English 11 (Semester 1) 'Cumulative Speedback Review: Lessons 1-13

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English 11 (Semester 1) 'Cumulative Speedback Review: Lessons 1-13' What is the meaning of the root word in <photosynthesis>? • Drive • Together • Light • Breathe - ✔✔• Light Whic... h work is Allen Ginsberg best known for? • a poem titled "A Supermarket in California" • a poem titled "America" • a long poem titled "Howl" • a book titled On the Road - ✔✔• a long poem titled "Howl" What does a subordinate clause do? • introduces subjects • modifies a noun or pronoun • introduces adjective clauses • expresses a complete thought but cannot stand by itself as a sentence - ✔✔• expresses a complete thought but cannot stand by itself as a sentence What is the meaning of <quaint>? • irritable, easily angered, cranky, cross • devotion and reverence to God • exceeding reasonable limits, excessive • unusual in character or appearance - ✔✔• unusual in character or appearance Which sentence properly uses parallel structure? • Ethan is known for sneaking, lurking, and having a great big smile on his face. • Biking, kayaking, and taking my dog for walks are all great exercise. • To get ready, she always paints her nails, curls her hair, and does her makeup. • On Saturdays, you can find me mowing the lawn, napping, and sipping lemonade on the deck. - ✔✔• To get ready, she always paints her nails, curls her hair, and does her makeup. Which of the following sentences uses the italicized word correctly? • My slim thighs in these pants would be just an 'illusion' of the material. • The artist used 'illusions' to other famous artists from former time periods. • The singer made an 'illusion' to the song "Over the Rainbow." • 'Illusions' to writers and poets are common in literature. - ✔✔• My slim thighs in these pants would be just an 'illusion' of the material. What does an adjective clause do? • expresses a complete thought but cannot stand by itself as a sentence • can only describe another clause • modifies a noun or pronoun • introduces subjects - ✔✔• modifies a noun or pronoun Someone forgot _____ book on my table. • His • Its • Their • Our - ✔✔• His What enabled Harper Lee to write her novel? • Truman Capote helped her as a writing assistant for a year. • A.C. Lee gave her money to live off of so she could concentrate on writing. • Eastern Airlines gave her a raise and a bonus, which allowed her to take time off to write. • Harper Lee's friends gave her the money to enable her to write for a year. - ✔✔• Harper Lee's friends gave her the money to enable her to write for a year. What is one theory discussed in the lesson about why Harper Lee never wrote another novel? • She was overwhelmed by her father's death. • She made enough money between the novel and the movie to retire early. • She decided to complete her law degree. • She lost her author's momentum helping Truman Capote write. - ✔✔• She lost her author's momentum helping Truman Capote write. According to the lesson material, why did Jack Kerouac break away from Allen Ginsberg? • Ginsberg would not sup [Show More]

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