English 1: Unit 2 Exam

As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. I see a shadow up in a tree. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.

From what point of view is the passage written?

• FIRST

• SECOND

• THIRD

• ALL

She ran as fast as she could up the hill. Although she was hot and exhausted, she knew if she kept her pace, she would win the race.

• first person

• second person

• third person

• ALL

the narrator is the

• The person telling the story

• the simile

• the person who wrote the story

• flat character

Elsa thought to herself, "How could I hurt Anna like that?" Laying on the floor, Anna felt the coldness spread throughout her entire body, but she couldn't tell anyone. Then, she became frozen.

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Omniscient

Britta ran, but she looked as if she was running away from something. Then, a teenage boy was not far behind her. He began yelling, "Britta stop! The men fell into the lake!" She collapsed on the ground. "Where were you, Cohen? I thought you left me."

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Omniscient

"Avengers, Assemble!" Captain America never felt so motivated when those words left his mouth. Then when Thor's hammer came into his hands he felt as if he could conquer the world.

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Omniscient

What is the best definition of THEME?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 

• The location and time of the story

• The events that occur in the story

• The author's reason for writing a story

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

• Life is short; make the most of it.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story

• Just read the beginning of the story

• Think about what the character has learned

• Read the ending of the story

What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along.

• A struggle between two opposing forces.

• The climax in a story.

• Part of the resolution.