Midterm Review Flashcard
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English
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8th Grade
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Lindsey Hyslop
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
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