ALWTW Unit Test Review

Question 1

Object

Answer 1

Disagree, shut down and idea or proposal

Question 2

Abruptly

Answer 2

Suddenly, without knowing

Question 3

Haste

Answer 3

speed, urgency, having to do quickly

Question 4

Broad

Answer 4

long, having to do with lots of length

Question 5

Relentless

Answer 5

persistent, not stopping

Question 6

Monotonous

Answer 6

lacking in interest and variety,dull

Question 7

Gauge

Answer 7

an instrument or device for measuring amount

Question 8

Coax

Answer 8

persistently and gently persuade

Question 9

Riddled

Answer 9

confused, having to do with complex mind games or questions

Question 10

Plagued

Answer 10

surrounded, Having to do with illness

Question 11

Peril

Answer 11

urgent, in immediate danger

Question 12

Merciless

Answer 12

not stopping, relentless

Question 13

Hyperbole

Answer 13

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Question 14

Simile

Answer 14

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using like or as

Question 15

Metaphor

Answer 15

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Question 16

Personification

Answer 16

the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Question 17

Main idea

Answer 17

The main idea of a paragraph is the author’s message about the topic. It is often expressed directly or it can be implied.

Question 18

Summary

Answer 18

a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Question 19

Theme

Answer 19

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.