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The sequence of events in a (play, story, novel, or text)
mood
plot
setting
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Personification
comparing two things using like or as
giving non-living things human characteristics
symbolization
saying something that you don't mean
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introduces the characters?
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the most intense?
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A novel is what kind of literature?
Long works of fiction that are usually broken up into chapters and feature a variety of characters.
Works of fiction that are to the point, which makes it easy to read in a short period of time. Also mostly involves one conflict.
Gives data that can be used to carry out a task.
A piece of writing that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure.
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Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of setting?
A time in which events take place.
A location in which events take place.
A time and a place that the events occur, real or imaginary
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Multiple Choice
Me
I'm captain of the soccer team
And scored the winning goal.
I'm strong and smart and good at math
And I'm on the honor roll.
I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones,
And I dress the latest fads.
You can see my flawless, handsome face
On several TV ads.
This year, I won the talent show
And was homecoming king
And got the lead in the school play
And won lots of other things.
The girls think I'm the coolest guy.
My rank is understood.
Do you wonder why I always win?
It's cuz I'm just that good.
What is the tone of the poem?
arrogant
dejected
ashamed
respectful
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Multiple Choice
Knowing how many questions each section has and how many minutes you're allowed per section is important for setting a _______.
record
trap
pace
theme
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Multiple Choice
When you are simply guessing in any test subject, which bubble should you fill in?
None of them, leave it blank.
Pick a different answer choice for each guess.
It doesn't matter which answer choice you pick as long as you use the same one each time you're guessing.
B and only B - no exceptions.
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Multiple Choice
Sometimes you're given the answer choice 'NO CHANGE' in the English portion of the ACT. What is the general rule about this answer choice?
It is always the correct answer.
Don't fear 'No Change'
It's a trap!
The ACT will never give you an already-correct underlined portion.
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Multiple Choice
Mark and Move refers to what?
A) Marking the question in your test booklet so that you know which questions to return to later.
B) Put a dash next to that problem on your bubble sheet, but leave it blank because you don't know the answer.
C)Fill in a bubble for the problem on your bubble sheet, and proceed on to the next question.
D) Both A and C are correct.
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Multiple Choice
The English portion should be paced__________.
at 8 mins per passage, with 5 minutes for review at the end
at 9 minutes per passage
at 36 seconds per question
so that less time is spent on the first half of the questions, and more time is given to the last half of the questions.
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Multiple Choice
Jared is taking the math portion of the ACT and is reading each question no more than 2 times and giving himself no more than 10 seconds to decide if he can solve the problem. If he still doesn't know how to solve it correctly, he skips it and only picks questions he knows he can answer. What strategy is Jared using?
Cherry Picking
Yards After Contact
Mark and Move
Two Rights Make a Wrong
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Multiple Choice
The most correct English answer choice will always be __________________.
grammatically correct
consistent with the rest of the writing piece
clear and concise
All of the above.
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Multiple Choice
When pacing yourself through the Reading portion of the ACT, how much time should you give yourself per passage?
10 minutes per passage: 5 to read it and 5 to answer questions.
9 minutes per passage: 5 to read it and 4 to answer questions.
8 minutes per passage: 3 to read it and 5 to answer questions.
You don't need to pace yourself through the reading portion.
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Multiple Choice
The strategy Head Down refers to what?
When you're finished with a section, use your extra time to take a nap.
When you feel defeated after a hard section, keep your head up.
Keep your head down and pencil moving. Don't get distracted by what's going on around you.
Laying your head down lets your test proctor know when you're finished.
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Multiple Choice
When Jenny reads her answer choices she marks out the obviously wrong answer choices. This strategy is called ________.
Mark and Move
Cherry Picking
Two Wrongs Make a Right
The Process of Elimination
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Multiple Choice
When returning to a question you previously marked and skipped _______________
don't second guess if you still don't know the correct answer.
work the problem and change your answer if you believe you've solved it.
if you're still guessing, stick with your first guess because it's usually your best guess.
All of the above.
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Multiple Choice
The ACT test-taking skill 'Yards After Contact' refers to what?
Only football - it has nothing to do with the ACT.
If you feel like you've been 'hit' by a series of hard problems, keep pushing through the test.
Blitz through the test.
Thoroughly planning your touchdown dance for once you complete the test.
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Multiple Choice
What approach should you use when taking the English portion of the ACT?
Edit as you go.
Read the passage, then answer the questions.
Read the questions, then the passage, then answer the questions.
Don't worry about reading the passage, just answer the questions.
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Multiple Choice
Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.
What is the tone of the letter?
affectionate
irreverent
irreverent
apologetic
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Me
I'm captain of the soccer team
And scored the winning goal.
I'm strong and smart and good at math
And I'm on the honor roll.
I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones,
And I dress the latest fads.
You can see my flawless, handsome face
On several TV ads.
This year, I won the talent show
And was homecoming king
And got the lead in the school play
And won lots of other things.
The girls think I'm the coolest guy.
My rank is understood.
Do you wonder why I always win?
It's cuz I'm just that good.
What is the tone of the poem?
arrogant
dejected
ashamed
respectful
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Multiple Choice
The Chicago Cubs are a baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team has a longer history than most other professional teams—including basketball, football, and hockey. What most sets them apart from other professional sports franchises, however, is that the Chicago Cubs have had the longest championship drought of any franchise in all professional sports. In fact, the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series was in 1908. They are often referred to as The Cubbies or as The Lovable Losers by their significant national fan following.
What is the purpose to the encyclopedia article above?
A. to persuade the reader that the Cubs are due for a championship
B. to entertain the reader with a story about a win less baseball team
B. to entertain the reader with a story about a win less baseball team
B. to entertain the reader with a story about a win less baseball team
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Multiple Choice
A Boy with Dreams
by A. Gautam
Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.
He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,
and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—
full lips—an embodiment of strength.
But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,
and looking beyond what is seen.
When he looked at the city from his balcony,
he was learning to swim in the world—
growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.
He was a boy with dreams.
He wanted wings.
Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?
A. It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.
B. It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.
C. It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.
D. It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.
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Multiple Choice
No travel destination can beat China for its fascinating history, from the mysterious dynasties of ancient times to the economic powerhouse it is today. Take a tour with Paradise Travel, and you'll be treated to a feast for the senses in the spectacular cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and others as you cruise the Yangtze River! Come experience for yourself China's fast-paced cities, eye-popping scenery, and polite and friendly people. Book now for supersaver tours that will fit any budget.
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. to convince readers to book a tour with Paradise Travel
B. to inform the audience about the history of China
C. to entertain readers with travel stories from far-off lands
D. to instruct readers in what sights they should see in China
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Multiple Choice
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce
B. follow
C. behind
D. buy
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Multiple Choice
Direct characterization
The author tells you explicitly when a character is like
A character who undergoes a deep change from within the story
a character who remains the same throughout the story
adjectives that describe a character on the inside
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What is the Climax
The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist a turning point in the story
The author interrupts the plot to re-create an event of earlier time
A comparison that uses the words like or as
A folktale that explains something about the world such as frightening or mysterious natural forces
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Multiple Select
This man ____ here a few years ago.
will work
works
is working
worked
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Multiple Choice
Mother _____ to the grocer twice a day.
is going
goes
went
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Multiple Choice
I _____ that boy is wonderful
think
am thinking
thinks
thought
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Multiple Choice
Sarai can't believe whose coming to dinner tonight.
change whose to who's
change tonight to tonite
change dinner to diner
make no change
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Multiple Choice
Didn't Danny remind Josue and I about our upcoming STAAR test next week?
make no change
change Josue and I to Josue and me
change upcoming to up-coming
change Didn't to Doesn't
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.
Lacey says her little brother is as tall as her.
Just between you and I, the homework is hard.
I am closer to finishing the book than him.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence shows correct comma usage?
The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team.
Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?
The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.
Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?
How do you know its a good presentation?
Be careful when its foggy outside.
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Multiple Choice
"No, I won't eat no lima beans," stated Ray, "but I will eat cake."
capitalize the word but
delete the comma after No
delete the quotations before but
change no to any
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?
As an example
Likewise
He said
On the other hand
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Multiple Choice
The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...
theme
author's purpose
personification
tone
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ACT 64E English: Pronouns
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Multiple Choice
Banneker’s grandmother was an indentured servant from England whom, after completing the term of her contract, bought some land and then married a freed slave.
NO CHANGE
who,
which,
OMIT the underlined portion.
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Banneker’s grandmother was an indentured servant from England who, after completing the term of her contract, bought some land and then married a freed slave.
It would be correct to write "She bought some land..." so the answer is WHO.
WHO = he, she, they
WHOM = him, her, them
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Multiple Choice
He had dismantled a pocket watch borrowed from a traveling merchant, made detailed drawings of it’s components, and returned it—fully functioning—to the merchant.
NO CHANGE
its'
its
their
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He had dismantled a pocket watch borrowed from a traveling merchant, made detailed drawings of its components, and returned it—fully functioning—to the merchant.
The components belong to the watch so we need the possessive its.
It's represents a contraction of it is.
Its' is not a word.
Watch is singular, and their is plural.
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Multiple Choice
Banneker quickly became engrossed in his studies and began to calculate the paths of the Sun, Moon, and other celestial bodies. Using them, he predicted a solar eclipse that occurred the next year.
NO CHANGE
these calculations,
those,
these things,
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Banneker quickly became engrossed in his studies and began to calculate the paths of the Sun, Moon, and other celestial bodies. Using these calculations, he predicted a solar eclipse that occurred the next year.
Remember ACT values precision. Replace pronouns with specific nouns when possible.
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Multiple Choice
Most kayaks are made of rubberized cloth, molded plastic, or fiberglass. It is covered except for the opening in which the paddler or paddlers sit.
NO CHANGE
One is
They are
Which are
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Most kayaks are made of rubberized cloth, molded plastic, or fiberglass. They are covered except for the opening in which the paddler or paddlers sit.
The pronoun refers back to "kayaks" so it needs to be plural: they are instead of it is.
Which are would not create a complete sentence.
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Multiple Choice
Which compound sentence has the correct punctuation?
I don’t like orange soda, I much prefer a cola.
I don’t like orange soda I much prefer a cola.
I don’t like orange soda; I much prefer a cola.
I don’t like orange soda; I much, prefer a cola.
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Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Although she knew nothing about the topic. Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
Although she knew nothing about the topic, Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
Although she knew nothing about the topic; Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
Although she knew nothing about the topic Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the correct sentence form.
The book of poems is on the shelf.
The book of poems are on the shelf.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Despite its glorious past; boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.
Despite its glorious past. Boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.
Despite its glorious past boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.
Despite its glorious past, boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?
There is much evil in this world, yet, good usually prevails.
There is much evil in this world yet, good usually prevails.
There is much evil in this world; yet, good usually prevails.
There is much evil in this world, yet good usually prevails.
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Which sentence is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?
Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man, however; he also wrote short stories and essays.
Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man; however, he also wrote short stories and essays.
Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man, however, he also wrote short stories and essays.
Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man, however he also wrote short stories and essays.
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Multiple Choice
How much time do you have to complete the English section of the ACT?
45 minutes
1 hour
35 minutes
75 minutes
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following would NOT be acceptable:
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Multiple Choice
What is the benchmark score for English?
18
21
22
23
25
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Multiple Choice
But one day, after landing in Honolulu, Hawaii for an extended trip, I couldn’t locate my guitar on the luggage carousel. Panicked, I assailed airport personnel, who assured me that they would try to recover my beloved instrument. At that moment of my extended trip, continuing the trip without it seemed impossible.
NO CHANGE
moment, due to the fact that I was on an extended trip,
very moment during my time in Honolulu,
moment,
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Multiple Choice
We tried to steady ourselves with our walking sticks but slipped and stumbled because of the jumbled rocks we were slipping on.
NO CHANGE
even though we used our walking sticks.
despite any efforts to remain steady.
with each step.
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Multiple Choice
The weather was gloomy and cold all morning. At first, the sun came out, and the temperature rose significantly.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Meanwhile
C. At last
Before then
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Multiple Choice
Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.
F. NO CHANGE
G. At long last
H. Before long
J. Until then
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Multiple Choice
Flawless skin does not last forever. Then, it will lose its elasticity and start to droop and wrinkle.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Eventually
C. Next
D. Afterward
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Multiple Choice
The following are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow.
The following are the primary colors, red, blue, and yellow.
The following are the primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.
The following are the primary colors. Red, blue, and yellow.
The following are the primary colors; red, blue, and yellow.
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Multiple Choice
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Given that all the choices are true, which one provides the most logical cause for the action described in the statement immediately following this underlined portion?
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What is author's purpose?
The lesson or main point of the story.
The reason the author writes a text. (Inform, Entertain, Persuade)
An item or concept that has a deeper meaning.
The reason behind the author's life.
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What is imagery?
An item or concept that has a different meaning.
The reason the author writes a text. (Inform, Entertain, Persuade)
Creating an image in your mind using words. Usually appeals to the five senses.
When the opposite of what is expected, happens.
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Multiple Choice
What is an archetype?
A type of blueprint.
The reason an author writes a text.
A concept that has a deeper meaning.
A common character in literature (mad scientist, the geek, etc).
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What is a motif?
An item or concept that has a deeper meaning (shows up one or two times in literature).
An image that is created using words which appeal to the five senses.
An element or concept that shows up multiple times in literature (More than 3 times)
The reason an author writes a text. (Inform, Entertain, Persuade)
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Multiple Choice
What is internal conflict?
This deals with inner emotions and difficult decisions.
This deals with outside problems such as physical stimuli or issues.
The reason an author writes a text.
An idea or concept that has a deeper meaning.
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What is external conflict?
The reason an author writes a text.
This deals with inner emotions or tough decisions.
This deals with physical stimuli or outside sources.
An idea or concept that has a deeper meaning.
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What is situational irony?
When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens.
When someone says the opposite of what they mean.
When the reader knows something that the characters do not.
The reason the author writes a text.
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What is dramatic irony?
When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens.
When someone says the opposite of what they mean.
When the reader knows something that the characters do not.
The reason the author writes a text.
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What is verbal irony?
When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens.
When someone says the opposite of what they mean.
When the reader knows something that the characters do not.
The reason the author writes a text.
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Multiple Choice
What is theme?
The overall lesson or main point of the story.
A concept or idea that has a deeper meaning.
The reason the author writes the text.
The way a text is organized by events.
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Multiple Choice
What is plot?
The overall lesson or main point of the story.
A concept or idea that has a deeper meaning.
The reason the author writes the text.
The way a text is organized by events.
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What is foreshadowing?
When the story jumps forward or backwards in a story to give more context.
The reason an author writes a text.
A hint within the text that shows something will happen later on in the story.
The overall lesson or main point of the story.
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What are flashbacks?
When the story jumps backwards in a story to give more context.
The reason an author writes a text.
A hint within the text that shows something will happen later on in the story.
The overall lesson or main point of the story.
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Multiple Choice
What is character development?
How a character is developed in a story using traits and actions.
The person who is opposing the main character.
The main character of the story.
A very minor character with very little description.
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Multiple Choice
What is an antagonist?
How a character is developed in a story using traits and actions.
The person who is opposing the main character.
The main character of the story.
A very minor character with very little description.
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What is a protagonist?
How a character is developed in a story using traits and actions.
The person who is opposing the main character.
The main character of the story.
A very minor character with very little description.
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What is meant by the best answer choice?
That there is one right answer and the other answer choices are not valid.
That there is not a right answer.
There is usually more than one right answer, but there is a better answer choice that gives more of an accurate description or explanation.
That there is a right answer.
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What is meant by major?
The least important or less prevalent answer choice.
The main lesson or point to a story.
The main problem.
The most important or prevalent answer choice based on the question.
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Multiple Choice
What should you do when answering multiple choice questions?
Rush through and not read the answer choices.
Read the question, read all answer choices carefully, and then answer the question.
Read through the answer choices until you see the right one. If it is the first choice, you do not read the other answer choices.
Click random answers.
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Why is it important to read the question and answer choices fully?
So that you can get a good grade.
So that you miss vital information.
So you can have a full idea of the question and so you do not pick the wrong answer choice that could be one word off.
So that you feel better about yourself.
The sequence of events in a (play, story, novel, or text)
mood
plot
setting
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