Trimester 1 English 9A Final Exam Concepts

Which option best defines author's purpose as presented in the study guide?

• The overall feeling a text creates for the reader

• The reason or goal behind a piece of writing, such as to entertain, inform, persuade, or express ideas

• The sequence in which events of a story unfold

• The central message or lesson of a text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the primary difference between mood and tone according to the material?

• Mood is the author's attitude; tone is the reader's feeling

• Mood is the overall feeling or atmosphere created for the reader; tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience

• Mood is the sequence of events; tone is the problem of a story

• Mood is a symbol; tone is a theme

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which text structure organizes information by similarities and differences?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which example best illustrates irony as defined in the guide?

• A symbol representing a deeper idea

• An interruption to show a past event

• A contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens

• A direct statement of the theme

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which statement about setting aligns with the study guide?

• It is the main character or hero of a story

• It refers to the time and place in which a story takes place and helps establish context and atmosphere

• It is the struggle that drives the plot

• It is the author's use of figurative language

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of a flashback?

• To hint at future events or outcomes

• To interrupt chronological order to present a past event and provide context or background information

• To state facts that can be verified

• To introduce the antagonist

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which pairing correctly matches the conflict type with its category from the guide?

• Character vs. self — external

• Character vs. nature — internal

• Character vs. character — external

• Character vs. society — internal

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which vocabulary word from Unit 1 best matches the definition "unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; generous"?

• Ambivalent

• Angular

• Arrogant

• Altruistic

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best matches the definition: strong disinclination; disliking?

• Aversion

• Discern

• Disdain

• Disparage

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the term that means to differentiate between two or more things.

• Embellish

• Discern

• Laud

• Lament

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4