1. Which type of poem uses four-line stanzas and has a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables per line?
A. Haiku
B. Villanelle
C. Ballad
D. Litany
2. What is the definition of consonance?
A. when multiple words within a line of poetry rhyme
B. when several words in a short section begin with the same sound
C. when several words in a short section contain the same vowel sound
D. when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound
3. Which line is an example of alliteration?
A. “Of those who were older than we—"
B. “Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.”
C. Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;”
D. “Went envying her and me—"
4. According to the connotations of the words in the final stanza, what adjective might best describe this snow?
A. Hard
B. Forbidden
C. Delicate
D. Sparkling
5. Decide whether each image appeals to the sense of sight or the sense of sound.
With a bitter cry of sorrow
On the bloody field of Monmouth
Loudly roared his iron cannon
English bayonets shone before him
Sight or sound
6. Draw a conclusion about the author’s purpose for the use of figurative language in the last line.
A. The figurative language unites the sunrise, the waking city, and the speaker in one moment in time.
B. The figurative language gives the sun human characteristics like the speaker in the poem.
C. The figurative language compares a spark to the speaker’s appearance.
D. The figurative language connects the city to the images of light in the poem.
7. What is the relationship between the exposition and the climax of a play?
A. The exposition deepens and develops the conflicts that eventually lead to the most intense events in the play.
B. The exposition is where the events and circumstances of the climax are resolved
C. The exposition introduces the audience to the factors that will lead to the most intense events in the play.
D. The climax resolves the circumstances and issues presented in the exposition.
8. What is the effect of this exposition in the play?
A. It describes the daily life of a main character.
B. It describes how the events of the play got more complicated.
C. It introduces a conflict that must be resolved.
D. It gives background information about one of the characters.
9. How does repetition affect the structure of the play?
A. Repeated silent entrances and exits indicate that many conflicts go unresolved.
B. Repeated lines (“I am American”) and devices (pantomime) reinforce the similarities between stories.
C. Repeated rhythms in drums and dance suggest a single unified heartbeat.
D. Repeated dates (1634, 1847, 1863) call attention to the scope of the nation’s history.
10. Select “Yes” or “No” to show whether each statement explains how the use of soliloquy—rather than monologue—enhances this dramatic text.
allows GRETCHEN to reveal that she sees herself as an American
frees GRETCHEN from the fear of being judged by others for her thoughts
gives GRETCHEN the chance to change what another character thinks
allows GRETCHEN to speak in as much detail as she wishes about her experience in America
11. What is the most likely reason that Rebecca begs to be allowed to stay during General Howe’s meeting?
A. She wants to help the British by making them comfortable.
B. She wants to learn more of the British army’s plans.
C. She wants to influence General Howe not to attack.
D. She wants to demonstrate her loyalty to the British.
12. How does the Silhouettes’ singing of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” enhance Ty Smith’s story?
A. It accompanies a story of slavery with a spiritual song that was sung by enslaved people.
B. It provides an example of the blues music Ty’s people invented.
C. It offers the precise factual details that are glossed over in the speech.
D. It creates a realistic soundscape of the miseries Ty’s ancestors endured.
13. Which line from the text uses tone to show the women’s feelings toward the British?
A. The British think my entire family has been sent away.
B. And that General Howe is a pompous turkey!
C. ’Tis a disgrace, the way families have been separated in this war.
D. Now that I am separated from my family, I always welcome guests.
14. Which detail in the monologue from Vincent Lopinto connects to the theme that for many immigrants, America offered a better life than the country they came from?
A. In America, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather moved to the Upper East Side and later got marrie
B. In Italy, Lopinto’s great-great grandfather would have worked his whole life for nothing.
C. Lopinto’s great-great grandfather got a job in construction with other people from Naples, Italy.
D. Lopinto’s great-great grandfather came to America speaking almost no English.
1. C. Ballad
2. D. when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound
3. B. “Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.”
4. C. Delicate
5. Sight or sound:
- With a bitter cry of sorrow - sound
- On the bloody field of Monmouth - sight
- Loudly roared his iron cannon - sound
- English bayonets shone before him - sight
6. A. The figurative language unites the sunrise, the waking city, and the speaker in one moment in time.
7. C. The exposition introduces the audience to the factors that will lead to the most intense events in the play.
8. C. It introduces a conflict that must be resolved.
9. B. Repeated lines (“I am American”) and devices (pantomime) reinforce the similarities between stories.
10. Yes, No, Yes, Yes
11. C. She wants to influence General Howe not to attack.
12. A. It accompanies a story of slavery with a spiritual song that was sung by enslaved people.
13. B. “And that General Howe is a pompous turkey!”
14. D. Lopinto’s great-great grandfather came to America speaking almost no English.