Non-Fiction Unit Final Review

A short narrative tells of a man who, after losing his parents early, was raised in a home where his siblings always supported one another. Which quality is most clearly reflected in this description?

• A. Isolation

• B. Unity

• C. Indifference

• D. Self-centeredness

In a story, a character’s ambitions are described with the phrase “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” What does this figurative language most likely imply?

• He values modest, simple pleasures.

• He aspires to a luxurious, affluent lifestyle.

• He dreams of starting a gourmet food business.

• He is content with his current circumstances.

A narrative describes a series of unexpected setbacks experienced by a game show contestant who had high hopes and prepared extensively. What overall tone is suggested by the depiction of his repeated failures?

• Solemn

• Humorous

• Angry

• Mournful

In a story, a man enters a game show expecting a big win but ends up spending more on travel than he earns. Which of the following best describes the cause-and-effect relationship here?

• Hard work guarantees success.

• Overambitious plans can lead to unexpected losses.

• Taking risks always results in rewards.

• Avoiding challenges prevents mistakes.

A character boasts about his performance on a game show even though the evidence shows only minor success. What does this behavior most likely indicate?

• Genuine self-awareness

• Overconfidence based on limited evidence

• Modesty about his efforts

• A realistic appraisal of his skills

A passage describes a man’s repeated, costly trips to a game show that result in a very small prize. This unexpected outcome is an example of which literary device?

• Irony

• Simile

• Allegory

• Alliteration

In a narrative, the author details a character’s elaborate preparations for a game show and then emphasizes that his expenses far outweighed his winnings. Which detail best supports the idea that his expectations greatly exceeded the reality?

• His joining of a local league

• The high cost of repeated trips to the studio

• His initial phone call to the show

• His excitement when invited to participate

Before appearing on a game show, a character practices saying, “Hello, I am [Name]” in front of a mirror. What can be most reasonably inferred from this behavior?

• He is indifferent to public attention.

• He is preparing to boost his confidence for the appearance.

• He dislikes seeing himself on television.

• He is rehearsing a formal interview.

A brief narrative contrasts a man’s grand ambitions for quick wealth with his modest winnings on a televised contest. What is the main idea of this account?

• A. Game shows are unpredictable in their outcomes.

• B. Ambitious dreams sometimes lead to humorous failures.

• C. Hard work is the only path to success.

• D. Television always overhypes simple contests.

In a description, a character’s actions are heavily influenced by enthusiastic praise from others—even though he lacks the necessary skill. What does this suggest about the impact of external feedback?

• Praise can lead to unrealistic self-assessment.

• Criticism is more motivating than praise.

• External validation has no impact on performance.

• Only professional feedback matters.