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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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esoteric

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beyond the understanding of most people; only known by a certain group

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ignominious

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shameful; dishonorable

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patronize

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to treat in a condescending manner

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affront

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an open insult to one’s dignity

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audacious

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bold; daring

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trepidation

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fearful uncertainty

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adulation

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praise; flattery

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compunction

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a feeling of slight regret for something done

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segregated

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separated into racial groups

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demeanor

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outward behavior; conduct

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benevolent

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inclined to do good; kindly

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illiterate

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not knowing how to read or write

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imprudence

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an action taken without judgement; rashness; indiscretion

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despondent

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discouraged or hopeless

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viscous

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having a sticky, fluid consistency

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t/f Annie and her brother Jimmie were sent to the state poor house.

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true

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t/f Annie Sullivan was from Australia.

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false

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Annie’s overriding ambition was to get out of the poorhouse and go to school.

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true

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t/f
During Annie’s years in the poorhouse, not one person showed her any kindness.

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false

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t/f
Annie began to lose her eyesight when she was about five years old.

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true

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t/f The writer’s delay in describing the monster make the nonfiction more interesting.

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true

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Identify three ways in which the writer gives the essay a personal flavor.

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The passage begins with dialogue.
The word choice throughout the essay is descriptive—you can almost “see” the creature.
He describes the Loch Ness Monster in detail and even includes a paragraph that describes how “the creature” might react to changes in its environment.

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t/f Personal details create interest in your writing.

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true

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Which of the following are known about the Loch Ness Monster’s habits and appearance?

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Its body undulates as it swims
The neck is mobile
The neck is the neck of a serpent—about six feet long, columnar, powerfully muscled
It has lenticular eyes

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t/f This is a narrative essay about Martin Luther King’s dreams.

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false

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t/f In this speech, King appeals to his audience by using Biblical references and focusing on traditional American values.

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true

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t/f King’s dream is that one day Americans of all races, creeds, and religions will live together in peace and equality.

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true

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What causes the monster to remain so elusive?

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It has a genuine sensitivity to sound.

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29
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What type of nonfiction work is “The Loch Ness Monster?”

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essay

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Why does the author include the story about the killing of a small snake?

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He believes that the fear, fascination, and repulsion that the snake calls up are the same feelings evoked by the monster.

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Why does King mention the names of so many states in his speech? Choose the best response.

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King wants to suggest that civil rights are the concern of all Americans no matter where they live.

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King paints many vivid word pictures of his dream. For example, he calls brotherhood a symphony. What figure of speech is that?

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metaphor

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compunction Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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impenitence

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ignominious Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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praiseworthy

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audacious Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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shy

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benevolent Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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cruel

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affront Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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praise

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segregated Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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whole

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despondent Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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excited

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imprudence Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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carefulness

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patronize Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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praise

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trepidation Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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certain

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adulation Choose the antonym for each given vocabulary word.

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insult

44
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Annie had never been in Ireland and had not even been born in 1847, the time of the Great Famine in Ireland. Why was the famine, for her, the “only event in history?”

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Her parents were among the survivors of the famine. Thus, the famine shaped her entire life.

45
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What do you think Annie meant when she said, “The essence of poverty is shame?”

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Shame for Annie was synonymous with failing to fit in; the official’s pity linked shame and poverty in her mind.

46
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A vivid picture is painted of Annie’s father. Which of the following descriptions does not fit his character?

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soft spoken and gentle

47
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Why is the title of the epilogue, “Bitter Victory,” appropriate to the outcome of Herzog’s expedition to Annapurna?

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The title is appropriate because it lets the reader know that a victory is gained, but only at great cost.

48
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“I turned round and round like a puppet” is what figure of speech?

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simile

49
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Why does Foutharkey feel almost embarrassed?

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Herzog’s hands have been so damaged by the journey

50
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What type of nonfiction is “Annapurna?”

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true-life adventure

51
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Why does Thurber object to the repetition of the phrase “you know?”

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He objects because it is overused and garbles meaning.

52
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Why does Thurber say he is taking notes for a book to be called A Farewell to Speech?

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Thurber believes that our language is deteriorating.

53
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According to Thurber, how might the bad habit of using “you know” have started?

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The “curse” may have started on Broadway or in Hollywood.

54
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What type of nonfiction is “The Spreading `You Know’”?

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essay

55
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Occasionally I use big, impressive-sounding words so that my reader will think I am smart.

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3

56
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Most of the words and phrases I use are vague: “We did lots of stuff”

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1

57
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Many of my words and phrases are so vivid that the reader will always remember them.

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5

58
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I use the same words over and over again.

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1

59
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I use verbs that are full of energy and pizzazz.

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5

60
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General Armistead’s final thoughts are for?

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General Hancock

61
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In the Afterword, you read about how Pickett’s Charge compared to the famous Charge of the Light Brigade. Which of these ill-fated charges resulted in the greatest loss of life?

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Pickett’s Charge

62
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In what year did the Civil War end?

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1865

63
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Read the following passage from The Killer Angels:

It was the first time in Armistead’s life he had ever really known a man would die. Always before there was at least a chance, but here no chance at all, and now the man was his oldest friend.
Correct
4.
Who is the man who is about to die?

A

Garnett

64
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t/f
“The Charge of the Light Brigade” is about Pickett’s Charge.

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false

65
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t/f Specific words are not that important if the vague words you used are understandable.

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false

66
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If I received a “3” in the area of word choice, which statement would be true about my writing?

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I use words that are familiar but not imaginative.

67
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If I received a “5” in the area of word choice, which statement would be true about my writing?

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I use energetic verbs and fresh new phrases.

68
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t/f Every new word increases your power.

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true

69
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According to William Zinser, which part of speech is a writer’s most important tool?

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verbs

70
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If I received a “1” in the area of word choice, which statement would be true about my writing?

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I often use words incorrectly.

71
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Which of the following pieces of advice about word choice should you not follow?

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In order to get your message across, you should repeat yourself.

72
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t/f Your vocabulary should sound natural.

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true

73
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Richard Garnett

A

killed at Gettysburg

74
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George Pickett

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survived

75
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Lawrence Chamberlain

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survived

76
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Longstreet

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survived

77
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Tom Chamberlain

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survived

78
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Kilrain

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killed at Gettysburg

79
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Lewis Armistead

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killed at Gettysburg

80
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“Will you tell General Hancock … how very sorry I am.”

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Amistead

81
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“General … I have no Division.”

A

Pickett

82
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“It is all my fault.”

A

Lee

83
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“General, it is my considered opinion that a frontal assault here would be a disaster.”

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Longstreet

84
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“When you ask them prisoners, they never talk about slavery. … What else is the war about?”

A

Tom Chamberlain

85
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“Well, they’re all equal now.”

A

Lawrence Chamberlain

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