Midterm Review Flashcard

Front

How does the author’s use of first-person point of view affect the story?

Back

It allows readers to understand the narrator's emotions directly.

Answer explanation

The first-person point of view allows readers to connect deeply with the narrator's emotions, providing a personal and intimate understanding of their experiences, which enhances the overall impact of the story.

Front

Which detail best supports the idea that the protagonist is determined?

Back

She stayed awake all night practicing for the competition.

Answer explanation

The detail that she stayed awake all night practicing for the competition clearly shows her determination. It indicates her commitment and willingness to put in the effort to succeed, contrasting with the other choices that suggest giving up.

Front

Possible theme of a story?

Back

Hard work pays off in the end.

Answer explanation

The theme "Hard work pays off in the end" emphasizes perseverance and the rewards of effort, making it a positive and motivating message for a story. It contrasts with the other choices, which present more negative or complex themes.

Front

Why might an author use flashback in a story?

Back

It provides background information about the character's past.

Answer explanation

An author uses flashback to provide background information about a character's past, helping readers understand motivations and context, which enriches the story and deepens character development.

Front

Which sentence uses proper punctuation for introductory elements? Yes the dog can come inside., Yes, the dog can come inside., Yes the dog, can come inside., Yes, the dog, can come inside.

Back

Yes, the dog can come inside.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Yes, the dog can come inside.' because it properly uses a comma after the introductory element 'Yes'. The other options either lack the comma or misuse it, making them incorrect.

Front

What is the verb mood in this sentence? "If I clean my room, then I can go to the party."

Back

Conditional

Answer explanation

The sentence "If I clean my room, then I can go to the party" expresses a condition that must be met for the result to occur, which is characteristic of the conditional mood. Therefore, the correct answer is Conditional.

Front

Which sentence corrects the misplaced modifier?

Back

Barking loudly, the dog startled the car.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Barking loudly, the dog startled the car.' This sentence correctly places the modifier 'barking loudly' next to 'the dog,' clarifying that it is the dog that is barking, not the car.

Front

Correct the misspelled word: "The scientist worked to solve the dilema with her team."

Back

dilemma

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is "dilemma," which refers to a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. The other options are incorrect variations of the word.

Front

What does the figurative phrase "burning the midnight oil" mean?

Back

Working late into the night.

Answer explanation

The phrase "burning the midnight oil" refers to working late into the night, often to complete tasks or projects. This idiom highlights the effort and dedication involved in working during late hours.

Front

Which sentence best supports the idea that technology improves communication?

Back

New apps allow users to connect instantly with others around the world.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'New apps allow users to connect instantly with others around the world' directly illustrates how technology enhances communication by enabling immediate connections, supporting the idea that technology improves communication.