1. The Greek/Latin roots “vis/vid” mean A. see

2. The Greek/Latin root “spec(i/t)” means… D. Look at, examine

3. The Greek/Latin roots “aqua/hydr(a/o)” mean… A. water

4. The Greek/Latin root “auto” means…. C. self

5. The Greek/Latin root “bio” means… B. life

6. The Greek/Latin root “graph/script/scrib” means… C. write

7. the basic part of a word that carries meaning A. root

8. one or more letters placed before the root word or base word that changes the meaning D. prefix

9. one or more letters placed after the root word or base word that changes the meaning B. suffix

10. word element, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added before or after a root or base word to modify its meaning A. affix

11. a set of symbols used to describe sounds C. pronunciation key

12. indication of which syllables are emphasized when the word is said aloud D. stress marks

13. indicates how a word is used in a sentence, either as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb A. part of speech label

14. a list of undefined words that are a combination of the entry word and familiar endings, also used to indicate how to spell the various forms of a word C. run-on entry

15. indication that there is another entry that sounds the same, but is spelled differently A. homophone

16. another entry that is spelled the same but has different meanings D. homograph

17. genre of written/spoken language artistically arranged into lines instead of sentences, and stanzas instead of paragraphs D. poetry

18. poetry written to express emotions C. lyric poetry

19. poetry written to tell a story D. narrative poetry

20. poetry that has meter and may have rhyme scheme B. traditional poetry

21. poetry that has no meter or rhyme scheme C. free verse poetry

22. the rhythm created by the words in a poem A. meter

23. a regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem D. rhyme scheme

24. when words rhyme at the end of lines A. end rhyme

25. when one of a pair of rhyming words is located within the line, not at the end D. internal rhyme

26. when words almost rhyme B. slant/near rhyme

27. when words appear as if they should rhyme, but when they are pronounced correctly they do not actually rhyme C. visual/eye rhyme

28. the dictionary definition of a word, its literal meaning B. denotation

29. the emotional association(s) or implied meaning beyond the literal meaning of a word A. connotation

30. a comparison of two things that are essentially different, usually using the word like or as D. simile

31. a comparison in which the author describes a person or thing using words that are not meant to be taken literally without using the words like or as A. metaphor

32. representing nonhuman things or abstractions (ideas, concepts) as having human qualities A. personification

33. an intentionally exaggerated figure of speech used for emphasis or effect C. hyperbole

34. a group of words repeated at key intervals in poetry, similar to the chorus of a song B. refrain

35. when one thing, usually an object, stands for/represents another thing, usually an idea or concept D. symbol

36. writing that appeals to one of the five senses to create a vivid (intense, lifelike) image in the reader’s mind C. imagery

37. the idioms, pronunciations, and connotations associated with a language spoken by people in a particular region or by a particular group of people C. dialect

38. repetition of beginning consonant sounds to draw the reader's attention to specific words or to create a sense of imagery D. alliteration

39. repetition of vowel sounds to draw the reader's attention to specific words or to create a sense of imagery B. assonance

40. the use of words that imitate sounds A. onomatopoeia

41. a seven-line, diamond-shaped poem B. Diamante

42. A three-line form of Japanese poetry, traditionally about nature. A. Haiku

43. a poem that is written in the shape of the object it is describing, for example a poem about football would be written in the shape of a football. C. Concrete/shape

44. a humorous poem with five lines (rhyme scheme AABBA) B. Limerick

45. a brief, memorial statement for a dead person, often inscribed on a tombstone D. Epitaph

46. The following is an example of what poetic form? There once was a teacher named Deb,Who came dressed one day as if still in bed.Her boss got so madHe said, "Enough I have had!" So he fired the teacher named Deb. C. Limerick

47. The following is an example of what poetic form? Behind me the moonBrushes shadows of pine treesLightly on the floor. A. Haiku

48. The following is an example of what poetic form?Here lies red-headed Deb,Who fell off of her horse, then got kicked in the head,Now you’re reading this stone cuz she's dead. D. Epitaph

49. OOPS! Nevermind

50. The following is an example of what type poetic form? Deborah Adventurous, DrivenRocking, Skiing, TeachingLake, Classroom, Couch, HouseKnitting, Shopping, Sleeping Sedentary, Old Boredom B. Diamante

51. Based on purpose, “The Highwayman” is a _________________poem. B. Narrative

52. Based on arrangement, “The Highwayman” is a __________________poem. C. Traditional

53. briefly restates the main idea/theme and important details B. summary

54. how to punctuate the title of an entire/ whole work D. underline

55. how to punctuate the title of a portion of a larger work D. put in quotation marks

56. what you should do to the first word of the title, and any major/important words A. capitalize

57. what you should do to articles such as "the", "an", "a" and minor/unimportant words like "with", "or", "and" B. do not capitalize

58. Which of the following is NOT part of the introduction/exposition of a narrative plot summaryA. characters (protagonist/antagonist)B. climaxC. conflictD. setting (time/place) B. climax

59. the time and place in which the action of a narrative occurs C. setting

60. the character the author is in favor of/focused on A. protagonist

61. the character in conflict with the protagonist, can be the protagonist himself B. antagonist

62. the struggle between opposing forces/characters, the problem A. conflict

63. Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?A. Man vs. ManB. Man vs. NatureC. Man vs. RobotsD. Man vs. Himself C. Man vs. Robots

64. Which type of conflict is internal? B. man vs. himself

65. events that lead up to the climax B. complication/rising

66. the moment in the narrative when the reader knows how the conflict will turn out, frequently the moment of greatest tension and/or excitement in the story D. climax

67. Everything that happens after the climax to "wrap up" the narrative A. falling action/denouement

68. how the conflict turns out, how the problem is solved, or who "wins" C. resolution

69. the central, universal idea of a piece of nonfiction, the point the author is trying to make C. main idea

70. the central, universal idea of a piece of fiction, the life-lesson that the reader learns (maybe the same lesson the main character learns) A. theme

71. the way things really are C. de facto

72. where you went to school (school that fed you knowledge like a mother feeds her baby) A. alma mater

73. this for that B. quid pro quo

74. in the year…, around/about this time A. circa

75. fake name A. pseudonym

76. motherhood C. maternity

77. fatherhood D. paternity

78. brotherhood B. fraternity

79. enemy A. nemesis

80. work done voluntarily for the public good, for free B. pro bono

81. the current situation, the way things have always been C. status quo

82. day by day, each day B. per diem

83. counting by heads, for each person B. per capita

84. tales that explain the action of gods, goddesses and the human heroes who interact with them while attempting to explain the causes of natural phenomena B. myths

85. long narrative poem that tells the story of a larger-than-life hero who goes on a dangerous journey or quest A. epic

86. stories based on real life events that, as the story is told and retold, become fictionalized and fantastical C. legends

87. type of folk tale that uses hyperbole for comic effect, usually the protagonist is a hero who performs impossible feats D. tall tales

88. a brief story featuring animals that speak and which ends with a moral B. fable

89. in myths and epic tales, when the hero embarks on a journey and faces difficulties while trying to reach a goal or obtain an object B. quest

90. tales that begin and end in the same place A. circle story

91. lesson about life C. moral

92. the author of a play A. playwright

93. the set/group of actors in a play B. cast

94. the construction on the stage that suggests the time and place of the action (setting) C. scenery/set

95. small movable item that the actors use to make their actions look realistic D. prop

96. the text of a play, with dialogue and directions for actors C. script

97. bracketed information that describes the scenery and how the characters should move and speak B. stage direction

98. playwright’s technique for creating believable characters A. characterization

99. a conversation between more than one person/character C. dialogue

100. a speech by a single person/character, may reveal their private thoughts and feelings or advance the plot B. monologue

101. Text organizational pattern in which events or steps are presented in the order in which they occur in time A. chronological

102. Text organizational pattern in which the author is explaining the similarities and differences between things C. compare/contrast

103. Text organizational pattern in which an event which occurs first in time has an impact on and leads to a second event D. cause/effect

104. Text organizational pattern in which the author gives the reader a mental image or clear understanding of something B. description/definition

105. Text organizational pattern in which the author is making a judgment about things and placing them in order based on the judgment C. rank/order of importance/hierarchical

106. Text organizational pattern in which the author is describing (a) problem(s) and the possible solution(s) D. problem/solution

107. Text organizational pattern which divides or groups a topic into parts that are based on shared or common characteristics B. classification

108. Text organizational pattern in which the author is presenting an idea and the reasons why it is a good idea A. proposition/support

109. Who is the protagonist in “The Iliad”? C. the Greeks

110. Who is the antagonist in “The Iliad”? D. the Trojans

111. What is the main conflict in “The Iliad”? C. Greeks vs. the Trojans for Helen

112. What is the climax in “The Iliad”? A. when the Greeks came pouring out of the wooden horse

113. What of the following idioms does not represent a theme in “The Iliad”? D. Forgive and forget.

114. unrestricted power to act C. carte blanche

115. region’s style of preparing food B. cuisine

116. clumsy person D. klutz

117. castle, fort, country house A. chateau

118. let the buyer beware A. caveat emptor

119. I am to blame, apology B. mea culpa

120. to carry C. schlep

121. past one’s prime, behind the times D. passe’

122. extraordinary event D. phenomenon

123. god of time B. Kronos/Saturn

124. king of the gods A. Zeus/Jupiter

125. god of war D. Ares/Mars

126. god of the sea B. Poseidon/Neptune

127. king of the underworld C. Hades/Pluto

128. goddess of love and beauty A. Aphrodite/Venus

129. messenger of the gods B. Hermes/Mercury

130. god of love D. Eros/Cupid

131. Finger:hand :: _______:foot D. toe

132. Menelaus:Greeks::Priam:______ B. Troy