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Essay #2: Bizet’s Carmen study
Assigned September 23
Multiple-choice and essay questions due 4:00 PM, Thursday, 10/9
In-class essay due typed, well-revised, and resubmitted by 4:00PM,
Thursday, 10/16
After evaluating the multiple-choice question types on the AP English
Lit exam (http://apcentral.collegeboard.com) and after considering the
multiple-choice practice test(s) taken in class, prepare 5--10
challenging questions for an assigned section of Bizet’s Carmen,
including at least one question with answer from the basic literary
devices copied (and corrected) from a practice text and at least one
question with answer from the extended literary devices studied in
class (http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html).
Additionally, while at AP Central, review the previous essay prompts.
Review as well the following lists of free-response questions and
recommended texts (http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/AP/
APOpenQuestions.html and http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/AP/APtitles.html).
Prepare an essay prompt in a similar fashion. Post your work here and
present it to the class in the days to follow.
Link to the text read together in class:
http://www.aria-database.com/translations/carmen.txt
4-point rubric
4 categories, up to 1 point each
4 = exceeds standards
3 = meets standards
2 = partially meets standards
1 = does not meet standards
_____ Original multiple-choice questions and essay prompt submitted
on time by 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, presented in formal academic
style, free of grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors; project
presented to the class clearly, energetically, and authoritatively;
_____ 5—10 challenging multiple choice questions for an assigned
passage of Bizet’s Carmen are prepared in the style of the AP lit
exam; including at least one question with answer from the basic
literary devices copied (and corrected) from a practice text and at
least one question with answer from the extended literary devices
studied in class (http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html); original
essay prompt on the passage prepared in the style of the AP exam;
_____ Class-written essay responding to one classmate-prepared,
instructor-selected essay prompt on the text in the style of AP
practice;
_____Class-written essay typed, well-revised and resubmitted by 4:00
PM, 10/16.
Assigned September 23
Multiple-choice and essay questions due 4:00 PM, Thursday, 10/9
In-class essay due typed, well-revised, and resubmitted by 4:00PM,
Thursday, 10/16
After evaluating the multiple-choice question types on the AP English
Lit exam (http://apcentral.collegeboard.com) and after considering the
multiple-choice practice test(s) taken in class, prepare 5--10
challenging questions for an assigned section of Bizet’s Carmen,
including at least one question with answer from the basic literary
devices copied (and corrected) from a practice text and at least one
question with answer from the extended literary devices studied in
class (http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html).
Additionally, while at AP Central, review the previous essay prompts.
Review as well the following lists of free-response questions and
recommended texts (http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/AP/
APOpenQuestions.html and http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/AP/APtitles.html).
Prepare an essay prompt in a similar fashion. Post your work here and
present it to the class in the days to follow.
Link to the text read together in class:
http://www.aria-database.com/translations/carmen.txt
4-point rubric
4 categories, up to 1 point each
4 = exceeds standards
3 = meets standards
2 = partially meets standards
1 = does not meet standards
_____ Original multiple-choice questions and essay prompt submitted
on time by 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, presented in formal academic
style, free of grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors; project
presented to the class clearly, energetically, and authoritatively;
_____ 5—10 challenging multiple choice questions for an assigned
passage of Bizet’s Carmen are prepared in the style of the AP lit
exam; including at least one question with answer from the basic
literary devices copied (and corrected) from a practice text and at
least one question with answer from the extended literary devices
studied in class (http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html); original
essay prompt on the passage prepared in the style of the AP exam;
_____ Class-written essay responding to one classmate-prepared,
instructor-selected essay prompt on the text in the style of AP
practice;
_____Class-written essay typed, well-revised and resubmitted by 4:00
PM, 10/16.
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MI5
Lines 1—25
The following passage is taken from John Milton’s epic, Paradise Lost
(1667).
Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay, analyze
how Milton
introduces the theme of the story by using different literary devices
such as
diction, syntax, tone, and selection of detail.
1.In line 2, “tast” is an example of
a.Aporia
b.Apocope
c.Antonomasia
d.Anastrophe
e.Aposiopesis
2.Lines 4-6 (With loss of Eden…the blissful Seat) suggest that “one
greater
man” refers to
a.God
b.Satan
c.Jesus
d.Angels
e.Demons
3.Lines 6-8 (Sing Heav’nly Muse…the chosen Seed) is a reference to
a.God creating paradise
b.Satan’s plan to take over Heaven
c.The creation of Heaven and Hell
d.When God spoke to Moses and gave him the ten commandments
e.All of the above
4.Why does Milton allude to these other literary works? (lines
11-13)
I.To show that the other works are wrong about the creation of Heaven
and Earth
II.Give examples of other literary works that are similar to his
story
III.Asking for help from the other literary works for his
“adventurous song”
IV.He wants to do things that has yet to be done in literature
a.I only
b.II only
c.III only
d.III and IV
e.I, II, III, and IV
5.Lines 14-16 argue that
a.Milton understands the bible
b.Milton wants to follow other authors
c.Milton is the best writer during the 17th century
d.Milton wants to create an epic that has yet to be done in
literature
e.Milton is able to fly over the Aonian Mount
6.Lines 22-23 uses what literary device?
a.Anthimeria
b.Antimetabole
c.Amphiboly
d.Anacoluthon
e.Antithesis
7.What do lines 24-26 state?
a.God is great in many ways
b.Mankind should believe in “Eternal Providence”
c.Milton will justify why God let things happen the way it did
d.Life is a big argument
e.What Milton says is always true
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RM5
Lines 26—50
A common theme throughout most stories and plays throughout history
has been
the damaging effect that pride can have upon an individual. Use the
given
excerpt from Paradise Lost by John Milton to either support or argue
this point.
Also use knowledge from past experiences, observations, and your own
critical
thinking. Be sure your essay is free of grammar and spelling errors.
8) The command to not eat the forbidden fruit by God is an example of
a::
A) Amphigory
B) Carnivalization
C) Apostrophe
D) Antisasoge
E) Metaphor
9) In line 31, the word “transgress” mean:
A) To change, he feels differently now
B) To lose, he lost it
C) It was violated, it was not respected
D) To Strengthen, it grew stronger
E) None of the above
10) Define the literary device used for the following phrase in line
38, “Rebel
Angels”:
A) Oxymoron
B) Anaphora
C) Antihero
D) Paradox
E) Simile
11) Who are the “Grandparents in that happy state?” :
A) Satan and his army
B) God’s angels
C) Adam and Eve
D) The animals in Eden
E) None of the above
12) In line 40, who is the “most high” referring to? :
A) Satan
B) Adam
C) Jesus Christ
D) God
E) All of the Above
13) According to Milton, Satan’s prime goal was to:
A) Doom all of Mankind
B) Become heir to God’s throne
C) Destroy God
D) Become as Powerful as God
E) Have some Fun
14) From lines 37-43 what literary device is used to show Satan’s
plans? :
A) Amplification
B) Antipophora
C) Antithesis
D) Bombast
E) Braggadocio
15) How did God punish Satan? :
A) He put him in a fire chamber for a week
B) He took away his wings
C) He kicked him out of Heaven and sent him to hell
D) He just forgave him
E) None of the above
16) What does adamantine mean? :
A) Made of solid stone
B) Unbreakable
C) Very weak
D) Very luxurious
E) Extremely hot
17) According to Milton, what is the main quality that lead Satan to
his epic
downfall from being an angel in heaven? :
A) His weakness, he could’ve been able to win if only he was just a
little bit
stronger
B) His ignorance, he should’ve known that God was much stronger and
that a
better plan would have been needed to win
C) His lack of desire, he didn’t want to win bad enough
D) His pride, he believed he was the most deserving of all to be king
even
though God was his creator, and it blinded him from thinking it all
rationally
E) All of the above
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CGS5
Lines 51—75
Free-Response Question
Read lines 51-75 of John Milton’s Paradise Lost. Analyze and describe
how
Milton uses figurative language to convey the sense of loss that Satan
feels
from being banished to Hell.
18.Who or what “Serv'd only to discover sights of woe?”(Line 65)
A. God
B. Satan
C. Light
D. Darkness
E. Furnace
19. In line 58, the word “obdurate” most nearly means
A. Unyielding
B. Lavish
C. Undying
D. Perspicuous
E. Sagacious
20. Who or what is “As far remov'd from God and light of Heav'n
As from the Center thrice to th' utmost Pole”?(Line 73-74)
A. Light
B. Hell
C. Satan
D. Core of the Earth
E. Utter darkness
21. Milton uses the word “kenn”(Line 59) to mean
A. Range of sight
B. Keen and cunning
C. Can/ Able
D. Elite
E. Obsolete
22. How does Milton's use of the paradox in "darkness visible"
emphasize
theme(s) of the epic?
I. Satan as an adversary is contrary or opposite
II. Satan and the demons praise themselves with insults and curse God
with
compliments throughout the text
III. "woe" here means "one," because Satan is the only one alive
IV, Satan is alone in darkness because he chose to separate himself
from
heaven—a seeming paradox
A. I only
b. II and III only
c. I, II, and IV
d. all of the above
23. “Such place Eternal Justice had prepar'd”(Line 70) is an example
of a(n)
A. Antithesis
B. Apostrophe
C. Antilogy
D. Anastrophe
E. Anachronism
24. Who or what “Torments Him”?(Line 56)
A. God
B. Lasting pain
C. Lost happiness
D. The thought of lasting pain and lost happiness
E. The fiery Gulfe
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JP5
Lines 75—100
Free-Response Question:
The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s epic poem,
Paradise Lost
(1667). Read the passage carefully. Then in a well-organized essay
analyze and
describe how Milton uses different literary devices to describe the
fall of
Satan and his followers from Heaven.
Multiple Choice Questions
Questions 1-8. Choose answers to questions 1-8 based on a careful
reading of
the passage above from Paradise Lost by John Milton.
25. In lines 76 and 77, Milton describes the environment to be of
(a) Complete darkness
(b) Floods and Whirlwinds of fire
(c) Floods only
(d) none of the above, Milton does not describe the environment
26. Who is Beelzebub (lines 79-81)
(a) Lucifer, "bringer of light"
(b) Satan
(c) God of the flies, "Chief of the devils"
(d) All of the above
27. The words “Potent Victor” in lines 95-96 refer to
(a) Beelzebub
(b) Satan
(c) God
(d) Milton
28. The entire excerpt (lines 76-100) describes
(a) The battle between God and Satan
(b) Man’s first disobedience
(c) The fall of Satan and his followers from Heaven
(d) Satan awakening his legions
29. In line 76, “o'rewhelm'd ” is an example of
(a) apostrophe
(b) argot
(c) apocope
(d) asyndeton
30. Who has injured merit(line 98)
(a) God
(b) Beelzebub
(c) Satan
(d) the angels from hell
(e) none of the above
31. “Joynd with me once, now misery hath joynd” (line 90) is an
example of
(a) personification
(b) anthropomorphism
(c) symbolism
(d) antanaclasis
(e) none of the above
32. The word “me” in line 99 refers to
(a) the devil
(b) God
(c) Beelzebub
(d) Chaos
33. The words “ Realms of Light” in line 85 refers to
(a) heaven
(b) the sun
(c) God
(d) hell
(e) None of the above
34. In line 85 “who in the happy Realms of Light” is an example of
(a) personification
(b) anthropomorphism
(c) symbolism
(d) metonymy
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BF5
Lines 100—125
ESSAY PROMPT
The following is a passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667).
Read the
follow passage, then in a well-organized essay analyze Satan’s actions
and
identify a theme that can be taken from these actions. Relate some
outside
examples from other literary pieces, personal experiences, or other
sources to
Satan’s actions
35. In the quote “Innumerable force of Spirits arm'd That durst
dislike his
reign” (lines 101-102), who is Milton referring to when he says
“Spirits arm’d”?
A. The angels in heaven
B. The humans that have been rumored to have been created
C. God
D. Jesus
E. Satan and his demon army
36.Lines 106-108 refer to
A. God’s omniscience
B. The demons’ spirit
C. Death from the previous war
D. The demons’ imprisonment
E. Hell
37.Who is the “apostate angel”
A. Satan
B. God
C. Jesus
D. Cherubim
E. Saturn
38. Lines 105-108 exemplify which of the follow,
A. Agon
B. Catachresis
C. Ballad
D. Burlesque
E. Antipophora
39. In line 117 “empyreal” means
A. extremely delicate or refined
B. of doubtful quality or propriety
C. pertaining to the highest heaven in the cosmology of the
ancients.
D. to descend initially, as for a designated interval
E. of, like, or pertaining to an empire.
40.Which of the following is implied in lines 118-121?
I. “If we try again we may do better.”
II. “Even though we lost, we now know more.”
III. “We were not physically harmed by war.”
IV. “The war was a good thing let’s do it again.”
V. “We could try to be sneaky this time.”
A. I, IV
B. I, II, III
C. I, II, IV, V
D. I, II, III, V
E. All of the above
41. Who believes there’s “tyranny of Heav’n” (Line 124)
A. God
B. The Greeks
C. Angels
D. Satan
E. The Romans
42. In line 115 “ignominy” means
A .Great personal dishonor or humiliation
B. To increase in worldly reputation
C. Thing that possesses or exercises authority or influence
D. The cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or
punished
E. Resembling or befitting heaven; blissful; beautiful
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CR5
Lines 125—150
Essay Prompt
Carefully Read the passage from Milton’s Lost Paradise. Then write an
essay
using literary devices to analyze the characters attitude, and tone.
Also use
literary devices to analyze the relationship between this character
and the
other characters.
43. What is the closest meaning to the word “vaunting” in line 126?
(a) Speak with pride
(b) Speak with sadness.
(c) Complain about the circumstances.
(d) Disagree with everyone else.
(e) Speak with a commanding tone.
44. In line 127, to who does the word “him” refer to?
(a) Compeer
(b) A fallen Angel
(c) Chief of many Throned Powers
(d) Satan
(e) Almighty
45. Line 128 is example of
(a) Aptronym
(b) Aporia
(c) Amphiboly
(d) Analogue
(e) Anaphora
46. What is a “Seraphim” (line 129)?
(a) A high ranked Angel
(b) An awkward creature
(c) A low ranked angel
(d) A type of flower
(e) A muse
47. Which of the following describes line 140-142
(a) Although the fallen angels had been defeated they were happy,
and
recovering from their loss.
(b) The misery of the fallen angels is caused by the return of their
strength
(c) The angels of God were recovering from the battle.
(d) The fallen angels were recovering from their defeat, but they
were unhappy.
(e) The glory of the fallen angels was not gone.
48. Line 141-142 is an example of
(a) Personification
(b) Metaphor
(c) Assonance
(d) Amplification
(e) Apostrophe
49. In the lines 143-149, the speaker argues that
(a) They could have received a worst punishment.
(b) The punishment they received was worse than anything else.
(c) The fallen angels preferred to serve God than suffer in the place
they
were.
(d) God was not as powerful as everyone thought.
(e) The fallen angels did not have enough strength to support pain or
their
punishment.
50. Which of the following words from the passage refers to God?
I. Chief
II. Conqueror
III. Almighty
IV. Chance
(a) I and III
(b) III
(c) II and III
(d) II, III, and IV
(e) All of the above
51. Line 143-145 is an example of
(a) Afflatus
(b) Antilogy
(c) Antipophora
(d) Absolutism
(e) Apocope
52. What does the word “thralls” in line 149 mean?
(a) Despair
(b) Punishments
(c) Accessories
(d) Support
(e) Slaves
PVG5
Lines 150—175
(Suggested time- 40 minutes. This question counts as one-third of the
total
essay section score.)
Read the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667),
carefully.
Then write a well organized essay in which you analyze how the speaker
of this
excerpt reveals his values and the nature of his being. (Hint:
identify such
literary devices as syntax, diction, and tone.)
Multiple Choice Questions:
1.) “gloomy deep” (line 2) means
a.) the black ocean
b.) dreary hell
c.) overclouded sky
d.) threatening lightning
e.) harsh hurricanes
2.) In line 152, the pronoun “his” refers to which of the following?
a.) Satan
b.) The Arch-fiend
c.) Cherube
d.) God
e.) Victor
3.) Lines 159-165 argue that
a.) The demons will resist if God desires it.
b.) God will resist if the demons desire it.
c.) The demons will stop at nothing to disturb the goodness of God’s
human
creation.
d.) God will stop at nothing to prevent the evilness of the demons.
e.) All of the above
4.) In line 156, “Arch-fiend” in context is best used as which of the
following?
a.) synonym
b.) euphemism
c.) antonym
d.) interjection
e.) apostrophe
5.) In line 171, “heav’n” is an example of which literary device?
a.) aporia
b.) analogue
c.) apocope
d.) anticlimax
e.) aphaeresis
6. The speaker’s tone in the passage as a whole is best described as
a.) enthusiastic and optimistic
b.) light-hearted and graceful
c.) agitated and malicious
d.) harmonious and reserved
e.) soothing and heroic
7.) “Thunder, Wing'd with red Lightning and impetuous rage” is the
best example
of which literary device?
a.) imagery
b.) symbol
c.) personification
d.) metonymy
e.) apostrophe
8.) “Heart of hell” is an example of
a.) oxymoron
b.) allusion
c.) metaphor
d.) personification
e.) simile
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AC5
Lines 175—200
Free-Response Question
The following excerpt is from John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost
(1669).
Carefully read the passage and then in a well organized essay analyze
how Milton
uses figurative language to describe how Satan and his followers can
still be
optimistic besides being in their dire state. Consider such elements
as
selection of detail, point of view, and diction.
Multiple Choice Questions
Choose your answers to question 1-9 based on a careful reading of the
previous
passage.
8. The pronoun “his” in Line 176 refers to
a) God
b) God’s son
c) a demon
d) an angel
e) Satan
9. In Line 177 “th’ ” is an example of
a) aphaeresis
b) amphiboly
c) bombast
d) apocope
e) aubade
10. The “occasion” in Line 178 refers to
a) the fall of Satan and his followers from heaven
b) the demons’ chance to escape from hell
c) the demons’ chance to recuperate and make a new plan to defy God
d) the opportunity of the rebelling angels to take over heaven
e) the opportunity of the demons to extinguish the flames in hell
12. What literary device is used in Lines 180-184
a) metaphor
b) amplification
c) astesmus
d) apostrophe
e) chiasmus
13. According to the passage which of the following statements
describe what the
demons consulted about?
I.) How to defy God once again
II.) Why they had failed
III.) How to repair their broken condition
IV.) How to make their terrible situation better
V.) How to escape from hell
a) I and II
b) I, III, and V
c) I, III, and IV
d) I, III, IV, and V
e) All of the above
14. Hell is described as all of the following EXCEPT
a) extensive
b) desolate
c) deprived of light
d) encased in shafts
e) barren
15. Which of the following best describes Lines 190-191?
a) The demons are driven on by their hate for God.
b) The demons hope that Satan will be able to save them from Hell.
c) The demons are driven on by hope and their suffering.
d) The demons have given up on hope completely.
e) The demons do not believe Satan should lead them.
16. What does “Prone on the Flood” mean in Line 195?
a) Only Satan’s head is above the water.
b) Satan is lying flat on the burning lake.
c) Satan is able to make it flood in Hell.
d) God made it flood in Hell to further punish Satan and his
followers.
e) Satan is tied to the burning lake.
17. The allusion in Lines 197-200 serves to illustrate
a) how Satan met his fall like the Titans
b) the great size of Satan, like that of the Titans and Sea-beast
c) how all had been created by God
d) how Satan revolted against God, like how the Olympians defied the
Titans
e) how Satan has become a monster like the Titans and Sea-beast
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KS5
Lines 200—225
Essay prompt: In this particular passage (book 1, lines 200-225)
Satan frees
himself from his bondage in Hell despite the fact that his chains
were
unbreakable. Because the chains were unbreakable it implies that Satan
wouldn’t
be able to break them and therefore God had a hand in Satan’s release.
If God
sent Satan to Hell to be punished for all eternity, why would he
release Satan
later? This is one of the many examples in Paradise Lost that show the
theme of
God working in mysterious ways. In a well-developed essay explain how
this theme
in conveyed through the use of literary devices.
Multiple Choice:
18) In lines 200-208 what is the Leviathan referring to?
a) a whale
b) God
c) the pilot
d) Satan
19) According to line 213 leaving Satan to “his own dark designs”
would create
which consequence?
a) Satan’s plan of corrupting people
b) The corruption of more angels
c) Another war with God
d) None of these
20) Why might Satan be enraged as described in lines 215-220?
a) Satan is enraged by his imprisonment in Hell
b) The rumor that God is making pure beings known as people enrages
Satan
c) Satan is angry that he’ll never be able to fully get back at God
d) There is the possibility that Satan might bring prosperity to
people when he
meant to bring them harm
21) Which of the following literary devices is being used in line 209
to address
Satan as an arch-fiend?
a) metaphor
b) caricature
c) antonomasia
d) onomatopeia
22) What literary device is used in lines 215-220 to draw attention to
man?
a) catachresis
b) antinomy
c) apostrophe
d) anaphora
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FG5
Lines 226—250
Read the following passage carefully and explain how the author
conveys his
reason with Satan’s decision through the usage of literary devices
such as
poetic elements or diction, figurative language, and imagery.
After Reading the passage of John Milton’s Paradise lost, answer the
five
following questions.
22) In lines 146-147, who is the one that “can dispose and bid what
shall be
right?”
a. Satan
b. The Supernal Power
c. The Arch-Angel’s follower
d. God
e. Pelorus
23) Through the end of this passage, what is Satan’s Argument?
a. That the climate, the soil, and the region is more rich than
anything else.
b. He is convince of becoming a much better God by staying away of
the supernal
Power.
c. He decides to leave Heaven and start anew with his new found
land.
d. He decides to change the lands and become ruler of it.
e. He is furious because of what they have done that he decides to
change some
rules.
24) Why are Satan and his follower implied as “Gods”? (Line 240)
I. Because they escaped the hellish wrath of God.
II. They are now Gods of new land.
III. The Archangels are exchanging new for heaven.
IV. They were originally Gods from the beginning.
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 4
e. None of the above.
25) Incumbent means (Line 226)
a. Lying down
b. Density
c. Floating in air
d. Pressing on something
e. Opaque
26) What is line 148 example of?
A. Analogy
B. Paradox
C. Apostrophe
D. Verbal Irony
E. Metonym
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CS5
Lines 250—275
Essay Question: The following passage is an excerpt from Milton’s Lost
Paradise.
Read the passage carefully. Then write an essay in which you analyze
how Milton
uses literary devices and syntax to show Satan’s point of view after
his defeat
in Heaven, and how he views his new surroundings.
27) The main idea of line 255 is
a) Satan is comforting his defeat by making Heaven seem like Hell
b) Satan wants Hell to be Heaven
c) Satan says he can make Hell into Heaven, when he ironically turned
his Heaven
into Hell
d) Satan has lost his mind over his defeat
e) To Satan, Hell and Heaven are nothing but names and the only thing
that
matters/determines whether it is a Heaven or Hell is his presence
28) Who is Beelzebub(line 27)
a) Satan’s higher authority
b) A low class minion
c) Another creature
d) A fallen Angel like Satan
e) Satan’s personal speaker
29) The point of Line 260 is
a) There time in hell will be short
b) Someone is about to drive them out of Hell
c) They believe God envies them
d) God has no envy for Hell so they do not have to worry about being
driven out
e) No amount of envy from anyone could drive them out
30) Line 263 could be an example of
a) Irony
b) Alliteration
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Blazon
e) Allusion
31) Line 255 is an example of
a) Amphigory
b) Anagnorisis
c) Analogue
d) Aporia
e) Argot
32) Lines 271-275 is an example of
a) Aside
b) Apocope
c) Bombast
d) Asyndeton
e) Apostrophe
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MT5
Lines 275—300
In the following passage, the poet John Milton describes the ascent of
Satan
from the Lake of Fire after the revolt of the angels against God. Read
the
passage carefully, then write a well-organized essay that analyzes how
the
author uses literary devices to convey his feelings toward and opinion
of Satan.
Choose your answers to these questionsbased on a careful reading of
the passage.
33. In the first paragraph, the demons are described as all of the
following
EXCEPT?
(A) submissive
(B) despondent
(C) hopeful
(D) enraged
(E) weakened
34. “Perilous edge” line 276
(A) describes the literal great fall from Heaven into the pit of Hell
(B) is used to show the once great courage of the Devils
(C) insinuates that to be without God is dangerous
(D) shows how dangerous the battle with God was
(E) All of the above
35. Lines 283-291 exemplifies
(A) similes
(B) a conceit
(C) hyperbole
(D) apophasis
(E) a blazon
36. In line 293, what is the antecedent of “His Spear”
(A) the superiour Fiend
(B) the Tuscan Artist
(C) some great Ammiral
(D) her spotty Globe
(E) None of the above
37. How is Satan characterized in this passage?
(A) Spiteful and arrogant
(B) Determined and commanding
(C) Weak and Tarnished
(D) Happy and carefree
(E) Untrustworthy but strong
38. What does this section of the poem describe?
(A) Satan encouraging the hordes of demons
(B) The war between Heaven and Hell
(C) Satan's Arms and Armor
(D) Satan beginning to walk across the Lake of Fire
(E) Both (C) and (D)
39. The author uses which literary device in the words “edge” and
“fall”?
(A) antanaclasis
(B) anaphora
(C) circumlocution
(D) catharsis
(E) autoclesis
40. In comparison to Hell, what would Hades be?
(A) absolutely wonderful
(B) antiphrasis
(C) an analogue
(D) a caricature of the former
(E) worse
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JF5
Lines 300—325
The following passage is an excerpt taken from John Milton’s Paradise
Lost. Read
the passage carefully. Then write a well-organized essay discussing
Milton’s
attitude towards the fallen angels, considering elements such as
diction,
figurative language, and the point of view.
41. In line 300 “he” refers to:
(a) God
(b) Satan
(c) Pursuers
(d) People
(e) Baal
42. Lines 302 is an example of
(a) metaphor
(b) apostrophe
(c) onomatopoeia
(d) allusion
(e) simile
43. What does the line “Autumnal Leaves that strow the Brooks”
represent?
(a) fallen angels scattered on the lake of fire
(b) angels flying down from heaven to punish those that rebelled
against God
(c) fallen angels thrown down from heaven
(d) Satan chained to the lake of fire
(e) dried up angels floating on a lake
44. The phrase “scattered sedge” in line 304 refers to
(a) piles of trash
(b) food
(c) animal carcasses
(d) seaweed
(e) leaves
45. The word “Orion” in line 305 refers to
(a) a weapon of mass destruction
(b) a god
(c) a “stormy” constellation, a sign of bad weather
(d) a hunter
(e) a gale
46. In line 310 the word “thir” refers to
(a) the Memphian chivalry
(b) Sojouners of Goshen
(c) angels
(d) horses
(e) Moses and his followers
47. The allusion to the Egyptians chasing Moses and his followers
through the
Red Sea (lines 304-310) serves to represent
(a) a myriad of fallen angels strewn across the lake, like the
chariots and men
dead on the lake
(b) the enslavement of Satan’s angels in heaven like the Israelites in
Egypt
(c) the cruel punishment by god represented through the destruction of
Egyptians
(d) Satan’s freedom from heaven, like Moses freeing his people from
Egypt
(e) Satan and his angels being pursued by God, like the Egyptians
pursuing Moses
48. In line 303 “th’” is an example of
(a) aphaeresis
(b) blazon
(c) apocope
(d) anastrophe
(e) ab ovo
49. The lines 315 - 325 are an example of
(a) antipophora
(b) aporia
(c) blazon
(d) afflatus
(e) amphiboly
50. Who does the “Conquerour” refer to in line 323
(a) God
(b) God’s son
(c) Satan
(d) Jove
(e) Lucifer
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JT5
Lines 325—350
The following poem is taken from Paradise Lost (1667), an epic poem by
John
Milton. Read the poem carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay,
investigate
Milton’s attitude towards the resurgence of the bad angels. In your
essay,
consider elements such as diction, tone, point of view, and syntax.
Carefully read the following passage. Choose the best answer to
questions 1-8
based on the reading.
51. In line 327, “th’ ” is an example of
(a) anastrophe
(b) anthimeria
(c) antiphrasis
(d) apocope
(e) asyndeton
52. Lines 328-329 (with linked...Gulfe) suggest that the demons may
be
(a) mesmerized by the display of thunderbolts
(b) putting together chains of lightning in the gulf
(c) chained to the bottom of a lake with a continuous chain of
lightning
(d) guided to their goal by thunderbolts
(e) fascinated by thunderbolts obtained by the demons
53. In line 331, the pronoun “they” refers to
(a) God’s angels
(b) the fallen angels
(c) the demons in heaven
(d) pursuers
(e) men
54. The allusion to Moses and the locust swarm in Egypt (lines
338-343) serves
to illustrate
(a) the imprisonment of the demons to hell like the imprisonment of
Israelites
in Egypt.
(b) the forced labor of the demons in hell like the Israelites in
Egypt.
(c) metaphorically Satan’s role in freeing “his people”, the demons.
(d) the plague, represented by Satan and his fellow demons.
(e) the myriads of demons, much like the swarms of locust.
55. The demons are compared to locusts because like locusts, they
I. are innumerable
II. are black
III. are difficult to rid of
IV. swarm in large cloud-like formations
(a) I only
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) II, III, and IV
(e) All of the above
56. In line 346, “ ‘twixt” is an example of
(a) aphaeresis
(b) aposiopesis
(c) aporia
(d) astesmus
(e) autoclesis
57. The word “Sultan” in line 348 refers to
(a) Satan
(b) the ruler of a Muslim country
(c) God
(d) a deity
(e) the Pharaoh
58. The passage describes
(a) The awakening of demons after an extensive slumber
(b) The rise of demons out of hell
(c) The failed attempt of demons to stand up due to the great
physical pain
they feel
(d) The numerous demons rising to follow Satan’s leadership
(e) The congregation of demons to the leadership of Beelzebub
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AA5
Lines 350—375
Read carefully the following passage from John Milton's epic poem
Paradise Lost
(1674). Then write an essay in which you characterize Milton's
perspective
towards these groups of demons and analyze the literary techniques
used to
convey this attitude. Support your analysis with specific references
to the
passage.
Questions. Read the following passage carefully before you choose
your answers.
59. In the passage, the author makes use of an amphiboly by
(A) relating the word "Gibralter" and "Lybian" (line 355) in context
to
vastness
(B) using the word "ras'd" (line 362) as erased in the preceding
clause and as
raised for the succeeding clause
(C) describing religion as "full of Pomp and Gold" (line 372)
(D) writing the word "thir" (line 361) instead of there
(E) using words such as "forthwith" (line 356) and "thither" (line
357)
60. Lines 367-370 ("Of mankind?that made them") tell about such demons
that
(A) desire to glorify God their creator
(B) seek to corrupt God by exploiting the weakness of man
(C) corrupt man through lying and deception
(D) All of the above
(E) None of the above
61. Why is the term Deluge used to describe the arrival of these
groups of
demons?
(A) To convey the inumerable group of demons moving together
(B) Because the demons are in for a heap of trouble
(C) It describes a type of wetness or something coming out of a wet
area
(D) The arrival di the demons are see in a negative way
(E) Everyone was drowning before they came
62. What is the antecedent of ''they" (line 374)?
(A) "Demons" (line 373)
(B) "Religions" (line 372)
(C) "Dieties" (line 373)
(D) "Brute" (line 371)
(E) "Creator" (line 369)
63. The phrase "the populous North" provides an allusion to what group
of
people?
(A) Santa Clause and his helpers
(B) The Romans
(C) Eskimos
(D) Ancient Greece
(E) None of the above
64. Which of the following best conveys the word ''patience"?
(A) "falsities" (line 367)
(B) "loyns" (line 352)
(C) "gay" (line 373)
(D) "sufferance" (line 366)
(E) "forsake" (line 368)
65. Which of the following best paraphrases lines 372-373
("adorn'd...Pomp and
gold")
(A) Many religions have worshipped the demons with precious items and
elaborate
decor
(B) Humans have fallen into religions of homosexuality
(C) The demons are forming their own cults, worshipping each other
(D) Pride and materialism have been the focus of demons
(E) People adore themselves and others
66. The title of "great Commander" (line 368) serves all of the
following EXCEPT
(A) signify the superiority of their leader, Satan
(B) to show that their leader qualifies as a great commander
(C) that the fellow demons respect their leader
(D) locate where their leader once stood
(E) give respect to their leader Satan by using a capital "C"
67. Lines 364-365 and 374-375 say that
(A) different statues and name have been made by finding ore around
the Earth
(B) the Sons of Eve have been lied to
(C) man has made friends with the demons under different names
(D) these demons have relived new names as a result of living among
the Earth
(E) demons have been lost in a corrupt world
68. The excerpt describes which of the following?
(A) The plans of demons to corrupt man that they may forget God
(B) The vast number of fallen angels that came in like a flood
(C) These demons have eventually been given different names by man
and
worshipped by them
(D) All of the above
(E) Both C and B
69. The structure of lines 358-360 ("Godlike shapes...sat on Thrones")
serves
all EXCEPT
(A) tell that these demons have taken earthly positions, known by all
(B) these demons are able to excel in what humans have strived to do
(C) tell the demon's Godlike qualities have given them great dieties
(D) the throne of God will be usurped sooner or later
(E) demons decive man through their Godlike qualities
70. According to the passage, why does the author describe the world
as
"Heathen'' (line 375)?
(A) There is no sense of true religion
(B) The demons have taken over the world with different religions
(C) The truth of God has not been revealed to them
(D) All of the above
(E) None of the above
71. According lines 367-369, what is the task of these demons?
(A) To leave God their creator
(B) Testing God's Patience by messing up his plans with man
(C) Decieve themselves in order to trick the human race to worship
other things
(D) Putting men under trail for their wrongdoings
(E) Exploiting man's weaknesses that they may forget about God
72. The tone of the author in lines 371-372 is that of
(A) Elegaic
(B) Condescending
(C) Humility
(D) Indignancy
(E) Indifference
73. The terms Squadron and Band (line 356) suggest that the demons
(A) follow certain types of ranking
(B) participate in online gaming
(C) take part in various military itinerary
(D) love music
(E) are assembled in large army-type groups
74. Who are the Sons of Eve (line 364)?
(A) Fallen angels who have strayed away from the obedient ones
(B) God's forsaken creations
(C) The human race
(D) Demons and devils coneieved by Eve
(E) None of the above
75. The word Godlike (line 358) tell about the demons, and that
(A) They were once very close with God
(B) They seek to emulate the glory of God
(C) They share the same immortal qualities as unto God
(D) They are fond of God
(E) Both A and C
76. What type of literary device is used for the word "adorn'd" (line
371)?
(A) Aphraesis
(B) Apocope
(C) Antipophora
(D) Blazon
(E) Analogue
375--400
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RGI5
Lines 400—425
Analyze Milton’s use of syntax in describing the settings in this
passage from
the novel Paradise Lost in well-written essay.
1. Why is Sibma “clad with Vines”?
a) It is an area of a lot of forestry
b) It is an ironic reference to the dessert
c) It is a reference to the Garden of Eden
d) The gods enjoy this region
e) The region if famous for its wine
2. What mentioned ability do the spirits have?
a) Flight
b) Be of either gender
c) Beautiful singing
d) Musical talent
e) Dazzling beauty
3. Where did scandalous events occur according to the exerpt?
a) On a hill
b) In a valley
c) In Hell
d) In Heaven
e) In the Garden of Eden
4. Which of the following isn’t mentioned as occurring in that
scandalous
place?
a) Orgies
b) Murder
c) Theft
d) All of the above occurred
e) None of the above occurred
5. What is “the pleasant Vally of Hinnom” (404) an example of?
a) Personification
b) Sarcasm
c) Anadiplosis
d) Metaphor
e) Aporia
6. Who comes to the crossing of the Euphrates and Besor?
a) The first humans
b) Satan
c) God
d) A god and goddess
e) Demons
7. Where is the river Besor?
a) In Israel
b) Near the dead sea
c) Along the border of Syria and Egypt
d) Along the border of Syria and Israel
e) Along the border of Israel and Egypt
8. “For spirits when they please” (423) is an example of:
a) Asyndeton
b) Chiasmus
c) Aphorism
d) Antimetabole
e) Aposiopesis
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SW5
Lines 425—450
In the given passage from Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” Milton describes
the chain
of events after the demons learn their ability to change shape and how
the
demons use their ability to influence the world around them. Use
syntax,
diction, imagery, and literary devices to portray how the demons
accomplish this
feat.
9. .The words “ti'd” and “manacl'd” in line 426 represent which
literary device?
A. Aubade
B. Aporia
C. Argot
D. Antilogy
E. aphaeresis
10. Lines 426-429 describe Satan and his demons with the ability to
A. Change Shape
B. Be stronger than bones
C. Control fire
D. Fly using their bat wings
E. Control Hell
11. In line 432 Milton refers to the “Race of Israel” which is
commonly
referred to today as
A. Christians
B. Jews
C. Muslims
D. Buddhists
E. Palestinians
12. In line 438 “Astoreth” is a reference to
A. despicable foes
B. righteous Altar
C. bestial Gods
D. troop
E. works of love
13. In line 444 Milton uses which literary device?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Parallelism
D. Allusion
E. Allegory
14. In line 448 the word “lament” most closely means
A. Put on a plastic cover for protection
B. Remove
C. Seal
D. Predict
E. Sing
15. Line 420 uses which Literary Device?
A. Aside
B. Argumentum ad Verecundiam
C. Antanaclasis
D. Antilogy
E Anastrophe
16. The passage gives references to events that prove themselves to
be
A. Inspiring
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Events and people made by Milton
F. Warlike in nature
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HO5
Lines 450—475
ESSAY PROMPTS
1. Based on the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
(1667) write
an essay in which you predict the outcome of Satan’s army of devils in
their
revenge against God and point out your proof in a way that makes
sense.
2. Based on the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
(1667) write
an eloquent essay in which you explicate the different literary
techniques
Milton employs to create a heightened atmosphere.
Questions 1-8 are based on the following passage from Milton’s
Paradise Lost.
17. “Infected Sion’s daughter’s” is used to describe who?
A) Isrealite children
B) Those in heat
C) Thammuz
D) Juddah
E) Ezekiel
18. “Alienated” (line 4579) means?
A) To be a foreigner
B) To stop believing
C) To be an outcast
D) To be an apostate
E) To fall from grace
19. Lines 462-466 portrays all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Milton’s impressive knowledge of the Classics
B) The changing seasons
C) The demon Dagon’s first appearance
D) Dagon’s association to water
E) The power of Satan’s minions.
20. What is the order in which the demons unshackled themselves?
A) Moloch, Chemos, Baalem, Astoreth, Dagon, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis,
Orus, Mammon,
and Belial.
B) Moloch, Astoreth, Dagon, Ezekiel, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis, Chemos,
Baalem,
Orus, Mammon, and Belial.
C) Belial., Moloch, Chemos, Baalem, Rimmon, Osiris, Leviathan Isis,
Orus,
Mammon, and Dagon
D) Lucifer, Belial., Moloch, Chemos, Baalem, Rimmon, Osiris,
Leviathan Isis,
Orus, Mammon, and Mulciber
E) Lucifer Astoreth, Dagon, Ezekiel, Rimmon, Osiris, Mulciber,
Chemos, Baalem,
Orus, Mammon, and Belial.
21. A “Leper” (Line 470) means
A) An athlete
B) A member of a cult
C) A mammal who’s skin is often used for fashion purposes
D) A person suffering from Leprosy
E) A demon
22. Milton uses this literary device in his description of Dagon.
A) Antanomasia
B) Onomatopoeia
C) Ab ovo
D) Amplification
E) Intensification
23. “Seat” (line 467) is this kind of literary device
A) double entendre
B) antanaclasis
C) argot
D) circumambages
E) aposiopesis
24. What are “Off’rings?” (line 475)
A) To get off the rings
B) To get married
C) To do more evil
D) To Offer
E) Gifts intended for worship
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VL5
Lines 475—500
Essay Prompt
The following passage is an excerpt from Paradise Lost (1667), an
epic poem by
John Milton. Read the passage carefully. Then write a well-organized
essay in
which you analyze the way Milton uses literary terms to portray the
nature of
the fallen angels, Osiris, Isis, Orus and Belial.
Choose answers to questions 1-9 based on a careful reading of the
passage below.
25. Which of the following best describes the passage?
(a) The fallen angels complain about their life
(b) The description of two more of Satan’s troops
(c) Satan is comparing himself to these demons
(d) God is describing each of these demons
(e) The description of demons as they come before Beelzebub
26. The word “Th’” in line 483 is an example of
(a) aphaeresis
(b) amphiboly
(c) apostrophe
(d) apocope
(e) chiasmus
27. In line 489, “her bleating gods” refer to
(a) The Rebel King
(b) Egypt
(c) Osiris, Isis, Orus
(d) Israel’s gods
(e) The golden calves
28. Which of the following statements about this passage are true?
I. Osiris, Isis, and Orus have fallen from heaven
II. The golden calf is referred to as a sin
III. The “rebel king” is King of Egypt
IV. Jehovah is referred to as God
V. Israel had obeyed God
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) II and IV
(d) II, III, IV, and V
(e) All of the above are false
29. In line 482, “scape” is an example of
(a) antanaclasis
(b) aphaeresis
(c) aposiopesis
(d) apocope
(e) anaphora
30. Lines 490-491 (Belial…from Heaven) suggest that
(a) Belial is the god of lewd-ness
(b) Belial’s Spirit was left in heaven
(c) Satan had a preference toward Belial, therefore mentioning him
last
(d) Belial did not fall from Heaven
(e) Belial was the most lewd in all of Heaven
31. In line 492, “Vice” most nearly means
(a) A defect
(b) Sexual immorality
(c) A bad habit
(d) Strength
(e) An undesirable habit
32. In lines 495-496 (as did…of God.) it can be inferred that
(a) Belial is responsible for turning Ely’s sons to atheists
(b) The priest is responsible for turning Ely’s sons against God
(c) Ely’s sons willingly without the help of others to disobey God
(d) The priest allowed Ely’s sons to fill lust in “the house of God”
(e) Belial is responsible for lusting over Ely’s sons
33. In line 497, “he” refers to
(a) The Priest
(b) Satan
(c) Ely
(d) Belial
(e) Jehovah
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MH5
Lines 500—525
Essay Prompt
The following excerpt is taken from Paradise Lost, an epic poem by
John Milton.
Read the poem carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay, analyze how
Milton
uses syntax, diction, and various literary devices to convey the weary
family
situation between Saturn, Rhea, and Jove.
Multiple Choice
Carefully read the following passage. Choose the best answer to
questions 1-6
based on the reading.
34. In line 508, “th' ” is an example of
(a) apocope
(b) aposiopesis
(c) anastrophe
(d) aphaeresis
(e) antinomy
35. The phrase, “flown with insolence and wine” (line 502),
describes
(a) how clumsy Belial is.
(b) the actions that Belial partook in with his devils while on
Earth.
(c) the rude and disrespectful movement of Belial’s devils coming to
fight for
evil.
(d) the insolation the devils experienced after leaving hell.
(e) Belial’s eating habits once he emerged from hiding.
36. Which of the following is TRUE?
(a) Rhea is ashamed of giving birth to Jove.
(b) Ida told others where Jove was being kept after Rhea gave birth
to him.
(c) Doric Land and Hesperian Fields are the same location.
(d) Rhea did not think that Saturn would try to hurt her newborn son,
Jove.
(e) Jove is the son of Saturn.
37. In line 511, “his” refers to
(a) Earth
(b) Heaven
(c) the Ionian Gods
(d) Javan
(e) Saturn
38. What literary device is exemplified throughout the passage?
(a) irony
(b) metaphor
(c) personification
(d) onomatopoeia
(e) alliteration
39. The passage describes
(a) the journey taken by the Gods to reach Olympus.
(b) how Gibeah prevented the movement of devils into Delphian.
(c) the love that Rhea has for Jove.
(d) Jove’s family ties and the path he took to accroach reign.
(e) The crimes Saturn committed.
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FM5
Lines 525—550
The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s epic, Paradise
Lost.
Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well organized essay using
literary
devices and figurative language, analyze how the settings in this
passage relate
to the overall story.
The following questions are based on this passage.
40) In Line 526, “which on his count’nance cast” is an example of
(a) Aphaeresis
(b) Amphigory
(c) Anaphora
(d) Antonomasia
(e) Anadiplosis
41) What does “in perfect phalanx to the dorian mood” (line 550)
mean?
(a) The Devils with their full army, were ready to attack
(b) The huge body of Angels infantry were prepared for battle
(c) The Angels were backing down from battle
(d) The Devils did not want to partake in war
(e) The heavens were angry
42) In Line 546, “With Orient Colours waving: with them”, them refers
to
(a) The devils
(b) The Angels
(c) Satan himself
(d) Adam and Eve
(e) The titans and Titanides
43) In Line 529, “gently rais’d” is an example of
(a) Amphigory
(b) Aphaeresis
(c) Anaphora
(d) Antipophora
(e) Apostrophe
44) In lines 536- 540 “Th' Imperial Ensign…Shon like a Meteor
streaming to the
Wind…Gemms and Golden lustre rich imblaz'd,…Martial sounds” Milton
uses imagery
to describe what?
(a) Hell in its natural form
(b) The Angel’s and their preparation for battle
(c) The devil’s and their preparation for battle
(d) How the middle ground is being turned into hell
(e) Heaven in the course of war
45) The word “His” in line 533 refers to who?
(a) Cherub, an angel
(b) Satan
(c) God
(d) Azazel, who stands on his right
(e) Beezulbub
46) In line 547-550, Milton describes
(a) The devils organizing war formations on land
(b) The Angels organizing themselves for the war
(c) Satan leading the devils
(d) God moving the Angels to battle
(e) The devils shielding and hiding away from the Angels
47) The “Reign of Chaos and night” (line 543) refer to?
(a) Hell itself
(b) Heaven and Earth
(c) Heaven
(d) The void between Heaven and Hell
(e) None of the above
48) In the lines 541-543, Milton uses music and imagery to convey
what?
(a) God encouraging the Angels to fight
(b) Angels use music that will frighten the Devils
(c) The Angels, prepared for battle, will use music and noise to let
the devils
know they are here to fight
(d) Satan is sizing up his Devils, preparing them and encouraging
them to
fight, using music
(e) Satan is letting the Devils do his work without any of his help
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CLZ5
Lines 550—575
Essay Prompt
The following passage is an excerpt from Paradise Lost by John
Milton. Read the
passage carefully, and then write a well-organized essay in which you
analyze
how the use of syntax, diction, and various literary devices help
convey the
point of view of the demons (warriors) and Satan (chief) towards their
current
situation.
Carefully read the previous passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
Choose the
best answer to questions 1- based on the passage.
49.) The word “battalion” in line 569 refers to
a. “dazzling arms” line 564
b. “their mighty chief” line 566
c. “gods” line 570
d. “warriors old with ordered spear and shield” line 565
e. “than that small infantry” line 575
50.) Lines 571-575 describes
a. the winning of a battle
b. the willfulness of the warriors
c. the optimistic feelings of the mighty chief
d. the impact of the war music
e. the preparation of a large battle of the particular parties
involved
51.) The word “visage” in line 570 means
a. facial expression
b. dreams of deities
c. appearance
d. armor
e. strength
52.) “soft pipes that charmed their painful steps” line 562 is an
example of
a. antaclasis
b. personifaction
c. astesmus
d. metaphor
e. anthropmorphism
53.) The “flutes and soft recorders” line 551 help represent the
a. marching of an army
b. preparation of a celebration
c. presence of a god or immortal being
d. significance of the emotions through song
e. mythical background of the story
54.) In line 567 “he” refers to
a.warriors
b. mortal minds
c. temper heroes
d. gods
e. the mighty chief
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DH5
Lines 600—625
The passage below is an excerpt from Book 1 of John Milton’s Paradise
Lost. In a
well essay, analyze how the author uses imagery and literary devices
to portray
the tone of the story.
55. Line 601 “deep scars of thunder had entrenched is an example of
a. Alliteration
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Personification
d. Juxtaposition
56. Lines 604-605 contain an example of
a. Personification
b. Anastrophe
c. A and B
d. None of the Above
57. In Line 11, the word “his” refers to
a. A fellow of crime
b. Adam
c. A Spirit
d. The archangel
58. Lines 612-613 “as when….forest oaks” are an example of
a. Alliteration
b. Simile
c. Conceit
d. Metonym
59. In Line 615, the words “blasted heath” are an example of
a. Bombast
b. An Allusion
c. Simile
d. An Analogy
60. “Attention held them mute” is an example of
a. Pun
b. Paradox
c. Personification
d. Oxymoron
61. From the passage it can be inferred that
a. Those listening to the speech are matchless
b. All of the spirits are weeping
c. The archangel is giving a speech
d. The criminals are sad because one of them died
62. The word “amerc’d” most closely means
a. Given mercy
b. Chastised
c. Incarcerated
d. Fined
63. The word myriads most \closely means
a. Egyptian pyramids
b. Bodies of water in desert
c. many; wide variety
d. powerful ; matchless
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625--650
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AP5
Lines 650—675
The following passage is excerpted from John Milton’s epic poem
Paradise Lost
(1667). First, read the passage carefully. Then write a carefully
planned essay
in which you analyze Milton’s use of diction, syntax, and figurative
language to
accurately depict the atmosphere of the presented location and
activities.
Carefully read the previous passage. Choose the best answer to
questions 1-9
based on the text.
64. In line 651 the word “fame” has what meaning?
a. Widespread reputation
b. Rumor
c. To make famous
d. Speech
e. Short story
65. To whom does the demonic figure refer to as “should favour equal
to the
Sons of Heaven” in line 653?
a. Humans
b. Satan
c. The fallen angles
d. The victorious angles
e. God
66. In line 657, “th’ ” is what literary device?
a. Antilogy
b. Anthimeria
c. Braggadocio
d. Asyndeton
e. Apocope
67. “Peace is despaird” in line 660 is an example of what literary
device?
a. Anaphora
b. Chiasmus
c. Blazon
d. Personification
e. Metonymy
68. From where does the “millions of flaming swords” literally come
from, line
664?
a. Satan’s rant
b. Seraphim
c. Cherubim
d. Corpses from the battlefield
e. Heaven’s Angles
69. What “far round illumin'd hell” in line 666?
a. Lucifer’s remaining glow
b. The endless fire of hell
c. The demon’s shields
d. The flaming swords
e. Burning “Sulphur”
70. The “din of war” literally refers to what in line 668?
a. Sound from the smacking of shields
b. Demonic war cries
c. Hurled Defiance
d. Satan’s tirade
e. Burning Demons
71. What does “belch'd fire and rowling smoak” refer to in line 671?
a. Satan’s army
b. Hell
c. Demonic armaments
d. The fiery lake
e. A volcano
72. To whose womb do they refer in line 673?
a. God’s
b. Satan’s
c. A volcano’s
d. The demonic army’s
e. Angel’s
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JK5
Lines 675—700
Essay: The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s
‘Paradise Lost’.
First, read the passage carefully. Then in a well organized essay,
evaluate how
Milton uses figurative language to convey his attitude towards
materialism.
73. From lines 679-681, it can be inferred that Mammon was-
a) very unsteady
b) doleful
c) humble
d) materialistic
74. In line 681, “downward bent” refers to-
a) descending roads
b) Mammon’s love of gold
c) the direction in which Mammon fell
d) Mammon’s temperament
75. What was Mammon’s order?
a) To mine for gold in Hell
b) To intrude upon a city
c) To hide treasures at the center of the Earth
c) To disassemble a body
76. The purpose of lines 690-691 (“Let none… Hell.”) is to
a) acknowledge a harm
b) mock the workers of Mammon
c) present an irony
d) bemoan a known fact
77. “Precious bane” (line 692) is
a) a juxtaposition
b) a paradox
c) an antiphrasis
d) an oxymoron
78. In line 693 “wond’ring” is an example of
a) apostrophe
b) anaphora
c) aphaeresis
d) argot
79. It can be inferred that the “Spirits” (line 697) did NOT-
a) construct beautiful towers
b) need much help
c) work at incredible speed
d) build the “Monuments of Fame”
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JN5
Lines 700—725
In the passage from Milton's Paradise Lost, in a well organized essay,
analyze
how Milton uses literary devices and other literary techniques to
convey the
attitudes of Satan and his followers throughout the entire novel.
80. In line 704, what does “bullion” refer to?
(a) “massie ore”
(b) the chains that bind the demons
(c) “liquid fire”
(d) statues
81. Lines 705 – 709 is an example of a(n)
(a) metaphor
(b) apostrophe
(c) onomatopoeia
(d) simile
82. In lines 710 – 714 (Anon out of the earth a Fabrick huge …
Pilasters round
// Were set,), Milton uses diction and imagery to convey
(a) the temple rose slowly and precisely
(b) the temple was big and
(c) the temple rose amazingly
(d) the temple was terrifying
83. How does the imagery presented in the passage relate to the
attitudes of
the demons and Satan?
(a) The demons are forced by Satan to build him a grand city
(b) They are greedy and materialistic
(c) They are plotting to get revenge on God
(d) They are pessimistic of their situation
84. Lines 717 – 719 (Not Babilon,…in all thir glories) is an example
of
(a) asyndeton
(b) blazon
(c) boasting poem
(d) metaphor
85. In line 705, the word “form’d” is as a(n)
(a) aphaeresis
(b) antipophora
(c) amplification
(d) alienation affect
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DC5
Lines 725—750
Essay prompt: The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s
‘Paradise
Lost’ (1667). First, read the passage carefully. Second, write an
essay
analyzing Milton’s attitude about temple building in hell. Include
elements such
as diction, syntax, tone, and similes in your essay.
86) “fed with Naphtha and Asphaltus” (lines 728-729)
a) refers to how the starry lamps and blazing cressets were bred as
young
cressets
b) implies parental functions of the pendant towards the starry lamps
and
blazing cressets
c) refers to how light was created in the starry lamps and blazing
cressets
d) suggests Naphtha and Asphaltus shared a mother with the starry
lamps and
blazing cressets
e) implies that starry lamps and blazing cressets are hungry by
nature
87) The long description of the temple serves as
a) amplification
b) anticlimax
c) a conceit
d) apocope
e) a boasting poem
88) The architect (line 732)
I. had built towers in heaven for angels to live in
II. felt underappreciated for his work
III. was adored and known in Greece
IV. was payed a grand sum of money for his work
V. was praised by some demons for his work
a) I, II, and IV
b) III only
c) I and III
d) I, III, and V
e) all of the above
89) Who/what was “dropt from the zenith” (line 745)
a) a falling star
b) Mulciber
c) Lucifer
d) Jove
e) a demon temple
90) “dropt from the zenith like a shooting star” (line 745) is in an
example of
a) metaphor
b) alliteration
c) simile
d) apostrophe
e) ballad
91) Which of the following is FALSE?
a) The architect was believed by the Greeks to have fallen from
heaven for a
whole day
b) The passage suggests the temple was easy to build because there
were already
a lot of contractors in hell.
c) Magic was used in the construction of the temple
d) The passage suggests the architect had worked both in heaven and
in hell
e) the temples lighting was made to look like the starry sky
92) “ Th' ” (line 746) is an example of
a) absolutism
b) affective fallacy
c) anaphora
d) apophasis
e) apocope
93) “engines” (line 750) most closely means
a) tricks and clever inventions
b) motors and turbines
c) strength and force
d) thought out strategies and plans
e) transportation devices
Assignment directions/rubric:
Test #1: Milton’s Paradise Lost study
Assigned September 17
Due 4:00 PM, Monday, September 24
After evaluating the multiple-choice question types on the AP English
Lit exam
(http://apcentral.collegeboard.com) and after considering the multiple-
choice
practice test taken in class, prepare 5--10 challenging questions for
an
assigned section of Milton’s Paradise Lost, including at least two
questions
with answers from the extended literary devices in each work
(http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html).
Additionally, while at AP Central, review the previous essay (free
response)
questions explicating a passage of literature and prepare an essay
4-point rubric
4 categories, up to 1 point each
4 = exceeds standards
3 = meets standards
2 = partially meets standards
1 = does not meet standards
_____ Project is submitted online to the course message board
(http://www.snorko.org/jmhs) by 4:00 PM, Monday, September 24,
including
at least two questions with answers from the extended literary devices
discussed
in class (http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html);
_____ Essay prompt on the passage prepared in the explicate-a-passage-
of-poetry
authoritatively.
Lines 1—25
The following passage is taken from John Milton’s epic, Paradise Lost
(1667).
Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay, analyze
how Milton
introduces the theme of the story by using different literary devices
such as
diction, syntax, tone, and selection of detail.
1.In line 2, “tast” is an example of
a.Aporia
b.Apocope
c.Antonomasia
d.Anastrophe
e.Aposiopesis
2.Lines 4-6 (With loss of Eden…the blissful Seat) suggest that “one
greater
man” refers to
a.God
b.Satan
c.Jesus
d.Angels
e.Demons
3.Lines 6-8 (Sing Heav’nly Muse…the chosen Seed) is a reference to
a.God creating paradise
b.Satan’s plan to take over Heaven
c.The creation of Heaven and Hell
d.When God spoke to Moses and gave him the ten commandments
e.All of the above
4.Why does Milton allude to these other literary works? (lines
11-13)
I.To show that the other works are wrong about the creation of Heaven
and Earth
II.Give examples of other literary works that are similar to his
story
III.Asking for help from the other literary works for his
“adventurous song”
IV.He wants to do things that has yet to be done in literature
a.I only
b.II only
c.III only
d.III and IV
e.I, II, III, and IV
5.Lines 14-16 argue that
a.Milton understands the bible
b.Milton wants to follow other authors
c.Milton is the best writer during the 17th century
d.Milton wants to create an epic that has yet to be done in
literature
e.Milton is able to fly over the Aonian Mount
6.Lines 22-23 uses what literary device?
a.Anthimeria
b.Antimetabole
c.Amphiboly
d.Anacoluthon
e.Antithesis
7.What do lines 24-26 state?
a.God is great in many ways
b.Mankind should believe in “Eternal Providence”
c.Milton will justify why God let things happen the way it did
d.Life is a big argument
e.What Milton says is always true
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RM5
Lines 26—50
A common theme throughout most stories and plays throughout history
has been
the damaging effect that pride can have upon an individual. Use the
given
excerpt from Paradise Lost by John Milton to either support or argue
this point.
Also use knowledge from past experiences, observations, and your own
critical
thinking. Be sure your essay is free of grammar and spelling errors.
8) The command to not eat the forbidden fruit by God is an example of
a::
A) Amphigory
B) Carnivalization
C) Apostrophe
D) Antisasoge
E) Metaphor
9) In line 31, the word “transgress” mean:
A) To change, he feels differently now
B) To lose, he lost it
C) It was violated, it was not respected
D) To Strengthen, it grew stronger
E) None of the above
10) Define the literary device used for the following phrase in line
38, “Rebel
Angels”:
A) Oxymoron
B) Anaphora
C) Antihero
D) Paradox
E) Simile
11) Who are the “Grandparents in that happy state?” :
A) Satan and his army
B) God’s angels
C) Adam and Eve
D) The animals in Eden
E) None of the above
12) In line 40, who is the “most high” referring to? :
A) Satan
B) Adam
C) Jesus Christ
D) God
E) All of the Above
13) According to Milton, Satan’s prime goal was to:
A) Doom all of Mankind
B) Become heir to God’s throne
C) Destroy God
D) Become as Powerful as God
E) Have some Fun
14) From lines 37-43 what literary device is used to show Satan’s
plans? :
A) Amplification
B) Antipophora
C) Antithesis
D) Bombast
E) Braggadocio
15) How did God punish Satan? :
A) He put him in a fire chamber for a week
B) He took away his wings
C) He kicked him out of Heaven and sent him to hell
D) He just forgave him
E) None of the above
16) What does adamantine mean? :
A) Made of solid stone
B) Unbreakable
C) Very weak
D) Very luxurious
E) Extremely hot
17) According to Milton, what is the main quality that lead Satan to
his epic
downfall from being an angel in heaven? :
A) His weakness, he could’ve been able to win if only he was just a
little bit
stronger
B) His ignorance, he should’ve known that God was much stronger and
that a
better plan would have been needed to win
C) His lack of desire, he didn’t want to win bad enough
D) His pride, he believed he was the most deserving of all to be king
even
though God was his creator, and it blinded him from thinking it all
rationally
E) All of the above
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CGS5
Lines 51—75
Free-Response Question
Read lines 51-75 of John Milton’s Paradise Lost. Analyze and describe
how
Milton uses figurative language to convey the sense of loss that Satan
feels
from being banished to Hell.
18.Who or what “Serv'd only to discover sights of woe?”(Line 65)
A. God
B. Satan
C. Light
D. Darkness
E. Furnace
19. In line 58, the word “obdurate” most nearly means
A. Unyielding
B. Lavish
C. Undying
D. Perspicuous
E. Sagacious
20. Who or what is “As far remov'd from God and light of Heav'n
As from the Center thrice to th' utmost Pole”?(Line 73-74)
A. Light
B. Hell
C. Satan
D. Core of the Earth
E. Utter darkness
21. Milton uses the word “kenn”(Line 59) to mean
A. Range of sight
B. Keen and cunning
C. Can/ Able
D. Elite
E. Obsolete
22. How does Milton's use of the paradox in "darkness visible"
emphasize
theme(s) of the epic?
I. Satan as an adversary is contrary or opposite
II. Satan and the demons praise themselves with insults and curse God
with
compliments throughout the text
III. "woe" here means "one," because Satan is the only one alive
IV, Satan is alone in darkness because he chose to separate himself
from
heaven—a seeming paradox
A. I only
b. II and III only
c. I, II, and IV
d. all of the above
23. “Such place Eternal Justice had prepar'd”(Line 70) is an example
of a(n)
A. Antithesis
B. Apostrophe
C. Antilogy
D. Anastrophe
E. Anachronism
24. Who or what “Torments Him”?(Line 56)
A. God
B. Lasting pain
C. Lost happiness
D. The thought of lasting pain and lost happiness
E. The fiery Gulfe
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JP5
Lines 75—100
Free-Response Question:
The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s epic poem,
Paradise Lost
(1667). Read the passage carefully. Then in a well-organized essay
analyze and
describe how Milton uses different literary devices to describe the
fall of
Satan and his followers from Heaven.
Multiple Choice Questions
Questions 1-8. Choose answers to questions 1-8 based on a careful
reading of
the passage above from Paradise Lost by John Milton.
25. In lines 76 and 77, Milton describes the environment to be of
(a) Complete darkness
(b) Floods and Whirlwinds of fire
(c) Floods only
(d) none of the above, Milton does not describe the environment
26. Who is Beelzebub (lines 79-81)
(a) Lucifer, "bringer of light"
(b) Satan
(c) God of the flies, "Chief of the devils"
(d) All of the above
27. The words “Potent Victor” in lines 95-96 refer to
(a) Beelzebub
(b) Satan
(c) God
(d) Milton
28. The entire excerpt (lines 76-100) describes
(a) The battle between God and Satan
(b) Man’s first disobedience
(c) The fall of Satan and his followers from Heaven
(d) Satan awakening his legions
29. In line 76, “o'rewhelm'd ” is an example of
(a) apostrophe
(b) argot
(c) apocope
(d) asyndeton
30. Who has injured merit(line 98)
(a) God
(b) Beelzebub
(c) Satan
(d) the angels from hell
(e) none of the above
31. “Joynd with me once, now misery hath joynd” (line 90) is an
example of
(a) personification
(b) anthropomorphism
(c) symbolism
(d) antanaclasis
(e) none of the above
32. The word “me” in line 99 refers to
(a) the devil
(b) God
(c) Beelzebub
(d) Chaos
33. The words “ Realms of Light” in line 85 refers to
(a) heaven
(b) the sun
(c) God
(d) hell
(e) None of the above
34. In line 85 “who in the happy Realms of Light” is an example of
(a) personification
(b) anthropomorphism
(c) symbolism
(d) metonymy
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BF5
Lines 100—125
ESSAY PROMPT
The following is a passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667).
Read the
follow passage, then in a well-organized essay analyze Satan’s actions
and
identify a theme that can be taken from these actions. Relate some
outside
examples from other literary pieces, personal experiences, or other
sources to
Satan’s actions
35. In the quote “Innumerable force of Spirits arm'd That durst
dislike his
reign” (lines 101-102), who is Milton referring to when he says
“Spirits arm’d”?
A. The angels in heaven
B. The humans that have been rumored to have been created
C. God
D. Jesus
E. Satan and his demon army
36.Lines 106-108 refer to
A. God’s omniscience
B. The demons’ spirit
C. Death from the previous war
D. The demons’ imprisonment
E. Hell
37.Who is the “apostate angel”
A. Satan
B. God
C. Jesus
D. Cherubim
E. Saturn
38. Lines 105-108 exemplify which of the follow,
A. Agon
B. Catachresis
C. Ballad
D. Burlesque
E. Antipophora
39. In line 117 “empyreal” means
A. extremely delicate or refined
B. of doubtful quality or propriety
C. pertaining to the highest heaven in the cosmology of the
ancients.
D. to descend initially, as for a designated interval
E. of, like, or pertaining to an empire.
40.Which of the following is implied in lines 118-121?
I. “If we try again we may do better.”
II. “Even though we lost, we now know more.”
III. “We were not physically harmed by war.”
IV. “The war was a good thing let’s do it again.”
V. “We could try to be sneaky this time.”
A. I, IV
B. I, II, III
C. I, II, IV, V
D. I, II, III, V
E. All of the above
41. Who believes there’s “tyranny of Heav’n” (Line 124)
A. God
B. The Greeks
C. Angels
D. Satan
E. The Romans
42. In line 115 “ignominy” means
A .Great personal dishonor or humiliation
B. To increase in worldly reputation
C. Thing that possesses or exercises authority or influence
D. The cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or
punished
E. Resembling or befitting heaven; blissful; beautiful
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CR5
Lines 125—150
Essay Prompt
Carefully Read the passage from Milton’s Lost Paradise. Then write an
essay
using literary devices to analyze the characters attitude, and tone.
Also use
literary devices to analyze the relationship between this character
and the
other characters.
43. What is the closest meaning to the word “vaunting” in line 126?
(a) Speak with pride
(b) Speak with sadness.
(c) Complain about the circumstances.
(d) Disagree with everyone else.
(e) Speak with a commanding tone.
44. In line 127, to who does the word “him” refer to?
(a) Compeer
(b) A fallen Angel
(c) Chief of many Throned Powers
(d) Satan
(e) Almighty
45. Line 128 is example of
(a) Aptronym
(b) Aporia
(c) Amphiboly
(d) Analogue
(e) Anaphora
46. What is a “Seraphim” (line 129)?
(a) A high ranked Angel
(b) An awkward creature
(c) A low ranked angel
(d) A type of flower
(e) A muse
47. Which of the following describes line 140-142
(a) Although the fallen angels had been defeated they were happy,
and
recovering from their loss.
(b) The misery of the fallen angels is caused by the return of their
strength
(c) The angels of God were recovering from the battle.
(d) The fallen angels were recovering from their defeat, but they
were unhappy.
(e) The glory of the fallen angels was not gone.
48. Line 141-142 is an example of
(a) Personification
(b) Metaphor
(c) Assonance
(d) Amplification
(e) Apostrophe
49. In the lines 143-149, the speaker argues that
(a) They could have received a worst punishment.
(b) The punishment they received was worse than anything else.
(c) The fallen angels preferred to serve God than suffer in the place
they
were.
(d) God was not as powerful as everyone thought.
(e) The fallen angels did not have enough strength to support pain or
their
punishment.
50. Which of the following words from the passage refers to God?
I. Chief
II. Conqueror
III. Almighty
IV. Chance
(a) I and III
(b) III
(c) II and III
(d) II, III, and IV
(e) All of the above
51. Line 143-145 is an example of
(a) Afflatus
(b) Antilogy
(c) Antipophora
(d) Absolutism
(e) Apocope
52. What does the word “thralls” in line 149 mean?
(a) Despair
(b) Punishments
(c) Accessories
(d) Support
(e) Slaves
PVG5
Lines 150—175
(Suggested time- 40 minutes. This question counts as one-third of the
total
essay section score.)
Read the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667),
carefully.
Then write a well organized essay in which you analyze how the speaker
of this
excerpt reveals his values and the nature of his being. (Hint:
identify such
literary devices as syntax, diction, and tone.)
Multiple Choice Questions:
1.) “gloomy deep” (line 2) means
a.) the black ocean
b.) dreary hell
c.) overclouded sky
d.) threatening lightning
e.) harsh hurricanes
2.) In line 152, the pronoun “his” refers to which of the following?
a.) Satan
b.) The Arch-fiend
c.) Cherube
d.) God
e.) Victor
3.) Lines 159-165 argue that
a.) The demons will resist if God desires it.
b.) God will resist if the demons desire it.
c.) The demons will stop at nothing to disturb the goodness of God’s
human
creation.
d.) God will stop at nothing to prevent the evilness of the demons.
e.) All of the above
4.) In line 156, “Arch-fiend” in context is best used as which of the
following?
a.) synonym
b.) euphemism
c.) antonym
d.) interjection
e.) apostrophe
5.) In line 171, “heav’n” is an example of which literary device?
a.) aporia
b.) analogue
c.) apocope
d.) anticlimax
e.) aphaeresis
6. The speaker’s tone in the passage as a whole is best described as
a.) enthusiastic and optimistic
b.) light-hearted and graceful
c.) agitated and malicious
d.) harmonious and reserved
e.) soothing and heroic
7.) “Thunder, Wing'd with red Lightning and impetuous rage” is the
best example
of which literary device?
a.) imagery
b.) symbol
c.) personification
d.) metonymy
e.) apostrophe
8.) “Heart of hell” is an example of
a.) oxymoron
b.) allusion
c.) metaphor
d.) personification
e.) simile
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AC5
Lines 175—200
Free-Response Question
The following excerpt is from John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost
(1669).
Carefully read the passage and then in a well organized essay analyze
how Milton
uses figurative language to describe how Satan and his followers can
still be
optimistic besides being in their dire state. Consider such elements
as
selection of detail, point of view, and diction.
Multiple Choice Questions
Choose your answers to question 1-9 based on a careful reading of the
previous
passage.
8. The pronoun “his” in Line 176 refers to
a) God
b) God’s son
c) a demon
d) an angel
e) Satan
9. In Line 177 “th’ ” is an example of
a) aphaeresis
b) amphiboly
c) bombast
d) apocope
e) aubade
10. The “occasion” in Line 178 refers to
a) the fall of Satan and his followers from heaven
b) the demons’ chance to escape from hell
c) the demons’ chance to recuperate and make a new plan to defy God
d) the opportunity of the rebelling angels to take over heaven
e) the opportunity of the demons to extinguish the flames in hell
12. What literary device is used in Lines 180-184
a) metaphor
b) amplification
c) astesmus
d) apostrophe
e) chiasmus
13. According to the passage which of the following statements
describe what the
demons consulted about?
I.) How to defy God once again
II.) Why they had failed
III.) How to repair their broken condition
IV.) How to make their terrible situation better
V.) How to escape from hell
a) I and II
b) I, III, and V
c) I, III, and IV
d) I, III, IV, and V
e) All of the above
14. Hell is described as all of the following EXCEPT
a) extensive
b) desolate
c) deprived of light
d) encased in shafts
e) barren
15. Which of the following best describes Lines 190-191?
a) The demons are driven on by their hate for God.
b) The demons hope that Satan will be able to save them from Hell.
c) The demons are driven on by hope and their suffering.
d) The demons have given up on hope completely.
e) The demons do not believe Satan should lead them.
16. What does “Prone on the Flood” mean in Line 195?
a) Only Satan’s head is above the water.
b) Satan is lying flat on the burning lake.
c) Satan is able to make it flood in Hell.
d) God made it flood in Hell to further punish Satan and his
followers.
e) Satan is tied to the burning lake.
17. The allusion in Lines 197-200 serves to illustrate
a) how Satan met his fall like the Titans
b) the great size of Satan, like that of the Titans and Sea-beast
c) how all had been created by God
d) how Satan revolted against God, like how the Olympians defied the
Titans
e) how Satan has become a monster like the Titans and Sea-beast
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KS5
Lines 200—225
Essay prompt: In this particular passage (book 1, lines 200-225)
Satan frees
himself from his bondage in Hell despite the fact that his chains
were
unbreakable. Because the chains were unbreakable it implies that Satan
wouldn’t
be able to break them and therefore God had a hand in Satan’s release.
If God
sent Satan to Hell to be punished for all eternity, why would he
release Satan
later? This is one of the many examples in Paradise Lost that show the
theme of
God working in mysterious ways. In a well-developed essay explain how
this theme
in conveyed through the use of literary devices.
Multiple Choice:
18) In lines 200-208 what is the Leviathan referring to?
a) a whale
b) God
c) the pilot
d) Satan
19) According to line 213 leaving Satan to “his own dark designs”
would create
which consequence?
a) Satan’s plan of corrupting people
b) The corruption of more angels
c) Another war with God
d) None of these
20) Why might Satan be enraged as described in lines 215-220?
a) Satan is enraged by his imprisonment in Hell
b) The rumor that God is making pure beings known as people enrages
Satan
c) Satan is angry that he’ll never be able to fully get back at God
d) There is the possibility that Satan might bring prosperity to
people when he
meant to bring them harm
21) Which of the following literary devices is being used in line 209
to address
Satan as an arch-fiend?
a) metaphor
b) caricature
c) antonomasia
d) onomatopeia
22) What literary device is used in lines 215-220 to draw attention to
man?
a) catachresis
b) antinomy
c) apostrophe
d) anaphora
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FG5
Lines 226—250
Read the following passage carefully and explain how the author
conveys his
reason with Satan’s decision through the usage of literary devices
such as
poetic elements or diction, figurative language, and imagery.
After Reading the passage of John Milton’s Paradise lost, answer the
five
following questions.
22) In lines 146-147, who is the one that “can dispose and bid what
shall be
right?”
a. Satan
b. The Supernal Power
c. The Arch-Angel’s follower
d. God
e. Pelorus
23) Through the end of this passage, what is Satan’s Argument?
a. That the climate, the soil, and the region is more rich than
anything else.
b. He is convince of becoming a much better God by staying away of
the supernal
Power.
c. He decides to leave Heaven and start anew with his new found
land.
d. He decides to change the lands and become ruler of it.
e. He is furious because of what they have done that he decides to
change some
rules.
24) Why are Satan and his follower implied as “Gods”? (Line 240)
I. Because they escaped the hellish wrath of God.
II. They are now Gods of new land.
III. The Archangels are exchanging new for heaven.
IV. They were originally Gods from the beginning.
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 4
e. None of the above.
25) Incumbent means (Line 226)
a. Lying down
b. Density
c. Floating in air
d. Pressing on something
e. Opaque
26) What is line 148 example of?
A. Analogy
B. Paradox
C. Apostrophe
D. Verbal Irony
E. Metonym
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CS5
Lines 250—275
Essay Question: The following passage is an excerpt from Milton’s Lost
Paradise.
Read the passage carefully. Then write an essay in which you analyze
how Milton
uses literary devices and syntax to show Satan’s point of view after
his defeat
in Heaven, and how he views his new surroundings.
27) The main idea of line 255 is
a) Satan is comforting his defeat by making Heaven seem like Hell
b) Satan wants Hell to be Heaven
c) Satan says he can make Hell into Heaven, when he ironically turned
his Heaven
into Hell
d) Satan has lost his mind over his defeat
e) To Satan, Hell and Heaven are nothing but names and the only thing
that
matters/determines whether it is a Heaven or Hell is his presence
28) Who is Beelzebub(line 27)
a) Satan’s higher authority
b) A low class minion
c) Another creature
d) A fallen Angel like Satan
e) Satan’s personal speaker
29) The point of Line 260 is
a) There time in hell will be short
b) Someone is about to drive them out of Hell
c) They believe God envies them
d) God has no envy for Hell so they do not have to worry about being
driven out
e) No amount of envy from anyone could drive them out
30) Line 263 could be an example of
a) Irony
b) Alliteration
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Blazon
e) Allusion
31) Line 255 is an example of
a) Amphigory
b) Anagnorisis
c) Analogue
d) Aporia
e) Argot
32) Lines 271-275 is an example of
a) Aside
b) Apocope
c) Bombast
d) Asyndeton
e) Apostrophe
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MT5
Lines 275—300
In the following passage, the poet John Milton describes the ascent of
Satan
from the Lake of Fire after the revolt of the angels against God. Read
the
passage carefully, then write a well-organized essay that analyzes how
the
author uses literary devices to convey his feelings toward and opinion
of Satan.
Choose your answers to these questionsbased on a careful reading of
the passage.
33. In the first paragraph, the demons are described as all of the
following
EXCEPT?
(A) submissive
(B) despondent
(C) hopeful
(D) enraged
(E) weakened
34. “Perilous edge” line 276
(A) describes the literal great fall from Heaven into the pit of Hell
(B) is used to show the once great courage of the Devils
(C) insinuates that to be without God is dangerous
(D) shows how dangerous the battle with God was
(E) All of the above
35. Lines 283-291 exemplifies
(A) similes
(B) a conceit
(C) hyperbole
(D) apophasis
(E) a blazon
36. In line 293, what is the antecedent of “His Spear”
(A) the superiour Fiend
(B) the Tuscan Artist
(C) some great Ammiral
(D) her spotty Globe
(E) None of the above
37. How is Satan characterized in this passage?
(A) Spiteful and arrogant
(B) Determined and commanding
(C) Weak and Tarnished
(D) Happy and carefree
(E) Untrustworthy but strong
38. What does this section of the poem describe?
(A) Satan encouraging the hordes of demons
(B) The war between Heaven and Hell
(C) Satan's Arms and Armor
(D) Satan beginning to walk across the Lake of Fire
(E) Both (C) and (D)
39. The author uses which literary device in the words “edge” and
“fall”?
(A) antanaclasis
(B) anaphora
(C) circumlocution
(D) catharsis
(E) autoclesis
40. In comparison to Hell, what would Hades be?
(A) absolutely wonderful
(B) antiphrasis
(C) an analogue
(D) a caricature of the former
(E) worse
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JF5
Lines 300—325
The following passage is an excerpt taken from John Milton’s Paradise
Lost. Read
the passage carefully. Then write a well-organized essay discussing
Milton’s
attitude towards the fallen angels, considering elements such as
diction,
figurative language, and the point of view.
41. In line 300 “he” refers to:
(a) God
(b) Satan
(c) Pursuers
(d) People
(e) Baal
42. Lines 302 is an example of
(a) metaphor
(b) apostrophe
(c) onomatopoeia
(d) allusion
(e) simile
43. What does the line “Autumnal Leaves that strow the Brooks”
represent?
(a) fallen angels scattered on the lake of fire
(b) angels flying down from heaven to punish those that rebelled
against God
(c) fallen angels thrown down from heaven
(d) Satan chained to the lake of fire
(e) dried up angels floating on a lake
44. The phrase “scattered sedge” in line 304 refers to
(a) piles of trash
(b) food
(c) animal carcasses
(d) seaweed
(e) leaves
45. The word “Orion” in line 305 refers to
(a) a weapon of mass destruction
(b) a god
(c) a “stormy” constellation, a sign of bad weather
(d) a hunter
(e) a gale
46. In line 310 the word “thir” refers to
(a) the Memphian chivalry
(b) Sojouners of Goshen
(c) angels
(d) horses
(e) Moses and his followers
47. The allusion to the Egyptians chasing Moses and his followers
through the
Red Sea (lines 304-310) serves to represent
(a) a myriad of fallen angels strewn across the lake, like the
chariots and men
dead on the lake
(b) the enslavement of Satan’s angels in heaven like the Israelites in
Egypt
(c) the cruel punishment by god represented through the destruction of
Egyptians
(d) Satan’s freedom from heaven, like Moses freeing his people from
Egypt
(e) Satan and his angels being pursued by God, like the Egyptians
pursuing Moses
48. In line 303 “th’” is an example of
(a) aphaeresis
(b) blazon
(c) apocope
(d) anastrophe
(e) ab ovo
49. The lines 315 - 325 are an example of
(a) antipophora
(b) aporia
(c) blazon
(d) afflatus
(e) amphiboly
50. Who does the “Conquerour” refer to in line 323
(a) God
(b) God’s son
(c) Satan
(d) Jove
(e) Lucifer
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JT5
Lines 325—350
The following poem is taken from Paradise Lost (1667), an epic poem by
John
Milton. Read the poem carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay,
investigate
Milton’s attitude towards the resurgence of the bad angels. In your
essay,
consider elements such as diction, tone, point of view, and syntax.
Carefully read the following passage. Choose the best answer to
questions 1-8
based on the reading.
51. In line 327, “th’ ” is an example of
(a) anastrophe
(b) anthimeria
(c) antiphrasis
(d) apocope
(e) asyndeton
52. Lines 328-329 (with linked...Gulfe) suggest that the demons may
be
(a) mesmerized by the display of thunderbolts
(b) putting together chains of lightning in the gulf
(c) chained to the bottom of a lake with a continuous chain of
lightning
(d) guided to their goal by thunderbolts
(e) fascinated by thunderbolts obtained by the demons
53. In line 331, the pronoun “they” refers to
(a) God’s angels
(b) the fallen angels
(c) the demons in heaven
(d) pursuers
(e) men
54. The allusion to Moses and the locust swarm in Egypt (lines
338-343) serves
to illustrate
(a) the imprisonment of the demons to hell like the imprisonment of
Israelites
in Egypt.
(b) the forced labor of the demons in hell like the Israelites in
Egypt.
(c) metaphorically Satan’s role in freeing “his people”, the demons.
(d) the plague, represented by Satan and his fellow demons.
(e) the myriads of demons, much like the swarms of locust.
55. The demons are compared to locusts because like locusts, they
I. are innumerable
II. are black
III. are difficult to rid of
IV. swarm in large cloud-like formations
(a) I only
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) II, III, and IV
(e) All of the above
56. In line 346, “ ‘twixt” is an example of
(a) aphaeresis
(b) aposiopesis
(c) aporia
(d) astesmus
(e) autoclesis
57. The word “Sultan” in line 348 refers to
(a) Satan
(b) the ruler of a Muslim country
(c) God
(d) a deity
(e) the Pharaoh
58. The passage describes
(a) The awakening of demons after an extensive slumber
(b) The rise of demons out of hell
(c) The failed attempt of demons to stand up due to the great
physical pain
they feel
(d) The numerous demons rising to follow Satan’s leadership
(e) The congregation of demons to the leadership of Beelzebub
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AA5
Lines 350—375
Read carefully the following passage from John Milton's epic poem
Paradise Lost
(1674). Then write an essay in which you characterize Milton's
perspective
towards these groups of demons and analyze the literary techniques
used to
convey this attitude. Support your analysis with specific references
to the
passage.
Questions. Read the following passage carefully before you choose
your answers.
59. In the passage, the author makes use of an amphiboly by
(A) relating the word "Gibralter" and "Lybian" (line 355) in context
to
vastness
(B) using the word "ras'd" (line 362) as erased in the preceding
clause and as
raised for the succeeding clause
(C) describing religion as "full of Pomp and Gold" (line 372)
(D) writing the word "thir" (line 361) instead of there
(E) using words such as "forthwith" (line 356) and "thither" (line
357)
60. Lines 367-370 ("Of mankind?that made them") tell about such demons
that
(A) desire to glorify God their creator
(B) seek to corrupt God by exploiting the weakness of man
(C) corrupt man through lying and deception
(D) All of the above
(E) None of the above
61. Why is the term Deluge used to describe the arrival of these
groups of
demons?
(A) To convey the inumerable group of demons moving together
(B) Because the demons are in for a heap of trouble
(C) It describes a type of wetness or something coming out of a wet
area
(D) The arrival di the demons are see in a negative way
(E) Everyone was drowning before they came
62. What is the antecedent of ''they" (line 374)?
(A) "Demons" (line 373)
(B) "Religions" (line 372)
(C) "Dieties" (line 373)
(D) "Brute" (line 371)
(E) "Creator" (line 369)
63. The phrase "the populous North" provides an allusion to what group
of
people?
(A) Santa Clause and his helpers
(B) The Romans
(C) Eskimos
(D) Ancient Greece
(E) None of the above
64. Which of the following best conveys the word ''patience"?
(A) "falsities" (line 367)
(B) "loyns" (line 352)
(C) "gay" (line 373)
(D) "sufferance" (line 366)
(E) "forsake" (line 368)
65. Which of the following best paraphrases lines 372-373
("adorn'd...Pomp and
gold")
(A) Many religions have worshipped the demons with precious items and
elaborate
decor
(B) Humans have fallen into religions of homosexuality
(C) The demons are forming their own cults, worshipping each other
(D) Pride and materialism have been the focus of demons
(E) People adore themselves and others
66. The title of "great Commander" (line 368) serves all of the
following EXCEPT
(A) signify the superiority of their leader, Satan
(B) to show that their leader qualifies as a great commander
(C) that the fellow demons respect their leader
(D) locate where their leader once stood
(E) give respect to their leader Satan by using a capital "C"
67. Lines 364-365 and 374-375 say that
(A) different statues and name have been made by finding ore around
the Earth
(B) the Sons of Eve have been lied to
(C) man has made friends with the demons under different names
(D) these demons have relived new names as a result of living among
the Earth
(E) demons have been lost in a corrupt world
68. The excerpt describes which of the following?
(A) The plans of demons to corrupt man that they may forget God
(B) The vast number of fallen angels that came in like a flood
(C) These demons have eventually been given different names by man
and
worshipped by them
(D) All of the above
(E) Both C and B
69. The structure of lines 358-360 ("Godlike shapes...sat on Thrones")
serves
all EXCEPT
(A) tell that these demons have taken earthly positions, known by all
(B) these demons are able to excel in what humans have strived to do
(C) tell the demon's Godlike qualities have given them great dieties
(D) the throne of God will be usurped sooner or later
(E) demons decive man through their Godlike qualities
70. According to the passage, why does the author describe the world
as
"Heathen'' (line 375)?
(A) There is no sense of true religion
(B) The demons have taken over the world with different religions
(C) The truth of God has not been revealed to them
(D) All of the above
(E) None of the above
71. According lines 367-369, what is the task of these demons?
(A) To leave God their creator
(B) Testing God's Patience by messing up his plans with man
(C) Decieve themselves in order to trick the human race to worship
other things
(D) Putting men under trail for their wrongdoings
(E) Exploiting man's weaknesses that they may forget about God
72. The tone of the author in lines 371-372 is that of
(A) Elegaic
(B) Condescending
(C) Humility
(D) Indignancy
(E) Indifference
73. The terms Squadron and Band (line 356) suggest that the demons
(A) follow certain types of ranking
(B) participate in online gaming
(C) take part in various military itinerary
(D) love music
(E) are assembled in large army-type groups
74. Who are the Sons of Eve (line 364)?
(A) Fallen angels who have strayed away from the obedient ones
(B) God's forsaken creations
(C) The human race
(D) Demons and devils coneieved by Eve
(E) None of the above
75. The word Godlike (line 358) tell about the demons, and that
(A) They were once very close with God
(B) They seek to emulate the glory of God
(C) They share the same immortal qualities as unto God
(D) They are fond of God
(E) Both A and C
76. What type of literary device is used for the word "adorn'd" (line
371)?
(A) Aphraesis
(B) Apocope
(C) Antipophora
(D) Blazon
(E) Analogue
375--400
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RGI5
Lines 400—425
Analyze Milton’s use of syntax in describing the settings in this
passage from
the novel Paradise Lost in well-written essay.
1. Why is Sibma “clad with Vines”?
a) It is an area of a lot of forestry
b) It is an ironic reference to the dessert
c) It is a reference to the Garden of Eden
d) The gods enjoy this region
e) The region if famous for its wine
2. What mentioned ability do the spirits have?
a) Flight
b) Be of either gender
c) Beautiful singing
d) Musical talent
e) Dazzling beauty
3. Where did scandalous events occur according to the exerpt?
a) On a hill
b) In a valley
c) In Hell
d) In Heaven
e) In the Garden of Eden
4. Which of the following isn’t mentioned as occurring in that
scandalous
place?
a) Orgies
b) Murder
c) Theft
d) All of the above occurred
e) None of the above occurred
5. What is “the pleasant Vally of Hinnom” (404) an example of?
a) Personification
b) Sarcasm
c) Anadiplosis
d) Metaphor
e) Aporia
6. Who comes to the crossing of the Euphrates and Besor?
a) The first humans
b) Satan
c) God
d) A god and goddess
e) Demons
7. Where is the river Besor?
a) In Israel
b) Near the dead sea
c) Along the border of Syria and Egypt
d) Along the border of Syria and Israel
e) Along the border of Israel and Egypt
8. “For spirits when they please” (423) is an example of:
a) Asyndeton
b) Chiasmus
c) Aphorism
d) Antimetabole
e) Aposiopesis
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SW5
Lines 425—450
In the given passage from Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” Milton describes
the chain
of events after the demons learn their ability to change shape and how
the
demons use their ability to influence the world around them. Use
syntax,
diction, imagery, and literary devices to portray how the demons
accomplish this
feat.
9. .The words “ti'd” and “manacl'd” in line 426 represent which
literary device?
A. Aubade
B. Aporia
C. Argot
D. Antilogy
E. aphaeresis
10. Lines 426-429 describe Satan and his demons with the ability to
A. Change Shape
B. Be stronger than bones
C. Control fire
D. Fly using their bat wings
E. Control Hell
11. In line 432 Milton refers to the “Race of Israel” which is
commonly
referred to today as
A. Christians
B. Jews
C. Muslims
D. Buddhists
E. Palestinians
12. In line 438 “Astoreth” is a reference to
A. despicable foes
B. righteous Altar
C. bestial Gods
D. troop
E. works of love
13. In line 444 Milton uses which literary device?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Parallelism
D. Allusion
E. Allegory
14. In line 448 the word “lament” most closely means
A. Put on a plastic cover for protection
B. Remove
C. Seal
D. Predict
E. Sing
15. Line 420 uses which Literary Device?
A. Aside
B. Argumentum ad Verecundiam
C. Antanaclasis
D. Antilogy
E Anastrophe
16. The passage gives references to events that prove themselves to
be
A. Inspiring
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Events and people made by Milton
F. Warlike in nature
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HO5
Lines 450—475
ESSAY PROMPTS
1. Based on the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
(1667) write
an essay in which you predict the outcome of Satan’s army of devils in
their
revenge against God and point out your proof in a way that makes
sense.
2. Based on the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost
(1667) write
an eloquent essay in which you explicate the different literary
techniques
Milton employs to create a heightened atmosphere.
Questions 1-8 are based on the following passage from Milton’s
Paradise Lost.
17. “Infected Sion’s daughter’s” is used to describe who?
A) Isrealite children
B) Those in heat
C) Thammuz
D) Juddah
E) Ezekiel
18. “Alienated” (line 4579) means?
A) To be a foreigner
B) To stop believing
C) To be an outcast
D) To be an apostate
E) To fall from grace
19. Lines 462-466 portrays all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Milton’s impressive knowledge of the Classics
B) The changing seasons
C) The demon Dagon’s first appearance
D) Dagon’s association to water
E) The power of Satan’s minions.
20. What is the order in which the demons unshackled themselves?
A) Moloch, Chemos, Baalem, Astoreth, Dagon, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis,
Orus, Mammon,
and Belial.
B) Moloch, Astoreth, Dagon, Ezekiel, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis, Chemos,
Baalem,
Orus, Mammon, and Belial.
C) Belial., Moloch, Chemos, Baalem, Rimmon, Osiris, Leviathan Isis,
Orus,
Mammon, and Dagon
D) Lucifer, Belial., Moloch, Chemos, Baalem, Rimmon, Osiris,
Leviathan Isis,
Orus, Mammon, and Mulciber
E) Lucifer Astoreth, Dagon, Ezekiel, Rimmon, Osiris, Mulciber,
Chemos, Baalem,
Orus, Mammon, and Belial.
21. A “Leper” (Line 470) means
A) An athlete
B) A member of a cult
C) A mammal who’s skin is often used for fashion purposes
D) A person suffering from Leprosy
E) A demon
22. Milton uses this literary device in his description of Dagon.
A) Antanomasia
B) Onomatopoeia
C) Ab ovo
D) Amplification
E) Intensification
23. “Seat” (line 467) is this kind of literary device
A) double entendre
B) antanaclasis
C) argot
D) circumambages
E) aposiopesis
24. What are “Off’rings?” (line 475)
A) To get off the rings
B) To get married
C) To do more evil
D) To Offer
E) Gifts intended for worship
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VL5
Lines 475—500
Essay Prompt
The following passage is an excerpt from Paradise Lost (1667), an
epic poem by
John Milton. Read the passage carefully. Then write a well-organized
essay in
which you analyze the way Milton uses literary terms to portray the
nature of
the fallen angels, Osiris, Isis, Orus and Belial.
Choose answers to questions 1-9 based on a careful reading of the
passage below.
25. Which of the following best describes the passage?
(a) The fallen angels complain about their life
(b) The description of two more of Satan’s troops
(c) Satan is comparing himself to these demons
(d) God is describing each of these demons
(e) The description of demons as they come before Beelzebub
26. The word “Th’” in line 483 is an example of
(a) aphaeresis
(b) amphiboly
(c) apostrophe
(d) apocope
(e) chiasmus
27. In line 489, “her bleating gods” refer to
(a) The Rebel King
(b) Egypt
(c) Osiris, Isis, Orus
(d) Israel’s gods
(e) The golden calves
28. Which of the following statements about this passage are true?
I. Osiris, Isis, and Orus have fallen from heaven
II. The golden calf is referred to as a sin
III. The “rebel king” is King of Egypt
IV. Jehovah is referred to as God
V. Israel had obeyed God
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) II and IV
(d) II, III, IV, and V
(e) All of the above are false
29. In line 482, “scape” is an example of
(a) antanaclasis
(b) aphaeresis
(c) aposiopesis
(d) apocope
(e) anaphora
30. Lines 490-491 (Belial…from Heaven) suggest that
(a) Belial is the god of lewd-ness
(b) Belial’s Spirit was left in heaven
(c) Satan had a preference toward Belial, therefore mentioning him
last
(d) Belial did not fall from Heaven
(e) Belial was the most lewd in all of Heaven
31. In line 492, “Vice” most nearly means
(a) A defect
(b) Sexual immorality
(c) A bad habit
(d) Strength
(e) An undesirable habit
32. In lines 495-496 (as did…of God.) it can be inferred that
(a) Belial is responsible for turning Ely’s sons to atheists
(b) The priest is responsible for turning Ely’s sons against God
(c) Ely’s sons willingly without the help of others to disobey God
(d) The priest allowed Ely’s sons to fill lust in “the house of God”
(e) Belial is responsible for lusting over Ely’s sons
33. In line 497, “he” refers to
(a) The Priest
(b) Satan
(c) Ely
(d) Belial
(e) Jehovah
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MH5
Lines 500—525
Essay Prompt
The following excerpt is taken from Paradise Lost, an epic poem by
John Milton.
Read the poem carefully. Then, in a well-organized essay, analyze how
Milton
uses syntax, diction, and various literary devices to convey the weary
family
situation between Saturn, Rhea, and Jove.
Multiple Choice
Carefully read the following passage. Choose the best answer to
questions 1-6
based on the reading.
34. In line 508, “th' ” is an example of
(a) apocope
(b) aposiopesis
(c) anastrophe
(d) aphaeresis
(e) antinomy
35. The phrase, “flown with insolence and wine” (line 502),
describes
(a) how clumsy Belial is.
(b) the actions that Belial partook in with his devils while on
Earth.
(c) the rude and disrespectful movement of Belial’s devils coming to
fight for
evil.
(d) the insolation the devils experienced after leaving hell.
(e) Belial’s eating habits once he emerged from hiding.
36. Which of the following is TRUE?
(a) Rhea is ashamed of giving birth to Jove.
(b) Ida told others where Jove was being kept after Rhea gave birth
to him.
(c) Doric Land and Hesperian Fields are the same location.
(d) Rhea did not think that Saturn would try to hurt her newborn son,
Jove.
(e) Jove is the son of Saturn.
37. In line 511, “his” refers to
(a) Earth
(b) Heaven
(c) the Ionian Gods
(d) Javan
(e) Saturn
38. What literary device is exemplified throughout the passage?
(a) irony
(b) metaphor
(c) personification
(d) onomatopoeia
(e) alliteration
39. The passage describes
(a) the journey taken by the Gods to reach Olympus.
(b) how Gibeah prevented the movement of devils into Delphian.
(c) the love that Rhea has for Jove.
(d) Jove’s family ties and the path he took to accroach reign.
(e) The crimes Saturn committed.
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FM5
Lines 525—550
The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s epic, Paradise
Lost.
Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well organized essay using
literary
devices and figurative language, analyze how the settings in this
passage relate
to the overall story.
The following questions are based on this passage.
40) In Line 526, “which on his count’nance cast” is an example of
(a) Aphaeresis
(b) Amphigory
(c) Anaphora
(d) Antonomasia
(e) Anadiplosis
41) What does “in perfect phalanx to the dorian mood” (line 550)
mean?
(a) The Devils with their full army, were ready to attack
(b) The huge body of Angels infantry were prepared for battle
(c) The Angels were backing down from battle
(d) The Devils did not want to partake in war
(e) The heavens were angry
42) In Line 546, “With Orient Colours waving: with them”, them refers
to
(a) The devils
(b) The Angels
(c) Satan himself
(d) Adam and Eve
(e) The titans and Titanides
43) In Line 529, “gently rais’d” is an example of
(a) Amphigory
(b) Aphaeresis
(c) Anaphora
(d) Antipophora
(e) Apostrophe
44) In lines 536- 540 “Th' Imperial Ensign…Shon like a Meteor
streaming to the
Wind…Gemms and Golden lustre rich imblaz'd,…Martial sounds” Milton
uses imagery
to describe what?
(a) Hell in its natural form
(b) The Angel’s and their preparation for battle
(c) The devil’s and their preparation for battle
(d) How the middle ground is being turned into hell
(e) Heaven in the course of war
45) The word “His” in line 533 refers to who?
(a) Cherub, an angel
(b) Satan
(c) God
(d) Azazel, who stands on his right
(e) Beezulbub
46) In line 547-550, Milton describes
(a) The devils organizing war formations on land
(b) The Angels organizing themselves for the war
(c) Satan leading the devils
(d) God moving the Angels to battle
(e) The devils shielding and hiding away from the Angels
47) The “Reign of Chaos and night” (line 543) refer to?
(a) Hell itself
(b) Heaven and Earth
(c) Heaven
(d) The void between Heaven and Hell
(e) None of the above
48) In the lines 541-543, Milton uses music and imagery to convey
what?
(a) God encouraging the Angels to fight
(b) Angels use music that will frighten the Devils
(c) The Angels, prepared for battle, will use music and noise to let
the devils
know they are here to fight
(d) Satan is sizing up his Devils, preparing them and encouraging
them to
fight, using music
(e) Satan is letting the Devils do his work without any of his help
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CLZ5
Lines 550—575
Essay Prompt
The following passage is an excerpt from Paradise Lost by John
Milton. Read the
passage carefully, and then write a well-organized essay in which you
analyze
how the use of syntax, diction, and various literary devices help
convey the
point of view of the demons (warriors) and Satan (chief) towards their
current
situation.
Carefully read the previous passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
Choose the
best answer to questions 1- based on the passage.
49.) The word “battalion” in line 569 refers to
a. “dazzling arms” line 564
b. “their mighty chief” line 566
c. “gods” line 570
d. “warriors old with ordered spear and shield” line 565
e. “than that small infantry” line 575
50.) Lines 571-575 describes
a. the winning of a battle
b. the willfulness of the warriors
c. the optimistic feelings of the mighty chief
d. the impact of the war music
e. the preparation of a large battle of the particular parties
involved
51.) The word “visage” in line 570 means
a. facial expression
b. dreams of deities
c. appearance
d. armor
e. strength
52.) “soft pipes that charmed their painful steps” line 562 is an
example of
a. antaclasis
b. personifaction
c. astesmus
d. metaphor
e. anthropmorphism
53.) The “flutes and soft recorders” line 551 help represent the
a. marching of an army
b. preparation of a celebration
c. presence of a god or immortal being
d. significance of the emotions through song
e. mythical background of the story
54.) In line 567 “he” refers to
a.warriors
b. mortal minds
c. temper heroes
d. gods
e. the mighty chief
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DH5
Lines 600—625
The passage below is an excerpt from Book 1 of John Milton’s Paradise
Lost. In a
well essay, analyze how the author uses imagery and literary devices
to portray
the tone of the story.
55. Line 601 “deep scars of thunder had entrenched is an example of
a. Alliteration
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Personification
d. Juxtaposition
56. Lines 604-605 contain an example of
a. Personification
b. Anastrophe
c. A and B
d. None of the Above
57. In Line 11, the word “his” refers to
a. A fellow of crime
b. Adam
c. A Spirit
d. The archangel
58. Lines 612-613 “as when….forest oaks” are an example of
a. Alliteration
b. Simile
c. Conceit
d. Metonym
59. In Line 615, the words “blasted heath” are an example of
a. Bombast
b. An Allusion
c. Simile
d. An Analogy
60. “Attention held them mute” is an example of
a. Pun
b. Paradox
c. Personification
d. Oxymoron
61. From the passage it can be inferred that
a. Those listening to the speech are matchless
b. All of the spirits are weeping
c. The archangel is giving a speech
d. The criminals are sad because one of them died
62. The word “amerc’d” most closely means
a. Given mercy
b. Chastised
c. Incarcerated
d. Fined
63. The word myriads most \closely means
a. Egyptian pyramids
b. Bodies of water in desert
c. many; wide variety
d. powerful ; matchless
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625--650
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AP5
Lines 650—675
The following passage is excerpted from John Milton’s epic poem
Paradise Lost
(1667). First, read the passage carefully. Then write a carefully
planned essay
in which you analyze Milton’s use of diction, syntax, and figurative
language to
accurately depict the atmosphere of the presented location and
activities.
Carefully read the previous passage. Choose the best answer to
questions 1-9
based on the text.
64. In line 651 the word “fame” has what meaning?
a. Widespread reputation
b. Rumor
c. To make famous
d. Speech
e. Short story
65. To whom does the demonic figure refer to as “should favour equal
to the
Sons of Heaven” in line 653?
a. Humans
b. Satan
c. The fallen angles
d. The victorious angles
e. God
66. In line 657, “th’ ” is what literary device?
a. Antilogy
b. Anthimeria
c. Braggadocio
d. Asyndeton
e. Apocope
67. “Peace is despaird” in line 660 is an example of what literary
device?
a. Anaphora
b. Chiasmus
c. Blazon
d. Personification
e. Metonymy
68. From where does the “millions of flaming swords” literally come
from, line
664?
a. Satan’s rant
b. Seraphim
c. Cherubim
d. Corpses from the battlefield
e. Heaven’s Angles
69. What “far round illumin'd hell” in line 666?
a. Lucifer’s remaining glow
b. The endless fire of hell
c. The demon’s shields
d. The flaming swords
e. Burning “Sulphur”
70. The “din of war” literally refers to what in line 668?
a. Sound from the smacking of shields
b. Demonic war cries
c. Hurled Defiance
d. Satan’s tirade
e. Burning Demons
71. What does “belch'd fire and rowling smoak” refer to in line 671?
a. Satan’s army
b. Hell
c. Demonic armaments
d. The fiery lake
e. A volcano
72. To whose womb do they refer in line 673?
a. God’s
b. Satan’s
c. A volcano’s
d. The demonic army’s
e. Angel’s
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JK5
Lines 675—700
Essay: The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s
‘Paradise Lost’.
First, read the passage carefully. Then in a well organized essay,
evaluate how
Milton uses figurative language to convey his attitude towards
materialism.
73. From lines 679-681, it can be inferred that Mammon was-
a) very unsteady
b) doleful
c) humble
d) materialistic
74. In line 681, “downward bent” refers to-
a) descending roads
b) Mammon’s love of gold
c) the direction in which Mammon fell
d) Mammon’s temperament
75. What was Mammon’s order?
a) To mine for gold in Hell
b) To intrude upon a city
c) To hide treasures at the center of the Earth
c) To disassemble a body
76. The purpose of lines 690-691 (“Let none… Hell.”) is to
a) acknowledge a harm
b) mock the workers of Mammon
c) present an irony
d) bemoan a known fact
77. “Precious bane” (line 692) is
a) a juxtaposition
b) a paradox
c) an antiphrasis
d) an oxymoron
78. In line 693 “wond’ring” is an example of
a) apostrophe
b) anaphora
c) aphaeresis
d) argot
79. It can be inferred that the “Spirits” (line 697) did NOT-
a) construct beautiful towers
b) need much help
c) work at incredible speed
d) build the “Monuments of Fame”
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JN5
Lines 700—725
In the passage from Milton's Paradise Lost, in a well organized essay,
analyze
how Milton uses literary devices and other literary techniques to
convey the
attitudes of Satan and his followers throughout the entire novel.
80. In line 704, what does “bullion” refer to?
(a) “massie ore”
(b) the chains that bind the demons
(c) “liquid fire”
(d) statues
81. Lines 705 – 709 is an example of a(n)
(a) metaphor
(b) apostrophe
(c) onomatopoeia
(d) simile
82. In lines 710 – 714 (Anon out of the earth a Fabrick huge …
Pilasters round
// Were set,), Milton uses diction and imagery to convey
(a) the temple rose slowly and precisely
(b) the temple was big and
(c) the temple rose amazingly
(d) the temple was terrifying
83. How does the imagery presented in the passage relate to the
attitudes of
the demons and Satan?
(a) The demons are forced by Satan to build him a grand city
(b) They are greedy and materialistic
(c) They are plotting to get revenge on God
(d) They are pessimistic of their situation
84. Lines 717 – 719 (Not Babilon,…in all thir glories) is an example
of
(a) asyndeton
(b) blazon
(c) boasting poem
(d) metaphor
85. In line 705, the word “form’d” is as a(n)
(a) aphaeresis
(b) antipophora
(c) amplification
(d) alienation affect
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DC5
Lines 725—750
Essay prompt: The following passage is an excerpt from John Milton’s
‘Paradise
Lost’ (1667). First, read the passage carefully. Second, write an
essay
analyzing Milton’s attitude about temple building in hell. Include
elements such
as diction, syntax, tone, and similes in your essay.
86) “fed with Naphtha and Asphaltus” (lines 728-729)
a) refers to how the starry lamps and blazing cressets were bred as
young
cressets
b) implies parental functions of the pendant towards the starry lamps
and
blazing cressets
c) refers to how light was created in the starry lamps and blazing
cressets
d) suggests Naphtha and Asphaltus shared a mother with the starry
lamps and
blazing cressets
e) implies that starry lamps and blazing cressets are hungry by
nature
87) The long description of the temple serves as
a) amplification
b) anticlimax
c) a conceit
d) apocope
e) a boasting poem
88) The architect (line 732)
I. had built towers in heaven for angels to live in
II. felt underappreciated for his work
III. was adored and known in Greece
IV. was payed a grand sum of money for his work
V. was praised by some demons for his work
a) I, II, and IV
b) III only
c) I and III
d) I, III, and V
e) all of the above
89) Who/what was “dropt from the zenith” (line 745)
a) a falling star
b) Mulciber
c) Lucifer
d) Jove
e) a demon temple
90) “dropt from the zenith like a shooting star” (line 745) is in an
example of
a) metaphor
b) alliteration
c) simile
d) apostrophe
e) ballad
91) Which of the following is FALSE?
a) The architect was believed by the Greeks to have fallen from
heaven for a
whole day
b) The passage suggests the temple was easy to build because there
were already
a lot of contractors in hell.
c) Magic was used in the construction of the temple
d) The passage suggests the architect had worked both in heaven and
in hell
e) the temples lighting was made to look like the starry sky
92) “ Th' ” (line 746) is an example of
a) absolutism
b) affective fallacy
c) anaphora
d) apophasis
e) apocope
93) “engines” (line 750) most closely means
a) tricks and clever inventions
b) motors and turbines
c) strength and force
d) thought out strategies and plans
e) transportation devices
Assignment directions/rubric:
Test #1: Milton’s Paradise Lost study
Assigned September 17
Due 4:00 PM, Monday, September 24
After evaluating the multiple-choice question types on the AP English
Lit exam
(http://apcentral.collegeboard.com) and after considering the multiple-
choice
an
assigned section of Milton’s Paradise Lost, including at least two
questions
with answers from the extended literary devices in each work
(http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html).
Additionally, while at AP Central, review the previous essay (free
response)
questions explicating a passage of literature and prepare an essay
prompt in a
similar fashion. Post your work here and present it to the class in
the days to
follow.
Link to the text read together in class:
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~milton/reading_room/pl/book_1/index.shtml
similar fashion. Post your work here and present it to the class in
the days to
follow.
Link to the text read together in class:
4-point rubric
4 categories, up to 1 point each
4 = exceeds standards
3 = meets standards
2 = partially meets standards
1 = does not meet standards
(http://www.snorko.org/jmhs) by 4:00 PM, Monday, September 24,
presented in
formal academic style, free of grammar, punctuation, or spelling
errors;
formal academic style, free of grammar, punctuation, or spelling
errors;
_____ 5—10 challenging multiple choice questions for an assigned
passage of
Milton’s Paradise Lost are prepared in the style of the AP lit exam;
passage of
including
at least two questions with answers from the extended literary devices
discussed
in class (http://www.snorko.org/jmhsF/xLitDevs.html);
_____ Essay prompt on the passage prepared in the explicate-a-passage-
of-poetry
style of the AP exam;
_____ Project presented to the class clearly, energetically, and
authoritatively.
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multiple choice questions/presentations pending
_____ Original multiple-choice questions and essay prompt submitted on
time by 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, presented in formal academic
style, free of grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors; project
presented to the class clearly, energetically, and authoritatively;
one symbol per act (also, recommended but not required, explication of
one extended literary device per act as well), and resubmitted in
class, 10/24.
announced in class 10/21
multiple choice questions/presentations pending
_____ Original multiple-choice questions and essay prompt submitted on
time by 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, presented in formal academic
style, free of grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors; project
presented to the class clearly, energetically, and authoritatively;
_____ Class-written essay responding to one classmate-prepared,
instructor-selected essay prompt on the text in the style of AP
practice;
_____Class-written essay typed, well-revised and resubmitted by 4:00
PM, 10/16.
_____Typed essay better-revised, to include explication of at least
instructor-selected essay prompt on the text in the style of AP
practice;
_____Class-written essay typed, well-revised and resubmitted by 4:00
PM, 10/16.
one symbol per act (also, recommended but not required, explication of
one extended literary device per act as well), and resubmitted in
class, 10/24.
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