WorksheetsSBAC prep 2
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a"narrative"
A story, fiction
A story, non-fiction
A story, fiction or non-fiction
The happy mew of a Shetland pony
If you write a "memoir," you're writing...
A four-stanza poem
A paper in which you argue a point
A piece of old-style literature
A personal story from the past
Which is an example of first-person point of view?
He pointed at the bag of coal in my hand, and I held it out.
If only he had his best friend's dad. Must be nice having the VP of a major corporation as your dad.
Which is an example of third-person point of view?
In walks these three girls in nothing buy bathing suits. I'm in the third check-out slot, with my back to the door...
"I'd think it would be real interesting, hearing all the different sounds," said Hazel, a little envious.
What is a "narrator"
The author of a story
The voice of a story
The lead character in a story
The protagonist
What unique things can first-person narration show?
The thoughts and feelings of characters
The thoughts and feelings of the narrator
What characters say and do
What characters believe
What unique things can third-person narration show?
The thoughts and feelings of characters
The thoughts and feelings of the narrator
What characters say and do
What the narrator believes
What is the "theme" of a piece of writing?
The essential question of a story
The attitude of the author
The overall emotional feel of a story
The author's message to readers
What is "mood"
The takeaway message
The author's attitude toward the subject
The overall emotional feeling of a story
The use of words to create images in the reader's mind
What is "figurative language"?
Words that have meaning beyond or different than their literal (or exact) meaning
Highly descriptive modifiers
The use of specific adjectives and verbs to paint pictures in the reader's mind
Poetic langue used in poetry and short stories
Which is the best example of a simile?
The fir tree had stood guard over the Victorian mansion for more than a century.
I’ve been told that Rebecca Black’s songs are like an ice pick in the forehead.
Beware fellow students, for Mr. Camp’s language arts class is a prison of the worst sorts.
Late at night, it got so frigid that all spoken words froze solid afore they could be heard.
Which is the best example of personification?
Students agreed that the vocab quiz was a trial by ordeal.
Recognized as the world’s largest bookstore, Powell’s Books is a paradise for avid readers.
The crows cackled at my clumsiness as groceries spilled from the ripped shopping bag.
Our flight into Portland was as smooth as a roller coaster.
Which is the best example of a metaphor?
Our flight into Portland was as smooth as a roller coaster.
Colorful lanterns ushered guests from the patio to the edge of the lake.
The fir tree had stood guard over the Victorian mansion for more than a century.
Recognized as the world’s largest bookstore, Powell’s Books is a paradise for avid readers.
Which is the best example of hyperbole?
Late at night, it got so frigid that all spoken words froze solid afore they could be heard.
The crows cackled at my clumsiness as groceries spilled from the ripped shopping bag.
Although beautiful, love is a puzzle with no simple answers.
Students agreed that the vocab quiz was a trial by ordeal.
What is the purpose of imagery?
To strengthen an argument with details
To solidify the main idea
To create rhythm and flow in poetry
To create pictures in the reader's mind
The setting of a story usually includes
time
conflict
atmosphere
place
What is characterization?
Forming opinions based on a person's character
Using literary techniques to bring characters to life
Developing a character mostly through dialogue
What is "dialogue"
Two logs fallen together
The author's thoughts
Strong narration
Characters talking
What is a protagonist
A piece of positive evidence
The opposite of your position
The main character in a story
The supporting character in a story
What is the "conflict" of a story?
The opening scene
The peak of action
The resolution of a problem
The main problem faced by a character
What is the "climax" of a story?
The peak of action
The introduction of the problem faced by the protagonist
The solving of the problem, good or bad
The opening scene with setting
