English Reviewer 1st Quarter
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What type of conflict is predominantly illustrated by Della's worries about her haircut?

  • Man vs Society
  • Man vs Nature
  • Man vs Self (correct)
  • Man vs Man

    • What result does Della fear after cutting her hair?

  • Jim will no longer find her beautiful. (correct)
  • Jim will be upset about their financial status.
  • Jim will leave her for someone else.
  • They will not afford Christmas gifts.

    • Which conditional structure is exemplified by the phrase 'If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a house by the sea'?

  • First Conditional
  • Third Conditional (correct)
  • Mixed Conditional
  • Zero Conditional

    • What does Jim gift Della for Christmas?

    <p>A set of jeweled tortoiseshell combs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Della's and Jim's financial situations change throughout the story?

    <p>They initially had money but fall into poverty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary theme represented in the story of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

    <p>The value of self-sacrifice and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the exposition of the story introduce?

    <p>The main characters and setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is the result of selling her hair for Della?

    <p>She sacrifices a cherished possession for love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of a short story is referred to as the peak of the story?

    <p>Climax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct structure of a first conditional sentence?

    <p>If + Simple Present + Will/Won't + verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of short stories, what does resolution refer to?

    <p>Problem is solved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element of a short story outlines what the story is all about?

    <p>Theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a zero conditional statement?

    <p>It states facts or general truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the problem that arises in a story?

    <p>Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point of view uses 'you' to tell the story?

    <p>Second Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conditional describes impossible things to happen?

    <p>Second Conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is the Happy Prince statue primarily made of?

    <p>Lead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary theme of the story involving the Happy Prince?

    <p>Kindness and compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assists the young boy Roger in the story?

    <p>Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gemstone is mentioned as being in the Happy Prince's eyes?

    <p>Sapphires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Happy Prince ask the swallow to deliver to the seamstress?

    <p>A ruby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Happy Prince first perceive the world around him from his vantage point?

    <p>With sorrow and sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is described as a 'large woman with a large purse'?

    <p>Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the Happy Prince take to help the match girl?

    <p>Delivers a sapphire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Della's main source of anxiety regarding Christmas?

    <p>She has not saved enough money for a gift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sacrifice does Della make to buy Jim's Christmas gift?

    <p>She cuts and sells her hair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jim respond to Della's gift?

    <p>He reveals he sold his watch to buy her a gift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator compare Della and Jim's gifts to?

    <p>The gifts of the three wise magi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item does Della specifically want to buy for Jim?

    <p>A platinum watch chain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Della do after she stops crying?

    <p>She cleans her face and gets an idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Della’s hair in the story?

    <p>It symbolizes her beauty and pride.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overarching theme is portrayed through Della and Jim's actions?

    <p>Sacrifice and generosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Sparrow realize is looming as winter grows colder?

    <p>Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mrs. Jones handle Roger's attempt to steal her purse?

    <p>She overpowers him easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Roger initially want to buy with the money from the purse?

    <p>A pair of blue suede shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Jones take Roger back to her rooming house?

    <p>To teach him a lesson about stealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Happy Prince's lead heart?

    <p>It is discarded along with the Sparrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ironic about the name 'Fortunato' in the story?

    <p>Fortunato meets a tragic fate despite his name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the setting become as Montresor and Fortunato descend deeper?

    <p>Darker and more frightening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Jones cook while discussing her past with Roger?

    <p>Vegetable soup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Montresor's actions towards Fortunato?

    <p>Revenge for an insult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What setting is used in The Cask of Amontillado to create a sense of horror?

    <p>Dark catacombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Montresor promise Fortunato to lure him into the catacombs?

    <p>A rare Amontillado wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Montresor ensure Fortunato's unawareness as they descend into the catacombs?

    <p>By providing him with more wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What central theme is explored in The Cask of Amontillado?

    <p>Pride, revenge, and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Montresor ultimately reveal about his crime?

    <p>It was never discovered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about Montresor's character through his actions?

    <p>He is cold and calculating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does pride play in Montresor's plans?

    <p>It pushes him to seek revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    English Reviewer (1st qtr)

    • Elements of a Short Story: Setting (time and place), Characters, Plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), Theme (story's meaning), Conflict, Point of View (who tells story)

    • Internal Conflict: Man vs. Self

    • External Conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society

    Conditionals

    • Zero Conditional: States a fact (If + simple present, simple present)

      • Example: Iron rusts if it gets wet.

    • First Conditional: Possible/likely to happen (If + simple present, will/won't + verb)

      • Example: If they pass the written exam, they will not take the oral test.

    • Second Conditional: Impossible/hypothetical (If + simple past, would + verb)

      • Example: If I joined the contest, I would win.

    • Third Conditional: Unreal past/imaginary result (If + past perfect, would have + past participle)

      • Example: If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a house by the sea.

    Plot

    • Exposition: Introduction to characters and setting
    • Rising Action: Introduction to the problem
    • Climax: Peak of the story
    • Falling Action: Towards the end, trying to solve the problem
    • Resolution: Problem is solved

    Mixed Conditional

    • Present result or past action
      • If + past perfect, would + verb
      • If + simple past, would have + past participle

    Other Information

    • Climax: Peak of the story
    • Falling Action: Towards the end, trying to solve the problem
    • Resolution: Problem is solved

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    This quiz focuses on the essential elements of a short story, including character development, conflicts, and narrative structure. It also covers the various types of conditionals, offering examples for better understanding. Test your knowledge on both storytelling and grammar!

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