Literature and Composition Final MCQ Exam

What character trait is revealed in this sentence:

After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy into her pocket. She walked out of the store casually, not stopping to pay.

• Rude

• Thrifty

• Selfish

• Sneaky

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Lisa.

• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang it on the fridge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• "Jane is cruel person," said Tim.

• Bill was short and fat, and his bald spot was beginning to show.

• Billy sighed as he looked at the gym membership offer. He really needed to join, but just thinking about it made beads of sweat collect at the top of his forehead.

• "She is quiet and weird," said Lindsey.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What personality trait is being revealed in the sentence below:

After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed every single move.

• Tired

• Excited

• Nervous

• Emotional

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Monica was a selfish and rude person.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw how many questions were on the test. She began to tug at her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best in people.

• Monica was a good person and friend.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.

• First person
• Third person 

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What two questions does SETTING answer?

• What happened? Who was involved?
• Who is involved? Why are they involved?
• Who are the main characters and what is the problem?
• When and where does the story take place?

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “wonderful weather we’re having!”

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

• Persuade, Inform, Electrify
• Perform, Infer, Entertain
• Persuade, Inform, Educate
• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9