What style of writing is used when you write about video game addiction? Problem-solution Compare-contrast Descriptive Cause-effect
American Musical Theatre began in the 19th-century. A True B False
What is an example of a good thesis statement? What made George Washington a great president was the leadership skills he developed during his service as a commander in the Continental Army. I think George Washington was a great president and I will discuss why in this essay. According to the author Ron Chernow, George Washington was a great president because of the hard life he lived. What made George Washington a great president?
How does Pernelle feel about Tartuffe? She thinks he would be a good match for Dorine She thinks he is a true Christian She wants to have an affair with him She thinks he is a hypocrite
What poetical form is Claude McKay utilizing (and reforming) in each of his poems? The dramatic monologue The sestina The limerick The sonnet
"The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock" is considered what type of poem? dramatic monologue sestina sonnet soliloquy
Question 10 (4 points) Which act of a screenplay is generally the longest? a) b. the inciting incident b) a. the setup c) d. the confrontation d) c. the resolution
Based on the figurative language, what do the speaker in Shakespeare's sonnet and the caged bird in the poem have in common? They both feel unwanted by society. They both are uneasy with people staring at them. They both are angry at their circumstances. They both blame bad fortune for their positions.
In response to,the new realistic drama of the late nineteenth century, __ devised a system to teach performers how to achieve the necessary believability. Henrik Ibsen Jacques Copeau Konstantin Stanislavski Henry Irving
Literary Focus: Theme A theme in literature reflects an author's __ a. intuition c. insight b. purpose d. individuality Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Read the lines from the poem "The Dragonfly." Link between water and air. Earth repels you. What is the connotative meaning of the word repels? defeats avoids disgusts hates
8. A secondary or side story that develops from and supports the main plot and usually involves minor characters. Subplot Plot Symbol Motif
Multiple Choice 1 point What is the symbolic meaning of the fire that engulfs the ranch? It represents the tragedy and destruction of Tita's life It symbolizes the all -consuming power of Tita and Pedro's true love It serves as a metaphor for ranchers' lack or respect for nature It is an act of revenge by a jealous John
In Dante's Inferno, the 9th circle of Hell is where the devil is and is described to be engulfed in flames. True False
Which of these phrases is an example of understatement? A. My sister first met her husband in Africa, even though he grew up a block away from us in Cleveland. B. I just love it when my baby brother wakes me up crying at all hours of the night! C. The full scholarship I received for college is O.K.,I guess. D. I was so excited about the news that I screamed for hours!
8. What is the characteristic of a good topic sentence? It refers to the author's purpose for writing. It makes inferences about the main idea. It supports the main idea of the paragraph with evidence. It conveys the subject of the paragraph.
3. What happens to Teddy's eyes? A. He gets sand in them while playing. B. He is injured by an animal. C. A snake spits poison into them. D. He is hit by a branch while climbing. A B C D
Line 12 "There's blood upon thy face." Why does Macbeth react strongly to the murderer's appearance? What does this moment reveal about Macbeth's emotiona I state?
14. To determine the __ of a poem, or the underlying message, it Is helpful to examine the form and meaning. theme style rhyme scheme structure
What is one secret of good writing? A. Complex sentences that are very long and extremely detailed B. Harshly worded sentences that show the writer's anger C. Short sentences that consist of only one or two words D. Simple, strong sentences that say only what they mean
