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SBAC prep 2

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a"narrative"

a)

A story, fiction

b)

A story, non-fiction

c)

A story, fiction or non-fiction

d)

The happy mew of a Shetland pony

2.

If you write a "memoir," you're writing...

a)

A four-stanza poem

b)

A paper in which you argue a point

c)

A piece of old-style literature

d)

A personal story from the past

3.

Which is an example of first-person point of view?

a)

He pointed at the bag of coal in my hand, and I held it out.

b)

If only he had his best friend's dad. Must be nice having the VP of a major corporation as your dad.

4.

Which is an example of third-person point of view?

a)

In walks these three girls in nothing buy bathing suits. I'm in the third check-out slot, with my back to the door...

b)

"I'd think it would be real interesting, hearing all the different sounds," said Hazel, a little envious.

5.

What is a "narrator"

a)

The author of a story

b)

The voice of a story

c)

The lead character in a story

d)

The protagonist

6.

What unique things can first-person narration show?

a)

The thoughts and feelings of characters

b)

The thoughts and feelings of the narrator

c)

What characters say and do

d)

What characters believe

7.

What unique things can third-person narration show?

a)

The thoughts and feelings of characters

b)

The thoughts and feelings of the narrator

c)

What characters say and do

d)

What the narrator believes

8.

What is the "theme" of a piece of writing?

a)

The essential question of a story

b)

The attitude of the author

c)

The overall emotional feel of a story

d)

The author's message to readers

9.

What is "mood"

a)

The takeaway message

b)

The author's attitude toward the subject

c)

The overall emotional feeling of a story

d)

The use of words to create images in the reader's mind

10.

What is "figurative language"?

a)

Words that have meaning beyond or different than their literal (or exact) meaning

b)

Highly descriptive modifiers

c)

The use of specific adjectives and verbs to paint pictures in the reader's mind

d)

Poetic langue used in poetry and short stories

11.

Which is the best example of a simile?

a)

The fir tree had stood guard over the Victorian mansion for more than a century.

b)

I’ve been told that Rebecca Black’s songs are like an ice pick in the forehead.

c)

Beware fellow students, for Mr. Camp’s language arts class is a prison of the worst sorts.

d)

Late at night, it got so frigid that all spoken words froze solid afore they could be heard.

12.

Which is the best example of personification?

a)

Students agreed that the vocab quiz was a trial by ordeal.

b)

Recognized as the world’s largest bookstore, Powell’s Books is a paradise for avid readers.

c)

The crows cackled at my clumsiness as groceries spilled from the ripped shopping bag.

d)

Our flight into Portland was as smooth as a roller coaster.

13.

Which is the best example of a metaphor?

a)

Our flight into Portland was as smooth as a roller coaster.

b)

Colorful lanterns ushered guests from the patio to the edge of the lake.

c)

The fir tree had stood guard over the Victorian mansion for more than a century.

d)

Recognized as the world’s largest bookstore, Powell’s Books is a paradise for avid readers.

14.

Which is the best example of hyperbole?

a)

Late at night, it got so frigid that all spoken words froze solid afore they could be heard.

b)

The crows cackled at my clumsiness as groceries spilled from the ripped shopping bag.

c)

Although beautiful, love is a puzzle with no simple answers.

d)

Students agreed that the vocab quiz was a trial by ordeal.

15.

What is the purpose of imagery?

a)

To strengthen an argument with details

b)

To solidify the main idea

c)

To create rhythm and flow in poetry

d)

To create pictures in the reader's mind

16.

The setting of a story usually includes

a)

time

b)

conflict

c)

atmosphere

d)

place

17.

What is characterization?

a)

Forming opinions based on a person's character

b)

Using literary techniques to bring characters to life

c)

Developing a character mostly through dialogue

18.

What is "dialogue"

a)

Two logs fallen together

b)

The author's thoughts

c)

Strong narration

d)

Characters talking

19.

What is a protagonist

a)

A piece of positive evidence

b)

The opposite of your position

c)

The main character in a story

d)

The supporting character in a story

20.

What is the "conflict" of a story?

a)

The opening scene

b)

The peak of action

c)

The resolution of a problem

d)

The main problem faced by a character

21.

What is the "climax" of a story?

a)

The peak of action

b)

The introduction of the problem faced by the protagonist

c)

The solving of the problem, good or bad

d)

The opening scene with setting