VOCABULARY/TERMINOLOGY PRACTICE TEST – ENGLISH 11/12
Student Number: 1234567
Mr. Findley
Date: February 6, 2016
This quiz is designed to assess your understanding and comprehension of the initial elements of terminology,
figurative language, and vocabulary as covered at the start of the course. Further, this quiz also requires you
to do more than merely provide memorized definitions; instead you are also required to work through a
process of understanding, analyzing, assessing, and synthesizing your responses.
Read all instructions carefully and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. You will only have the
full period to complete the test. Only answers in the response box will receive marks. All answers should be
clearly indicated, and all words spelled properly to receive full marks.
Reference Terms
Comparative Terms
Definitions
Analysis
The separating of one unified element into separate components.
Assess
Estimate the value of something based on some criteria; present an informed judgment.
Compare
Describe how the elements or qualities of one event, issue or character are similar to those of
another. Often used in conjunction with CONTRAST.
Contrast
Describe how the elements or qualities of one event, issue or character are different from
those of another. See COMPARE.
Describe
Give a detailed or graphic account of an object, event, or concept.
Discuss
Present the various points of view in a debate or argument; engage in written discourse on a
particular topic, process or concept.
Evaluate
Use criteria or standards to make judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of a
position on a particular issue.
Explain
Give an account of a topic, process, or concept, providing evidence and reasons.
Synthesis
The combining of the separate elements into a single or unified entity.
To What Extent
Advance arguments in favour of a position or point of view and respond to or take into
account arguments opposed to that position or point of view.
Example Question, Process, and Response
Question
Terms
Definitions
Assess the advantage for the listener when a speaker uses sarcasm instead of using verbal
irony.
Sarcasm
Verbal Irony
Say one thing, but not really mean (but you say Say one thing, but not really mean it.
it in a way that lets the listener know you don’t
mean it).
Process &
Sarcasm lets listener know; it’s not a secret; it’s out in the open; it’s obvious you don’t mean what you
Brainstorming are saying and the listener knows it!
Response
While sarcasm and verbal irony have the same basic meaning of saying one thing and meaning
another, the advantage of sarcasm is the listener knows through the tone that what is being spoken
is not literally meant. Thus, there is no need for the listener to surmise or be dubious of the
message and will fully comprehend that the speaker is disingenuous inintent.
VOCABULARY/TERMINOLOGY PRACTICE TEST – ENGLISH 11/12
Question 1
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Mr. Findley
Describe the role paradox can play in relation to irony.
Explain the connection between connotation and denotation.
To what extent would bias occur in a first person point of view?
Vocab
Word 1 Here
Definitions
Word 2 Here
Definition 1 Here
Definition 2 Here
Process &
You may type and do your brainstorming/process here
Brainstorming
Response 1
You may type your final response here.
6 / A++ /A+ / A
5 / A- / B+
4 / B / B- / C+
3/C/C–
2 / D / PSM
1 / PSM
0 / PSM
Question 2
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Assess the advantage of limited omniscient point of view in a tragedy.
Explain the connection between metaphor and simile.
To what extent would allusion be useful in propaganda?
Vocab
Word 1 Here
Definitions
Word 2 Here
Definition 1 Here
Definition 2 Here
Process &
You may type and do your brainstorming/process here
Brainstorming
Response 2
You may type your final response here.
6 / A++ /A+ / A
5 / A- / B+
4 / B / B- / C+
3/C/C–
2 / D / PSM
1 / PSM
0 / PSM
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VOCABULARY/TERMINOLOGY PRACTICE TEST – ENGLISH 11/12
Content – what is said
WOW!
Your response is
entertaining, engaging,
and focused; it shows a
thorough understanding
of the task.
6 / A++ /A+ / A
 Response answers the question in a highly engaging
and appropriate manner
 Response is developed with interesting and enjoyable


details
Response demonstrates an elevated understanding
of the vocabulary terms
Response includes a strong ending or concluding
statement
Mr. Findley
Written Expression – how it’s said
 Tightly focused on topic and fully developed
 Sophisticated vocabulary, word choice, and
transitions
 Sentence structure is varied and controlled
 Few mechanical or spelling errors
STRONG!
 Response presents the topic in an entertaining and
well organized manner
Your response effectively
 Response is developed with appropriate and effective
accomplishes the
details
requirements of the task.
 Ending complements and affirms the main idea(s) of
5 / A- / B+
 Focused, on topic, and developed
 Appropriate vocabulary, word choice, and transitions
 Sentence structure is varied and competent but
GOOD
 Response presents the topic in a predictable yet
enjoyable manner
Your response
 Response is developed with some effective details
adequately fulfills the
requirements of the task.  Ending provides closure to the response
4 / B / B- / C+
 Generally focused; may stray off topic; adequate
uneven in places
 Minor mechanical or spelling errors
the response
development
 Vocabulary, word choice and transitions are simple
but correct
 Sentence structure is correct, but simple sentences
predominate
 Some mechanical or spelling errors are present but
do not affect understanding
A PASS
Your response
accomplishes the task at
a basic level.
3/C/C-
 Response presents the topic in a manner that is
ALMOST
Your response does not
accomplish the basic
task.
2 / D / PSM
 Response presents the topic in a manner which is




difficult to follow
Response development is weak
Opening is vague or not present
 Loose focus; may be confusing; limited development
 Vocabulary is basic and repetitive; transitions may be
ineffective
 Sentence structure is awkward or simplistic
illogical or insufficient
Response development is weak
Opening is vague or not present
 Simple sentence forms predominate
 Numerous mechanical or spelling errors disrupt the
flow of the writing
 Lacks focus, purpose, and development
 Vocabulary is informal and often colloquial;
transitions are not present
NOT YET
Your response is
incomplete
1 / PSM
 Composition may be limited to a limited number of



sentences
Opening may not be present
Structure and development may not be present
Composition lacks an effective ending
 Lacks focus, purpose, or is not present using a unified
voice
 Vocabulary is immature or vague; word choice is not
appropriate
 Sentence structure is incoherent
 Frequent grammar or spelling errors affect
understanding
NOT AT ALL
0 / PSM
 Response is too brief to evaluated or not attempted
at all
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