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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.