English 9 terms

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
• A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'
• A word that sounds the same but has a different meaning
• A word that has an opposite meaning

Which term refers to the struggle between two opposing forces in a story?

• Theme
• Plot
• Conflict
• Summary

What is the meaning of 'ethos' in rhetorical appeals?

• Appeals to reason
• Appeals to emotion
• Appeals to character and credibility
• Appeals to the audience's sense of humor

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence used in argumentative writing?

• Statistical evidence
• Testimonial evidence
• Anecdotal evidence
• Opinion

What does a 'suffix' refer to?

• A word part added to the beginning of a word root
• A word part added to the end of a word root
• A word that has a similar meaning
• A word that has an opposite meaning

What is the term for a statement that shares a writer's viewpoint on an issue?

• Evidence
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Claim

Which of the following is an example of a homophone?

• 'Two' and 'Too'
• 'Happy' and 'Sad'
• 'Dog' and 'Cat'
• 'Run' and 'Walk'

What does 'context' refer to in defining words based on context?

• The dictionary definition of a word
• Words in a sentence or paragraph that help define the meaning of a nearby word
• The central idea of a text
• The author's purpose in writing

What is an 'extended metaphor'?

• A metaphor that is developed over the course of a text or poem
• A metaphor that uses 'like' or 'as'
• A metaphor that is only one sentence long
• A metaphor that is used in science

What is the term for a quality that contributes to who a person is and makes them different from other people?

• Characterization
• Personality Trait
• Conflict
• Theme