ELDA 1 CYCLE 2 FINAL EXAM

What is a section of lines in a poem that forms a distinct unit called?

• Verse

• Line break

• Stanza

• Paragraph

In poetry, a “line” is best defined as:

• A single row of words

• A short stanza

• A recurring phrase

• A rhyme pattern

Which choice illustrates making an inference?

• Describing the main events

• Using context clues to guess meaning

• Reciting all dialogue in the text

• Listing characters in a scene

The “theme” of a literary work generally refers to:

• The setting and time period

• The main conflict of the plot

• The underlying message or idea

• The style of language used

What is the term for the feeling a text creates in the reader?

• Tone

• Theme

• Mood

• Plot

If a writer’s purpose is to persuade, they will most likely:

• Share their personal story

• Offer clear, factual evidence to support a viewpoint

• Provide background on an unrelated topic

• Describe events without opinion

Which sentence is an example of imagery?

• "The light danced across the water like diamonds."

• "The lake is large."

• "The event took place yesterday."

• "She bought a new dress."

In the S.T.E.A.L. method of characterization, what does the “L” represent?

• Language

• Life

• Looks

• Learning

Which option is an example of dramatic irony?

• A character sarcastically jokes about the weather.

• The audience knows the villain’s plan, but the hero does not.

• The character is unaware of their own strength.

• A character overhears a secret.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• She asked, “Can you help me?”

• She said, “What time is it”?

• She asked “what are you doing?”

• She asked: “What are you doing.”