition 199

true

Term 200

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

Definition 200

It suggest using poor children for food in Ireland.

Term 201

Consort can best be defined as associating or keeping company.

Definition 201

true

Term 202

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

Definition 202

true

Term 203

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.

Definition 203

everywhere