Grade 7 Literary Analysis and Reading Skills

Which answer choice best defines the climax in a plot?

• the story's high point

• the introduction of the setting, characters, and basic situation

• the final outcome of the story

• events that introduce a conflict and increase tension

Which answer choice best defines an internal conflict?

• a character's struggle with an outside force

• a character's struggle with himself or herself

• a character's struggle with his or her parents

• a character's struggle with an animal

Which answer choice best defines text structure?

• direct or indirect characterization

• how information is organized within a text

• character traits

• theme

Which answer choice best describes loaded language?

• language that is very heavy.

• language that is violent and threatening.

• language that is highly charged and emotional.

• language is difficult to understand.

Why might a writer use loaded language?

• to instruct reader on how to complete a procedure

• to persuade reader to accept his or her viewpoint

• to inform readers about a new scientific discovery

• to explain a complicated idea to readers

What is the most likely reason a writer would use a rhetorical device?

• to persuade or convince readers

• to confuse readers

• to anger readers

• to entertain and amuse readers

What is the climax of the 'The Treasure of Lemon Brown'?

• when the thugs break in

• lemon throws himself down the stairs

• thugs find the treasure

• greg goes home

Rising action....

• follow the story's climax.

• introduce the character of Lemon Brown.

• make the outcome of the story clear.

• lead up to the story's climax.

How would you describe Lemon Brown's character?

• sentimental / emotional

• furious / angry

• oblivious/ forgetful

• valiant / brave

Which of the following quotations from the excerpt is the best example of indirect characterization?

• Greg stood on the landing.

• 'Didn't give it up,' Lemon Brown said. 'You don't give up the blues; they give you up.'

• Greg listened, and he heard a noise outside. He looked at Lemon Brown and saw the old man pointing toward the window.

• Greg went to the window and saw three men, neighborhood thugs, on the stoop.