Final Exam Review – English I



Final Exam Review – English IJessie tripped and fell in front of 5 complete strangers. How did Jessie MOST LIKELY feel?ExcitedNervousSadEmbarrassedWhich statement contains diction that BEST illustrates Christina’s anxiety over the test?Before taking the test, Christina retrieved her calculator from her backpack.Her breathing quickened, and she quickly reminded herself that she could not be any more prepared. Questions very similar to those that they had gone over in class were on the test. When it comes to students, Christina could not be equaled. Which image of the Scarlet Ibis BEST conveys the character’s sympathy for the creature?“The wings were uncoordinated, and amid much flapping, it tumbled down.”“Its legs were crossed and its clawlike feet were delicately curved at rest.”“At that moment, the bird began to flutter.”“Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on the Earth like a broken vase of red flowers.”What does the fact that Della sacrificed her most prized possession for her husband’s Christmas gift MOST LIKELY indicate?She is tired of him whining about using a leather strap for his watch.She is embarrassed of Jim’s leather strap that he uses for his watch.She wants Jim to sell the watch so that they can have the money.She loves Jim and can’t stand the thought of not giving him a gift on Christmas. Which advertising technique wants you to associate your positive feelings toward an image, symbol, or person with the product in the ad?Facts and FiguresTransferBandwagonTestimonialWhat is the primary purpose of the following passage? “The Abacus is a calculating device that may have originated in ancient Babylon more than 2,000 years ago. Originally it was probably a board or slab with sand spread on top for tracing letters.” To convince To persuade To inform To entertain Which of the following appeals BEST illustrates the kind of appeal represented in the following statement? “Muscle Milk provides a precise blend of 25 grams of premium protein, healthy fats, good carbohydrates, and 20 vitamins and minerals.” LogosEthosPathosNone of the AboveExamine the syntax used in the following sentences. “’Oh my gosh! I can’t believe this! This is crazy! I get to go back stage and meet the band before the show, and I get to sit in the front row at the concert.’ She was making her friend incredibly jealous, but she didn’t care. It wasn’t her fault that Ashley didn’t have a ticket.” What is the effect of having 3 short exclamatory sentences followed by a compound sentence? The narrator’s excitement is emphasized. The narrator’s hesitance is explained.The narrator’s friend is amused.The narrator’s internal conflict is demonstrated.Which of the following statements BEST conveys both the purpose and the target audience of the following statement? “A hundred, a hundred and one….The water paled. Fear enveloped Brian’s heart and mind. His lungs were beginning to hurt. A few more seconds and he would be out, he told himself repeatedly. He was swimming wildly, and even though the water was a disarming jewel-green color all around him, he feared that he would drown.” To convince students to wait an hour before swimmingTo persuade students to wear a life jacketTo inform students about the dangerous waters of the CaribbeanTo entertain students with an exciting storyAccording to the passage in question 10, which of these statements BEST describes a situation that might have contributed to the danger that Brian currently faces?“Moving to the starboard side, he tripped over a rope and lost his balance.”“Vibrations of evil seemed to be all around him.”“There was no sound in the night as the ship drifted through the darkness.”“On a night less calm he would have been shattered against the rocks.”Which open-ended question is MOST LIKELY going to be asked to generate the following passage? “He seemed all head, with a tiny body which was red and shriveled like an old man’s. Everybody thought he was going to die—everybody except Aunt Nicey, who had delivered him.” Who delivered William Armstrong when he was born?What did William Armstrong sound like when he was born?Tell me about the birth of William Armstrong.Explain the process you used to teach William Armstrong to walk.Which advertising technique uses celebrities to endorse and recommend a product?TestimonialGlittering GeneralitiesPlain FolksAvant GardeRead the following sentence. “The woman would not admit to the crime, and every time the police tried to ask additional questions, she expeditiously thwarted their attempts to get her confession.” The words “expeditiously thwarted” suggest which of these meanings?quickly hinderednervously agreedslowly admittedknowingly agreedWhich of these statements from the following passage BEST captures the voice and experience of the interviewee? “My lungs were beginning to hurt. I kept telling myself that I only had to survive a few more seconds, but even though the water was calm and beautiful, I was afraid I would die.” Brian had been on a solo sailing trip around the world when he tripped over a rope and fell off his boat. He had sailed by himself multiple times, but this time was different. This time he nearly died. This time he nearly died.He had sailed by himself multiple times, but this time was different.“I kept telling myself that I only had to survive a few more seconds…”Brian had been on a solo sailing trip around the world when he tripped over a rope and fell off his boat.Which of the following appeals BEST illustrates the kind of appeal represented by the slogan, “Every kiss begins with Kay?” LogosEthosPathosNone of the AboveWhich statement BEST expresses the significance of the title, “The Cask of Amontillado?”The title is an allusion used to demonstrate the narrator’s cruelty toward Fortunato.The title symbolizes Fortunato’s fatal flaw – his pride in his connoisseurship of wine.The title is an ironic reference to the friendship between Montresor and Fortunato.The title foreshadows the setting of the story. Which adjective BEST describes the character trait of “Cask of Amontillado” narrator?Meek StartledAnxiousRelentlessThe mood of “The Cask of Amontillado” is considerably different from the mood of Speak or To Kill a Mockingbird. If readers use internal visualization to compare each story’s mood, what will they conclude?The mood is irritated in Speak or To Kill a Mockingbird but melancholy in “The Cask of Amontillado.” The mood is melancholy in “The Cask of Amontillado” but ominous in Speak or To Kill a Mockingbird.The mood is ominous in “The Cask of Amontillado” but melancholy at times during Speak or To Kill a Mockingbird.The mood is ominous in Speak or To Kill a Mockingbird but irritated in “The Cask of Amontillado.” In the following passage, which words BEST describe the speaker’s tone, or attitude, toward the customers in the mall? “As I raced toward the exit, customers looked at me with stricken expressions. Wouldn’t they run if they were being chased by a madman? Wouldn’t they do their best to escape his deathly grip? Yes. Yes, they would.” AffectionateAnticipatoryCondescendingMelancholyWhich detail from the following passage BEST reveals the internal conflict of Brian? “A hundred, a hundred and one….The water paled. Fear enveloped Brian’s heart and mind. His lungs were beginning to hurt. A few more seconds and he would be out, he told himself repeatedly. He was swimming wildly, and even though the water was a disarming jewel-green color all around him, he feared that he would drown.” “…the water was a disarming jewel-green color all around him…”“The water paled.”“He was swimming wildly…”“Fear enveloped Brian’s heart and mind.”Read the following lines. “They have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone. We will always be connected.” What is the meaning of the word inextricably in the sentence above?Incapable of being separatedUnfortunatelyVolatilelyIncapable of being joinedWhich choice BEST identifies the motif in “The Cask of Amontillado?”The recurring image of FortunatoThe recurring image of the motleyThe recurring image of the coat of armsThe recurring image of the wineWhich of the following is NOT an example of figurative language?The cars were chess pieces in the criminals’ evil plan.The essays begged to be graded, but I pretended not to hear them.I refused to listen to her rant about her terrible evening.I fell to the ground like a snowflake falls from the sky. Which of the following is not an example of imagery/sensory detail?The humming of the bees made me fear for my life.The beauty of the glistening snow on the mountain top was overwhelming.The cookies’ aroma filled the room, and I longed to eat them.The friends arrived at the mall, ready to complete their Christmas shopping.How do the narrator’s feelings about hunting in “The Most Dangerous Game” change between when he is on the yacht and the time in which he is being hunted? From superior to fearfulFrom confused to enragedFrom disappointed to excitedFrom accepting to enlightenedWhich answer BEST shows the symbolic significance of the darkness in “The Most Dangerous Game?”painfearevilnightWhich statement BEST reflects a major theme of “The Cask of Amontillado?” Wealth and possessions are the only thing that matter.Friendship is more important than wealth and possessions.Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.Unwise words lead to heartache.Which statement BEST describes the point of view of the following passage? “Even though Jimmie had been frightened to shoot his rifle during the hot afternoon, he would carefully clean the breech and the muzzle and the ammunition so that next time he would be ready and not so afraid. Christine gave him an odd look. He did not know why she was looking at him this way, and he wondered what she was thinking.” First PersonSecond PersonThird Person LimitedThird Person OmniscientWhich of these ideas would be the MOST EFFECTIVE to add to the end of the passage? “A hundred, a hundred and one….The water paled. Fear enveloped Brian’s heart and mind. His lungs were beginning to hurt. A few more seconds and he would be safe, he told himself repeatedly. He was swimming wildly, and even though the water was a disarming jewel-green color all around him, he feared that he would drown.” While walking over to the starboard side, he suddenly lost his balance and fell overboard.His arms and legs were exhausted from swimming.Overcoming his fear of drowning would be difficult, but he had to at least try to make it to shore.How could he have been so clumsy? Knowing the setting of “The Most Dangerous Game” helps the reader understand why – Rainsford dismisses Whitney’s concerns as superstition.Rainsford swims toward the island after hearing the gunshots.Zaroff trapped Rainsford on the island with the lighthouse.Zaroff uses the island for his “game.”Which statement BEST reveals the relationship between mood, conflict, and plot in “The Cask of Amontillado?” Because the plot involves taking revenge and the conflict is between Montresor and Fortunato, the mood remains suspenseful throughout the story.Because the plot involves a great deal of internal conflict, the mood shifts throughout the story, especially when we find out that Montresor gets away with the crime.Because the conflict of the story is external, the plot contains very little action and the constancy of the mood reflects a resolution to the conflict between Montresor and Fortunato.Because the conflict is never resolved, the plot reaches a climax and the mood changes from lighthearted to sinister. Read the following sentence. “Oh my gosh! I can’t believe this! This is crazy! I get to go back stage and meet the band before the show, and I get to sit in the front row at the concert.” In this sentence, the speaker repeats the phrase “I get to” primarily for the purpose of – Communicating the speaker’s desire for concert ticketsExpressing her shock about this opportunityCommunicating her anxiety about the concertExpressing her anger toward the bandWhich of the following devices are used in the following sentence? “The yellow bus careened down the street, stopping only when a dog entered the roadway.” AlliterationEnd RhymeSimilePersonificationThe following passage contains which of the following and for what purpose? “The crashing of the waves on the rocks disturbed Rainsford. He knew he would not be able to escape Zaroff for long. The sea licked its greedy lips, awaiting the moment when it could devour Rainsford whole. AlliterationSimile PersonificationMetaphorThe phrase “Keep on trucking” is a thematic euphemism (a polite expression in substitute of another less pleasant one) for which of the following? Give up hope because it isn’t going to happen.Continue working hardKeep working as a truck driverWishes are for fools.Which sentence from the choices below is revised correctly?As the movie draged by, I could’nt decide whether I wanted to leave the theatre, stick it out, or sleep.As the movie dragged by, “I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to leave the theatre, stick it out, or sleep.”As the movie dragged by I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to leave the theatre, stick it out, or sleep.As the movie dragged by, I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to leave the theatre, stick it out, or sleep.Which sentence from the choices below is revised correctly?Raining on My Parade, she glared at me and said “You are planning on going to the Bon Jovi concert without me and you’re rubbing it in my face.” Raining on my parade, she glared at me and said, “You are planning on going to the Bon Jovi concert without me, and you’re rubbing it in my face.” Raining on my parade she glared at me and said You are planning on going to the Bon Jovi concert without me, and you’re rubbing it in my face. Raining on My Parade, she glared at me and said, You are planning on going to the Bon Jovi concert without me, and you’re rubinng it in my face.” Read the following sentences. “The Grand Canyon is a famous landmark in the US. It is located in Arizona. The Grand Canyon is home to the Colorado River.” Which revised statement below BEST combines these sentences to improve the syntax?The Colorado River is home to the Grand Canyon, a famous landmark in the US which is located in Arizona. The Grand Canyon is a famous landmark in the US, Arizona. The Colorado River is home to the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon, a famous US landmark located in Arizona, is home to the Colorado River. The Grand Canon, a famous US landmark located in Arizona. It is home to the Colorado River. Which sentence from the choices below is revised correctly? “Running outside in the winter caused me to realize that I had to work for it if I wanted to be able to afford a gym membership he mentioned casually. “Running outside in the winter caused me to realize that I had to work for it if I wanted to be able to afford a gym membership,” he mentioned casually.Running outside in the winter caused me to realize that I had to work for it if I wanted to be able to afford a gym membership he mentioned casually. Running outside in the winter, caused me to realize that I had to work for it if I wanted to be able to afford a gym membership, he mentioned casually.“My brother apologized profusely for his children’s behavior. They had been destroyed.” The meaning of the previous sentence can be clarified by changing the word They to – change They to The movieschange They to The childrenchange They to ItMake no changeRead the following sentences. “I wanted combs. Some that I could show off to my friends. But these wouldn’t do. Since they were made from tortoise shells, they were far too expensive.” In the sentence, the word “these” refers to – FriendsTortoise shellsCombsShow offsWhat change, if any, should be made in the following sentence? “He had filmed the movie in the tennessee Performing Arts Center 5 weeks ago.” Insert it was after CenterInsert a comma after movieChange tennessee to TennesseeMake no changeWhat change, if any, should be made in the following sentence? “He suspected that the movie would be a success he wanted to see it soon. Insert a semicolon after successChange movie to MovieChange that to theseMake no changeHow should the following sentence be revised? “Walking in the rain, each flower I observed was withering away and dying.” Walking in the rain, I observed each flower withering away and dying. I walked in the rain, each flower I observed seemed to wither away and die.I walked in the rain, and I observed each flower. Withering away and dying.Walking in the rain. Each flower I observed seemed to wither away and die.What change, if any, should be made in the following sentence? “The other day, I was looking through my collection and noticed that my favorite movie destroyed by my brother’s children.”Change brother’s to brothers’ Insert was after noticedChange looking to lookedInsert had been after movie Read the following sentence. “He didn’t want to hamper her attempts to make peace between the families.” Which of the sentences below uses the word hamper in the same way as it is used in the sentence? My mom told me that I had to take my clothes out of the hamper and put them into the washer.I didn’t want that hamper, but I really needed one for my new apartment. Hampering the investigation caused the man to be held in contempt.When I went to see the R-rated movie, I realized that I had left the money in my jeans, and my jeans were in the hamper. Academic Vocabulary – The following terms are used in test questions and answer choices. Be sure you have the ability to understand and use these terms appropriately.DictionSyntaxImagerySynonymAdvertising TechniquesTransferAvant GardeTestimonialFacts and FiguresBandwagonRhetorical AppealsEthosPathosLogosTarget AudienceInterviewOpen Ended QuestionVoiceIronySymbolismForeshadowingCharacter TraitsToneInternal ConflictExternal ConflictMotifFigurative LanguageMoodThemePoint of ViewFirst Person Point of ViewThird Person Limited Point of ViewSecond Person Point of ViewThird Person Omniscient Point of ViewSettingPlotEnd RhymeAlliterationPersonificationSimileMetaphorRepetitionEuphemismSkills Tested – You will be asked to perform the following tasks in a variety of ways on the exam.Use dictionary skills in a variety of situations.Use context clues to derive correct meaning.Make inferences and draw conclusions based on text evidence.Analyze characters based on text evidence.Analyze character traits and motivation.Analyze plot development.Analyze author’s craft.Analyze author’s purpose. Analyze the effect of figurative language, point of view, and other literary devices.Analyze advertising techniques.Analyze rhetorical appealsEdit using comma rules.Edit dialogue and direct quotations using punctuation rules.Revise short, choppy sentences into more complex sentences.Edit using capitalization rules.Edit using semicolon rules.Revise using correct verb tense. ................
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