Cyrano Beitman Practice Test

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• Which term involves a direct comparison not using 'like' or 'as'?
• Which term is a long speech made by one performer or by one person in a group?
• Which word means a trick; an attempt to make someone believe something that is not true?
• Which term describes a phrase whose meaning isn't deducible from its words?
• How does Roxane's love for Christian evolve?
• What term refers to giving human qualities to non-human things?
• Which term means to feel or express sorrow or grief?
• What is an example of dramatic irony in the play?
• Which term is a figure of speech in which an object is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes?
• Which term describes a person who tends to think deeply about their own thoughts, feelings, and motives?
• Which key theme involves Cyrano's feelings for Roxane?
• Which term best describes the author's selection of words to convey meaning?
• Which term refers to the support or money given by a wealthy person to an artist or performer?
• What truth is revealed to Roxane in Act 5 regarding the letters?
• Identify the figure of speech that attributes human feelings to inanimate objects.
• In the balcony scene, what is Cyrano ultimately doing?
• Which term refers to a religious residence especially for nuns?
• Which figure of speech does Cyrano primarily use to describe his nose?
• Which character is handsome but inarticulate and loved by Roxane?
• Which aspect of Cyrano's world is highlighted by the contrast between inner character and outer appearance?
• Which term denotes a figure of speech that substitutes one thing for another without using like or as?
• Which term means exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally?
• Which term refers to the act of making, inventing, or arranging offhand?
• In Act 4, what does Roxane declare about Christian's soul?
• Which term refers to a phrase whose meaning cannot be inferred from its individual words?
• Which term refers to the wealthy upper class?
• Romantic love in Cyrano de Bergerac is portrayed as what?
• What happens during Roxane's balcony scene in Act 3?
• In Act 1, Cyrano interrupts a performance to confront which actor he dislikes?
• Which term denotes an expression that has become stale due to overuse?
• In Act 2, Cyrano's love letter to Roxane is described as written but not signed. Which option describes it?
• Which term refers to a writer's or speaker's choice of words?
• Which term means the main character in a story, play, or literary work?
• Which term refers to the emotional or associative meaning that a word carries beyond its dictionary definition?
• Which term describes a worn-out idea or overused expression?
• The set of values describing honor and conduct in medieval times is known as
• Which term means flamboyant confidence of style or manner?
• Which term means very serious or depressing?
• Which word is defined as a teasing, playful conversation?
• Which term refers to the act of tricking or lying to someone?
• In Act 1, Roxane reveals her love for which character?
• Which term denotes a social movement valuing very fancy language, cleverness, and beautiful poetry?
• What does Cyrano agree to do for Roxane in Act 1?
• Which term best fits a direct comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
• Which term refers to love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause?
• Which term describes a worn-out expression?
• Which term describes an expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from the literal meanings of the words?
• Which word denotes fluent or persuasive speaking or writing?
• Which term is a comparison without using like or as?
• Which term refers to a word that imitates the sound it represents?
• What does Roxane ask Cyrano to do in Act 2?
• Which item describes a long, slender sword commonly used in duels?
• In a narrative, the character who drives the plot is called the ...
• The artful display of stylish confidence is termed
• A word describing a brave, tough person from Gascony is
• Which term describes tending to think deeply about your own thoughts, feelings, and motives?
• In Act 2, Roxane asks Cyrano to protect Christian and help him win her love. What is the primary purpose of Cyrano's assistance?
• What is the setting of Act 5?
• Which term is defined as a word that imitates the sound it represents?
• Which word means the act of giving up something for the sake of another?
• Why can't Cyrano confess his love?
• Which word is defined as a trick; an attempt to make someone believe something that is not true?
• What is the central theme of Cyrano de Bergerac?
• What term means the uncertainty or anxiety the reader feels about what will happen next?
• Which term denotes a comparison using like or as?
• Which term describes a figure of speech in which a nonhuman thing acts as human?
• What is an example of verbal irony in the play?
• Which term is a formal fight between two people, usually with swords or pistols, to settle an argument?
• Who is revealed as the true author of the love letters to Roxane?
• How does Roxane describe Christian's beauty?
• Which term means causing death?
• What tragic event occurs in Act 4?
• The central character in a story who faces the main conflict is typically called the
• What term means a large, organized group of soldiers?
• Which word best matches the idea of steadfast loyalty or ardent enthusiasm for a cause?
• Which term describes a commonly used but overfamiliar phrase that has lost impact?
• How many years pass between Act 4 and Act 5?
• Which term describes a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'?
• Which term refers to the attitude a writer takes toward a subject, a listener, or a character?
• Which word means remarkably great in extent, size, or degree?
• Where does Act 2 take place?
• Which term means to feel or express sorrow or grief?
• Which term means honesty, high moral standards and principles?
• Which term is the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code?
• Which term means exaggeration not meant to be taken literally?
• Which term defines the feeling of anticipation or worry about upcoming events in a narrative?
• Which word means a teasing, playful conversation?
• What two abilities does Cyrano demonstrate during his duel with Valvert?
• What does Cyrano write for Roxane in Act 2?
• Which term describes the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words?
• Act 4 setting: Where does Act 4 take place?
• Which term describes a native of Gascony known for being brave and tough?
• What is the name of a long, slender sword used in fencing?
• Which act features the balcony scene?
• How does Roxane feel about Christian after hearing Cyrano's words?
• What is the definition of connotation?
• What does Roxane bring to the battlefield in Act 4?
• Which term describes the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader?
• The practice of providing financial support to artists by wealthy patrons is called
• What is an example of situational irony in the play?
• What is Cyrano's tragic flaw?
• Which term refers to the art or act of making, inventing, or arranging offhand, without advance planning?
• Which term is a comparison using like or as?
• What does Cyrano do before dying in Act 5?
• Which term is a figure of speech that makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?