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WorksheetsELA 2016 in Review: Part II
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins
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1.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
2.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
3.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
4.
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
a)
Title
b)
Headings
c)
Pictures
d)
All of these
5.
What is a gaggle? You probably know it is a group of geese. Gaggle is a collective noun because it names a group. Many collective nouns name groups of animals. For example, a string is a group of ponies, and a troop is a group of kangaroos. What is a knot? If you're talking about toads, then a knot is a group of them. Have you ever found foxes together? Then you saw a skulk. And if a group of elk crosses in front of you, you're looking at a gang. A supporting detail is
a)
Ants live in a colony.
b)
A gang is a group of elk.
c)
Words with two meanings
d)
singular and plural nouns
6.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
7.
Isabel's soccer team cheered. The coach gave them a trophy. What do you think happened?
a)
They missed the goal.
b)
The coach got kicked out of the game.
c)
They won the game.
d)
The other team won the game.
8.
Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms. How do you think he feels?
a)
joyful
b)
tearful
c)
lonely
d)
angry
9.
It would be impossible for man to walk on the moon again one day.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
10.
The Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge in New Hampshire is the oldest covered bridge in America.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
11.
Computer games quickly become boring.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
12.
Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He was trapped for three hours.
b)
His mother found him at sundown.
c)
He was visiting the farm.
13.
Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
She worked hard on Tuesdays.
b)
She took lessons every day.
c)
She wanted to be a dancer.
14.
The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp.
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
They left at dawn.
b)
The journey was long.
c)
the horses were tired.
15.
Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He went fishing with his father.
b)
His father's fish were very little.
c)
He had to throw them back.
16.
Policeman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. this makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.
CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
They are good at stealing.
b)
They work for outlaws.
c)
They can track down outlaws.
17.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
18.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
19.
Identify the key word: This wall is made of brick, while that wall is made of drywall.
a)
Wall
b)
Made
c)
While
d)
Brick
20.
The key word same…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
21.
The key word except is…
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
22.
The key word except is…
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
23.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
24.
Which scenario would produce the least biased results?
a)
asking athletes at a gym what their favorite television show is
b)
asking shoppers at a store where their favorite place to shop is
c)
asking fans at a baseball game who their favorite baseball team is
d)
asking students in a college library what their favorite college sports team is
25.
What does it mean to show bias?
a)
to be concieted
b)
to favor one side over another
c)
to refuse to take a side
d)
to show selfishness
26.
A famous person (athlete/celebrity) is showing off a new product.
a)
testimonial
b)
plain folks
c)
glittering generalities
d)
celebrity endorsement
27.
Newspaper Advertisement: A message that appeals to ordinary people, like you and me.
a)
bandwagon
b)
emotions
c)
plain folks
d)
name calling
28.
A school randomly chose ten English teachers and asked them which type of juice their students would prefer. Which reason best shows why this sample is biased?
a)
The sample didn't include students.
b)
The sample is too small.
c)
The sample can only be accurate if each teacher is included in the sample
29.
What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?
a)
bandwagon
b)
testimonial
c)
part of the group
d)
following
30.
What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?
a)
Plain Folks
b)
Testimonial
c)
Ordinary People
d)
Transfer
31.
Propaganda is:
a)
telling a story
b)
inform or explain
c)
form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language. Uses similes, metaphors, alliteration, hyperboles, and other forms of figurative language.
d)
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
32.
Autobiography
a)
The writer tells someone else's story.
b)
The writing is not true.
c)
The writer tells his/her own story.
d)
Gives a description of a topic.
33.
Memoir
a)
The writer shares a portion, or time, of his/her life. Can cover several events.
b)
The writer shares their whole life story.
c)
The writer shares someone else's whole life story.
d)
The writer shares one event that occurred in their life.
34.
Literary Nonfiction
a)
Does not tell a true story.
b)
Is strictly informational.
c)
Does not include elaborate details.
d)
Includes autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, and personal narratives.
35.
Nonfiction text is ...
a)
real information
b)
super cool information
c)
boring information
d)
made up information
36.
The reader can use nonfiction text features to ...
a)
make predictions
b)
ask questions
c)
activate background knowledge
d)
all of these
37.
These are used to give the reader an idea of what a section of text will be about ...
a)
vocabulary
b)
graphics
c)
headings
d)
photos
38.
A type of non-fiction writing used to convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue
a)
Informational Text
b)
Persuasive Text
c)
Literary Nonfiction
d)
Primary Source
39.
A piece of information provided objectively, presented as true
a)
Line of Reasoning
b)
Evidence
c)
Fact
d)
Opinion
40.
A personal view, attitude, or appraisal
a)
Line of Reasoning
b)
Evidence
c)
Fact
d)
Opinion
41.
How is the following text ORGANIZED?
a)
CHRONOLOGICAL
b)
SEQUENTIAL
c)
COMPARE/CONTRAST
d)
CAUSE/EFFECT
42.
How is the following text ORGANIZED?
a)
SEQUENTIAL
b)
CAUSE/EFFECT
c)
PROBLEM/SOLUTION
d)
DESCRIPTION/TOPICAL
43.
Literary Nonfiction
a)
Does not tell a true story.
b)
Is strictly informational.
c)
Does not include elaborate details.
d)
Includes autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, and personal narratives.
44.
Biography
a)
The writer tells his own story.
b)
The writer tells the story of someone else's life.
c)
Tells a portion of their life.
d)
Shares one event in the writer's life.
45.
If you find a great website as a source for your English project, which of the following is true?
a)
You can copy and paste the text, but not the images, into your report
b)
You can't use any of the information on the site without permission
c)
You can use information on the site as long as you cite it properly
d)
You don't have to cite your source if you only use short quotations
46.
If you wanted to learn about George W. Bush's term as governor of Texas--but not his term as U.S. President--what would be the best phrase to search under?
a)
"George W. Bush" + Texas + President
b)
"George W. Bush" Texas Not President
c)
"George W. Bush" + Texas - President
d)
George W. Bush - Texas - President
47.
What is the main advantage of using online sources in addition to printed materials?
a)
Online sources have more trustworthy information than printed sources
b)
It's faster and often easier to access online sources
c)
Online sources are the easiest sources of information to cite in a bibliography
d)
The Internet contains more information than books
48.
Anyone can create a webpage or add content to message boards and other forums. How does this affect the overall accuracy of online information?
a)
It makes online information quite accurate as a whole
b)
It has little or no effect on the overall accuracy of online information
c)
It fills academic and government websites with mistakes and inaccuracies
d)
It makes it harder to verify the accuracy of online information
49.
Which of the following is a telltale sign of an untrustworthy online source?
a)
Grammatical mistakes
b)
A plain-looking logo
c)
Links to other sources
d)
Lots of text with very few graphics
50.
What can you conclude about a website if it ends in .gov?"
a)
It's the professional website of one of the 50 U.S. governors
b)
It's run and maintained by the U.S. government
c)
It's run by the government of one of the member countries of the United Nations
d)
It's meant to be viewed by government employees only
51.
Which of the following is probably the most trustworthy online source?
a)
TheMessageBoard.com
b)
PeopleSpace.com
c)
TheUSA News.org
d)
TommyB's.net
52.
It's often said that plagiarizing is like cheating yourself. Why is this?
a)
You'll probably get kicked out of school if you plagiarize
b)
Plagiarism is always caught, and always results in bad grades
c)
"Plagiarism" is basically another word for "cheating"
d)
You lose the opportunity to practice critical thinking and writing skills
53.
A biography about Abraham Lincoln
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
54.
The Declaration of Independence
a)
Secondary Source
b)
Primary Source
55.
An autobiography is a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
56.
Adam told me that someone got hurt during gym when he was there. Adam is the...
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
57.
A classmate giving a report about Cleopatra. The classmate giving the report is a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
58.
Benjamin Franklin was on founder of the Constitution. The Constitution is a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
59.
A photograph is an example of a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
60.
Diaries are examples of a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
61.
Secondhand information is an example of a secondary source
a)
True
b)
False
62.
A news reporter was talking about a really big storm in Chicago that she experienced last year. The reporter is a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
63.
Revision is...
a)
Creating an original written work.
b)
Changing the punctuation in your writing.
c)
Reviewing and improving a piece of writing.
d)
Switching around some paragraphs in your writing.
64.
Revision is NOT...
a)
Making meaningful changes to your written work.
b)
Making sure all of your evidence and ideas make sense.
c)
Changing your paper's organization to make it most effective.
d)
Making changes because you're told to.
65.
All of these are reasons to revise EXCEPT...
a)
To figure out if your writing is worth reading.
b)
To decide if your writing says what you want to say.
c)
To understand if your reader will get what you're trying to say.
d)
To take up extra time in the writing process.
66.
After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
67.
After leaving _________ the people on the new committee went down to the coffee shop for a short spirited discussion of next week's agenda.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
68.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
69.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
70.
Tomorrow the supervisor will come to our shift meeting _________ and listen to the complaints of the kitchen staff
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
71.
Fitzgerald writes _____ "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument..." (35).
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
72.
Standing on the corner of Main Street ________ the Santa Claus rang his bell and collected money for the needy.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
73.
Ethan's friend, Julie, works at the store.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Ethan's friend Julie works at the store.
c)
Ethan's friend, Julie works at the store.
d)
Ethan's friend Julie, works at the store.
74.
Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.
c)
Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared
d)
Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.
75.
To get to work Mom takes a bus and a train.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
To get, to work Mom takes a bus and a train.
c)
To get to, work Mom takes a bus and a train.
d)
To get to work, Mom takes a bus and a train.
76.
You may have hot chocolate, or coffee to drink.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
You may have hot chocolate or coffee to drink.
c)
You may have hot chocolate; or coffee to drink.
d)
You may have hot chocolate or coffee, to drink.
77.
What is an Allusion?
a)
A reference to a place, piece of literature, event in history, historical figure, etc.
b)
When the moon crashes into a stop sign
c)
A preference or inclination for one side of an issue, either for or against it.
d)
a form of reasoning that begins with a generalization, then applies to a specific case.
78.
What is Anecdote?
a)
when your teacher assigns a major grade project over spring break
b)
a balancing of two opposites or contrasting words or phrases.
c)
the dictionary meaning of a word, as opposed to connotation.
d)
A very brief story, told to illustrate a point or serve as an example of something.
79.
What is connotation?
a)
cy lakes football program
b)
a form of reasoning that begins with a generalization
c)
addresses the character of the writer/speaker to show audience good moral character.
d)
the implications of a word or phrase, as opposed to its exact meaning
80.
What is Denotation?
a)
when the real slim shady wont stand up
b)
extreme exaggeration
c)
comparing two opposites
d)
The dictionary meaning of a word
81.
What is a Paradox?
a)
when one likes pears more than their own family
b)
a balancing of two opposites
c)
a brief story
d)
seemingly contradictory statement or situation which is actually true.
82.
What is Repetition?
a)
the comparison of two opposites
b)
The use of the same, word, phrase, or sounds, to link ideas together.
c)
a brief story
d)
When Ms.Hardy rants about I.D. and we have more than 2 fights every two weeks.
83.
What is an understatement?
a)
deliberately representing something as less than it really is
b)
Doing your homework on the night its due.
c)
Exploiting a joke for the different meanings it can have.
d)
a form of reasoning that begins with generalization
84.
Which sentence is correct? A) I'm returning the shirt that is too small to the store. B) I'm returning the shirt to the store that is too small.
a)
A
b)
B
85.
Which sentence is correct? A) The plants by the lamp with small purple blossoms are violets. B) The plants with small purple blossoms by the lamp are violets.
a)
A
b)
B
86.
Which sentence is correct? A) We watched as our house burned to the ground with helpless anger. B) We watched with helpless anger as our house burned to the ground.
a)
A
b)
B
87.
Which sentence is correct? A) The woman in that boat that is waving is trying to tell us something. B) The woman that is waving in that boat is trying to tell us something.
a)
A
b)
B
88.
Which sentence is correct? A) The woman in that boat that is waving is trying to tell us something. B) The woman that is waving in that boat is trying to tell us something.
a)
A
b)
B
89.
Which sentence is correct? A) The bracelet made of gold links on Robert's arm belongs to her mother. B) The bracelet on Roberta's arm made of gold links belongs to her mother.
a)
A
b)
B
90.
Which sentence is correct? A) Out of money, my only choice was to borrow from a friend. B) Out of money, I figured my only choice was to borrow from a friend.
a)
A
b)
B
91.
Which sentence is correct? A) While jogging, I figured a good topic for Anton's English paper occurred to him. B) While jogging, a good topic for Anton's English paper occurred to him.
a)
A
b)
B
92.
Which sentence is correct? A) Bored by the lecture, Jed had thoughts that turned to dinner. B) Bored by the lecture, Jed's thoughts turned to dinner.
a)
A
b)
B
93.
Which sentence is correct? A) Moving around the sun, Earth's speed is more than 66,000 miles per hour. B) Moving around the sun, Earth speeds more than 66,000 miles per hour.
a)
A
b)
B
94.
Which sentence is correct? A) Loudly booing and cursing, the fan's disapproval of the call was clear. B) Loudly booing and cursing, the fan disapproved of the clear call.
a)
A
b)
B
95.
Which of these sentences is unclear?
a)
While I was walking on the street, I saw a lost dog.
b)
I often wish I were in a better position to help those in need.
c)
Tired and hungry, the girl fed the baby.
d)
If the weather gets much colder, I will have to find my winter coat.
96.
How should this sentence be rewritten to avoid an ambiguous reference?
Falling into decay, we discovered an old deserted mining town.
Falling into decay, we discovered an old deserted mining town.
a)
We discovered an old deserted mining town falling into decay.
b)
We falling into decay saw an old mining town.
c)
Falling into decay, we discovered a mining town, old and deserted.
97.
Which modifier or modifying phrase, if any, is misplaced in the below sentence?
Flashing brightly, the rushed woman ignored the crosswalk signs.
Flashing brightly, the rushed woman ignored the crosswalk signs.
a)
crosswalk signs
b)
rushed
c)
Flashing brightly
d)
ignored
98.
What does the word refreshingly modify in the sentence below?
On the hottest day of summer, the cool lemonade was refreshingly satisfying.
On the hottest day of summer, the cool lemonade was refreshingly satisfying.
a)
when the lemonade is cool
b)
what kind of summer day it is
c)
how the lemonade is satisfying
d)
why the summer is so hot
99.
Which sentence best matches this picture?
a)
Covered in gooey, oozing and melting cheese, the chef carried out of a pizza.
b)
The chef carried out a pizza covered in gooey, oozing and melting cheese.
100.
Which modifier or modifying phrase, if any, is misplaced in the below sentence?
Ava took a step out onto the great stage and began to dance breathing deeply.
Ava took a step out onto the great stage and began to dance breathing deeply.
a)
breathing deeply
b)
great stage
c)
step out
101.
What is the modifier in the below sentence?
After Jacob caused an unnecessary scene at the party, he sincerely apologized to the hosts.
After Jacob caused an unnecessary scene at the party, he sincerely apologized to the hosts.
a)
caused
b)
sincerely
c)
hosts
102.
Which sentence best matches the picture?
a)
My family saw a monkey on vacation.
b)
While on vacation, my family saw a monkey.
103.
Does this sentence have a misplaced modifier?
Mary visited the doctor who is sick.
Mary visited the doctor who is sick.
a)
Yes
b)
No
104.
Which modifier or modifying phrase is misplaced in the below sentence?
Standing in the rain, a newspaper covered Nancy's hair.
Standing in the rain, a newspaper covered Nancy's hair.
a)
Nancy's hair
b)
a newspaper
c)
covered
d)
standing in the rain
105.
To infinity and beyond
a)
sponge bob
b)
woody
c)
buzz lightyear
d)
barbie
106.
I'm a plastic I'm fantastic
a)
Patrick star
b)
Barbie
c)
Bob the builder
d)
Sandy cheeks
107.
Just keep swimming
a)
Nemo
b)
The shark
c)
Bam bam
d)
Dory
108.
Some people are worth melting for
a)
Bella cinderella
b)
olaf
c)
Santa clause
109.
Where's perry?
a)
Phineas
b)
Ana
c)
Ferb
d)
The Easter bunny
110.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"What if," my father worried, "I can't find the car keys?"
b)
What if my father worried, "I can't find the car keys?"
c)
"What if," my father worried "I can't find the car keys."
111.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
Papyrus I wrote in my report, "was a kind of paper used by the Egyptians.
b)
"Papyrus," I wrote in my report, "Was a kind of paper used by the Egyptians."
c)
"Papyrus," I wrote in my report, "was a kind of paper used by the Egyptians."
112.
let it go let it go
a)
olaf
b)
Christof
c)
James
d)
Elsa
113.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"Is it easier," I asked, "for me to come to your house?"
b)
"Is it easier" I asked, "for me to come to your house?"
c)
Is it easier, I asked, "for me to come to your house?"
114.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"Do you want to play baseball during recess," Bob asked.
b)
"Do you want to play baseball during recess?" Bob asked.
c)
"Do you want to play baseball during recess? Bob asked.
115.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"Our neighbor reported I watched a fascinating program on sharks."
b)
Our neighbor reported, "I watched a fascinating program on sharks."
c)
Our neighbor reported "I watched a fascinating program on sharks."
116.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"This building is a city landmark" Jeff explained.
b)
"This building is a city landmark," Jeff explained.
c)
"This building is a city landmark," Jeff explained
117.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"Do not," the museum guide warned, "touch the displays."
b)
Do not the museum guide warned, "touch the displays."
c)
"Do not" the museum guide warned, "touch the displays."
118.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
Captain Lee said, "My next voyage will be to the Bahamas."
b)
Captain Lee said, "my next voyage will be to the Bahamas."
c)
Captain Lee said "My next voyage will be to the Bahamas."
119.
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated
a)
"Wait!" yelled Marilyn, "I'm about to be finished."
b)
"Wait" yelled Marilyn, "I'm about to be finished."
c)
"Wait!" yelled Marilyn, "i'm about to be finished".
120.
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
a)
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds. . . ."
b)
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera. . .draws huge crowds."
c)
Our teacher told us, . . . "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."
d)
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose . . . version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."
121.
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
a)
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."
b)
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."
c)
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."
d)
One reviewer wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."
122.
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories he had long heard about ghosts in the opera house."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
a)
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories about ghosts in the opera house" . . .
b)
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories about ghosts in the opera house. . . ."
c)
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories . . . about ghosts in the opera house."
d)
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories about ghosts . . . in the opera house."
123.
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
a)
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive . . . but worth it," said Jo.
b)
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. . . . The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
c)
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it . . . ," said Jo.
d)
"I can't wait . . . to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
124.
His collar was popped up and his top two buttons were undone. His gold chains were enormous and clattered against each other.
Name this element of characterization
Name this element of characterization
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect on others
d)
Looks
125.
He walked around the room like a cheetah. He surveyed the area for potential game and stalked them like a pro.
Name this element of characterization
Name this element of characterization
a)
Effect on others
b)
Actions
c)
Looks
d)
Speech
126.
"She was, like, totally weirding me out. I mean, like, she was such a dork."
Name the element of Characterization
Name the element of Characterization
a)
Looks
b)
Thoughts
c)
Actions
d)
Speech
127.
Why would she do that to me? I didn't even want to sit next to her and she just attacked me. I hate the way that she controls everything, I'm such a loser.
Name the element of characterization
Name the element of characterization
a)
Thoughts
b)
Effect on Others
c)
Looks
d)
Actions
128.
Direct Characterization is...
a)
the author telling you a character's traits
b)
the author showing you a character's traits
129.
Indirect Characterization is...
a)
the author showing you a character's traits
b)
the author telling you a character's traits
130.
Characterization is the process of revealing character traits.
a)
True
b)
False
131.
Antagonists are the villains. Protagonists are the heroes.
a)
True
b)
False
132.
Are all characters memorable?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Maybe
d)
IDK
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