English Midterm

Question 1

Setting

Answer 1

Time and location of where a story takes place

Question 2

Exposition

Answer 2

Background information on the characters and setting

Question 3

Climax

Answer 3

he most intense part of the story

Question 4

Resolution

Answer 4

The stage in the plot that shows the results of the climax; tension is easing

Question 5

Rising Action

Answer 5

The stage in the plot where the conflict develops and the story events lead to the climax

Question 6

Falling Action

Answer 6

The stage in the plot that shows the results of the climax; tension is easing

Question 7

antagonist

Answer 7

the “bad guy” in the story

Question 8

Protagonist

Answer 8

The main character

Question 9

Simile

Answer 9

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

Question 10

Metaphor

Answer 10

Comparing two unlike things without using like or as

Question 11

Hyperbole

Answer 11

An extreme exaggeration

Question 12

Personification

Answer 12

GiVing human characteristics to non-living things

Question 13

Mood

Answer 13

Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.

Question 14

Tone

Answer 14

The Attitude behind the word

Question 15

Foreshadowing

Answer 15

Clues that help the reader make a prediction

Question 16

Imagery

Answer 16

Description that appeals to the senses you can picture it, imagine the smell, etc.

Question 17

Antonym

Answer 17

A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word

Question 18

In what part of Odysseus’ journey do we see his downfall? How does this hurt him later on in his journey home?

Answer 18

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Question 19

Why didn’t Odysseus and his men kill the Cyclops when they had the chance? Why did they wait?

Answer 19

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Question 20

Odysseus is considered an epic hero because of his craft, guile, and intelligence. Provide two examples from the story that expose Odysseus’ traits. Be sure to explain your answer

Answer 20

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Question 21

Man vs. Self

Answer 21

Someone struggling with an internal conflict, i.e., quitting smoking, not cheating, etc.

Question 22

Man vs. Man

Answer 22

Someone struggling against another Person

Question 23

Man VS. Nature

Answer 23

Someone trying to survive the elements, whether a natural disaster or a difficult setting

Question 24

Man vs. Society

Answer 24

someone trying to change the laws or customs of a given group or civilization

Question 25

Man vs. Machine

Answer 25

Someone struggling against a robot or piece of technology

Question 26

Man vs. Supernatural

Answer 26

Someone struggling against something not ~this world, i.e., a ghost, alien, etc.

Question 27

What four things do you need for a complete sentence?

Answer 27

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Question 28

Which of the following is not a complete sentence? a. Don't go in there. b. After the sun set. c. She went for a walk after the sun set. d. After the sun set, she went for a walk.

Answer 28

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Question 29

Which ofthe following is a complete sentence? . a. Under the bridge downtown. b. If you go in that room. c. While you were out. d. Ralph was happy.

Answer 29

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Question 30

Homonyms: Your You're

Answer 30

You own it You are

Question 31

Homonyms: There They're Their

Answer 31

Location, over There They are They own it

Question 32

Homonyms: To Too Two

Answer 32

I am going to do that or to the mall also, too much 2

Question 33

How doe Odysseus behave on Calypso's Island?

Answer 33

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Question 34

What is the difference between tone and mood?

Answer 34

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Question 35

What is the difference between f irst person and third person point of view?

Answer 35

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Question 36

Draw a plot diagram labeling the exposition, resolution, climax, falling action, and rising action

Answer 36

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Question 37

Yo momma's teeth are so askew, it looks like her mouth's throwing up gang signs." Based on the context clues, what do you think askew means?

Answer 37

angled

Question 38

"Yo daddy's so predatory, he goes to the self-help section of the bookstore to hit on women." Based on the context clues, what do you think predatory means?

Answer 38

willing to ex-polite woman with low self esteem

Question 39

In your own words, explain what you do for each part of C.S.Q.T.

Answer 39

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