OSTP LANGUAGE

Multiple Choice

Define antagonist

• An antagonist is a character or a group of characters that stands in opposition to the protagonist or main character.
• An antagonist is a character that supports the protagonist.

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Define antonym

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.
• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Define autobiography

• A scientific study on plant growth
• A fictional story about someone else's life
• A written account of one's own life
• A written account of one's own death

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Define cause and effect

• Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). The cause is the reason why something happens, while the effect is the result of that cause.
• Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). The cause is the reason why something happens, while the effect is the result of that cause. It is a relationship where the effect leads to the cause.

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Define character

• A character is a type of computer hardware.
• A character is a type of font used in writing.
• A character is a group of letters forming a word or sentence.
• A character is a single visual representation of a letter, number, symbol, or punctuation mark.

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Define chronological order

• Sorting events based on importance
• Arranging events or items in the order in which they occurred, from the earliest to the latest.
• Randomly organizing events
• Arranging events in reverse order

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Define climax

• The climax is the most intense or highest point of a story.
• The climax is the beginning of a story.
• The climax is the resolution of a story.
• The climax is the least important part of a story.

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Define compare and contrast

• Comparing involves finding similarities, while contrasting involves finding differences.
• Comparing involves finding differences, while contrasting involves finding similarities.
• Comparing involves finding differences, while contrasting involves finding similarities and differences.
• Comparing involves finding similarities and differences, while contrasting involves finding similarities.

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Define complex sentence

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.
• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one clause.
• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb.

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Define compound sentence

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.
• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or conjunctive adverbs.
• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate.
• A compound sentence is a sentence that cannot be divided into parts.

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Define compound complex sentence

• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and multiple dependent clauses.
• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
• A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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Define conflict

• A disagreement or clash between individuals or groups with opposing needs, ideas, beliefs, values, or goals.
• A condition of peace and tranquility
• A situation where everyone agrees
• A state of harmony and agreement

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Define credible

• Not trustworthy
• Unreliable
• Able to be believed or trusted.
• Incredible

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Define context clues

• Hints within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• Images included in the text
• Footnotes at the end of the text
• Words that have no relation to the text

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Define factual information

• Data that is unverifiable and based on rumors.
• Data that is verifiable and based on real occurrences or observations.
• Information that is fictional and made up.
• Data that is subjective and based on personal opinions.

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Define evidence

• Evidence is any information that supports a claim or proposition.
• Evidence is any information that weakens a claim or proposition.
• Evidence is any information that is irrelevant to a claim or proposition.
• Evidence is any information that contradicts a claim or proposition.

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Define foreshadowing

• Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author hints at future events in the story.
• Foreshadowing is a method where the author directly states future events without any hints.
• Foreshadowing is a device used to summarize the story's main events.
• Foreshadowing is a technique that involves revealing the ending at the beginning of the story.

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Define genre

• Genre is a type of fruit.
• Genre is a form of transportation.
• Genre is a category of artistic composition.
• Genre is a unit of measurement.

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Define glossary

• A glossary is a list of terms with their definitions.
• A glossary is a type of bird
• A glossary is a type of dessert
• A glossary is a type of vehicle

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Define inference

• Inference is the process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true.
• Inference is the process of ignoring logical reasoning.
• Inference is the process of randomly selecting a conclusion.
• Inference is the process of making assumptions without any evidence.

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define main idea

• Main character in a story
• Summary of the conclusion
• First paragraph of a text
• Central point or theme of a text

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define hyperbole

• An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
• A scientific theory
• A form of poetry
• A type of fruit

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Define transitional words

• Words that have no connection to each other
• Phrases that confuse the reader
• Random words used for filler
• Words or phrases that connect ideas and show the relationship between them in a sentence or paragraph.

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Define writing prompt

• A writing prompt is a type of computer software
• A writing prompt is a type of pen
• A writing prompt is a type of musical instrument
• A writing prompt is a brief text or image that provides a starting point for students to write about a specific topic or idea.

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Define prefix

• An affix placed before the stem of a word.
• A punctuation mark.
• A standalone word.
• A suffix placed after the stem of a word.

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Define suffix

• A suffix is a letter added to the beginning of a word
• A suffix is a punctuation mark added to the end of a word
• A suffix is a number added to the end of a word
• A suffix is a letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Define conjunction

• A conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.
• A conjunction is a type of vehicle
• A conjunction is a type of bird
• A conjunction is a type of dessert

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Define preposition

• A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
• A preposition is always followed by a verb
• A preposition is used to describe actions
• A preposition is a type of verb

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Define plot

• A plot is a mathematical diagram.
• A plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.
• A plot is a type of land for growing vegetables.
• A plot is a type of weapon.

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Define setting

• Setting is the conflict that drives the plot of the story.
• Setting is the main character of the story.
• Setting refers to the font style used in the story.
• Setting is the time and place in which a story takes place.

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define metaphor

• A metaphor is a figure of speech.
• A metaphor is a type of fruit.
• A metaphor is a type of animal.
• A metaphor is a type of car.

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Define simile

• A simile is a type of fruit
• A simile is a type of dance
• A simile is a type of weather
• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Define mla format

• MLA format is a style guide used for writing and documenting research papers.
• MLA format is a style guide used for writing and documenting emails.
• MLA format is a style guide used for writing and documenting novels.
• MLA format is a style guide used for writing and documenting blog posts.

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define dialogue

• A conversation between two or more people.
• A detailed explanation of a concept
• A monologue performed by an actor
• A written description of a scene or event

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define analyze

• To analyze means to simplify without understanding
• To analyze means to examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
• To analyze means to guess randomly
• To analyze means to ignore completely

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Define onomatopoeia

• A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.
• A mathematical equation
• A form of poetry
• A type of fruit

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Define Fiction

• Fiction is a type of writing that must be historically accurate.
• Fiction is a genre that only includes non-fiction books.
• Fiction is literature that is created from the imagination rather than based on real events or facts.
• Fiction is literature that is based on real events and facts.

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Define point of view

• Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told.
• Point of view is the climax of a narrative.
• Point of view is the main character in a story.
• Point of view is the angle from which a camera captures a scene.

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Define Tone

• Tone is the color scheme used in a piece of writing.
• Tone is the attitude or feeling conveyed by a writer in a piece of writing.
• Tone is the volume of sound in a piece of writing.
• Tone is the font style chosen by the writer.

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Define theme

• A theme is a central topic or idea that is explored throughout a piece of literature or art.
• A theme is a type of color scheme
• A theme is a type of software application
• A theme is a type of music genre

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Define etymology

• Etymology is the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
• Etymology is the study of ancient civilizations
• Etymology is the study of plant biology
• Etymology is the study of the universe

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Define alliteration

• Alliteration is a form of rhyme where words have similar endings.
• Alliteration refers to the use of different sounds in words that are closely connected.
• Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the end of closely connected words.
• Alliteration is the repetition consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words.

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Define etymology

• Etymology is the study of plant biology
• Etymology is the study of the universe
• Etymology is the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
• Etymology is the study of ancient civilizations

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Define falling action

• The rising action in a story
• The introduction of the conflict
• The falling action is the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.
• The final resolution of the plot

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Define descriptive essay

• A descriptive essay is a type of essay that summarizes information briefly.
• A descriptive essay is a type of essay that describes something in detail.
• A descriptive essay is a type of essay that includes fictional elements.
• A descriptive essay is a type of essay that argues a specific point.

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Define persuasive essay

• A persuasive essay is a type of fictional writing
• A persuasive essay is a type of poetry
• A persuasive essay is a type of academic writing where the author tries to convince the reader to agree with their opinion or take a specific action.
• A persuasive essay is a type of scientific report

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define oxymoron

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
• A type of weather phenomenon
• A type of fruit
• A type of vehicle

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Define first person

• The first person refers to the speaker or writer of the utterance.
• The first person refers to the third party in a conversation.
• The first person refers to the listener of the utterance.
• The first person refers to an inanimate object.

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Define second person

• The second person refers to the person speaking
• The second person refers to the person being observed
• The second person refers to the person in the past tense
• The second person refers to the person being addressed directly.

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Define third person

• The third person is the grammatical person used when referring to animals.
• The third person is the grammatical person used when referring to someone or something other than the speaker or the one being addressed.
• The third person is the grammatical person used when referring to inanimate objects.
• The third person is the grammatical person used when referring to the speaker or the one being addressed.