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WorksheetsEnglish I Final Exam Review
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Personification
a)
The words you choose
b)
Directly comparing two things
c)
2 lines of poetry
d)
Giving human characteristics to a thing
2.
Diction
a)
Comparing using like or as
b)
Directly comparing two things
c)
The words you choose
d)
Giving human characteristics to a thing
3.
Metaphor
a)
Comparing using like or as
b)
Directly comparing two things
c)
4 lines of poetry
d)
Giving human characteristics to a thing
4.
Similie
a)
Comparing using like or as
b)
Directly comparing two things
c)
2 lines of poetry
d)
Giving human characteristics to a thing
5.
allusion
a)
an image
b)
an object that represents something else
c)
a reference to something famous in history, art, religion, etc.
d)
an overused phrase
6.
cliche
a)
a popular and over used phrase
b)
a phrase people don't understand
c)
moral of the story
d)
events in a story
7.
theme
a)
moral of the story, lesson learned
b)
events in a story
c)
reocurring idea
d)
character info
8.
plot
a)
moral of the story
b)
summary of boring parts of the story
c)
point an author is trying to prove
d)
sequence of events in a story
9.
rhetoric
a)
a question you have to answer
b)
using literary devices to persuade someone
c)
comparisons
d)
reference to famous history, literature, religion, etc.
10.
protagonist
a)
main character
b)
character who opposes the main character
c)
good guy
d)
narrator
11.
antagonist
a)
main character
b)
character who opposes main character
c)
bad guy
d)
unimportant character
12.
flat character
a)
does not change
b)
changes
c)
many character traits
d)
few character traits
13.
round character
a)
does not change
b)
changes
c)
few character traits
d)
many character traits
14.
static character
a)
many character traits
b)
does not change
c)
changes
d)
few character traits
15.
dynamic character
a)
many character traits
b)
few character traits
c)
changes
d)
does not change
16.
tone
a)
author's feelings
b)
reader's feelings
c)
characters' feelings
17.
mood
a)
author's feelings
b)
reader's feelings
c)
characters' feelings
18.
satire
a)
Use of humor to poke fun at people's vices, mistakes, stupidity
b)
the opposite happens of what is expected
c)
an object that represents something else
d)
sequence of events in a story
19.
hyperbole
a)
giving human qualities to inhuman objects
b)
an exaggeration
c)
an over used phrase that's popular
d)
using a word or phrase in place of the actual word
20.
idiom
a)
an over-used yet popular phrase
b)
a reference to something famous in literature, religion, history, etc.
c)
a statement in a culture that only that culture understands like "kicked the bucket."
21.
What is imagery?
a)
description that appeals to any of the five senses.
b)
A figure of speech that combines opposite terms in a brief phrase
c)
repetition of initial consonant sounds
d)
the writer's attitude toward a subject
22.
What is tone?
a)
the color represented in writing
b)
literal meaning of a word
c)
writer's attitude/emotion toward a subject
d)
a device in literature where an object represents an idea
23.
What is syntax?
a)
a writer's choice of words
b)
a narrative device that hints at coming events
c)
the arrangement of words in phrases in sentences
d)
description that appeals to any of the five senses
24.
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.
25.
Writing in paragraph form is known as...
a)
Poetry
b)
Prose
c)
Essay
d)
Analysis
26.
a person, place, or object that has a concrete meaning in itself and also stands for something beyond itself, such as an idea or feeling
a)
symbol
b)
imagery
c)
satire
d)
tone
27.
the repetition of consonant sounds within words
a)
alliteration
b)
assonance
c)
historical context
d)
stanzas
28.
refers to the time and place in which action occurs
a)
setting
b)
internal conflict
c)
external conflict
d)
theme
29.
pits a character against nature, society, or another character
a)
situational irony
b)
historical context
c)
internal conflict
d)
external conflict
30.
a group of lines that form a unit in a poem
a)
stanzas
b)
dramatic irony
c)
external conflict
d)
blank verse
31.
When a word sounds like what it means
a)
imagery
b)
tone
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
blank verse
32.
Lady Bird Johnson wrote a story about her experiences when JFK was assassinated. What is her main purpose?
a)
to entertain
b)
to persuade
c)
to inform
d)
to inspire
33.
Lady Bird Johnson wrote a story about her experiences when JFK was assassinated. What best describes this type of writing?
a)
informational
b)
autobiographical
c)
biographical
d)
persuasive
34.
Romeo believes that Juliet is dead, but we know she isn't. What is this an example of?
a)
conflict
b)
satire
c)
monologue
d)
dramatic irony
35.
A thesaurus would give which of the following words as a synonym for "bafflement"?
a)
defeat
b)
bewilderment
c)
tension
d)
reduction
36.
If you were assigned an informal autobiography essay in which the audience for your essay is a group of classmates and friends your own age, which of the following would BEST describe an appropriate tone for your essay?
a)
scholarly and thorough
b)
light and friendly
c)
silly and ironic
d)
objective and analytical
37.
This is when what you say is not what you actually mean.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Dramatic Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
38.
Words or phrases that do NOT have their normal, everyday meaning.
a)
Imagery
b)
Metaphor
c)
Figurative Language
d)
Literal Language
39.
Words or phrases that do have their normal, everyday meaning.
a)
Imagery
b)
Metaphor
c)
Figurative Language
d)
Literal Language
40.
This is the primary reason that a piece of literature is written, such as to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.
a)
Thesis
b)
Author's Purpose
c)
Tone
d)
Mood
41.
This is the emotional or hidden meaning of a word.
a)
Denotation
b)
Connotation
c)
Diction
42.
This is how the story concludes after the most intense parts of the story are over.
a)
Expostition
b)
Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
43.
This is how the author gets a story started by introducing characters and creating the initial conflict.
a)
Expostition
b)
Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
44.
This is usually the most tense part of a story and is often referred to as the point of no return in a plot-line.
a)
Expostition
b)
Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
45.
This can be classified as either "rising" or "falling" and is an outline of events in a story.
a)
Expostition
b)
Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
46.
This POV includes a narrator that uses "I" and knows everything about everyone in the story.
a)
1st Person Limited
b)
1st Person Omniscient
c)
3rd Person
47.
This POV includes a narrator that uses "he" and "she" while telling the story.
a)
1st Person Limited
b)
1st Person Omniscient
c)
3rd Person
48.
This is when a character is challenged by things in their own heart or mind.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Symbolism
49.
This is when one event suggests another future event.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Symbolism
50.
The struggle between two forces
a)
Climax
b)
Conflict
c)
Suspense
d)
Mood
51.
When a character has is at odds with another character
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
52.
When a character is experiencing an emotional dilemma or is faced with making a decision
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
53.
when a character is faced with overcoming an institution, law, way of life, or cultural idea
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
54.
the narration of the story is told from an outside perspective and captures the internal thoughts and feelings of ONE character
a)
first person pov
b)
second person pov
c)
third person limited pov
d)
third person omniscient pov
55.
the narration of the story is told from an outside perspective but the narrator is able to reveal the inner thoughts and feelings of all characters
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omnisicient
56.
the technique of revealing a character's personality by stating the trait
a)
Partial Characterization
b)
Impartial Characterization
c)
Direct Characterization
d)
Indirect Characterization
57.
The technique used by an author to reveal the traits of a character by showing his/her personality through inference in what one says, how one acts, and what one thinks.
a)
Partial Characterization
b)
Impartial Characterization
c)
Direct Characterization
d)
Indirect Characterization
58.
What type of conflict is presented:
A man and wife are desperately poor; they work tirelessly to pay their bills and put food on the table. However, jobs are scarce and the economy is weak, making it impossible to rise out of their poverty.
A man and wife are desperately poor; they work tirelessly to pay their bills and put food on the table. However, jobs are scarce and the economy is weak, making it impossible to rise out of their poverty.
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
59.
What type of conflict is presented her:
A student wants to change the school culture. He believes that the school is lacking school spirit and really wants to start new traditions. He must present his ideas to both the student body and the board of education
A student wants to change the school culture. He believes that the school is lacking school spirit and really wants to start new traditions. He must present his ideas to both the student body and the board of education
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
60.
What type of conflict is present here:
A man needs to make a decision that will affect his family. He is torn between taking a new job with more money and staying in his home town where he has family and friends.
A man needs to make a decision that will affect his family. He is torn between taking a new job with more money and staying in his home town where he has family and friends.
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
61.
What type of conflict is illustrated here:
A man is struggling to drive through a torrential downpour.
A man is struggling to drive through a torrential downpour.
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
62.
Boom! The black powder keg destroyed the railroad track and stopped the men from working. The word boom is an example of:
a)
Suspense
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Imagery
d)
Mood
63.
What type of characterization is present: Sarah raced to her car and quickly started it. Pressing hard on the gas pedal, she zoomed out of the parking lot. With her music blaring and singing at the top of her voice, she drove towards her audition. As she strutted into the audition she rubbed her lucky penny and greeted the judges with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eye.
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
64.
What type of characterization is present
Jake walks into class shuffling his feet. His shoulders sag as he lets out a big sigh. "Hi," he mumbles as he slumps into his seat.
Jake walks into class shuffling his feet. His shoulders sag as he lets out a big sigh. "Hi," he mumbles as he slumps into his seat.
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
65.
What type of characterization is presented:
Todd is arrogant and bullheaded.
Todd is arrogant and bullheaded.
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
66.
What type of conflict is presented:
A man is arguing with his brother over handling their parents estate. The money is divided equally, but one wants to sell the house and the other wants to keep it.
A man is arguing with his brother over handling their parents estate. The money is divided equally, but one wants to sell the house and the other wants to keep it.
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs self
c)
man vs nature
d)
man vs society
67.
What type of characterization is illustrated:
Mary sits in the corner of the classroom and never raises her hand to participate.
Mary sits in the corner of the classroom and never raises her hand to participate.
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
68.
What type of characterization is present: Sarah raced to her car and quickly started it. Pressing hard on the gas pedal, she zoomed out of the parking lot. With her music blaring and singing at the top of her voice, she drove towards her audition. As she strutted into the audition she rubbed her lucky penny and greeted the judges with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eye.
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
69.
John started the school year believing that anything was possible. With a little hard work and help from others when needed, he could achieve anything. The year progressed and John continued to fail Algebra. His attitude quickly became negative and he began to feel that somethings just can't be accomplished. John is a:
a)
Dynamic Character
b)
Static Character
70.
Courtney is the type of person who could talk the ears off the herd of elephants. She easily makes friends because she talks so freely and openly. She has been this way her entire life.
a)
Courtney is dynamic because she has changed.
b)
Courtney is static since she has always been this way.
c)
Courtney is round; we know a lot about her.
d)
Courtney is friendly.
71.
During colonial days there were no bathtubs or showers in the houses. They were not missed, however. Many people of that time never thought of taking a bath. Most people thought that water caused many diseases. Only the hands and face were washed, and that wasn't often. You can infer that people of today:
a)
take more baths than people of colonial days
b)
take fewer baths than people of colonial days
c)
fear water more than people of colonial days
72.
Usually the bones of birds' wings are hollow. This gives the bones strength without adding weight. The surface is curved. The fact that the front edge of the wing is thicker than the rear edge also makes for easier flight. You can infer that a bird's wing:
a)
is very thick
b)
is flat
c)
is made for flight
73.
Shattered glass has caused many injuries and deaths. Glass manufacturers have come up with an answer to this problem. They have developed windshields that do not cut even when shattered. The use of this glass in automobiles is expected to save many lives. You can infer that the new glass:
a)
won't break
b)
isn't sharp
c)
will cost a lot of money
74.
Sometimes we see sand dunes near the water. These sand dunes do not always stay in the same place. The wind blows them along. Some sand dunes move only a few feet each year. Sand dunes move the most:
other sand dunes move over two hundred feet in a year.
other sand dunes move over two hundred feet in a year.
a)
where it is coldest
b)
where it is windiest
c)
near the water
75.
For some animals, it is more comfortable to sleep standing up. When the African elephant lies down, his great weight presses on his lungs. It is difficult for him to breathe. He usually chooses to sleep while standing. Standing or lying down, an African elephant snores loudly while asleep! African elephants:
a)
always sleep lying down
b)
sometimes sleep while standing
c)
always sleep standing up
76.
Tigers stay in the high grass where they can't be seen by hunters. The hunters' helpers make noises to drive the tigers out into the open. The hunters sit in cages on top of elephants. When the tigers come out in the open, the hunters shoot them. You can infer that the grass must be:
a)
cut short
b)
higher than the tiger
c)
six to twelve inches high
77.
Almost all seaweeds are attached to rocks or something else. The ones we see on beaches have been torn loose. One kind of seaweed that isn't attached is called the gulfweed. It drifts along in a large mass in the ocean. You won't see gulfweed:
a)
in the water
b)
attached to rocks
c)
in big patches
78.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
79.
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters."
You can infer that...
You can infer that...
a)
Hudson is an auto-mechanic.
b)
Hudson works as a plumber.
c)
Hudson is a truck salesman.
d)
Hudson works as a garbage man.
80.
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...
You can infer that...
a)
Nicole's car is broken.
b)
Nicole is going on vacation.
c)
Nicole is going shopping.
d)
Nicole lives in a large city.
81.
Everett held his father's hand as hecrossed the busy parking lot. They walkedinto a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted himinto the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that
You can infer that
a)
Everett had never been to a grocery store
b)
Everett's dad does not shop often
c)
Everett's dad needs help with shopping.
d)
Everett is very young
82.
Can you imagine building a ship that can't sink? The Japanese believe that they have such a ship. Each of the four middle parts is filled with plastic foam rather than air. This hard, light, plastic foam keeps water from getting into the compartments. In the whole ship there are:
a)
four parts
b)
more than four parts
c)
two parts
83.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
84.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest.
c)
Don't talk to strangers.
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
85.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
86.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
Our friends are always there for us.
d)
Turtles are faster than rabbits.
87.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
88.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Look before you leap.
c)
Don't brag too much.
d)
Be polite.
89.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Don't be lazy.
d)
Help others because what goes around comes around.
90.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal.
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
91.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't be lazy.
b)
Have as much fun as you can before you die.
c)
Don't steal.
d)
Look before you leap.
92.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
93.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching.
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
94.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
95.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.
What is the central theme of this poem?
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man
b)
Innocence cannot last
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty
96.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
97.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
98.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
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