A. only one or two sentences B. much longer than the original C. about the same length as or slightly shorter than the original D. limited to the author's thesis

A. only easy to understand B. intriguing, surprising, or confusing C. already explained by critics D. completely unrelated to the text

A. Her baby has the same skin color as the slave's child B. The slave's child looks too young to be working C. Her baby is almost as big as the slave's child D. The slave's child is not very attractive

A. introduce it and analyze its significance B. assume its relevance is obvious C. avoid discussing its language D. place it at the end of every paragraph

A. Why do Shakespeare’s comedies repeatedly conclude with marriage? B. When was Shakespeare born? C. Who published the first edition of the novel? D. How many pages does the novel have?

A. she was as weak as the leaf. B. she could brave the storm just as the leaf had. C. None of above D. new leaves would sprout soon.

A. It should introduce the author’s complete biography. B. It should develop points connected to the thesis and support them with textual evidence. C. It should mainly retell the plot. D. It should contain only quotations from the literary work.

A. 3rd person omniscient B. objective C. 1st person D. 2nd person

A. mood B. theme C. Conflict D. genre

A. Because the wording belongs to the original author B. Because the ideas still belong to the original author C. Because paraphrases are considered summaries D. Because it always contains direct quotations

A. falling action B. climax C. rising action D. exposition

A. Her eyes had a color. B. Her eyes were blue. C. Her eyes shone like sapphires, warming my night. D. She had two very beautiful eyes.

A. to make a poster B. to travel the world C. to paint a masterpiece D. to make a colorful painting

A. follows chronological order B. contains no dialogue C. is always written in third person D. should not necessarily be accepted at face value

A. Theme B. Indirect Characterization C. Direct Characterization D. Conflict

A. because it was very beautiful B. because it’s colours were very bright C. none D. because it was difficult to make out whether it was a real leaf or a painting

A. give the essay a central direction B. replace textual evidence C. summarize every event in the text D. provide biographical background

A. Only the conclusion of the original B. The exact grammatical structures of the original C. The logic and sequence of the original argument D. Every word used by the original author

A. Listing every quotation that will be used B. Explaining difficult vocabulary C. Briefly indicating how the essay’s argument will develop D. Giving the publication details of the text

A. prejudiced B. talkative C. unpatriotic D. unfriendly

A. To eliminate the need for analysis B. To replace the bibliography C. To give credit to sources used in research D. To make an essay appear longer

A. A comparison without using "like" or "as" B. A reference to another work of literature, person, or event C. Most exciting moment of the story; turning point D. Sequence of events in a story

A. To summarize the literary work B. To make the essay longer C. To prove or support the writer’s argument D. To replace the writer’s analysis

A. Desiree doesn’t know who her birth parents are. B. All of these contribute to Armand’s conclusion that Desiree is not white. C. Their baby’s skin color looks similar to some of the slaves. D. Armand is a slave owner and assumes he is white.

A. summarize the whole plot B. clearly indicate the focus of the analysis C. avoid referring to the text D. consist only of the author’s name

A. “You will be your own person this way.” B. “The only shame is in not changing.” C. “We can have the whole world.” D. “We are young enough to begin again.”

A. Conflict B. Main Idea C. Theme D. Plot

A. An interpretation of symbolism B. A judgment that the work is “really good” C. An argument about characterization D. An analysis of narrative form

A. She cannot afford medicine. B. She refuses to see him. C. She has lost her desire to live. D. Her illness has no medical treatment.

A. A summary follows the exact wording of the original text. B. A paraphrase does not require citation. C. A paraphrase focuses on a specific passage, while a summary presents the main ideas of a larger text. D. A paraphrase is always shorter than a summary.

A. plot B. summary C. Moral D. theme

A. a technical term B. a nickname C. a direct quotation D. a book title

A. Narrator B. genre C. satire D. foil

A. Hamlet contains several important characters. B. Hamlet is a play written by Shakespeare. C. Hamlet’s father dies before the end of the play. D. Ophelia can be viewed as a heroic figure because her language challenges the values of Elsinore’s court.

A. Simile B. Juxtaposition C. Personification D. Irony

A. fiction B. protagonist C. allergist D. antagonist

A. The conclusion of the source B. The author’s main claims C. Specific examples and detailed evidence D. The author’s central argument

A. To conclude the entire essay B. To define the title of the literary work C. To signal the main focus of the paragraph D. To provide a direct quotation

A. He wanted to paint a masterpiece and protect Johnsy B. He had been working on painting a leaf for many years C. He wanted to get sick and die D. He was retired and bored

A. Only the publisher’s country B. Author, date, journal title, and DOI C. Only the page number D. Only the author’s first name

A. To introduce a direct quotation B. To summarize the plot C. To identify the author D. To explain why the interpretation matters

A. autobiographical B. narrative C. argumentative D. descriptive

A. Motif B. Tone C. Dialogue D. Simile

A. character B. theme C. protagonist D. Antagonist

A. the arrival of winter B. hope and the determination to survive C. artistic competition D. wealth and social success

A. History and Fine Arts only B. Business exclusively C. Education, Psychology, and Sciences D. Literature exclusively

A. include personal opinions about the source B. retain the original wording but change the sentence order C. express the original meaning in new wording D. shorten the passage to one sentence

A. have a baby B. get married C. have an abortion D. get a divorce

A. Trouble B. Decisions C. External Conflict D. Internal Conflict

A. A song B. A book C. A short story D. A poem

A. painting of a flower B. none C. painting of ivy the leaf D. painting of monalisa

A. It summarizes an obvious fact rather than making a debatable argument. B. It focuses too heavily on symbolism. C. It is grammatically incorrect. D. It is too emotional.

A. protagonist B. Conflict C. climax D. genre

A. Bronchitis B. Tuberculosis C. Pneumonia D. Influenza

A. Humor occurs only in comedy. B. The writer must also explain how the tone functions and why it matters. C. Literary essays should avoid discussing emotions. D. Humor cannot be analyzed academically.

A. prejudiced B. modest C. chatty D. unfriendly

A. Giving readers the overall argument of a whole book B. Presenting one particular point without excessive quotation C. Reducing an entire chapter to three sentences D. Introducing a long source for the first time

A. Retelling the entire story B. Introducing a completely new argument C. Summarizing key arguments and emphasizing their significance D. Adding new textual quotations

A. the series of events in a story B. A comparison using "like" or "as" C. The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea D. Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

A. Vancouver B. MLA C. APA D. IEEE

A. when he thought of Johnsy B. none C. when he painted the last leaf on ivy D. when he died

A. To identify an academic citation style B. To show that the writer disagrees with the source C. To indicate words copied verbatim from another source D. To summarize another author’s argument

A. gives specific details the reader can visualize B. avoids figurative expressions C. expresses the writer’s argument D. uses technical terminology

A. author B. antagonist C. genre D. protagonist

A. Personal opinion should generally be avoided. B. Personal opinion should be included when the source is unclear. C. Personal opinion should replace minor details. D. Personal opinion should be included in the conclusion.

A. “But” signals the conclusion. B. Motives normally create contrast or challenge an existing assumption. C. “But” always introduces textual evidence. D. Literary essays require coordinating conjunctions.

A. Discussing the wording of a particular sentence B. Rewording an example from a source C. Introducing the general argument of an entire article D. Explaining one specific claim from a paragraph

A. Her illness has no medical treatment. B. She has lost her desire to live. C. She cannot afford medicine. D. She refuses to see him.

A. Tone B. Setting C. Theme D. Flashback

A. (2017: Sapolsky) B. Sapolsky/2017 C. [Sapolsky: 2017] D. (Sapolsky, 2017)

A. Gender roles are bad and should be abolished. B. Repeated images of darkness reinforce the narrator’s isolation. C. Hawthorne’s symbolism reveals anxieties concerning female sexuality. D. Twain uses contrasting river and shore scenes to explore American ideals.

A. The author’s central argument B. Specific examples and detailed evidence C. The conclusion of the source D. The author’s main claims

A. “pet” is the title of a story B. the word is a direct quotation C. “pet” is a nickname D. the writer questions whether the animal is really a pet

A. give credit to sources used in research B. make an essay appear longer C. replace the bibliography D. eliminate the need for analysis

A. To replace their own interpretation B. To assess and structure their arguments C. To increase the number of quotations D. To avoid reading the literary work again

A. 21st B. 20th C. 19th D. 18th

A. summary B. Moral C. plot D. theme

A. genre B. theme C. Conflict D. mood

A. To signal the main focus of the paragraph B. To conclude the entire essay C. To provide a direct quotation D. To define the title of the literary work

A. Their baby’s skin color looks similar to some of the slaves. B. Desiree doesn’t know who her birth parents are. C. All of these contribute to Armand’s conclusion that Desiree is not white. D. Armand is a slave owner and assumes he is white.

A. for quotations inside other quotations B. for all dialogue C. for citations D. for titles of novels

A. Dropping quotations into the essay without explaining their relevance B. Paraphrasing information from the text C. Quoting relevant passages D. Explaining the relationship between evidence and the claim

A. To summarize the literary work B. To prove or support the writer’s argument C. To replace the writer’s analysis D. To make the essay longer

A. “But” always introduces textual evidence. B. Literary essays require coordinating conjunctions. C. Motives normally create contrast or challenge an existing assumption. D. “But” signals the conclusion.

A. Third B. First C. fourth D. Second

A. Examining structure B. Simply summarizing the plot C. Examining language D. Examining perspective

A. To make an essay appear longer B. To give credit to sources used in research C. To replace the bibliography D. To eliminate the need for analysis

A. Behrman was rewarded B. made everyone happy C. saved Johnsy’s life by rekindling the positive belief in her D. All

A. Presenting one particular point without excessive quotation B. Introducing a long source for the first time C. Giving readers the overall argument of a whole book D. Reducing an entire chapter to three sentences

A. A paraphrase is always shorter than a summary. B. A paraphrase focuses on a specific passage, while a summary presents the main ideas of a larger text. C. A summary follows the exact wording of the original text. D. A paraphrase does not require citation.

A. She was thinking of something to say. B. She was bored with the man. C. It was a beautiful view. D. She was looking for elephants.

A. Ugly, shy B. Affectionate, kind, honest C. Insane, crazy D. Mean, cruel, evil

A. to make a colorful painting B. to paint a masterpiece C. to make a poster D. to travel the world

A. explain why the interpretation matters B. identify the author C. introduce a direct quotation D. summarize the plot

A. Placement of two things closely together in order to compare or contrast B. The time and place of a story C. A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances. D. A character or force in conflict with the main character

A. To provide a direct quotation B. To signal the main focus of the paragraph C. To conclude the entire essay D. To define the title of the literary work

A. IEEE B. APA C. Vancouver D. MLA

A. painting of monalisa B. painting of ivy the leaf C. none D. painting of a flower

A. Personal opinion should generally be avoided. B. Personal opinion should be included when the source is unclear. C. Personal opinion should replace minor details. D. Personal opinion should be included in the conclusion.

A. antagonist B. fiction C. protagonist D. allergist

A. descriptive B. argumentative C. narrative D. autobiographical

A. Motives normally create contrast or challenge an existing assumption. B. “But” signals the conclusion. C. “But” always introduces textual evidence. D. Literary essays require coordinating conjunctions.

A. unpatriotic B. talkative C. unfriendly D. prejudiced

A. chatty B. unfriendly C. prejudiced D. modest

A. To make the essay longer B. To replace the writer’s analysis C. To summarize the literary work D. To prove or support the writer’s argument

A. resolution B. rising action C. exposition D. climax

A. Irony B. Personification C. Juxtaposition D. Simile

A. The author’s central argument B. Specific examples and detailed evidence C. The author’s main claims D. The conclusion of the source

A. “We can have the whole world.” B. “We are young enough to begin again.” C. “You will be your own person this way.” D. “The only shame is in not changing.”

A. She has lost her desire to live. B. Her illness has no medical treatment. C. She refuses to see him. D. She cannot afford medicine.

A. Anthropomorphism B. A comparison using "like" or "as" C. allegory D. personification

A. A comparison using "like" or "as" B. Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character C. The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea D. the series of events in a story

A. wealth and social success B. the arrival of winter C. hope and the determination to survive D. artistic competition

A. Antagonist B. protagonist C. character D. theme

A. Direct Characterization B. Conflict C. Theme D. Indirect Characterization

A. An analysis of narrative form B. A judgment that the work is “really good” C. An interpretation of symbolism D. An argument about characterization

A. love and care B. medicines C. her own willingness to live D. strong medicines

A. Introducing the general argument of an entire article B. Explaining one specific claim from a paragraph C. Discussing the wording of a particular sentence D. Rewording an example from a source

A. Dropping quotations into the essay without explaining their relevance B. Explaining the relationship between evidence and the claim C. Quoting relevant passages D. Paraphrasing information from the text

A. 1st person: Desiree's mother's point of view B. 3rd person: Omniscient, all knowing narrator C. 1st person: Desiree's point of view D. 2nd person

A. Second B. Third C. First D. fourth

A. During the 1800's, everyone hated women and blacks B. During the 1800's, slavery was legal C. During 1800's, women had no rights, neither did African Americans D. During the 1800's,divorce was not allowed

A. plot B. Moral C. theme D. summary

A. It takes place in a large house. B. The setting makes no difference. C. The story encompasses one hour. D. The story's set in a time period that afforded women very few rights.

A. 19th B. 21st C. 18th D. 20th

A. He's an adulterer/cheater. B. He's a typical husband in the late 19th-century. C. He set up the train story so he could scare his wife and kill her. D. He is an abusive husband who deserves to die in a fiery train wreck.

A. The story's set in a time period that afforded women very few rights. B. It takes place in a large house. C. The setting makes no difference. D. The story encompasses one hour.

A. He set up the train story so he could scare his wife and kill her. B. He's a typical husband in the late 19th-century. C. He's an adulterer/cheater. D. He is an abusive husband who deserves to die in a fiery train wreck.

A. Excitement and surprise B. Anger and resentment C. Love and liberation D. Affliction and heartbreak

A. Opening an art school B. Travelling to Italy C. Painting a masterpiece D. Becoming Sue’s teacher

A. provide biographical background B. give the essay a central direction C. replace textual evidence D. summarize every event in the text

A. Smith describes education as “a force for social transformation.” B. Smith believes education has social consequences. C. Smith argues that education changes society. D. According to Smith, education can transform society.

A. The conclusion of the source B. The author’s central argument C. Specific examples and detailed evidence D. The author’s main claims

A. He wants her to have the operation, but also to take responsibility for the decision. B. He doesn't mind whether she has the operation or not. C. He is not sure if the operation is safe, but doesn't want to scare her. D. He doesn't want her to have the operation, but she can if she wants to.

A. “We are young enough to begin again.” B. “The only shame is in not changing.” C. “We can have the whole world.” D. “You will be your own person this way.”

A. have an abortion B. have a baby C. get married D. get a divorce

A. objective B. 2nd person C. 1st person D. 3rd person omniscient

A. During the 1800's, women had no rights, neither did African Americans B. During the 1800's, divorce was not allowed C. During the 1800's, slavery was legal D. During the 1800's, everyone hated women and blacks

A. 1st person: Desiree's point of view B. 2nd person C. 3rd person: Omniscient, all knowing narrator D. 1st person: Desiree's mother's point of view

A. Armand is a slave owner and assumes he is white. B. Desiree doesn’t know who her birth parents are. C. Their baby’s skin color looks similar to some of the slaves. D. All of these contribute to Armand’s conclusion that Desiree is not white.

A. Armand finds an important letter his mother wrote to his father. B. Armand tries to get Desiree back, but she decides to stay with her mother. C. Desiree leaves with the baby and never comes back again. D. There are several words in the story that come from another language.

A. Mean, cruel, evil B. Insane, crazy C. Affectionate, kind, honest D. Ugly, shy

A. The slave's child is not very attractive B. Her baby has the same skin color as the slave's child C. The slave's child looks too young to be working D. Her baby is almost as big as the slave's child

A. proof that Madame Valmondé was mistaken B. comic relief C. irony concerning his assumptions about race D. evidence that Désirée deceived him

A. exposition B. climax C. rising action D. resolution

A. It should contain only quotations from the literary work. B. It should develop points connected to the thesis and support them with textual evidence. C. It should introduce the author’s complete biography. D. It should mainly retell the plot.

A. always tells the story in first person B. participates directly as the protagonist C. knows everything about characters and events D. never reveals characters’ thoughts

A. in the middle of the action B. with the author’s biography C. with a description of the setting only D. at the end of the story

A. the narrator suddenly changes tense B. the climax occurs unexpectedly C. the audience knows something the characters do not D. a character speaks directly to readers

A. metaphor and simile B. thesis and topic sentence C. introduction and conclusion D. chapters and paragraphs

A. How much did the book cost? B. When was the book published? C. Who is telling the story? D. How many pages does the story contain?

A. contains no dialogue B. should not necessarily be accepted at face value C. follows chronological order D. is always written in third person

A. summarize every event in the text B. replace textual evidence C. give the essay a central direction D. provide biographical background

A. To replace their own interpretation B. To assess and structure their arguments C. To avoid reading the literary work again D. To increase the number of quotations