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WorksheetsLife of an 8
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
a)
When it rains, i don't like to ride my bike to school.
b)
When it rains; I don't like to ride my bike to school.
c)
When it rains, I don't like to ride my bike to school.
d)
When it rains I dont like to ride my bike to school.
2.
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
a)
I was wondering if Katie could come over after school friday.
b)
I was wondering if Katie could come over after school Friday.
c)
I was wondering if Katie could come over after school Friday?
d)
I was wondering if katie could come over after school Friday.
3.
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
a)
Ms. Davidson is organizing a ski trip for February, 15 2010.
b)
Ms. davidson is organizing a ski trip for February 15, 2010.
c)
Ms Davidson is organizing a ski trip for February 15, 2010.
d)
Ms. Davidson is organizing a ski trip for February 15, 2010.
4.
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
a)
My aunt mary lives in San Jose, California.
b)
My Aunt Mary lives in San Jose, California.
c)
My Aunt Mary lives in San Jose California.
d)
My Aunt Mary lives in san jose, california.
5.
Choose the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.
a)
Matts brothers favorite song is, The Wheels on the Bus.
b)
matt's brother's favorite song is, The Wheels on the Bus.
c)
Matt's brother's favorite song is, the wheels on the bus.
d)
Matt's brother's favorite song is, The Wheels on the Bus.
6.
bio-, as in biology or microbiotic, means:
a)
life
b)
science
c)
animal
d)
two
7.
mal-, as in malfeasance or malevolence, means:
a)
best
b)
bad
c)
sound
d)
wrong
8.
auto-, as in autobiography or automobile, means:
a)
both
b)
to lead
c)
power
d)
self
9.
contra-, as in contract or contradict, means:
a)
against
b)
time
c)
sue
d)
arguement
10.
cred-, as in credible or credit, means:
a)
respect
b)
to charge
c)
believe
d)
distrustworthy
11.
"Purple puppies like playing on the playground." This is an example of:
a)
Personification
b)
Alliteration
c)
Anaphora
d)
Onomatopoeia
12.
This cartoon illustrates:
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Paradox
c)
Prose
d)
Oxymoron
13.
Irony is when an event or response occurs that is the ___________ of what is expected.
a)
same
b)
friend
c)
rusting
d)
opposite
14.
"Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone" (Love Story by Taylor Swift) is an example of what literary technique?
a)
Paradox
b)
Allusion
c)
Metaphor
d)
Irony
15.
"The sun was like a large ball of butter" is an example of what literary technique?
a)
Paradox
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Oxymoron
16.
"The wall stared at me silently" is an example of what type of literary tool?
a)
Simile
b)
Metonymy
c)
Inference
d)
Personification
17.
The time and location in which a story takes place:
a)
Plot
b)
Setting
c)
Conflict
d)
Characterization
18.
The underlying meaning or main idea of a story is called the ______________.
a)
Theme
b)
Mood
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
19.
"Don't cry over spilled milk," is an example of:
a)
A meme
b)
Another one of Mr. Bartosh's funny jokes
c)
Good advice you just didn't take
d)
An idiom
20.
The angle from which the story is told.
a)
Camera view
b)
Character view
c)
Point of view
d)
None of the above
21.
The central, main character of a story is called the.
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
antagonizer
d)
instigator
22.
The opposition of forces, essential to the plot is called__________?
a)
setting
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
climax
23.
The most exciting part of the story is called the _________.
a)
setting
b)
exposition
c)
climax
d)
rising action
24.
The character who opposes the main character is called the __________.
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
dynamic character
d)
Bartosh
25.
All events leading up to the climax?
a)
Resolution
b)
Falling Action
c)
Climax
d)
Rising Action
26.
If Gavin wrote a book about Mr. Bartosh and gave him superpowers from eating a magic bean, what would need to be included in the story to make it science fiction?
a)
a futuristic setting
b)
Mr. McKeag
c)
technology or science that created the magic
d)
mystery
27.
Something that represents or stands for a larger idea is called a ...
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
symbol
28.
When the current setting is interupted to go back in time to learn more about a character or a situation, it is called...
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
symbol
29.
After Kee accidently bumped into Mr. Bartosh in the hallway between class periods, Kee flashed his phone and told Bartosh that paybacks are nasty.
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
symbol
30.
The smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies conjured up the image of Susan's grandmother standing in a flour-covered apron.
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
symbol
31.
The use of clues or hints to suggest something is going to happen in the future is called ....
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
symbol
32.
The persuasive strategy known as logos requires one to
a)
Build a sense of urgency in the audience
b)
Appeal to an audience by gaining their trust
c)
Use credible or expert testimony in the argument
d)
Use facts, numbers, reason, and data to support the argument
33.
When attempting to appeal to an audiences' emotions in order to persuade them to do something, the strategy is known as
a)
Ethos
b)
Kairos
c)
Pathos
d)
Convincos
34.
The type of strategy used most often in advertising when companies are trying to get you buy something now is
a)
Research
b)
Kairos
c)
Logos
d)
Evidence
35.
A car salesperson who wants to sell you a car, may attempt to persuade you by relating to you personally. They may say things like, "I have a son/daughter your age and I will help you out," or "I know how hard the economy is....believe me....I will cut you a deal." This tactic is called
a)
Pathos
b)
Logos
c)
Ethos
d)
Big Names
36.
Choose the BEST big name to promote this claim in front of a national audience:
The sport of wrestling puts the most academic stress on high school athletes.
The sport of wrestling puts the most academic stress on high school athletes.
a)
Joe B., VMSS Wrestler
b)
David Stead, Executive Director, Minnesota State High School League
c)
Coach Tidwell, Thinks he is a wrestler, ok perhaps he is, AVHS Wrestling Coach
d)
Mr. McKeag, Principal of VMSS
37.
You and your parents are sitting with your teachers in an attempt to get you to do better in school and believe that your education is the most important factor in your future success. Your teachers show you your grade progress reports, your counselor shows you the attendence numbers, and your administrator shows you the number of referrals you have received. In an effort to get you to change your ways, the strategy employed here is:
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
d)
Big Name
38.
What does "juxtaposition" mean?
a)
slang for people you know, friends
b)
placing two different things next to each other; comparing two different or opposing things
c)
recently; of late; happened in the immediate past
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