English 11 Final Exam

Vocabulary pick the definition that best defines the bold word in each sentence.

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When we saw that the scheduled speaker was a famously orotund politician, we all took the afternoon off.

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The fissure that ran from head to toe of my spacesuit had been caused by the sudden increase in pressure.

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Donald feared that his best man, who was often sentimental, would make a lachrymose speech a the wedding.

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Doug claimed that his car had been appraised and is now valued at $100,000 by several automobile experts.

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Because the law would go into effect regardless, the signature of the vice president on the bill was a mere formality.

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I was never a fan of that florid decorative style, which involved elaborately carved furniture and an overabundance of fabric and gilt paint.

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The leader of the rebel band swore that any cowardice would redound to the dishonor of all men fighting.

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Because Nicole's view was distorted by the sheet of driving rain, the buildings on the horizon seemed warped and wobbly.

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Because jobs and relationships in other parts of the country beckoned us, my grandfather faced the slow attrition of his large family.

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Senora Otavio asked for an interpretation of the passage, not a metaphrase.

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions.

As he mounted the stairway to Susanna’s nest. Fuller was almost spastic in his efforts to seem casual.
Susanna’s door was unlatched. When Fuller knocked on it, it swung open. In Fuller’s imagination, her nest had been dark and still, reeking of incense, a labyrinth of heavy hangings and mirrors, with somewhere a Turkish corner, with somewhere a billowy bed in the form of a swan.
He saw Susanna and her room in truth now. The truth was the cheerless truth of a dirt-cheap Yankee summer rental—bare wood walls, three coat hooks, a linoleum rug, two gas burners, an iron cot, an ice- box, A tiny sink with naked pipes, a plastic drinking glass, two plates, a murky mirror, a frying pan, a saucepan, a can of soap powder.
The only harem touch was a white circle of talcum powder before the murky mirror. In the center of the circle were the prints of two bare feet. The marks of the toes were no bigger than pearls.
Fuller looked from the pearls to the truth of Susanna. Her back was to him. She was packing the last of her things into a suitcase.
She was now dressed for travel—dressed as properly as a missionary’s wife.

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The literary device that compares Susanna's apartment to nest is a ________.

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Pick the word that best describes the tone of this excerpt.

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The author writes, "Fuller was almost spastic in his efforts to seem casual." The reader should imagine ______.

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Based on the text the best definition of labyrinth would be _____.

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Based on the text the best definition of harem would be _____.

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What does the author want you to imagine in the following sentence? As he mounted the stairway to Susanna’s nest.

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Constructed response question. Make sure to restate the question, use textual evidence, and explain
Explain how Fuller's imagination is different from the reality.

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Match the literary device to the definition that best matches the term.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
mood		a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
symbolism		visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
imagery		the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
allegory		an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
allusion		the general character or attitude of a piece of writing
tone		a temporary state of mind or feeling after reading

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Match the archetype name to the description that matches

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
The Magician		Motto: Free to be you and me Core desire: to get to paradise Goal: to be happy Greatest fear: to be punished for doing something bad or wrong Strategy: to do things right Weakness: boring for all their naive innocence Talent: faith and optimism
The Ruler		Motto: All men and women are created equal Core Desire: connecting with others Goal: to belong Greatest fear: to be left out or to stand out from the crowd Strategy: develop ordinary solid virtues, be down to earth, the common touch Weakness: losing one's own self in an effort to blend in or for the sake of superficial relationships Talent: realism, empathy, lack of pretense
The Rebel		Motto: Where there's a will, there's a way Core desire: to prove one's worth through courageous acts Goal: expert mastery in a way that improves the world Greatest fear: weakness, vulnerability, being a "chicken" Strategy: to be as strong and competent as possible Weakness: arrogance, always needing another battle to fight Talent: competence and courage
The Lover		Motto: Love your neighbour as yourself Core desire: to protect and care for others Goal: to help others Greatest fear: selfishness and ingratitude Strategy: doing things for others Weakness: martyrdom and being exploited Talent: compassion, generosity
The Jester		Motto: Don't fence me in Core desire: the freedom to find out who you are through exploring the world Goal: to experience a better, more authentic, more fulfilling life Biggest fear: getting trapped, conformity, and inner emptiness Strategy: journey, seeking out and experiencing new things, escape from boredom Weakness: aimless wandering, becoming a misfit Talent: autonomy, ambition, being true to one's soul
The Innocent		Motto: Rules are made to be broken Core desire: revenge or revolution Goal: to overturn what isn't working Greatest fear: to be powerless or ineffectual Strategy: disrupt, destroy, or shock Weakness: crossing over to the dark side, crime Talent: outrageousness, radical freedom
The Explorer		Motto: You're the only one Core desire: intimacy and experience Goal: being in a relationship with the people, work and surroundings they love Greatest fear: being alone, a wallflower, unwanted, unloved Strategy: to become more and more physically and emotionally attractive Weakness: outward-directed desire to please others at risk of losing own identity Talent: passion, gratitude, appreciation, and commitment
The Sage		Motto: If you can imagine it, it can be done Core desire: to create things of enduring value Goal: to realize a vision Greatest fear: mediocre vision or execution Strategy: develop artistic control and skill Task: to create culture, express own vision Weakness: perfectionism, bad solutions Talent: creativity and imagination
The Orphan/Regular Guy or Gal		Motto: You only live once Core desire: to live in the moment with full enjoyment Goal: to have a great time and lighten up the world Greatest fear: being bored or boring others Strategy: play, make jokes, be funny Weakness: frivolity, wasting time Talent: joy
The Hero		Motto: The truth will set you free Core desire: to find the truth. Goal: to use intelligence and analysis to understand the world. Biggest fear: being duped, misled—or ignorance. Strategy: seeking out information and knowledge; self-reflection and understanding thought processes. Weakness: can study details forever and never act. Talent: wisdom, intelligence.
The Creator		Motto: I make things happen. Core desire: understanding the fundamental laws of the universe Goal: to make dreams come true Greatest fear: unintended negative consequences Strategy: develop a vision and live by it Weakness: becoming manipulative Talent: finding win-win solutions
The Caregiver		Motto: Power isn't everything, it's the only thing. Core desire: control Goal: create a prosperous, successful family or community Strategy: exercise power Greatest fear: chaos, being overthrown Weakness: being authoritarian, unable to delegate Talent: responsibility, leadership

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The Priest, in The Count of Monte Cristo, told Edmund that he needed to let go of his anger and embrace God. He taught Edmund to use knowledge and experience to understand things around him. The Priest showed Edmund that wisdom and intelligence was the key to a successful life.
Based on the above information which archetype best fits the Priest's character?

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The Lorax believes that the right person will come along and replant the trees.
The Lorax continues to stand up against the Onceler.
The Lorax believes in a better world where all the creatures can live in peace.
The Lorax is aware and brave.
Based on the above information which archetype best fits the Lorax's character?

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Abigail from The Crucible broke all the rules. She took revenge on anyone that crossed her. Abigail was worried about being found out and losing her power. She constantly shocked the people in town.
Which archetype best describes Abigail's character?

Read the Excerpt from The Lorax and answer the following questions.
Whatever that meant, well, I just couldn't guess.
That was long, long ago.
But each day since that day
I've sat here and worried
and worried away.   245
Through the years, while my buildings
have fallen apart,
I've worried about it
with all of my heart.
But now, says the Once-ler,  250
Now that you're here,
the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear.
UNLESS someone like you
cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.  255
It's not.
SO...
Catch! calls the Once-ler.
He lets something fall.
It's a Truffula Seed.   260
It's the last one of all!
You're in charge of the last of the Truffula Seeds.
And Truffula Trees are what everyone needs.
Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with care.
Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air.  265
Grow a forest. Protect it from axes that hack.
Then the Lorax
and all of his friends
may come back.

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Pick the best big idea for the excerpt above.

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Which of the following would be the best universal theme for The Lorax based on the excerpt?

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But now, says the Once-ler, / Now that you're here, / the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear. / UNLESS / someone like you / cares a whole awful lot, /nothing is going to get better. / It's not.
What is the connotation of the word UNLESS?

The three appeals. Pick the answer that best coresponds to the question.

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Ethos is _______.

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Pathos is ________.

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Logos is ______.

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The appeal that best fits the excerpt from The Lorax is _______.

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Match the image to the appeal that is being used.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		Pathos
		Ethos
		Logos

Read We Grow Accustomed to the Dark
We grow accustomed to the Dark —
When Light is put away —
As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp
To witness her Good bye —

A Moment — We Uncertain step
For newness of the night —
Then — fit our Vision to the Dark —
And meet the Road — erect —

And so of larger — Darknesses —
Those Evenings of the Brain —
When not a Moon disclose a sign —
Or Star — come out — within —

The Bravest — grope a little —
And sometimes hit a Tree
Directly in the Forehead —
But as they learn to see —

Either the Darkness alters —
Or something in the sight
Adjusts itself to Midnight —
And Life steps almost straight.

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How does the word choice in stanzas 4-5 affect the tone of the poem?

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Which statement best expresses a theme for the poem?

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What is being symbolized in the poem?

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Which of the following best explains the connotation of the word 'darkness?'

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What is the connotation of 'The Bravest?'

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What is a good big idea for the poem, We Grow Accustomed to the Dark?

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List two pieces of evidence from the text to match your big idea

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When we saw that the scheduled speaker was a famously orotund politician, we all took the afternoon off.

The fissure that ran from head to toe of my spacesuit had been caused by the sudden increase in pressure.

Donald feared that his best man, who was often sentimental, would make a lachrymose speech a the wedding.

Doug claimed that his car had been appraised and is now valued at $100,000 by several automobile experts.

Because the law would go into effect regardless, the signature of the vice president on the bill was a mere formality.

I was never a fan of that florid decorative style, which involved elaborately carved furniture and an overabundance of fabric and gilt paint.

The leader of the rebel band swore that any cowardice would redound to the dishonor of all men fighting.

Because Nicole's view was distorted by the sheet of driving rain, the buildings on the horizon seemed warped and wobbly.

Because jobs and relationships in other parts of the country beckoned us, my grandfather faced the slow attrition of his large family.

Senora Otavio asked for an interpretation of the passage, not a metaphrase.

The literary device that compares Susanna's apartment to nest is a ________.

Pick the word that best describes the tone of this excerpt.

The author writes, "Fuller was almost spastic in his efforts to seem casual." The reader should imagine ______.

Based on the text the best definition of labyrinth would be _____.

Based on the text the best definition of harem would be _____.

What does the author want you to imagine in the following sentence? As he mounted the stairway to Susanna’s nest.

Constructed response question. Make sure to restate the question, use textual evidence, and explainExplain how Fuller's imagination is different from the reality.

Match the literary device to the definition that best matches the term.

Match the archetype name to the description that matches

Abigail from The Crucible broke all the rules. She took revenge on anyone that crossed her. Abigail was worried about being found out and losing her power. She constantly shocked the people in town. Which archetype best describes Abigail's character?

Pick the best big idea for the excerpt above.

Which of the following would be the best universal theme for The Lorax based on the excerpt?

But now, says the Once-ler, / Now that you're here, / the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear. / UNLESS / someone like you / cares a whole awful lot, /nothing is going to get better. / It's not.What is the connotation of the word UNLESS?

Ethos is _______.

Pathos is ________.

Logos is ______.

The appeal that best fits the excerpt from The Lorax is _______.

Match the image to the appeal that is being used.

How does the word choice in stanzas 4-5 affect the tone of the poem?

Which statement best expresses a theme for the poem?

What is being symbolized in the poem?

Which of the following best explains the connotation of the word 'darkness?'

What is the connotation of 'The Bravest?'

What is a good big idea for the poem, We Grow Accustomed to the Dark?

List two pieces of evidence from the text to match your big idea

Write a universal theme for the poem, We Grow Accustomed to the Dark, using your big idea and evidence.

Constructed response question. Make sure to restate the question, use textual evidence, and explain
Explain how Fuller's imagination is different from the reality.

Abigail from The Crucible broke all the rules. She took revenge on anyone that crossed her. Abigail was worried about being found out and losing her power. She constantly shocked the people in town.
Which archetype best describes Abigail's character?

But now, says the Once-ler, / Now that you're here, / the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear. / UNLESS / someone like you / cares a whole awful lot, /nothing is going to get better. / It's not.
What is the connotation of the word UNLESS?