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WorksheetsMidterm Review 17-18
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the author's purpose for writing this source?
A poem about falling in love
A poem about falling in love
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Express Thoughts or Feelings
d)
Persuade
2.
What is the author's purpose for writing this source?
A textbook for an 8th grade math class
A textbook for an 8th grade math class
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Express Thoughts or Feelings
d)
Persuade
3.
What is the author's purpose for writing this source?
The slogan for McDonald's "I'm lovin' it!"
The slogan for McDonald's "I'm lovin' it!"
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Express Thoughts or Feelings
d)
Persuade
4.
What is the author's purpose for writing this source?
A story about a clown
A story about a clown
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Express Thoughts or Feelings
d)
Persuade
5.
Is the source primary or secondary?
A painting from 1520 by Michelangelo
A painting from 1520 by Michelangelo
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
6.
Is the source primary or secondary?
An article that details how buying houses has changed in the last 15 years
An article that details how buying houses has changed in the last 15 years
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
7.
Is the source primary or secondary?
An interview with former President Obama about his time in office
An interview with former President Obama about his time in office
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
8.
Is the source primary or secondary?
A website for students to use to learn about historical events
A website for students to use to learn about historical events
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
9.
What type of conflict is described in the scenario?
Sally has always wanted to go to college, but her family can not afford to send her to college. Her mom has asked her to stay home to help with her siblings. Sally really wants to go away for school, but she doesn't want to disappoint her mom.
Sally has always wanted to go to college, but her family can not afford to send her to college. Her mom has asked her to stay home to help with her siblings. Sally really wants to go away for school, but she doesn't want to disappoint her mom.
a)
Man Vs. Man
b)
Man Vs. Self
c)
Man Vs. Nature
d)
Man Vs. Society
10.
What type of conflict is described in the scenario?
Ty'Aisa and Bailey have been arguing back and forth all day. Ty'Aisa is mad at Bailey because they disagree on what to do this weekend.
Ty'Aisa and Bailey have been arguing back and forth all day. Ty'Aisa is mad at Bailey because they disagree on what to do this weekend.
a)
Man Vs. Man
b)
Man Vs. Self
c)
Man Vs. Nature
d)
Man Vs. Society
11.
What type of conflict is described in the scenario?
Two years ago, Jahmel was on a fishing trip out on a lake when suddenly a storm sprang up. He had to quickly travel to the shore to escape the lightening.
Two years ago, Jahmel was on a fishing trip out on a lake when suddenly a storm sprang up. He had to quickly travel to the shore to escape the lightening.
a)
Man Vs. Man
b)
Man Vs. Self
c)
Man Vs. Nature
d)
Man Vs. Society
12.
What type of conflict is described in the scenario?
In his neighborhood, all of the houses must be painted a shade of tan, white or another neutral color. Sam wants to paint his house blue, but the rules will not let him. He is planning on going to the next Home Owners Association meeting to argue that he should be allowed to paint his house any color that he wants.
In his neighborhood, all of the houses must be painted a shade of tan, white or another neutral color. Sam wants to paint his house blue, but the rules will not let him. He is planning on going to the next Home Owners Association meeting to argue that he should be allowed to paint his house any color that he wants.
a)
Man Vs. Man
b)
Man Vs. Self
c)
Man Vs. Nature
d)
Man Vs. Society
13.
What type of conflict is described in the scenario?
Charlotte was sitting next to Kiyanna during a science test. She saw Kiyanna use her phone during the test to answer some of the questions. She knows that she should tell her teacher about seeing her friend cheat, but she doesn't want to be considered a snitch.
Charlotte was sitting next to Kiyanna during a science test. She saw Kiyanna use her phone during the test to answer some of the questions. She knows that she should tell her teacher about seeing her friend cheat, but she doesn't want to be considered a snitch.
a)
Man Vs. Man
b)
Man Vs. Self
c)
Man Vs. Nature
d)
Man Vs. Society
14.
What type of conflict is described in the scenario?
Last year Julio lost his job and now he is struggling to take care of his family. He has been searching for a job ever since he was fired, but no place is hiring. Yesterday, he got a bank notice saying that he will loose his house if he does not start paying his bills.
Last year Julio lost his job and now he is struggling to take care of his family. He has been searching for a job ever since he was fired, but no place is hiring. Yesterday, he got a bank notice saying that he will loose his house if he does not start paying his bills.
a)
Man Vs. Man
b)
Man Vs. Self
c)
Man Vs. Nature
d)
Man Vs. Society
15.
Which of the following describes a character foil?
a)
a characetr who is the exact same as the main character
b)
a character that is the opposite of the protagonist
c)
a character foil is a character who is important to the story
d)
this is when a character does or says something that is unexpected
16.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
17.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
18.
What is the tone of this image?
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited
19.
What is the tone of this passage?
In my young years I took pride in the fact that luck was called a lady. In fact, there were so few public acknowledgments of the female presence that I felt personally honored whenever nature and large ships were referred to as feminine. But as I matured, I began to resent being considered a sister to a changeling as fickle as luck, as aloof as an ocean, and as frivolous as nature.
In my young years I took pride in the fact that luck was called a lady. In fact, there were so few public acknowledgments of the female presence that I felt personally honored whenever nature and large ships were referred to as feminine. But as I matured, I began to resent being considered a sister to a changeling as fickle as luck, as aloof as an ocean, and as frivolous as nature.
a)
bitter
b)
informational
c)
gloomy
d)
excited
20.
Which word in the sentence is an adjective?
I placed pretty wild flowers in the vase with water.
I placed pretty wild flowers in the vase with water.
a)
Pretty
b)
Wild
c)
Placed
d)
Vase
21.
Which word in the sentence is a verb?
I placed pretty wild flowers in the vase with water.
I placed pretty wild flowers in the vase with water.
a)
Water
b)
Wild
c)
Placed
d)
Vase
22.
How many nouns are in this sentence?
I placed pretty wild flowers in the vase with water.
I placed pretty wild flowers in the vase with water.
a)
4
b)
3
c)
5
d)
2
23.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
a)
Similies compare two different things using like or as, where metaphors compare two things with out like or as.
b)
Metaphors use like or as to compare two different things, where similes do not use like or as to compare different things.
c)
Both similes and metaphors compare different things using like or as.
d)
Metaphors and similes are the same thing.
24.
Is the sentence below a simile or a metaphor?
After eating Thanksgiving dinner, Amy felt as big as a house.
After eating Thanksgiving dinner, Amy felt as big as a house.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
25.
Is the sentence below a simile or a metaphor?
My mother is my rock.
My mother is my rock.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
26.
Is the sentence below a simile or a metaphor?
The windows shined like diamonds after being washed.
The windows shined like diamonds after being washed.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
27.
Is the sentence below a simile or a metaphor?
After graduating from college, I felt like the world was my oyster.
After graduating from college, I felt like the world was my oyster.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
28.
Which literary term is defined below:
A conversation between characters.
A conversation between characters.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Idiom
c)
Diction
d)
Dialogue
29.
Why would an author choose to use suspense and foreshadow in their story?
a)
To drive plot forward
b)
To make the readers anxious for the next part of the story
c)
To give the reader a change to guess what will happen next in the story
d)
All of the above
30.
Which of the following is an example of an idiom?
a)
After out fight, she gave me the cold shoulder.
b)
She was as happy as a clam.
c)
He is as tall as a tree.
d)
Her attitude is sour.
31.
Which word best characterizes the person in this picture?
a)
Happy
b)
Wise
c)
Angry
d)
Grumpy
32.
Determine which word best characterizes the character in the passage:
I barely heard my teacher call my name when it was my turn to present my project. My walk to the front of the room felt like years. I could feel my classmates eyes on my back. Presenting projects has never been easy for me, so my stomach sank when my teacher pulled up my project. I turned to the classroom, my hands shaking; I was starting to sweat and my mouth felt dry.
I barely heard my teacher call my name when it was my turn to present my project. My walk to the front of the room felt like years. I could feel my classmates eyes on my back. Presenting projects has never been easy for me, so my stomach sank when my teacher pulled up my project. I turned to the classroom, my hands shaking; I was starting to sweat and my mouth felt dry.
a)
Excited
b)
Guilty
c)
Cautious
d)
Nervous
33.
Which year saw the most visitors to the park?
a)
1995
b)
1996
c)
1997
d)
1998
34.
How many visitors visited the park in 1996?
a)
20 Thousand
b)
60 Thousand
c)
40 Thousand
d)
400 Thousand
35.
In 1998 how many fewer people visited the park than in 1997?
a)
20 Thousand
b)
50 Thousand
c)
10 Thousand
d)
60 Thousand
36.
Which two favorite foods revived the same amount of votes?
a)
Pie and Cookies
b)
Frozen Yogurt and Brownies
c)
Ice cream and Cake
d)
Pie and Cake
37.
Which favorite food got the least amount of votes?
a)
Cake
b)
Pie
c)
Cupcakes
d)
Frozen Yogurt
38.
What text feature is shown by the arrow?
a)
Title
b)
Sidebar
c)
Heading
d)
Subtitle
39.
What text feature is shown by the arrow?
a)
Title
b)
Sidebar
c)
Heading
d)
Subtitle
40.
What text feature is shown by the arrow?
a)
Heading
b)
Sidebar
c)
Picture
d)
Graphic Aid
41.
What text feature is shown by the arrow?
a)
Heading
b)
Sidebar
c)
Subheading
d)
Italicized
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