TWO ROADS Unit 1 Assessment Review

Which sentence correctly uses an intensive pronoun?

• I myself said nothing.

• It has an air of darkness around itself.

• You've done well for yourself and the country.

Which is the best use of an intensive pronoun?

*Remember, it is best to use intensive pronouns right after the noun or pronoun they emphasize!!

• Possum has a family member who has visions himself, too.

• Possum himself has a family member who has visions, too.

• Possum has a family member who has visions themselves, too.

• Possum has a family member himself who has visions, too.

Think about the excerpt we read (p. 184-189).

What do Cal's inner thoughts in this excerpt convey about his point of view towards himself?

• He is feeling confident in himself.

• He is feeling disappointed in himself.

• He is feeling angry at himself.

• He is feeling unsure of himself.

Choose two details from the text that show that Cal is feeling UNSURE of himself.

• "Maybe they think I'm not worth knowing." 186

• "But it turns out that my visions are not so strange after all."

• "As we walk along, I notice something. Set back a ways behind those buildings is an ugly low flat-roofed stone structure." 186

• "I'll be alone in a crowd of kids who have nothing in common with me." 186

Think about the excerpt (p. 184-189). What do you notice about the differences in language variety between CAL and POSSUM?

• Cal talks a lot and tells too many jokes.

• Possum uses more slang and Cal uses more formal English.

• Possum is quiet and speaks very formally.

• Cal doesn't talk at all.

Re-read page 189. What type of figurative language is used at the end of the page to develop Cal's point of view toward Possum?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personfication

Consider (re-read) the figurative language at the end of the excerpt on p. 189. What does it tell us about Cal's point of view toward Possum?

• Cal is irritated by Possum

• Cal thinks Possum might be a true friend.

• Cal is not sure if Possum likes him.

• Cal thinks Possum can't be trusted.