Match the term with the definition: What is the setting?

The church courtyard, a long time ago

Match the term with the definition: Which excerpt below reveals details about the setting?

The once great kingdom was now over a dozen squabbling, messy kingdoms, and there was no longer a unified military that could protect Britain adequately.

He was beloved by his people and revered as the only man who could protect the kingdom from invasion.

The following Sunday as the parishioners poured into the courtyard and awe swept over the crowd at the sight of the sword in the stone.

Match the term with the definition: Which of the following sentences best summarizes the story's plot ?

Britain is in turmoil, and the true heir to the throne must be found.

Sir Kay will do whatever it takes to become King of Britain.

Sir Ector does not know that the son he adopted is the heir to the British throne.

Match the term with the definition: Which of the following is a complication of the story

Uther is poisoned by a traitor.

Lady Igraine agrees to marry Uther.

Arthur is a squire for his older brother, Sir Kay.

Match the term with the definition: Which excerpt below is an example of foreshadowing ?

Merlin's intervention would be the only reason the boy survived childhood.

Soon after he became king, Uther found himself madly in love with a widow.

A struggle for leadership is ensued, ripping Britain to pieces.

Match the term with the definition: Which statement below is an example of direct characterization of Arthur?

Younger brother Arthur was gentle and kind.

Merlin appeared promptly to take the newborn away.

Arthur vowed to return the sword as soon as he finished borrowing it.

Match the term with the definition: Which statement below is an example of indirect characterization of Arthur?

Merlin appeared promptly to take the newborn away.

Arthur vowed to return the sword as soon as he finished borrowing it.

Younger brother Arthur was gentle and kind.

Match the term with the definition: What is the climax of the story?

Arthur casually returns the sword to its place and his father watches, stunned.

Arthur realizes that Sir Kay does not have a sword for the tournament.

Sir Kay shows his father the sword and insists that he shall be king.

Match the term with the definition: Which event is the most important to the development of the plot ?

A year after marrying Uther, Lady Igraine gave birth to a son.

Sir Kay performed well in the tournament.

Sir Ector reminded his son that having integrity was the only thing that mattered.

Match the term with the definition: Which statement below is a theme for the story?

People with good character are rewarded.

It is easier to love a child when he is adopted.

Greed will destroy you from the inside.

ELA Midyear Test

Authored by Sarah Dollman

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
Where the setting, characters, and basic situation are revealed in the story.

setting

exposition

resolution

flashback

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
Adjectives that describe a character on the inside

Rising Action

Direct Characterization

Resolution

Character Traits

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
The main character in a story

Theme

Character Traits

Protagonist

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story.

Foreshadowing

Setting

Direct Characterization

Suspense

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
The time and place of a story

Plot

Setting

Suspense

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
The author tells you explicitly what a character is like.

Climax

Direct Characterization

Plot

Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the term with the definition:
What happens in a story; the chain of events that make up a story.

Character Traits

Suspense

Setting

Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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ELA Midyear Test

Match the term with the definition:
Where the setting, characters, and basic situation are revealed in the story.

Match the term with the definition:
Adjectives that describe a character on the inside

Match the term with the definition:
The main character in a story

Match the term with the definition:
Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story.

Match the term with the definition:
The time and place of a story

Match the term with the definition:
The author tells you explicitly what a character is like.

Match the term with the definition:
What happens in a story; the chain of events that make up a story.

Match the term with the definition:
The anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story.

Match the term with the definition:
The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; a turning point in the story.

Match the term with the definition:
The author shows you what a character is like through his thoughts, feelings, choices, words, and action.

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ELA Midyear Test

Match the term with the definition:Where the setting, characters, and basic situation are revealed in the story.

Match the term with the definition:Adjectives that describe a character on the inside

Match the term with the definition:The main character in a story

Match the term with the definition:Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story.

Match the term with the definition:The time and place of a story

Match the term with the definition:The author tells you explicitly what a character is like.

Match the term with the definition:What happens in a story; the chain of events that make up a story.

Match the term with the definition:The anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story.

Match the term with the definition:The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; a turning point in the story.

Match the term with the definition:The author shows you what a character is like through his thoughts, feelings, choices, words, and action.

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Match the term with the definition:
Where the setting, characters, and basic situation are revealed in the story.

Match the term with the definition:
Adjectives that describe a character on the inside

Match the term with the definition:
The main character in a story

Match the term with the definition:
Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story.

Match the term with the definition:
The time and place of a story

Match the term with the definition:
The author tells you explicitly what a character is like.

Match the term with the definition:
What happens in a story; the chain of events that make up a story.

Match the term with the definition:
The anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story.

Match the term with the definition:
The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; a turning point in the story.

Match the term with the definition:
The author shows you what a character is like through his thoughts, feelings, choices, words, and action.