Question 1 (Matching Worth 15 points)
[LC]
Match each example with the choice that best fits the description.
Match Term Definition
A
The connotative definition of the word snake A) one who is untrustworthy or presents an unseen danger
E
The denotative definition of the word snake B) Anita told everyone she would like a snake for her birthday.
B
A sentence featuring the literal meaning of the word snake C) The kite string was wrapped around the branch like a snake.
C
A sentence featuring a simile with the word snake D) Todd was a snake in the grass, waiting for a chance to strike.
D
A sentence featuring a metaphor with the word snake E) a scaly, limbless, elongated, sometimes venomous reptile
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Which choice should be placed in the blank to create the most positive connotation?
The aye-aye is one of the most ___________ looking creatures on earth.
extraordinary
outlandish
strange
unusual
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Which choice should be placed in the blank to create the most negative connotation?
The company tried to __________________ the public to believe that construction would not harm the gorillas.
convince
brainwash
persuade
influence
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?
A majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea.
People like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them.
The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.
We gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[HC]
Read the text then answer the question that follows:
Wild animals as viewed from a mountain camp—Camille Grant, October 2011
Through my binoculars, I viewed a group of wild animals in action. A pride of lions was sleeping when a small, yellow bus pulled up beside them. Tourists on a safari were packed into the bus like sardines in a can. Armed with cameras, they invaded the lions' territory, hoping to capture the perfect photograph. The crowd leaned out the windows, hooting and hollering, until the lions awoke. When the lions moved away, the bus rolled after them, relentlessly stalking the pride. One of the lions turned and roared to protect the young. This was greeted with cheers and a celebratory honk of the bus horn. The curious visitors observed the lions' routine for an hour before moving on. Leaving a cloud of dust, the bus headed away, taking the wild animals off to disturb someone else's home.
Review the following line from the text:
Tourists who had paid money for a safari were packed into the bus like sardines in a can.
Which statement is true?
The sentence features figurative language in the form of a metaphor.
The sentence features figurative language in the form of a simile.
The sentence features literal language in the form of a metaphor.
The sentence features literal language in the form of simile.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[HC]
Read the text, then answer the question that follows:
Wild animals as viewed from a mountain camp—Camille Grant, October 2011
Through my binoculars, I viewed a group of wild animals in action. A pride of lions was sleeping when a small, yellow bus pulled up beside them. Tourists on a safari were packed into the bus like sardines in a can. Armed with cameras, they invaded the lions' territory, hoping to capture the perfect photograph. The crowd leaned out the windows, hooting and hollering, until the lions awoke. When the lions moved away, the bus rolled after them, relentlessly stalking the pride. One of the lions turned and roared to protect the young. This was greeted with cheers and a celebratory honk of the bus horn. The curious visitors observed the lions' routine for an hour before moving on. Leaving a cloud of dust, the bus headed away, taking the wild animals off to disturb someone else's home.
Review the following line from the text:
Armed with cameras and cell phones, they were invading the lions' territory in hopes of capturing the perfect photograph.
The author uses several verbs to describe the tourists' actions. The connotative tone of these verbs implies that the photographers are
hunters
reporters
scientists
students