English 9 Cumulative Exam general review sheet

What's diction?

• A form of transportation
• A type of clothing
• The choice and use of words in speech or writing, contributes to all elements.

• A type of fruit

Detail is facts and ___________

Theme is a statement not a...

• Topic

• Character

• Plot

• Setting

Which of these is an example of a theme as a statement?

• Happiness is the key to success.
• The sky is blue.
• Love conquers all.
• Money can't buy happiness.

Voice consists of diction, detail, imagery, syntax and ____

What's a protagonist?

• The antagonist's sidekick
• A minor background character
• The main character or leading figure in a story, movie, or play.
• The person who causes conflict in the story

Imagery is description that appeals to the 5 senses which are..

• sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell
• view, audio, contact, flavor, and aroma
• vision, noise, feel, flavor, and scent
• sight, sound, touch, taste, and hearing

Which of these is an example of DIRECT characterization?

• The main character's actions show that he is kind and generous.

• The author reveals the main character's personality through dialogue and interactions with other characters.

• The author describes the main character as brave and adventurous.

• The main character's appearance and clothing reflect his confident and outgoing nature.

Which of these is an example of INDIRECT characterization?

• A character's dialogue reveals their sarcastic and witty personality.
• A character's physical appearance is described in detail, including their height, weight, and hair color.
• A character is described as being very generous and kind because they are always helping others without expecting anything in return.
• A character is shown to be brave and courageous through their actions and decisions.

What is the EXPOSITION?

• The climax of the story where the main conflict is resolved.
• A type of writing that is meant to inform or explain.
• The part of the story where the tension builds and the conflict becomes more intense.
• The beginning part of a story where the characters, setting, and main conflict are introduced.