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Worksheets9 Week DDA Review
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 4hrs 55mins
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1.
Find the central idea
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
a)
Being a clown isn't all fun and games.
b)
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
c)
Rodeos are exciting.
d)
Clowns are good at riding bulls.
2.
What is the Central Idea of the passage?
What's that humming sound? Could it be hummingbird, the only bird capable of backward flight? Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them from other birds. Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern. This allows the hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about very rapidly. And while other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying, and work their ways up to their top speeds, the hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying instantaneously. After you've seen a hummingbird in flight, it's unlikely that you'll mistake them for another bird.
What's that humming sound? Could it be hummingbird, the only bird capable of backward flight? Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them from other birds. Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern. This allows the hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about very rapidly. And while other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying, and work their ways up to their top speeds, the hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying instantaneously. After you've seen a hummingbird in flight, it's unlikely that you'll mistake them for another bird.
a)
Birds and hummingbirds are very different.
b)
Hummingbirds make a humming sound.
c)
Hummingbirds wings fly in figure eight patterns.
d)
The hummingbird flys in a totally unique and unusual way.
3.
What is the central idea here
A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated, it'd easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny.
A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated, it'd easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny.
a)
The 1943 penny is worth 50 thousand dollars.
b)
the 1943 penny is more rare than the 1955 penny.
c)
Some pennies are rare and worth a lot of money.
d)
None of these options
4.
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?
5.
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
a)
Title
b)
Headings
c)
Pictures
d)
All of these
6.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
7.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
Why is Max upset?
a)
It is raining and he cannot go outside
b)
He is hungry
c)
He is scared of thunderstorms
d)
He is bored
8.
Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
a)
Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.
b)
They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.
c)
On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
d)
One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.
9.
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
a)
He held his head down low.
b)
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap
c)
Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.
d)
The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.
10.
Textual evidence is ______________________________.
a)
a clue.
b)
facts, figures, details, quotations, or other sources of data and information that provide support for claims or an analysis and that can be evaluated by others.
c)
not necessary when making a claim.
d)
what proves guilt or innocence.
11.
"The city was a jungle" is an example of what?
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
12.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
13.
"Achooo" is an example of what?
a)
metaphor
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
d)
simile
14.
"My monkey is making me mighty mad" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
metaphor
d)
alliteration
15.
The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
16.
A connotative meaning is...
a)
the dictionary meaning of the word
b)
all the emotions or feelings a word can make a reader feel
c)
the action or events in a story
d)
to use writing to amuse a reader
17.
Denotative meaning is...
a)
the reason the author wrote the story
b)
the action or events in a story
c)
the high point or turning point in a story
d)
the dictionary meaning of the word
18.
If someone says that "You are a dog", it suggests that you are ugly, or morally detestable.
a)
technical
b)
connotative
c)
denotative
d)
figurative
19.
fake vs. artificial. They mean the same thing, but one of them sounds "better". This is an example of
a)
technical meaning
b)
denotation
c)
connotation
d)
figurative language
20.
If you look up vulnerable in the dictionary, it says "to be exposed or unprotected."
a)
technical
b)
figurative
c)
denotative
d)
connotative
21.
Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses.
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses.
a)
First-person
b)
second-person
c)
third- limited
d)
third-objective
22.
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
At dawn, Mae Tuck set out on her horse for the wood at the edge of the village of Treegap. She was going there, as she did once every ten years, to meet her two sons, Miles and Jesse, and she was feeling at ease. At noon time, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and decided to think about running away.
At dawn, Mae Tuck set out on her horse for the wood at the edge of the village of Treegap. She was going there, as she did once every ten years, to meet her two sons, Miles and Jesse, and she was feeling at ease. At noon time, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and decided to think about running away.
a)
first-person
b)
second-person
c)
third-limited
d)
third-omniscient
23.
The Baffled Parent's Guide to Great Basketball Drills by Jim Garland
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface. When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they've removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player. Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located. You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course.
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface. When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they've removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player. Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located. You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course.
a)
first-person
b)
second-person
c)
third-limited
d)
third-objective
24.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank. He thought it would be fun to tie the pigtails together, or better yet, tie them to her chair. But most of all, he just wanted to pull one.
Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank. He thought it would be fun to tie the pigtails together, or better yet, tie them to her chair. But most of all, he just wanted to pull one.
a)
First-person
b)
Second-person
c)
Third-Objective
d)
Third-Limited
25.
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The day Shiloh come, we're having us a big Sunday dinner. Dara Lynn's dipping bread in her glass of cold tea, the way she likes, and Becky pushes her beans over the edge of her plate in her rush to get 'em down. Ma gives us her scolding look. We live high up in the hills above Friendly, but hardly anybody knows where that is. Friendly's near Sistersville, which is halfway between Wheeling and Parkersburg. Used to be, my daddy told me, Sistersville was once of the best places you could live in the whole state.
The day Shiloh come, we're having us a big Sunday dinner. Dara Lynn's dipping bread in her glass of cold tea, the way she likes, and Becky pushes her beans over the edge of her plate in her rush to get 'em down. Ma gives us her scolding look. We live high up in the hills above Friendly, but hardly anybody knows where that is. Friendly's near Sistersville, which is halfway between Wheeling and Parkersburg. Used to be, my daddy told me, Sistersville was once of the best places you could live in the whole state.
a)
first-person
b)
second-person
c)
third-omniscient
d)
third-objective
26.
the author wants you to do, buy, or believe something
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
27.
the author wants to give you information
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
28.
the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
29.
advertisements, persuasive letters, opinions, campaign speeches are all examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
30.
textbooks, non-fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, and directions are examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
31.
fictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
32.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
33.
As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is
a prominent writer in the field of children's literature.
a prominent writer in the field of children's literature.
a)
knowledgable
b)
lucky
c)
well-known
d)
silly
34.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
a)
dangerous
b)
wet
c)
muddy
d)
foggy
35.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
36.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
37.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
38.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
Finished
b)
Cut short
c)
Boring
d)
Too long
39.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
40.
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.
Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
a)
Little
b)
Giant
c)
Everything
d)
Hopeful
41.
What is a claim?
a)
A false statement
b)
A true statement
c)
A reasonable statement
d)
An arguable statement
42.
What is evidence?
a)
Information that ties your claim to your warrant.
b)
Information that disproves your claim.
c)
Information that supports your claim.
d)
Information that supports your warrant.
43.
What is strong evidence?
a)
Facts
b)
Opinions
c)
Counterclaims
d)
Numbers
44.
What is the purpose of a counterclaim?
a)
It supports the original claim.
b)
It proves the original claim.
c)
It disproves the original claim.
d)
It agrees with the original claim.
45.
Choose the best example of a good claim.
a)
Mark Wahlberg is my favorite actor.
b)
Mark Wahlberg was born in Boston, MA.
c)
Mark Wahlberg deserved to win an Oscar for his role in "The Fighter".
d)
Mark Wahlberg has his own reality show.
46.
The girls wanted an ice cream cone, _________ they left the park early.
a)
therefore
b)
so
c)
however
d)
in addition
47.
Mother didn't have time to go to the store; _____________, there was no milk in the refrigerator.
a)
for example
b)
for instance
c)
consequently
d)
however
48.
There is no homework tonight; ____________, there has been no homework all week.
a)
in fact
b)
as a result
c)
therefore
d)
consequently
49.
James and his team didn't finish the project; ____________, they did work hard.
a)
actually
b)
however
c)
therefore
d)
in addition
50.
You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
moreover
d)
otherwise
51.
It is important to complete your homework; _____________, it should be turned in on time.
a)
furthermore
b)
nevertheless
c)
otherwise
d)
although
52.
Ms. Jones can be grumpy sometimes; ______________, we should help her whenever we can.
a)
however
b)
furthermore
c)
nevertheless
d)
instead
53.
Students should be quiet during the play; ____________ applause at the end is allowed.
a)
although
b)
particularly
c)
moreover
d)
for instance
54.
The 6 black students get gotchas every week; _____________, they earn gotchas for respect, responsibility and safety.
a)
similarly
b)
yet
c)
so
d)
in addition
55.
The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; ________________, many species of gorilla are also endangered.
a)
consequently
b)
nevertheless
c)
similarly
d)
so
56.
Crispy Treats by LaDanna Wafford
First, wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put the crispy treats in the oven and cook for 30-35. While your treats cook you might want to clean your work space. When you take the treats out of the oven, pour the honey and lemon sauce on immediately. Once treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy.
First, wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put the crispy treats in the oven and cook for 30-35. While your treats cook you might want to clean your work space. When you take the treats out of the oven, pour the honey and lemon sauce on immediately. Once treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
57.
Alice’s adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel
Alice as beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “and what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?” So she was considering in her own mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.
Alice as beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “and what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?” So she was considering in her own mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
58.
To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
We lived on the main residential street in town-Atticus, Jem, and I, plus Calpurnia our cook. Jem and I found our father satisfactory; he played with us, read to us, and treated us with courteous detachment…Our mother died when I was two, so I never felt her absence. She was a Graham from Montgomery; Atticus met her when he was first elected to the state legislature.
We lived on the main residential street in town-Atticus, Jem, and I, plus Calpurnia our cook. Jem and I found our father satisfactory; he played with us, read to us, and treated us with courteous detachment…Our mother died when I was two, so I never felt her absence. She was a Graham from Montgomery; Atticus met her when he was first elected to the state legislature.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
59.
A Retrieved Reformation by O. Henry
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
60.
War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
We were driving along the road from Treguier to Kervanda. We passed at a smart trot between the hedges topping an earth wall on each side of the road; then at the foot of the steep ascent before Ploumar the horse dropped into a walk, and the driver jumped down heavily from the box. He flicked his whip and climbed the incline, stepping clumsily uphill by the side of the carriage, one hand on the footboard, his eyes on the ground. After a while he listed his head, pointed up the road with the end of the whip, and said: “The idiot!” I was startled by his outburst.
We were driving along the road from Treguier to Kervanda. We passed at a smart trot between the hedges topping an earth wall on each side of the road; then at the foot of the steep ascent before Ploumar the horse dropped into a walk, and the driver jumped down heavily from the box. He flicked his whip and climbed the incline, stepping clumsily uphill by the side of the carriage, one hand on the footboard, his eyes on the ground. After a while he listed his head, pointed up the road with the end of the whip, and said: “The idiot!” I was startled by his outburst.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
61.
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.
62.
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.
63.
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.
64.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Don't steal.
65.
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.
66.
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.
67.
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.
68.
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.
69.
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.
70.
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.
71.
Who is the main character?
a)
A character is a person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.
b)
Defined as the angle from which the Story is told
c)
The theme in a piece of fiction is its controlling idea or its central insight
d)
Believe in yourself
72.
Characters do not necessarily need to be people, they can be animals too!
a)
True
b)
False
73.
This is the "good" guy in the story, the hero.
a)
Character
b)
Protagonist
c)
Antagonist
d)
Foil
74.
The character in the story who provides a problem or conflict for the "good" guy.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Foil
d)
Dynamic character
75.
This is the person who tells the story; the person telling the story.
a)
Protogonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Static character
d)
Narrator
76.
What does this let you know about the character, Ms. Mancini?
"Ms. Mancini drifted helplessly around the Central Park Lake for several minutes before she heard 'glop glop'. It was a turtle swimming towards her with her missing paddle! She began to get super excited. As the turtle approached, she jumped for joy and fell overboard!! The turtle, thought to himself, 'this lady is crazy!'"
"Ms. Mancini drifted helplessly around the Central Park Lake for several minutes before she heard 'glop glop'. It was a turtle swimming towards her with her missing paddle! She began to get super excited. As the turtle approached, she jumped for joy and fell overboard!! The turtle, thought to himself, 'this lady is crazy!'"
a)
Ms. Mancini is excited to see the paddle again
b)
The turtle thinks she is crazy
c)
Ms. Mancini loves to going boating
d)
all of the above
77.
How Does Analyzing Character Traits Help You Become a Better Reader?
a)
When you are able to identify a character’s traits, you are able to understand their actions and motives.
b)
You can make predictions about how a character will react to different situations.
c)
Understanding the character gives you an understanding of the story.
d)
All of the above
78.
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
79.
The subway car fell immediately into silence. As he sat down you could tell that the people on either side of him were anxious to move, but they didn't want to be noticed.
Name the element of Characterization
Name the element of Characterization
a)
Effect on Others
b)
Actions
c)
Speech
d)
Thoughts
80.
The talkative test-takers limited their conversation to the small crowd in the cafeteria. Which BEST describes the effect of the author's word choices in this sentence?
a)
The use of past tense verbs emphasizes the importance of the time and place of the action.
b)
The use of alliteration makes the words more memorable and makes the sentence flow smoothly.
c)
The use of alliteration expresses the irritation felt by the author by the chatty test-takers.
d)
The use of adjectives describing size and quantity reflect the importance of conversational etiquette.
81.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
82.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
83.
It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!"
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
a)
Calm
b)
Serious
c)
Happy
d)
Enthusiastic
84.
The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
a)
Joyful
b)
Dreamy
c)
Confused
d)
sweet
85.
What is the tone of this image?
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited
86.
Motivation
a)
is the plan to do something.
b)
is not wanting to participate in activities.
c)
is the reason characters act or behave in a certain way
d)
going to the gym.
87.
A new student buys clothes that look just like the popular kids. Her motivation is most likely
a)
To receive the Best Dressed Award
b)
To be accepted by the popular kids
c)
To become a model
88.
Bo visits his grandma at a nursing home and notices that she has a fever. He reports this to her nurse immediately. His motivation is most likely
a)
to make sure his grandma receives medical care
b)
to criticize the nurses
c)
to learn more about elderly care
89.
Internal motivation
a)
Is the desire to complete a task for its own sake and enjoyment.
b)
Is the desire to complete a task because of reward or punishment on completion.
90.
Motivation determines...
a)
Conflict
b)
Artistic selectivity
c)
Character's objectives
d)
Blocking
91.
External motivation
a)
Is the desire to complete goals because of someone or something around them.
b)
is the desire to complete goals because of internal satisfaction.
92.
The eager new guy at your job works long hours and is the 1st to volunteer. This reveals he:
a)
wants to quit
b)
needs this job
c)
has never worked before
93.
Because her bike had a flat tire, Sally had to walk to school.
a)
Internal Motivation
b)
External Motivation
94.
Sam's grandfather passed away from lung cancer. Sam donated his allowance to cancer research.
a)
Internal Motivation
b)
External Motivation
95.
Tom failed the last math test, but studied hard and aced the next one. What motivated Tom?
a)
Peer pressure
b)
Money
c)
Desire to succeed
96.
With which type of point of view is the narrator a character in the story?
a)
First Person
b)
Third Person Omniscient
c)
Third Person Limited
97.
With which type of point of view can the narrator see the thoughts and feelings of more than one character?
a)
First Person
b)
Third Person Omniscient
c)
Third Person Limited
98.
Which type of conflict is it when the character has a struggle with opposing characters in the story?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Self
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Nature
99.
Which type of conflict is it when the character has a struggle with a force of nature like weather, a predatory animal or a disease?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Self
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Nature
100.
Which type of conflict is it when the character has an internal struggle and is dealing with making a decision or their emotions?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Self
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Nature
101.
Which type of conflict is it when the character has a struggle with government, laws or the community?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Self
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Nature
102.
Read the following passage. The POV is told in __and gives the reader insight to_?
Johnny was upset about the math test. Although he had studied, he still failed the test with a 65. He knew his parents would not be happy when they saw his progress report.
Johnny was upset about the math test. Although he had studied, he still failed the test with a 65. He knew his parents would not be happy when they saw his progress report.
a)
First Person POV and gives insight to Johnny's thoughts and feelings.
b)
Third Person Omniscsient POV and gives insight to everyone's thoughts and feelings.
c)
Second Person POV
d)
Third Person Limited POV and gives insight to only Johnny's thoughts and feelings.
103.
Use the previous excerpt to determine the type of conflict found within the story.
Johnny was upset about the math test. Although he had studied, he still failed the test with a 65. He knew his parents would not be happy when they saw his progress report.
Johnny was upset about the math test. Although he had studied, he still failed the test with a 65. He knew his parents would not be happy when they saw his progress report.
a)
External-Character vs Character
b)
External-Character vs Society
c)
External-Character vs Self
d)
Internal-Character vs Self
104.
Read the following passage. Determine the POV from the passage.
Dear Diary,
I am SO excited for my birthday party this weekend! I can't believe that I am turning 13! I can't wait until my friends and I go to Kemah Boardwalk! I hope I get lots of presents and money!
Dear Diary,
I am SO excited for my birthday party this weekend! I can't believe that I am turning 13! I can't wait until my friends and I go to Kemah Boardwalk! I hope I get lots of presents and money!
a)
Third Person Limited
b)
Third Person Omniscient
c)
First Person Omniscient
d)
First Person
105.
Which of the following sentences depicts the author's excitement about her impending birthday party?
Dear Diary,
I am SO excited for my birthday party this weekend! I can't believe that I am turning 13! I can't wait until my friends and I go to Kemah Boardwalk! I hope I get lots of presents and money!
Dear Diary,
I am SO excited for my birthday party this weekend! I can't believe that I am turning 13! I can't wait until my friends and I go to Kemah Boardwalk! I hope I get lots of presents and money!
a)
"I can't believe I'm turning 13!"
b)
"I can't wait until my friends and I go to Kemah!"
c)
"I wonder what presents I will get?"
d)
"I am SO excited for my upcoming birthday!"
106.
Identify the POV in the following sentence.
Cold chills scurried up and down my back and I shivered uncontrollably as the steep roller coaster plummeted down the rails.
Cold chills scurried up and down my back and I shivered uncontrollably as the steep roller coaster plummeted down the rails.
a)
First Person POV
b)
Second Person POV
c)
Third Person Limited POV
d)
Third Person Omniscient POV
107.
What is the Point of View of the story?
I have no idea what you're talking about!" Maria insisted emphatically. In fact, she felt a little insulted and offended at the thought of her stealing her best friend's bracelet. Sharon felt compelled to apologize. "I'm sorry, Maria!" she cried. "I'm just upset. That was my favorite bracelet and was a gift my grandmother gave to me. I just have to find it!" "We'll find it, Sharon, " Maria insisted, hugging her friend to her.
I have no idea what you're talking about!" Maria insisted emphatically. In fact, she felt a little insulted and offended at the thought of her stealing her best friend's bracelet. Sharon felt compelled to apologize. "I'm sorry, Maria!" she cried. "I'm just upset. That was my favorite bracelet and was a gift my grandmother gave to me. I just have to find it!" "We'll find it, Sharon, " Maria insisted, hugging her friend to her.
a)
First Person POV
b)
Second Person POV
c)
Third Person Limited POV
d)
Third Person Omniscient POV
108.
Which of the following would most likely be the CONFLICT of the story with this setting?
a)
The Explorers discover treasure on the island.
b)
The explorers are attacked by sharks.
c)
The explorers are shipwrecked by the storm.
d)
The explorers are saved by dolphins.
109.
How is the setting important to story?
a)
It can cause conflict.
b)
It contributes to the plot and characters.
c)
It affects the lessons that can be learned from the characters.
d)
All the above
110.
Look at the picture. This is an example of which type of CONFLICT?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
111.
Look at the picture. This is an example of which type of CONFLICT?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
112.
Although his face was badly scarred, Adam struggled with being accepted by his classmates.
This is an example of --
This is an example of --
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
113.
In the movie, "Twilight," Jacob and Edward battle for Bella's affection. This is an example of-
a)
Character vs Man
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
114.
Read the following passage. What does this excerpt convey about the character?
He had an elfish face, with high cheekbones and a pointed chin, small sharp animal teeth, and ears like a lion...His eyes were blue, blazing ice, with a hatred of the whole world.
He had an elfish face, with high cheekbones and a pointed chin, small sharp animal teeth, and ears like a lion...His eyes were blue, blazing ice, with a hatred of the whole world.
a)
The character is Sensitive and Compassionate
b)
The character is Animalistic and Dangerous
c)
The character is Apathetic and Uncaring
d)
The character is Depressed and Melancholy
115.
Read the passage. What does this convey about the character?
Maxine was livid. James had promised to sit by her at lunch and walk her to her next class. He had promised he would! Instead, he was laughing and joking with his friends and had all but forgotten she existed.
Maxine was livid. James had promised to sit by her at lunch and walk her to her next class. He had promised he would! Instead, he was laughing and joking with his friends and had all but forgotten she existed.
a)
Maxine was jealous.
b)
Maxine was terrified to be alone.
c)
Maxine was embarrassed
d)
Maxine was happy James was with his friends
116.
Look at the picture. How do you think this image would effect the mood of a story?
a)
It is light and uplifting, giving it a positive mood.
b)
It is foreboding and depressing, giving it a negative mood.
c)
None of the Above
117.
WHAT IS THE POINT OF VIEW OF THIS PASSAGE?
Billy was happy to teach Robbie to ride a horse. Billy was amazed that Robbie had never ridden before, but he thought that it would be rude to mention that. As they walked out to the barn, Robbie asked many questions. “Will the horse run fast? What if the horse won’t move?” Billy shook his head and thought, “I can’t believe he has so many questions!”
Billy was happy to teach Robbie to ride a horse. Billy was amazed that Robbie had never ridden before, but he thought that it would be rude to mention that. As they walked out to the barn, Robbie asked many questions. “Will the horse run fast? What if the horse won’t move?” Billy shook his head and thought, “I can’t believe he has so many questions!”
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
118.
WHAT IS THE POINT OF VIEW OF THIS PASSAGE?
Billy was happy to teach Robbie to ride a horse. Billy was amazed that Robbie had never ridden before, but he thought that it would be rude to mention that. Robbie was worried as they walked to the barn. When he looked at the horse, what he saw was a huge, powerful animal. “How can I control something that big, when I’m used to living in a city and riding a bike?” he wondered. Then he asked Billy, “Will the horse run fast? What if the horse won’t move?” Billy didn’t understand why Robbie asked so many questions.
Billy was happy to teach Robbie to ride a horse. Billy was amazed that Robbie had never ridden before, but he thought that it would be rude to mention that. Robbie was worried as they walked to the barn. When he looked at the horse, what he saw was a huge, powerful animal. “How can I control something that big, when I’m used to living in a city and riding a bike?” he wondered. Then he asked Billy, “Will the horse run fast? What if the horse won’t move?” Billy didn’t understand why Robbie asked so many questions.
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
119.
“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps. The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him. There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place? “Come on, man!” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!” Ben glanced down at the rusted, metal door handle. He could see teeny bumps covering his skin like the chicken he sometimes saw his mom making for dinner. He closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed the door open.
If the passage were told from Tony’s point of view, the reader would probably learn
If the passage were told from Tony’s point of view, the reader would probably learn
a)
why Ben lies to Tony about going inside the old house.
b)
what Ben tells his family about going in the old house.
c)
whether Tony and Ben’s parents are worried about them.
d)
what Tony does after Ben goes inside the old house.
120.
“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps. The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him. There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place? “Come on, man!” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!” Ben glanced down at the rusted, metal door handle. He could see teeny bumps covering his skin like the chicken he sometimes saw his mom making for dinner. He closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed the door open.
The author focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character. By doing so, the author helps the reader understand -
The author focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character. By doing so, the author helps the reader understand -
a)
what makes Tony send Ben to the old house
b)
what Tony thinks about Ben’s adventure.
c)
how Ben feels about making up a story.
d)
how the abandoned house seems to Tony
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