English Final Practice

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• The main character's personality

• The central idea of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

• The setting and time period

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary purpose of a story's setting?

• To outline the story's theme

• To describe the author's background

• To establish the time and place of the story

• To introduce the main character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which element of a story is most concerned with the sequence of events?

• Plot

• Setting

• Characterization

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the theme of a story typically influence its characters?

• By shaping their motivations and actions

• By setting their age

• By determining their physical appearance

• By deciding their names

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If a story focuses on the importance of family bonds, which of the following might be the theme?

• Love conquers all

• Never give up

• Actions have consequences

• The strength of family relationships

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the tone of the following sentence? "The ominous clouds loomed overhead as the howling wind echoed through the empty streets."

• Joyful

• Hopeful

• Foreboding

• Funny

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does an author typically establish tone in a text?

• Through the use of literary devices and sentence structure

• By directly stating it in the introduction

• Through main character personality traits

• The length of the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If an author writes, "The staggering evidence proves beyond doubt that urgent action is necessary," the tone is best described as:

• Neutral

• Humorous

• Persuasive

• Thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence shows a critical tone in nonfiction?

• "The results of the study were groundbreaking, offering new possibilities for treatment."

• "The project's flaws were numerous, including poor data collection and unclear objectives."

• "The experiment was conducted with precision and attention to detail."

• "Researchers approached the subject with an open mind and curiosity."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the "I" in ICEE stand for?

• Introduce

• Inform

• Infer

• Identify

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2