7th Grade Brain Drain Gmas Prep Multi Choice

What is a protagonist?

• The main character in a story

• The villain in a story

• A supporting character

• The narrator of a story

Answer explanation

A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward. This distinguishes them from the villain, supporting characters, and the narrator.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is an antagonist?

• The hero of the story

• The character or force that opposes the protagonist

• A minor character

• The author of the story

Answer explanation

An antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story. This opposition is essential for driving the plot and developing the protagonist's character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict?

• A character fighting a monster

• A character struggling with guilt

• Two characters arguing

• A character climbing a mountain

Answer explanation

An internal conflict occurs within a character's mind. 'A character struggling with guilt' exemplifies this, as it involves emotional turmoil. In contrast, the other options depict external conflicts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of an external conflict?

• A character feeling uncertain about their future

• A character dealing with anxiety

• A character battling against a natural disaster

• A character questioning their beliefs

Answer explanation

An external conflict involves a character facing challenges outside themselves. A character battling against a natural disaster exemplifies this, as it represents a struggle with an outside force, unlike the other options which are internal conflicts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone is the author's attitude, mood is the reader's feeling

• Tone is the reader's feeling, mood is the author's attitude

• Tone and mood are the same thing

• Tone is only in poetry, mood is only in prose

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that tone reflects the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood refers to the feelings evoked in the reader. This distinction is crucial for understanding literary analysis.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

Where should a thesis statement be located?

• In the middle of the essay

• At the end of the essay

• At the beginning of the essay, usually in the introduction

• In every paragraph

Answer explanation

A thesis statement is typically located at the beginning of the essay, usually in the introduction. This placement helps to clearly present the main argument or point of the essay to the reader right from the start.

What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

• Primary sources are more important, secondary sources are less important

• Primary sources are original materials, secondary sources interpret primary sources

• Primary sources are newer, secondary sources are older

• There is no difference

Answer explanation

Primary sources are original materials, such as documents or artifacts, while secondary sources analyze or interpret those primary sources. This distinction is crucial for understanding the context and reliability of information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does it mean to paraphrase something?

• To quote it directly

• To summarize it briefly

• To restate it in your own words

Answer explanation

To paraphrase means to restate something in your own words, capturing the original meaning without quoting it directly. This distinguishes it from summarizing or quoting.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which punctuation marks should you use to show you are using a direct quote?

• Parentheses ( )

• Quotation marks " "

• Brackets [ ]

• Angle brackets < >

Answer explanation

Quotation marks " " are used to indicate direct quotes, showing that the words enclosed are taken verbatim from a source. Other punctuation marks like parentheses, brackets, and angle brackets serve different purposes and do not denote direct quotes.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Every body paragraph must have a _ sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

• Concluding

• Supporting

• Topic

• Transitional

Answer explanation

Every body paragraph must have a topic sentence that clearly states the main idea of the paragraph. This helps guide the reader on what to expect, making 'Topic' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5