MIDTERM PRACTICE!!

Which of the following best describes the character development of the protagonist in a story where they start as selfish and end up selfless?

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Round

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the theme of a story that focuses on the importance of friendship and loyalty?

• Betrayal

• Isolation

• Companionship

• Adventure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

In a poem describing a stormy sea, which mood is most likely conveyed through imagery?

• Calm

• Joyful

• Tense

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences uses diction to create a formal tone?

• "Hey, what's up?"

• "The meeting will commence shortly."

• "Let's get started, shall we?"

• "You gotta be kidding me!"

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What can be inferred about a character who is described as "clutching their tattered coat tightly against the biting wind"?

• They are feeling warm and comfortable.

• They are experiencing financial difficulties.

• They are on a tropical vacation.

• They are indifferent to the weather.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which context clue helps determine the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the sentence: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties, he preferred quiet evenings at home"?

• Unlike

• Preferred

• Quiet

• Evenings

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Identify the plot structure of a story that begins with the climax and then reveals events leading up to it.

• Linear

• Non-linear

• Circular

• Episodic

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following lines from a poem contains rhyme?

• "The sun sets in the west, painting the sky."

• "The cat sat on the mat."

• "Leaves rustle in the gentle breeze."

• "Stars twinkle in the night."

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the effect of repetition in the phrase "Never give up, never give in"?

• It creates confusion.

• It emphasizes determination.

• It introduces a new idea.

• It softens the message.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following best describes a setting that contributes to a story's mood of mystery?

• A sunny beach

• A bustling city

• A foggy forest

• A cozy cottage

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3