English I Semester EXAM Review

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The central idea, topic, or point of a story, essay, or narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the plot in a narrative or creative writing?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story, whether it’s told, written, filmed, or sung

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the purpose of a resolution in a story?

Back

To resolve remaining issues and end the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does a flashback do in a narrative?

Back

Moves the audience from the present to a scene in the past

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a flash-forward in literature?

Back

A short scene that jumps ahead to the future of the narrative

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main verb tenses? Past, Present, Future, Conditional

Back

Conditional

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the role of context clues in a text?

Back

To provide hints for understanding unfamiliar words

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Tone in literature

Back

The attitude or mood conveyed by the author

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the purpose of paraphrasing in writing?

Back

To borrow, clarify, or expand on information without plagiarizing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Who is considered the "audience" in literature?

Back

A group of people who have gathered to listen to or witness a public event

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6