1. Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics.
He searched doggedly for his favorite socks. (1 point)
lazily
with great determination
on all fours
with agitation
2. Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics.
The star of this summer’s blockbuster couldn’t walk a block without being accosted by fans.
bothered
ignored
laughed at
listened to
3. Choose the word that best matches the word in italics.
Grateful, he thanked the stranger profusely for his assistance. (1 point)
abundantly
calmly
kindly
loudly
4. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.
When someone hurts you, the desire for _____ is strong. (1 point)
immolation
retribution
gesticulation
connotation
5. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.
The hunter snuck up on the ____ in order to conduct a surprise attack. (1 point)
quarry
brier
gargoyle
foil
6. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.
She enjoyed walking at night and breathing in the refreshing, ____ air. (1 point)
swelling
voluminous
gaunt
balmy
7. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.
His new sneakers were _____ by everyone in his classroom. They all wished they could have them.
dissevered
coveted
gloated
detested
8. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.
Someone left me a _____ message on my voicemail; I had no idea what it meant. (1 point)
cryptic
boisterous
petulant
jovial
9. Which of the following best describes "The Most Dangerous Game?" (1 point)
a classic struggle between rich and poor
a bitter attack on hunting
a deadly contest between two hunters
a superstitious tale told by sailors
10. How does Connell create suspense at the very beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
The story begins with dialogue instead of description.
Whitney refers to Captain Nielsen, but Nielsen does not appear.
Whitney tells Rainsford about the mysterious reputation of the island in the distance.
Whitney and Rainsford discuss the prospects of hunting up the Amazon.
11.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," the character of Zaroff serves as a(n) _____________ to the protagonist, sharply contrasting Rainsford's personality.
12.
What does the following quote from "The Cask of Amontillado" reveal about Montresor’s intentions?
"'Pass your hand,’ I said, ‘over the wall; you cannot help feeling the nitre. Indeed it is very damp. Once more let me implore you to return. No? Then I must positively leave you. But I must first render you all the little attentions in my power.’”
He is sincerely concerned about Fortunato's well-being.
He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives.
He hopes Fortunato will prevent him from committing the planned murder.
He wants to warn Fortunato that his death is near.
13.
In the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," Poe's use of a(n) ___________ narrator to tell the story heightens the uncertainty and sense of horror felt by the reader.
14. Which of the following lines from “The Raven” best illustrates how the author’s word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,”
“Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”
“Nothing further then he uttered, not a feather then he fluttered—”
15. The poetic device used in the line below is and example of ______.
"For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams" (1 point)
internal rhyme
irony
a simile
onomatopoeia
16. Read the following line from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Bells.”
“How they clang, and clash, and roar!”
What effect does the author’s use of onomatopoeia have on the reader? (1 point)
It helps create emotion.
It adds to the suspense.
It explains the theme of the poem.
It allows the reader to remember the poem more easily.
17. In Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” how does the author use Tessie’s late arrival to help create suspense?
The reader knows that Tessie is joining a crowd for an important event.
The reader can infer that the children are excited to see Tessie.
The reader understands that the townspeople expect her to win the lottery.
The reader experiences polite chatter between her and the townspeople.
18. Which of the following quotes from “The Lottery” best illustrates the story’s theme that following tradition blindly can be hazardous?
“She snatched a paper out and held it behind her.”
“'Bill,' Mr. Summers said, and Bill Hutchinson reached into the box and felt around, bringing his hand out at last with the slip of paper in it.”
“Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones.”
“You'll have to go ahead and I'll catch up with you.”
19. Choose the correct type of person for the blank in the following.
Many horror and suspense stories such as “The Lottery” use stereotypical _____ instead of complex individuals because readers readily relate to them.
archetypes
foils
stock characters
unreliable narrators
20.
Identify one of the darker actions examined in a story or drama from this unit. In what piece is the action highlighted? What intentions or emotions prompt the action? How would the story or drama change if the character involved were able to overcome the darker impulse and indulge a higher intention? Explain.
As an AI language model, I don't have access to the specific stories or dramas that your question is referring to. Can you please provide more details so I can assist you better?
1. The word or phrase that best matches the word in italics is "with great determination."
2. The word or phrase that best matches the word in italics is "bothered."
3. The word that best matches the word in italics is "abundantly."
4. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "retribution."
5. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "quarry."
6. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "balmy."
7. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "coveted."
8. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "cryptic."
9. "The Most Dangerous Game" is best described as "a deadly contest between two hunters."
10. In "The Most Dangerous Game," Connell creates suspense at the very beginning by having Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, but Nielsen does not appear.
11. In "The Most Dangerous Game," the character of Zaroff serves as a foil to the protagonist, sharply contrasting Rainsford's personality.
12. The quote reveals that Montresor wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives.
13. In the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," Poe's use of an unreliable narrator to tell the story heightens the uncertainty and sense of horror felt by the reader.
14. The line "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary" best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem.
15. The poetic device used in the line is an example of internal rhyme.
16. The author's use of onomatopoeia helps create emotion for the reader.
17. In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," the author uses Tessie's late arrival to help create suspense by letting the reader know that Tessie is joining a crowd for an important event.
18. The quote "Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones" best illustrates the story's theme that following tradition blindly can be hazardous.
19. Many horror and suspense stories such as "The Lottery" use stereotypical stock characters instead of complex individuals because readers readily relate to them.
20. One of the darker actions examined in a story or drama from this unit is murder in "The Cask of Amontillado." Montresor's intentions or emotions prompt the action, as he seeks revenge against Fortunato. If Montresor were to overcome his darker impulse and indulge a higher intention, the story would change drastically as there would be no murder and no horror.
1. The word that best matches the word in italics, "doggedly," is "with great determination." This can be determined by understanding the meaning of the word "doggedly," which means to persistently pursue something with determination and tenacity.
2. The word that best matches the word in italics, "accosted," is "bothered." This can be determined by understanding the meaning of the word "accosted," which means to approach and address someone aggressively or in an intrusive manner.
3. The word that best matches the word in italics, "profusely," is "abundantly." This can be determined by understanding the meaning of the word "profusely," which means in a large amount or to a great degree.
4. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "retribution." The sentence suggests that when someone hurts you, the desire for revenge or punishment is strong. "Retribution" means punishment inflicted in return for a wrong committed.
5. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "quarry." The sentence suggests that the hunter snuck up on a target in order to conduct a surprise attack. "Quarry" refers to the target or prey being hunted.
6. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "balmy." The sentence suggests that the air at night is refreshing and soothing. "Balmy" means pleasantly mild or warm.
7. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "coveted." The sentence suggests that everyone in the classroom desired or wanted his new sneakers. "Coveted" means greatly desired or envied.
8. The correct vocabulary word for the blank in the sentence is "cryptic." The sentence suggests that the message left on the voicemail was mysterious and difficult to understand. "Cryptic" means having a hidden or ambiguous meaning.
9. "The Most Dangerous Game" is best described as a deadly contest between two hunters. This can be determined by understanding the plot of the story, in which a hunter becomes the hunted in a deadly game of survival.
10. Connell creates suspense at the very beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game" by having Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, but Nielsen does not appear. This creates a sense of mystery and anticipation for the reader.
11. In "The Most Dangerous Game," the character of Zaroff serves as a foil to the protagonist, sharply contrasting Rainsford's personality. This can be determined by understanding the role of Zaroff in the story, as he represents the antagonist who hunts humans for sport while Rainsford becomes his prey.
12. The quote from "The Cask of Amontillado" reveals that Montresor wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives. This can be determined by understanding the context of the quote, where Montresor tries to convince Fortunato to turn back and expresses concern for his wellbeing while actually planning his murder.
13. In "The Cask of Amontillado," Poe's use of an unreliable narrator to tell the story heightens the uncertainty and sense of horror felt by the reader. This can be determined by understanding the perspective of the narrator, Montresor, who manipulates and deceives the reader throughout the story.
14. The line "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary" best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem. This can be determined by understanding the use of words like "midnight," "dreary," "weak," and "weary," which create a dark and somber atmosphere.
15. The poetic device used in the line "For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams" is internal rhyme. This can be determined by recognizing the rhyme between the words "beams" and "dreams" within the same line.
16. The author's use of onomatopoeia in the line "How they clang, and clash, and roar!" helps create emotion. This can be determined by understanding the effect of onomatopoeia, which is the use of words that imitate sounds, in this case, creating a sense of intense and dramatic noise.
17. In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," the author uses Tessie's late arrival to help create suspense by letting the reader know that Tessie is joining a crowd for an important event. This raises questions about the nature of the event and what is going to happen.
18. The quote "Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones" best illustrates the story's theme that following tradition blindly can be hazardous. This can be determined by understanding the significance of the black box and the use of stones as a method of execution in the lottery.
19. Many horror and suspense stories such as "The Lottery" use stereotypical stock characters instead of complex individuals because readers readily relate to them. This can be determined by understanding the purpose of stock characters, which are easily recognizable and familiar archetypes that serve specific roles within a story.
20. This question requires personal interpretation and analysis of a story or drama from the current unit. Choose one of the darker actions examined in a story or drama, identify the piece in which it is highlighted, explain the intentions or emotions behind the action, and discuss how the story or drama would change if the character involved were able to overcome their darker impulse and indulge a higher intention.