Question 1 The "Ballade of Worldly Wealth" is an excellent example of satire. True False Question 2 Rhetoric is a word which means: an effective use...

Question 1

    The "Ballade of Worldly Wealth" is an excellent example of satire.

    True

    False

Question 2

    Rhetoric is a word which means: an effective use of language.

    True

    False

Question 3

    All things in nature are chaotic.

    True

    False

Question 4

    Stephen Hawking clearly explains how the universe began.

    True

    False

Question 5

    The Greek root "arch-" means building.

    True

    False

Question 6

    People experience war differently if it is being fought in their country.

    True

    False

Question 7

    Isaac Newton proved that many things in the universe follow nature laws.

    True

    False

Question 8

    e.e.cummings defied the conventions of writing like punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

    True

    False

Question 9

    Imagery is when the poet appeals to your senses.

    True

    False

Question 10

    The first step in the writing process is brainstorming.

    True

    False

Question 11

    The Greek root "cert-" means to trust.

    True

    False

Question 12

    When writing, the author's goal is to create mental images of each scene in the reader's mind

    True

    False

Question 13

    Contrast is another way to look at juxtaposition.

    True

    False

Question 14

    "Transformation Peace" the narrator realizes he has the gift of peace.

    True

    False

Question 15

    Jonathan Swift was a 20th century Irish writer.

    True

    False

Question 16

    In the story "There Will Come Soft Rains," the city gave off a ________ glow               

    luminescent                      

    eerie                      

    radioactive            

    None of the above

Question 17

    In “Grass” what is alluded to develop the theme?                   

    Wars that have been fought recently.               

    Battles where many soldiers died.                     

    Battles that were won by Americans.                

    Wars that should never have been fought.

Question 18

    Huey Long's speech, "Every Man A King" proposes    

    a mass redistribution of wealth among Americans.                 

    that every man have his own castle.                  

    that only virtuous men deserve wealth            

    None of the above

Question 19

    Understanding the context of a piece of literature is important because                 

    it helps the reader understand the author's intent and purpose.                 

    it helps the reader find the book in the library.                       

    it is not important as most readers read only for pleasure.                

    None of the above

Question 20

    George Orwell's point in "Why are Beggars Despised" is                    

    beggars contribute nothing to society.              

    beggars are simply businessmen who have chosen a profession at which they cannot make money.                 

    beggars contribute to society because they have not chosen a life of crime

    None of the above