English Composition/Poetry Questions /english

A Review of the Writing Process

1. The primary purpose of revising an essay is to

A. find ways to make your ideas clearer.

B. correct grammar and punctuation errors.

C. ensuring that the thesis statement remains unchanged.

D. narrow the topic.

2. Both Peter and Paul are evaluating the thesis statements, topic sentences, and evidence presented in the essays they’ve written. If Peter discovers that his essay lacks a thesis statement that identifies the topic of his essay, he will reread the essay to determine the main point of the essay. If Paul finds that his essay lacks evidence to support his thesis statement, he will do additional research to find substantial evidence. Who is correctly evaluating and revising their essays?

A. Only Paul

B. Neither Peter nor Paul

C. Only Peter

D. Both Peter and Paul

4. Which of the following sentences is a fact?

A. If the mayor allowed beer at the picnic area during the holiday weekend, it would set a dangerous precedent.

B. The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, after six months of negotiations.

C. The Richmond-based duo played the most exciting bluegrass music that festivalgoers had seen in years.

D. The museum’s impressive collection of quilts is its most striking feature

5. Which of the following transitional expressions would be used to indicate restatement?

A. However

B. Finally

C. That is

D. Consequently

6. An implied thesis would most likely be found in which type of professional writing?

A. Narrative

B. Academic

C. Instructional

D. Journalistic

7. Connotation is best described as

A. a type of euphemism.

B. the implied meaning of word.

C. the literal meaning of a word.

D. doublespeak.

8. In a formal outline, all items at the same level

A. relate to the preceding topic or subtopic.

B. support the topic or subtopic under which it is placed.

C. relate to the following topic or subtopic.

D. express a new thought or idea.

9. Which statement accurately describes the following passage?

(1) Without a doubt, democracy is the best form of government. (2) Originally developed in Ancient Greece, democracy as a form of government drew worldwide attention after the American Revolution created a democracy in place of the former British colonies. (3) The democratic system allows citizens to take part in the governing process, either by serving themselves or by electing people to represent them in government. (4) As a result, democracies are more satisfying and fair than monarchies or communist systems.

A. Sentence 3 is a fact, and the rest are opinions.

B. Sentences 1 and 4 are opinions.

C. Sentences 2, 3, and 4 are facts.

D. Sentences 1 and 2 are opinions

10. Which type of organization is most often used in narrative essays?

A. Assertive

B. Chronological

C. Graphical

D. Spatial

11. The first step in developing a thesis statement typically involves

A. identifying details you’ve gathered while prewriting and organizing them into groups of related ideas.

B. looking for consistent problems in previously written essays.

C. drafting an informal outline.

D. creating a flowchart that answers questions about the evidence you plan to present

12. As he sets out to revise his essay, Gregory knows that his main goal is to

A. explain his essay’s purposes.

B. establish the appropriate tone.

C. use more varied and challenging vocabulary.

D. clarify his ideas.

13. A/An _______ is an evaluation tool that uses questions and answers that generate effective essay revision strategies.

A. graphic organizer

B. flowchart

C. informal outline

D. formal outline

14. Marian argues that a conclusion should reinforce the thesis statement. Michael believes that the conclusion should follow logically from the introduction. Which one is correct?

A. Both Marian and Michael are correct.

B. Neither Marian nor Michael is correct.

C. Only Marian is correct.

D. Only Michael is correct

15. A/An _______ is a reasonable guess based on what the author indirectly implies or states directly.

A. assertion

B. inference

C. generalization

D. assumption

16. Most-to-least, spatial, and chronological are three types of

A. critical reading techniques.

B. outline formats.

C. thesis statement orders.

D. methods of organization.

17. Max has chosen to create an opening paragraph that presents supporting details in the beginning. Where in the paragraph will he most likely place the topic sentence?

A. In the first sentence

B. At the end of the paragraph

C. In the next paragraph

D. In the second sentence

18. Which word or phrase shows that the author is discussing two opposite ways of thinking about a situation?

A. on the other hand

B. consequently

C. for instance

D. finally

19. In most academic writing, the thesis statement is typically placed

A. anywhere at all, because the best thesis statement should be implied.

B. at the end of the essay, as part of the conclusion.

C. in the second or third paragraph of the body of the essay.

D. in the first, introductory paragraph of the essay

20. Which word or words in the following sentence are clues to the speaker’s reverent tone?

The old mansion has a beautiful location and unusual architecture, but its most impressive feature is its fascinating history.

A. “architecture” and “feature”

B. “unusual”

C. “most impressive” and “fascinating”

D. “old”

Planning a Research Paper and Evaluating Sources

1. Suppose you’re writing a research paper about a study pointing to a breakthrough drug treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). What sort of source information would you need in order to make informed, accurate comments?

A. Background information on the causes of AML

B. Primary source material about people suffering from AML

C. General assumptions about previous treatments

D. Information about the group that conducted the study, where the results were published, and how the new drug works

2. An Internet source would likely not be considered reliable if

A. it only appears in a library database.

B. it includes photos or other visuals.

C. the author’s name or qualifications aren’t specified.

D. it’s the electronic version of a print publication

3. In academic writing, why should you primarily rely on information from scholarly journals rather than magazines?

A. Scholarly journals never include visuals.

B. Authors in scholarly journals are generally specialists in their field.

C. The primary purpose of many magazines is to entertain rather than educate.

D. Scholarly journals are more difficult to find, and therefore more valuable

4. Which of the following would not be considered a secondary source?

A. Letters, diaries, or speeches

B. A nonfiction history of the Civil War

C. Journal articles that review previously published research reports

D. A biography

5. The author of a source may be considered reliable if he or she

A. summarizes facts without attribution or citation.

B. omits information that doesn’t fit his or her opinion.

C. bends facts to make a point.

D. includes opposing views

6. Pia wants to check the credentials of an author whose online article she’s considering using as a source. Where might she find that information?

A. A link to the author’s biography

B. The most recent edition of a thesaurus

C. The abstract at the beginning of the article

D. Her school library’s database

7. Which of the following is probably not going to be found in a popular source?

A. Opinion pieces and editorials

B. In-depth evaluations of specialized topics

C. Interviews

D. Articles of general interest

8. While assessing the relevance of a source for a paper on the “smartness” of smartphones, Raphael knows he needs to consider whether it’s

A. reviewed.

B. popular.

C. recent.

D. relevant

9. Benet’s Reader’s Encyclopedia, The Oxford English Dictionary, and Roget’s Thesaurus are all considered

A. trade references.

B. reference works.

C. secondary sources.

D. peer-reviewed compendiums

10. The content of a source may be considered reliable if

A. it can be verified in other reliable sources.

B. it appears at the top of a list of a Google search.

C. the publication date of the source is recent.

D. it consist of text only.

11. One way you can determine a source’s _______ is to ask yourself whether it’s appropriate for your intended audience.

A. bias

B. credibility

C. relevance

D. reliability

12. A current news story may not be a/an _______ topic for a research paper, because too little has been reported for the information be reliable.

A. original

B. practical

C. manageable

D. familiar

13. Which of the following reflect questions about social media reflect analysis of a psychological perspective?

A. Does social media influence everyone the same way?

B. How do people with different educational backgrounds use social media?

C. Do some social media platforms appeal more strongly than others to people in different age groups?

D. Who determines the look and feel of different social media platforms?

14. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A. Abraham Lincoln’s letters

B. A biography of Abraham Lincoln

C. A journal article that reviews various reports on Abraham Lincoln

D. A website that tells stories about Abraham Lincoln

15. You know a potential source is relevant if it

A. answers one or more of your research questions.

B. provides both historical and current information.

C. is reliable and unbiased.

D. is both persuasive and fair.

16. Baptiste’s instructor has assigned her class to write an essay about a famous poet. What are the first steps Baptiste should take to begin this project?

A. Devise a title for her essay

B. Construct her thesis statement

C. Decide the exact number of sources she will use

D. Do some reading and prewriting about the topic to narrow her focus

17. An author’s generalizations or assumptions may be acceptable if

A. they neither reinforce nor challenge social standards.

B. they clearly reflect bias.

C. they are fair and reasonable.

D. they only suggest that information may have been omitted.

18. If you’re not assigned a topic for a research paper and are looking to choose an interesting topic, which of the following terms would you probably avoid as a criterion for your choice?

A. Original

B. Manageable

C. Current

D. Practical

19. When the instructions for a writing assignment ask you to explore or explain a topic, the purpose of the assignment is most likely

A. figurative.

B. argumentative.

C. informative.

D. persuasive

20. Using _______ searches in digital articles can help you locate topics you’re researching.

A. index

B. database

C. citation

D. keyword

Finding Sources, Taking Notes, and Synthesizing

1. If you’ve decided to conduct a survey as part of your research, it’s important to decide on a sample that is

A. generic.

B. nonspecific.

C. atypical.

D. representative

2. Unless you plan to summarize a whole book or a poem, a complete summary note should include

A. the name of the database in which the source was listed.

B. page references.

C. subtopics.

D. subheadings

3. Which of the following is considered a metasearch engine?

A. Wikipedia

B. Google

C. Dogpile

D. Yahoo

4. Oscar is researching a paper on unemployment trends over the last several years. Which of the following government websites is he most likely to visit first?

A. www.loc.gov

B. www.bls.gov

C. www.census.gov

D. www.fedstats.gov

5. The most common form of taking notes while examining sources is

A. summarizing.

B. paraphrasing.

C. writing direct quotations verbatim.

D. copying and pasting

6. Ask, Google, and Bing are all

A. newspaper websites.

B. listservs.

C. search engines.

D. general reference sites

7. Paraphrasing, when done correctly, is used to

A. rewrite an article for a new purpose.

B. eliminate details that don’t fit with your topic.

C. restate an author’s ideas in your own words.

D. condense an author’s ideas into a single sentence

8. You’re searching a library catalog for research materials for an essay. Which of the following will list periodicals by title, author, and subject?

A. Database

B. Subject directory

C. Abstract

D. Encyclopedia

9. During a library visit for research, you search through a number of newspapers and journals. These publications are examples of

A. directories.

B. bibliographies.

C. abstracts.

D. periodicals

10. Advanced search engine features allow you to do all of the following except

A. identify specialized databases.

B. filter results by language.

C. exclude words you don’t want to appear in your search results.

D. search for an exact phrase

11. William believes that when annotating source materials, the best approach is to mark or comment on everything that captures his interest. Wendy disagrees, arguing that it’s better to be selective and focused on the purpose of the research. Who is correct?

A. Only Wendy is correct.

B. Neither William nor Wendy is correct.

C. Only William is correct.

D. Both William and Wendy are correct

12. You would like to find the most recent information on a news topic for an essay you’re writing. Which of the following websites would be the most suitable site for you to consult?

A. CNN Interactive

B. Britannica Online

C. Encyclopedia Smithsonian

D. Google

13. The full text of articles in library or other databases may sometimes be accessed in

A. rich text format.

B. PDF or HTML format.

C. Microsoft Word format.

D. plain text format only

14. As a way to keep track of the citation information of different sources she’s discovered while researching her topic, Frances should use a/an

A. citation reference guidebook.

B. keyword index.

C. annotated bibliography.

D. bibliographic information worksheet

15. If you’ve decided to use interviews to gather source material for a research project, it’s a good idea to

A. refrain from taking notes during the interview, as the interviewee might feel uncomfortable speaking “on the record.”

B. approach a prospective interviewee without prior notice to improve your chances of getting a spontaneous response.

C. Ask closed questions that can be answered simply and directly in a couple of words.

D. interview people who can offer differing perspectives on the topic

16. If you’re conducting an on-site observation as part of your research, it’s advised that you

A. dress in neutral colors.

B. arrange your visit to the site in advance.

C. take only brief notes while observing, and expand on them afterward.

D. avoid letting any one aspect of the observation create a dominant impression

17. When using keywords to search for sources, you may find more sources by brainstorming a list of

A. denotations.

B. connotations.

C. synonyms.

D. paraphrases

18. One way to increase the number of relevant sources when using keywords to search a library catalog or database is to refine keywords by searching for

A. subject guides.

B. author pseudonyms.

C. subject headings.

D. research guides

19. Interviewing, surveying, and observing are all methods of

A. MLA formatting.

B. conducting field research.

C. patterns of development.

D. analyzing sources

20. Which of the following is an acceptable reason for not including certain sources in your final paper?

A. Some sources contradict the claims of others.

B. You’d have to modify your working thesis to accommodate the facts or ideas you discovered.

C. The source is a long, direct quotation.

D. The source doesn’t offer relevant information on the topic

Using Sources Quiz

1. The purpose of incorporating sources into your paper is to

A. summarize what others have written about the subject.

B. demonstrate that you’ve discovered interesting facts, even if they don’t support your thesis.

C. emphasize or illustrate your own ideas.

D. provide transitions between your own ideas

2. What does it mean to choose an interesting topic?

A. Choosing a topic around which there is a great deal of controversy

B. Writing about something that interests your audience

C. Choosing a topic that deals with an issue in your personal life

D. Writing about something you enjoy and can write about enthusiastically

3. Why should you use attributions in addition to parenthetical citations?

A. To properly document your sources

B. To put your sources into context

C. To properly source two or more authors

D. To avoid being accused of plagiarism

4. Information obtained from sources should

A. add to the word count.

B. support your main points.

C. take place of a thesis statement.

D. entertain the audience.

5. A _______ source is almost always reliable.

A. scholarly

B. print

C. popular magazine

D. strongly opinionated

6. Which of the following best describes a thesis statement?

A. It presents a question to the audience.

B. It lists the sources that will be included in an essay.

C. It explains what the essay will be about and the writer’s position on the subject.

D. It summarizes facts about a particular topic.

7. Which of the following questions would you ask to determine whether or not a source is relevant?

A. Do I find the source interesting or enjoyable?

B. Does the author have a website?

C. Is the source recent or up to date?

D. Is it an online or a print source?

8. Use direct quotations when

A. the source material cannot be effectively paraphrased.

B. you cannot find other evidence or examples.

C. it provides an interesting contrast to your main point.

D. you want to prove that you’ve done your research

9. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using online sources compared to print sources?

A. Online sources are extremely difficult to cite.

B. Anyone can modify the contents of an online source.

C. The quality of the content varies wildly and isn’t always screened by publishers.

D. Authorship is rarely provided.

10. Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?

A. Plagiarizing the author

B. Summarizing an author’s ideas

C. Restating the author’s ideas in your own words

D. Directly quoting the author

11. When you first examine a source, selectively preview (skim or scan) the source in order to

A. decide whether or not the source will force you to modify your thesis.

B. identify the sections that are relevant to your topic.

C. determine whether or not you agree with the source.

D. verify whether or not it’s reliable.

13. Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

A. Using an in-text citation of online source material

B. Purchasing a student paper online

C. Using online sources for a paper

D. Citing more than one internet source

14. In order to avoid plagiarism,

A. limit your use of paraphrasing and summarizing.

B. only use scholarly sources.

C. make sure you clearly separate your own ideas from ideas expressed in your source material.

D. always use the exact wording of the source material

15. One common method of integrating source material into the text of your paper is to use _______ to reference the author’s name and relevant background information.

A. summary phrases

B. paraphrases

C. signal phrases

D. direct quotation

16. What is the first step in planning a research paper?

A. Listing research questions

B. Brainstorming

C. Understanding the assignment

D. Choosing a topic

17. Secondary sources are used in an essay to

A. act as an additional primary source.

B. report or comment on a primary source.

C. provide personal knowledge and experience.

D. give historical context to the topic

18. An assumption is

A. a generalization based on fact.

B. a generalization or idea that is accepted as true without question.

C. a synthesis of verifiable facts formulated as a general statement.

D. simply a synonym for “generalization.”

19. When taking notes from your sources, always include

A. the exact wording of the source.

B. your opinion of the reliability of the source.

C. the kinds of details you would include in a paraphrase.

D. citation information.

20. An effective summary

A. reorders ideas presented in the original source.

B. condenses the details of the source material.

C. should always include specific examples and direct quotations.

D. does not require citation.

Drafting, Revising, and Formatting a Research Paper

1. You’re creating a list of sources you cited for your MLA paper. What heading should you use?

A. Works Cited

B. Bibliography

C. References

D. Annotated Bibliography

2. Of the following, which is the most important thing to consider when analyzing and revising an academic paper?

A. The opinion is clearly highlighted with emphatic, emotional statements.

B. The thesis is clear and that the main points support that thesis.

C. The paper will be entertaining for the instructor to read.

D. The paper contains many large words.

3. When punctuating quotations, _______ are placed inside the quotation marks.

A. colons and semicolons

B. complete sentences and attributions

C. signal phrases and page numbers in parentheses

D. commas and periods

4. Which of the following statements regarding direct quotation is most valid?

A. Always quote expert opinions directly.

B. When in doubt, use a direct quotation.

C. Use quotations when the author’s wording is unusual or striking.

D. Quote only familiar authors

5. Which of the following does not require documentation?

A. Facts found in numerous reliable sources

B. Statistics from a Web source

C. Obscure or recently discovered facts

D. Quotations from an interview you conducted

6. According to MLA citation style rules, when citing a document on a website, the title of the document is

A. enclosed in quotation marks.

B. italicized and enclosed in quotation marks.

C. italicized.

D. bolded.

7. The final section of a research paper paragraph should include a/an ________ to help readers figure out how the evidence supplied in the body of the paragraph supports the topic.

A. analysis

B. transition

C. quotation

D. citation

8. According to MLA formatting rules, the publication date of a newspaper article should be formatted as follows:

A. day, month, year.

B. month, day, year.

C. year, day, month.

D. year, month, day.

10. Which of the following approaches to organizing your notes would you use if you’d recorded them in computer files?

A. Print them out and cut and paste them to index cards

B. Print them out and put them in manila folders labeled by subtopic

C. Copy and paste notes into folders by subtopic

D. Copy and paste notes into outline format

11. Which MLA citation is correct for this weekly periodical?

A. Taibbi, Matt, “McCain Resurrected.” Rolling Stone: 6 Mar. 2008. pp. 33–35. Print.

B. Taibbi, Matt. “McCain Resurrected.” Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2008: pp. 33–35.

C. Taibbi, Matt. McCain Resurrected. “Rolling Stone” Mar. 2008: pp. 33-35

D. Taibbi, Matt, McCain Resurrected. ” Rolling Stone” Mar. 2008. pp. 33–35. Print.

12. When you remove words from a quotation, you indicate deleted words with

A. guillemets.

B. a dash.

C. brackets.

D. an ellipsis.

13. Source material in a research paper should have a specific purpose that

A. supports your thesis.

B. provides background.

C. reflects the source.

D. leads to a conclusion.

14. Advocates, contends, points out, and states are all examples of

A. helping verbs.

B. calls to action.

C. signal phrase attributions.

D. citations.

15. Use the MLA citation to answer the question that follows.

American Red Cross. First Aid and Safety for Babies and Children. StayWell, 2009.

In this citation, American Red Cross is the

A. title.

B. author.

C. publisher.

D. website.

16. This question is based on the following paragraph. The sentences are numbered to assist your analysis.

[1] In addition to the risks, there are benefits to using phones on the road. [2] Matt Sundeen, a senior policy specialist for the National Conference of State Legislatures, reports that drivers with cell phones place an estimated 98,000 emergency calls each day and that the phones “often reduce emergency response times and actually save lives”(1). [3] The phones have business benefits too. [4] According to transportation engineer Richard Retting, “Commuter time is no longer just for driving. [5] As the comforts of home and the efficiency of the office creep into the automobile, it is becoming increasingly attractive as a work space” (qtd. in Kilgannon A23). [6] Car phones also have personal benefits. [7] A mother coming home late from work can check in with her children, a partygoer lost in a strange neighborhood can call for directions, or a teenager whose car breaks down can phone home.

The parenthetical citation at the end of sentence [5] indicates that

A. Richard Retting was interviewed by Kilgannon.

B. Page 23 is located in the A section of the encyclopedia.

C. Retting’s statement is from an indirect source.

D. Kilgannon is the editor of an article written by Retting.

17. A serious error that occurs when you present the ideas of others as your own is called

A. quoting.

B. plagiarism.

C. signaling.

D. attribution.

18. In order to make a quotation clearer or fit grammatically into your sentence, you can add words and phrases enclosed by

A. commas.

B. brackets.

C. parentheses.

D. ellipses.

19. When revising your paper, what does your textbook recommend for evaluating the topic sentence of each paragraph?

A. Enclosing it in brackets

B. Highlighting it

C. Underlining it

D. Circling it

20. According to MLA citation style rules, when citing a book by more than one author, the authors’ names should

A. be listed alphabetically by first name.

B. be listed in the order in which they appear on the title page.

C. follow the title of the book.

D. be listed alphabetically by last name

Using Comparison and Contrast: Analyzing a Novel

1. Which of the following is least likely to help uncover a novel’s theme?

A. A shift in a third person narrator’s bias.

B. Whether and how the characters change

C. The title

D. Symbols, figures of speech, and meaningful names

2. Subject-by-subject organization is a method in which each subject will be

A. considered separately.

B. considered simultaneously.

C. considered with bias.

D. left vague until details emerge in the supporting paragraph.

3. Which of the following best describes setting?

A. The introduction of the story

B. The climax of a story

C. What happens in the story

D. The time and place of a story

4. Point-by-point organization tends to keep the reader focused on

A. both subjects separately.

B. neither individual subject, but rather an abstract idea using both subjects as an example.

C. one subject, only using the second subject for contrast.

D. both subjects simultaneously.

5. In what point of view is the sentence “Rosie swam in the lake” written?

A. No person

B. Second person

C. Third person

D. First person

6. The “high mark” of any novel is the

A. introduction.

B. climax.

C. setting.

D. conclusion.

7. Which method of organization is preferable for complicated or technical subjects?

A. Points of comparison

B. Subject-by-subject

C. Basis of comparison

D. Point-by-point

8. Which of the following statements about narrators is true?

A. The narrator is always a character in the novel.

B. The narrator is never a character in the novel.

C. The narrator is the same as the author.

D. The narrator’s opinions may be colored by his or her perceptions and biases

9. Which of the following elements of a novel is revealed through dialogue, actions, thoughts, and feelings?

A. A character

B. The setting

C. The plot

D. The theme

10. Plot depends on which of the following?

A. Conclusion

B. Conflict

C. Setting

D. Climax

11. In a point-by-point, it’s best to

A. examine multiple points in the same paragraph.

B. start with the clearest, simplest points.

C. keep subjects that share a characteristics separate.

D. use a different order to discuss subjects for each point.

12. A biased author is an author who

A. generalizes about a group based on limited experience.

B. is objective when introducing different ideas.

C. presents two ideas into an essay.

D. presents his or her own ideas or values into comparison

13. Analyzing the title of a story can help someone discover the

A. story’s theme.

B. plot.

C. figurative language used within the story.

D. main character’s name

14. Why is it important to think critically about the narrator?

A. The narrator represents the target readers’ biases and opinions.

B. The narrator represents the connections between all the other characters in the novel.

C. The narrator is essentially another character to think about or to analyze.

D. The narrator always reflects the author’s bias, and opinions

15. Comparison and contrast

A. reveals a topic’s essential characteristics and makes abstract ideas concrete.

B. looks at the similarities and differences between two subjects.

C. examines the relationship between causes and effects.

D. presents a detailed account of an event or series of events

16. Which of the following is not a purpose for compare/contrast essays?

A. To persuade

B. To express ideas

C. To advertise

D. To inform

17. Point-by-point organization is a method in which the writer

A. moves back and forth between his two subjects.

B. creates a pros and cons list.

C. tells a personal story about each subject.

D. describes each subject individually

18. A first-person narrator

A. knows the thoughts and motives of all of the characters of the story.

B. reports on actions that can be observed from the outside.

C. has no role in the story.

D. tells the story as he or she experiences it

19. Which of the following is not a characteristic of “reading closely”?

A. Question the assumptions and opinions of the author

B. Inspect the organization and how it affects the presentation of ideas

C. Look for effective and ineffective wording

D. Summarize the events that happened in the story

20. The point at which the conflict in a story is a resolved is called the

A. climax.

B. conflict.

C. theme.

D. conclusion

Figurative Language: Analyzing Poetry

1. Poets often use indirect references, commonly known as

A. allusions.

B. symbols.

C. personifications.

D. alliterations.

2. The term _______ refers to a type of rhyme that occurs within a line or sentence.

A. monorhyme

B. internal rhyme

C. end rhyme

D. near rhyme

3. Poets express ideas using concise language in order to

A. make full use of different rhyme schemes.

B. introduce unfamiliar references to make the reader think.

C. introduce plot and characters in vivid detail.

D. evoke images, feelings, and connect with the senses

4. Which of the following is an example of irony?

A. Winning a poker game after a losing streak

B. A racecar driver being pulled over for speeding

C. A firehouse burning down

D. Rain on your wedding day

5. The phrase “bashful flowers” is an example of

A. irony.

B. personification.

C. metaphor.

D. symbolism.

6. Theme refers to

A. the plot of a story.

B. something that represents an idea or quality.

C. the topic of a piece of literary work.

D. the central or main point being made by the writer

7. An imperfect rhyme can also be called a/an _______ rhyme.

A. end

B. feminine

C. slant

D. identical

8. A list of sources consulted during research, which includes a summary of the source’s content, is called a/an

A. in-text citation.

B. Works Cited page.

C. annotated bibliography.

D. bibliography.

9. “I waited in the checkout line for days!” is an example of

A. simile.

B. hyperbole.

C. paradox.

D. metaphor.

10. “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers” is an example of

A. personification.

B. alliteration.

C. assonance.

D. consonance

11. When writing a literary analysis of a poem, the types of evidence you use to support your interpretation of the theme include any of the following except

A. the title

B. use of figurative language.

C. the author’s biographical background.

D. characters or conflict

12. Which of the following best describes symbolism?

A. An abstract idea assigned to an object or person

B. An ordinary object that represents only its literal meaning

C. When actions, events, or words are the opposite of what readers expect

D. A hint for what’s to come in a literary work

13. The pair of words “young” and “song” that end two different lines of poetry are known as

A. dissonant rhymes.

B. close rhymes.

C. assonant rhymes.

D. slant rhymes

14. Language that makes sense creatively or imaginatively, but not literally, is referred to as

A. illustrative.

B. descriptive.

C. paradoxical.

D. figurative.

15. Which of the following best describes alliteration?

A. When a word is rearranged and becomes a new word

B. The repetition of the last word in each line of poetry

C. When the sound of a word is similar to the sound the word represents

D. The repetition of the initial sound in a series of words

16. A phrase that uses “like” or “as” to make a comparison is called a

A. symbol.

B. simile.

C. paradox.

D. metaphor.

17. What type of rhyme do the following lines from a Shakespeare sonnet illustrate? So long as men can breathe and eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

A. End rhyme

B. Split rhyme

C. Near rhyme

D. Vowel rhyme

18. Rhymes in which both vowel and consonant sounds rhyme exactly are called _______ rhymes.

A. consonant

B. perfect

C. alliterative

D. consistent

19. A consonant rhyme occurs when

A. the consonant sounds repeat.

B. words within a line or sentence rhyme.

C. the last words of each line rhyme.

D. a word rhymes with its homonym.

20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of literary analysis?

A. Assumes the audience is somewhat familiar with a literary work

B. Includes evidence from literary work to support analysis

C. Makes a point about one or more elements of a literary work

D. Reports and summarizes the plot of a literary work

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