English 11B Semester Review

Which group of writers invented the nonfiction novel?

• Neoclassical

• Postmodernist

• Post-Postmodernist

• Gothic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Based on the context in the sentence, choose the option that best defines the word 'indiscernible' as used in the sentence: 'After many years had passed, George’s scar from the accident was indiscernible.'

• A) Not easily seen

• B) Not very painful

• C) Not readily ignored

• D) Not very pretty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best fits the meaning of "gratifying" as used in the sentence: "Graduating from college was a dream of Henry's; reaching this goal was the most gratifying experience of his life."

• Intriguing

• Rewarding

• Frightening

• Frustrating

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best fits the definition of "dissuade" as used in the sentence: "My brother wanted to become a professional clown, and nothing could dissuade him."

• deter

• humor

• persuade

• encourage

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best fits the definition given in the sentence: "Most students are compliant when it comes to following the rules of the school."

• exhausted

• obedient

• generous

• intelligent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "nerd" is described as a pejorative term for people who are smart and studious. Which of the following best describes the meaning of "pejorative"?

• flattering

• foreign

• uncomplimentary

• admiring

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best fits the meaning of "dolefully" as used in the sentence: "After three nights stranded on the narrow cliff, the two climbers dolefully split the last granola bar between them."

• carelessly

• mournfully

• slyly

• angrily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

This genre uses characters, settings, and plots, that aren't real but could resemble the truth?

• Fiction

• Non-Fiction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Stories that contain real people or events that actually happened:

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in fiction?

• A) To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• B) To entertain the reader with a story.

• C) To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• D) To present the latest research findings.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6