English 2nd Trimestral Exam Reviewer
43 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What motivates Mathilde's eagerness to leave the ball discreetly?

  • She feared encountering acquaintances who would reveal her deception.
  • She was feeling unwell and sought to avoid causing a scene.
  • She was ashamed of her worn, everyday attire. (correct)
  • She wished to prolong the enchantment of the evening in private.
  • What is the most significant consequence of the Loisels' decision to replace the lost necklace rather than confess the truth to Madame Forestier?

  • It spares Madame Forestier the distress of losing a valuable piece of jewelry.
  • It solidifies their reputation among their social circle, preventing future embarrassment.
  • It allows them to maintain a facade of wealth and status, shielding them from judgment.
  • It leads to a decade of hardship and poverty as they struggle to repay their debts. (correct)
  • What is the primary irony revealed at the story's conclusion?

  • Monsieur Loisel's efforts to secure the invitation to the ball were ultimately unnecessary.
  • Madame Forestier was aware of the necklace's true value all along.
  • The necklace they toiled to replace was essentially worthless. (correct)
  • The replacement necklace was of significantly higher quality than the original.
  • How does Mathilde's character evolve over the course of the story?

    <p>From a naive and discontented dreamer to a resilient and hardworking woman humbled by experience. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the plot suggest about the relationship between appearance and reality?

    <p>Appearances can be deceiving and the pursuit of superficial ideals can lead to unnecessary suffering. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which critical approach would be most effective in understanding why Paul Laurence Dunbar chose to write about the 'mask' as a central metaphor?

    <p>Historical Criticism, examining the social and cultural context of African Americans in 1895. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dunbar's poem describes the act of wearing a mask. What is not a likely consequence of concealing one's true emotions, as suggested by the poem?

    <p>An increased sense of inner peace through self-control. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might 'We Wear the Mask' be received differently by an audience in 1895 compared to a contemporary audience?

    <p>A contemporary audience would likely have a diminished understanding of the historical context and significance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Imagine a modern adaptation of 'We Wear the Mask' focusing on social media. Which scenario best embodies the poem's theme?

    <p>An influencer carefully curating a perfect online persona, hiding their insecurities and anxieties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a claim of value from a claim of fact or policy in an argumentative text?

    <p>A claim of value asserts the morality or worth of something. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Considering the plot, setting, and characterization in 'Inferno' Cantos I and II, how does Virgil's character function to advance the plot and develop Dante's character?

    <p>Virgil serves as a mentor and guide, initiating Dante's journey and providing him with courage and wisdom. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Dante's Inferno, particularly considering Circles 8 and 9, how does the setting contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the poem?

    <p>The setting mirrors the sins being punished, intensifying the suffering and reflecting the moral decay. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revision most effectively corrects the faulty sentence: 'Because of the rain was falling, the game was cancelled.'?

    <p>Because of the rain, the game was cancelled. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Dante's Inferno, what is the significance of Dante encountering the leopard, lion, and she-wolf in the dark forest in Canto 1?

    <p>They symbolize the sins of lust, pride, and greed that impede Dante's spiritual progress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Virgil, a virtuous and wise figure, unable to enter Heaven in Dante's Inferno?

    <p>Virgil was a pagan who lived before the time of Christ and worshiped Roman gods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The inscription over the Gates of Hell in Canto 3 includes the phrase, "Through me the way into the suffering city." What does this signify for those entering?

    <p>Entry marks the abandonment of all hope for salvation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Canto 4, the souls in Limbo, including virtuous non-Christians and the unbaptized, are described as living in 'longing.' What does this longing primarily represent?

    <p>A yearning for faith and connection with God that they cannot attain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Canto 5, Dante witnesses the punishment of the lustful, who are buffeted by relentless winds. How does this punishment relate to their sin (contrapasso)?

    <p>The winds mirror the uncontrollable and turbulent nature of their desires. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Circle 8 of Hell, Malebolge, is dedicated to punishing what general type of sin?

    <p>Sins of fraud and deception. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Malebolge, what distinguishes the sinners punished in Circle 8 from those in Circle 9?

    <p>Circle 8 punishes fraudulent souls who did not violate trust, while Circle 9 punishes traitors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Bolgia 1 of Malebolge, panderers and seducers are forced to march endlessly while being whipped by demons. How does this punishment reflect the nature of their sins (contrapasso)?

    <p>It represents the physical and emotional pain they inflicted on others through manipulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the contrapasso for liars and impersonators in Dante's Inferno?

    <p>They are afflicted with diseases and madness, mirroring the corruption they spread. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Circle 9 of Hell is reserved for those who committed what sin?

    <p>Treachery against those they trusted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is treachery considered the worst sin in Dante's Inferno, leading to placement in Circle 9?

    <p>It destroys relationships and undermines the foundations of community. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbolic significance of the sinners in Circle 9 being frozen in ice?

    <p>It signifies the cold-heartedness and lack of emotion associated with treachery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the sinners in Caina and Antenora within Circle 9?

    <p>Sinners in Caina betrayed family members, while those in Antenora betrayed their country or political entities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the region of Caina named after Cain from the Bible?

    <p>To represent the ultimate betrayal of family, as Cain murdered his brother Abel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Antenora, how does the physical punishment reflect the nature of the sinners' betrayal?

    <p>Being frozen up to their necks, unable to move, symbolizes their inability to take action and change their fate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Dante and Virgil encountering giants such as Nimrod and Antaeus before entering Cocytus?

    <p>The giants are guardians of the entrance, emphasizing the magnitude and severity of the sins within Circle 9. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the punishment (contrapasso) for the Fraudulent Counselors in Dante's Inferno reflect their sin?

    <p>They are engulfed in individual flames, symbolizing how their deceitful words misled others into destruction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bertran de Born's punishment in the circle of Sowers of Discord is to carry his severed head. What does this contrapasso specifically represent?

    <p>His role in dividing father and son, mirroring the physical division he now experiences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Ulysses (Odysseus) and Diomedes placed among the Fraudulent Counselors?

    <p>For their deceptive strategies in the Trojan War, which caused immense suffering. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the contrapasso applied to the Sowers of Discord?

    <p>They are sliced apart, then healed, only to be mutilated again, symbolizing how they tore people apart in life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the sin of falsification manifest in the tenth circle of Hell, according to the passage?

    <p>Through the corruption of truth via alchemy, counterfeiting, lying, and impersonation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Dante's Inferno, which of the following best describes the contrapasso of Ptolomea (traitors to guests and friends)?

    <p>Souls are frozen while still alive on Earth; demons take their bodies before they die. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbolic significance of the diseases and deformities suffered by the Falsifiers as part of their contrapasso?

    <p>They reflect their moral decay and the corruption they spread through their falsehoods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Ninth Circle of Hell, Judecca, named after Judas Iscariot?

    <p>Judas represents the ultimate act of betrayal against a benefactor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction between the sins punished in the circle of Fraudulent Counselors and those punished in the circle of Sowers of Discord?

    <p>Fraudulent Counselors involve deception and manipulation, while Sowers of Discord involve creating division and conflict. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbolic significance of Satan flapping his wings in the Judecca section of Inferno?

    <p>It symbolizes his constant generation of evil and the perpetuation of sin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Dante use the story of Count Ugolino to critique political treachery in Inferno?

    <p>By showing the devastating consequences of betrayal through Ugolino's starvation and desperation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how the sin of counterfeiting, as a form of falsification, causes harm?

    <p>By undermining trust in economic systems and causing financial instability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Friar Alberigo's presence in Ptolomea highlights what theological concept within Dante's Inferno?

    <p>That certain sins are so grave, the soul can be condemned before physical death, with demons inhabiting the body. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Mathilde's Ball

    Mathilde enjoys luxury and admiration at the ball, fulfilling her dreams.

    Missing Necklace

    Mathilde and her husband realize after the ball that the necklace is gone.

    Replacement Decision

    They choose to replace the lost necklace instead of confessing the truth.

    Debt Consequences

    The Loisels live in poverty for a decade to repay the debt from the replacement necklace.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Irony of the Necklace

    The original necklace was fake and worth only 500 francs, highlighting cruel irony.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Paul Laurence Dunbar

    An African American poet known for addressing black life and struggles.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    We Wear the Mask

    A poem by Dunbar that explores hidden pain behind a facade.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Historical Criticism

    Analyzing a text based on the historical context and author's background.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Persona

    The voice or personality expressed in a literary work.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Target Audience of the Poem

    Society and individuals who hide their true selves.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Historical Context

    The circumstances and events surrounding the creation of a text.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Textual Analysis

    Examining a text for its structure, meaning, and context.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Comparative Analysis

    Comparing a text to other works from the same period.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Canto 1

    Set in a dark forest, representing confusion and the need for divine guidance.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Virgil's Role

    Dante's guide, symbolizes human reason, but cannot enter Heaven.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Gates of Hell

    Marked by the phrase about the suffering city, indicates despair.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Ante-Inferno

    Place for neutral souls punished by insects and gore.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Canto 4

    Home for unbaptized souls longing for God's grace.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Circle 5: Lust

    Punishment involves strong winds for the lustful, reflecting their uncontrollable desires.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Circle 8: Malebolge

    Contains ten bolgias for different types of fraud; deceptive actions without betrayal.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Panderers & Seducers

    Everything turns on the manipulation of love, punished by endless marching and whipping.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Count Ugolino

    A character in Inferno who eats his own children due to starvation after betrayal.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Ptolomea

    A traitor to guests, named after Ptolemy, who betrayed Pompey.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Contrapasso

    The punishment reflecting the sin, such as being frozen for betrayal.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Judecca

    The last circle of hell for traitors to lords, encased in ice.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Satan in Cocytus

    A figure trapped in ice, flapping wings to freeze the lake more.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Liars

    Spread falsehoods to manipulate or deceive people.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Impersonators

    Those who take on false identities for personal gain.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Circle 9 Structure

    A frozen lake divided into four regions for punishing treachery.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Sin of Treachery

    The worst sin, betraying trust, harming relationships and communities.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Contrapasso of Treachery

    Sinners are frozen in ice, symbolizing cold-hearted betrayal.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Satan's Appearance

    A three-faced monster symbolizing ultimate betrayal, chewing on famous traitors.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Caina

    Part of Circle 9, punishing traitors to family, frozen in shame.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Antenora

    Punishes traitors to country, frozen up to their heads, unable to move.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Punisher of Deceptive Counselors

    Counselors who gave misleading advice are punished in flames, reflecting their deceit.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Contrapasso of Deceptive Counselors

    They are engulfed in flames that hide their true deceitful nature, as they misled others for their own gain.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Significant Figures in Deception

    Ulysses and Diomedes are punished for their deception during the Trojan War, symbolizing betrayal.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Punisher of Sowers of Discord

    Those who spread conflict are punished by being sliced apart and healed repeatedly, symbolizing their divisive actions.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Contrapasso of Sowers of Discord

    Their bodies are mutilated, showing how they tore others apart in life, reinforcing their sins' severity.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Notable Figure of Discord

    Bertran de Born is punished by carrying his own severed head, illustrating his role in political division.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Punisher of Falsifiers

    Falsifiers suffer from diseases and deformities, reflecting their moral decay and corruption of truth.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Types of Falsifiers

    Includes alchemists, counterfeiters, and liars, who deceive others for gain, leading to severe punishments.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Study Notes

    English 2nd Trimestral Exam Reviewer

    • Topics include: “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, Argumentative Text, Introduction to Dante Alighieri's Inferno, Plot, Setting, and Characterization in Dante Alighieri's Inferno (Circles 1-2), Plot, Setting, and Characterization in Dante Alighieri's Inferno (Circles 8-9), Identifying and Revising Faulty Sentences.

    Paul Laurence Dunbar

    • Born June 27, 1872
    • African American, whose parents were slaves
    • Began writing at a young age, becoming an editor for the Dayton Tattler
    • Primarily wrote about the living conditions of Black people
    • Influenced later writers
    • Died due to tuberculosis
    • His poems are considered supreme achievements
    • Wrote “We Wear The Mask” in 1895

    Historical Criticism

    • Examines a text's relation to the historical and cultural contexts of its interpretation, later critics
    • Also considers the author's life experience
    • Includes historical references and contextual understanding

    Textual Analysis

    • Explores events, dates and chronological orders
    • Examines how the audience reacted to the text
    • Analyzes the relatable nature of the text
    • Compares the text to other works from the same time frame

    “We Wear the Mask”

    • Persona represents an African American who hides true thoughts and emotions
    • Addresses society and those who experience pain by hiding true feelings
    • Three stanzas with different line counts

    “The Necklace”

    • Written by Guy de Maupassant
    • Born August 5, 1850
    • Author and short story writer
    • Influenced by his mother, Laure Le Poittevin
    • Novels and stories cover realistic depictions of war, life, marriage and infidelity
    • Died July 6, 1893
    • Explores themes of realism and naturalism in literature
    • Story takes place in France

    Identifying and Revising Faulty Sentences

    • Misplaced Modifiers: Modifiers placed too far from the word they modify

    • Dangling Modifiers: Modifying phrase or clause doesn't clearly modify a word.

    • Parallelism: Elements in a sentence share the same grammatical structure (e.g., all verbs, all nouns)

    • Faulty Coordination: Two ideas of unequal importance connected improperly via coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and")

    • Subordination: The main idea should appear in the main clause instead of the subordinate clause.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Description

    Reviewer of literary works such as “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar and “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. Includes information on literary criticism, argumentative texts, and Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Also covers identifying and revising faulty sentences.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser