English 9--Final Exam Review

Consider the Narrative Arc of a story.

What happens in a story during the Rising Action?

• an important event that signals the start of the action and introduces the conflict

• the conclusion of a narrative, which includes the resolution or working out the conflict

• the beginning of a narrative during which the setting, characters, and basic situation are introduced

• the series of events that builds interest or suspense in a narrative

What happens in the story during the Climax?

• an important event that signals the start of the action

• the point of highest action or greatest conflict in a narrative, or the turning point

• the conclusion of a narrative, which includes the resolution or working out of the conflict

• the beginning of a narrative during which the setting, characters, and basic situation are introduced

Read the story below and respond to the question that follows.

The Fox and the Stork

At one time, the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner and, for a joke, put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish.This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. “I am sorry,” said the Fox, “the soup is not to your liking.”

“Pray do not apologize,” said the Stork. “I hope you will return this visit, and come and dine with me soon.”

So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar.

“I will not apologize for the dinner,” said the Stork: “One bad turn deserves another.”

Which part of the story would be considered the CLIMAX?

• When Fox invited Stork to dinner and played a joke on her.

• At the beginning when the author introduces the characters.

• When Stork says to Fox that she "will not apologize for the dinner."

• When Fox visits Stork and he is not able to insert his snout into the long-necked jar.

Read the story below and respond to the question that follows.

The Fox and the Stork

At one time, the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner and, for a joke, put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish.This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. “I am sorry,” said the Fox, “the soup is not to your liking.”

“Pray do not apologize,” said the Stork. “I hope you will return this visit, and come and dine with me soon.”

So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar.

“I will not apologize for the dinner,” said the Stork: “One bad turn deserves another.”

Which part of the story would be considered the Exposition?

• At the end when Stork treats Fox in the same manner and won't apologize.

• At the beginning when Fox and Stork are introduced to the reader.

• In the middle when Fox visits Stork for dinner.

• When Fox is unable to eat the meal Stork provides and must lick the jar instead.

Read the short passage below and respond to the question that follows.

My twin sister Joya runs like a gazelle, and her long muscular legs carry her quickly for long distances. How does she do it? Well, she and her coach train every day of the week. Some days she does long runs; other days she sprints up steep hills. She also eats healthy foods and always gets plenty of rest at night.

Look at the details and then make an inference about the central idea. Which statement below reflects the central idea of the passage?

• Runners must have muscular legs to be successful.

• Eating healthy food is the best way to be a great runner.

• Long runs and sprints are the only way to train as a runner.

• Being a great runner requires hard work and sacrifice.

Read the story below to answer the question that follows.

Inspiration

Marco, an oil painter, sat in his studio staring out the window. His paint brushes were dry, and his canvas was blank. He slammed his fist on the table and grumbled, “I have nothing left to paint. Nothing inspires any feeling in me anymore.”

Just then there was a pounding at his front door. His landlord, Lorenzo, burst through the door shaking his fist. “Your rent is late again, Marco! If you do not pay by the end of next week, you will have to go.”

Marco stared at Lorenzo. He looked at his red face with his bulging eyes. He noticed the dirty glasses sitting askew on his nose. He studied the wrinkles around the old man’s eyes. Marcos hands began to twitch.

“No problem,” said Marco. “I have a new painting to do—and it will be sold before the end of next week!”

Which part of the story is the turning point or climax?

• Marco, an oil painter, is introduced to the reader

• The landlord, Lorenzo, bursts through the door shaking his fist.

• Marco saw Lorenzo's bulging eyes, crooked glasses, and wrinkles and had to make a decision.

• When Marco began to paint the new picture.

Read the story below to answer the question that follows.

Inspiration

Marco, an oil painter, sat in his studio staring out the window. His paint brushes were dry, and his canvas was blank. He slammed his fist on the table and grumbled, “I have nothing left to paint. Nothing inspires any feeling in me anymore.”

Just then there was a pounding at his front door. His landlord, Lorenzo, burst through the door shaking his fist. “Your rent is late again, Marco! If you do not pay by the end of next week, you will have to go.”

Marco stared at Lorenzo. He looked at his red face with his bulging eyes. He noticed the dirty glasses sitting askew on his nose. He studied the wrinkles around the old man’s eyes. Marcos hands began to twitch.

“No problem,” said Marco. “I have a new painting to do—and it will be sold before the end of next week!”

What type of Narrator tells the story?

• first person narrator

• second person narrator

• third person narrator

• fourth person narrator

Read the story below to answer the question that follows.

Inspiration

Marco, an oil painter, sat in his studio staring out the window. His paint brushes were dry, and his canvas was blank. He slammed his fist on the table and grumbled, “I have nothing left to paint. Nothing inspires any feeling in me anymore.”

Just then there was a pounding at his front door. His landlord, Lorenzo, burst through the door shaking his fist. “Your rent is late again, Marco! If you do not pay by the end of next week, you will have to go.”

Marco stared at Lorenzo. He looked at his red face with his bulging eyes. He noticed the dirty glasses sitting askew on his nose. He studied the wrinkles around the old man’s eyes. Marcos hands began to twitch.

“No problem,” said Marco. “I have a new painting to do—and it will be sold before the end of next week!”

What is one main theme from the short story?

• fear can inspire a person to do the impossible

• always do what others tell you to do

• everyone can be an artist if they work hard

• men named Lorenzo can be unkind

Read the excerpt from "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe and answer the question that follows.

TRUE!—nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses—not destroyed—not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. How, then, am I mad? Hearken! and observe how healthily—how calmly I can tell you the whole story.

What is the narrator's point of view in this passage?

• first person point of view

• second person point of view

• third person point of view

• fourth person point of view

Read the excerpt from "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe and answer the question that follows.

TRUE!—nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses—not destroyed—not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. How, then, am I mad? Hearken! and observe how healthily—how calmly I can tell you the whole story.

How would you describe the Narrator in this passage?

• The narrator is reliable and can be depended on to tell the truth.

• The narrator is unreliable because he describes himself as "mad" or insane and cannot be trusted.

• The narrator is reliable because he tells the story very calmly.

• The narrator is omniscient and all-knowing about the events that take place in the story.