WorksheetsQuarter 1, Summative 2
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 44mins
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Class
Date
1.
The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.
a)
Characters
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Author
2.
On a plot diagram, which part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s); a building of interest or suspense occurs?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Rising Action
3.
On a plot diagram, which element usually occurs at the beginning of a short story where characters, setting, and the conflict are introduced?
a)
Climax
b)
Expostion
c)
Falling Action
d)
Rising Action
4.
On a plot diagram, which plot element is when all loose ends of the plot are tied up and the conflict(s) and climax are taken care of?
a)
Falling Action
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Rising Action
5.
On a plot diagram, which element is the turning point of the story, where usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict and will change in some way?
a)
Exposition
b)
Falling Action
c)
Resolution
d)
Climax
6.
The plot is...
a)
all of the events that make up a story.
b)
the most exciting part of a story/ turning point of story.
c)
setting and characters.
d)
the solution to the problem.
7.
A series of main events that leads to the climax.
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Falling Action
d)
`Rising Action
8.
The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict.
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
9.
The turning point of the story.
a)
Expostion
b)
Resolution
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
10.
A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Exposition
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
11.
What is the mood of the following passage?
Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to come up here and teach this class for me?
Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to come up here and teach this class for me?
a)
Respectful
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Caring
d)
Informative
12.
Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.
a)
Problem
b)
Solution
c)
time and place
d)
plot
13.
A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story.
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
d)
Conflict
14.
Which one of the following is an example of internal conflict?
a)
Jesse and Grant were talking about their favorite movie.
b)
Chase wants to try out for the basketball team, but he's afraid he won't make it.
c)
Allie was walking home from school when a thunderstorm hit.
d)
The owner of a local baseball stadium would like to build a new stadium, but the city council will not allow him to do so.
15.
When the narrator speaks directly to the audience as if he/she is a character in the story, it is which Point of View?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Omniscient
d)
Third Person Limited
16.
True or False: The climax is the turning point of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which is the correct order for the plot diagram?
a)
Rising action, exposition, climax, falling action, resolution
b)
Exposition, rising action, falling action, climax, resolution
c)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement
18.
A theme is...
a)
general and broad
b)
specific to the story
c)
always directly stated in the text
19.
Which of the following would be a good theme for "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"?
a)
Slow and steady wins the race
b)
Family and friends matter most
c)
Don't touch other's things
20.
Which of the following could NEVER be a theme of a story?
a)
Always try your best.
b)
Hard work pays off
c)
Never trust a wolf dressed like an old lady
d)
True friends help each other in times of need.
21.
What is the Time and Place of the Story?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Plot
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
22.
Which option best explains the setting of the picture?
a)
The leaves are colorful
b)
A sunny day outside in fall
c)
A young boy is playing
d)
A summer day by the pool
23.
Which of the following are key words for first person point of view?
a)
they, it, he, she, them
b)
Ms. Redfoot, Mrs. Manippo, Mrs. Gaye, Mrs. Woodhead, Mrs. Barron
c)
I, me, my, our, we, us
d)
you, your
24.
The exposition...
a)
introduces the reader to the characters & setting
b)
is the part of the story where a character changes
c)
is the part of the story when the conflict is resolved
d)
is the part of the story where the events help the reader understand what the conflict is
25.
In the book, The Maze Runner, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only the protagonist, Thomas. This is which Point of View?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
ThirdPerson Omniscient
26.
We go to the mountains every winter for vacation.
a)
3rd person objective
b)
1st person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
2nd person
27.
A type of narrative perspective in where the author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you."
a)
Second Person POV
b)
Third Person POV
c)
First Person POV
28.
Motivation
a)
is the desire 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.
29.
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.
30.
Motivation determines...
a)
Conflict
b)
Artistic selectivity
c)
Character's objectives
d)
Blocking
31.
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.
32.
A new student buys clothes that look just like the popular kids. What's her motivation?
a)
To gain prestige
b)
To be accepted by the popular kids
c)
To become a model
33.
Because her bike had a flat tire, Sally had to walk to school.
a)
Internal Motivation
b)
External Motivation
34.
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
35.
Characterization is...
a)
the combination of actions, inside/ outside traits
b)
How you think about a character
c)
Main
d)
Minor
36.
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
a)
round character
b)
static character
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic character
37.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
38.
Not only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, avid reader, and a promising musician.
What type of character is Matthew?
What type of character is Matthew?
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
39.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the class's discussion of rock formations.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
40.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
41.
Dynamic Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
42.
Static Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
43.
A __________ is the main figure of the story; good guy.
a)
dynamic
b)
simile
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
44.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
45.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
46.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. self
47.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. self
48.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. supernatural
c)
individual vs. nature
d)
individual vs. self
49.
In "The Amigo Brothers", the conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is...
a)
how to end their friendship so that one can fight the other.
b)
how each can pursue his own goal without hurting his best friend.
c)
how to become a better fighter than his friend by the time of their match.
d)
how to avoid being laughed at if his friend wins the fight.
50.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous
joyous
a)
"He glared at his phone as he realized he only had 1% battery left"
b)
"He pumped his fist in the air after making the basket"
c)
"He skipped into the kitchen only to realize the pan of brownies was already gone"
d)
"He was super happy"
51.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared
scared
a)
"They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie"
b)
"They were scared"
c)
"Their hands touched and it felt like love"
d)
"They shrieked after Mrs. Fisher jumped out from behind the lockers"
52.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated
frustrated
a)
"She was frustrated"
b)
"She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"
c)
"She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'
d)
"She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"
53.
The "STEAL" Method determines indirect characterization. What does the "S" stand for?
a)
Speech
b)
Super power
c)
Soup
d)
Sarcasm
54.
The "STEAL" Method determines indirect characterization. What does the "T" stand for?
a)
Thunderstorms
b)
Tuesday
c)
Trading
d)
Thoughts
55.
The "STEAL" Method determines indirect characterization. What does the "E" stand for?
a)
Exercise
b)
Effects
c)
Events
d)
Evening
56.
The "STEAL" Method determines indirect characterization. What does the "A" stand for?
a)
Actions
b)
Animations
c)
Atlanta
d)
Astronaut
57.
The "STEAL" Method determines indirect characterization. What does the "L" stand for?
a)
Llamas
b)
Laughter
c)
Lighthearted
d)
Looks
58.
Point of view is...
a)
the author's opinion
b)
who the narrator is
c)
the vantage point, or perspective of a story
d)
the reader's opinion or perspective
59.
A personal narrative is written in ______ person point of view.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
any
60.
Which point of view is the following:
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third person
61.
What POV is this passage?
Joey comes over to his friend's house. As he steps in, he sees Jack sitting on the stairs.
Joey comes over to his friend's house. As he steps in, he sees Jack sitting on the stairs.
a)
Second Person
b)
First Person
c)
Third Person
62.
In the school cafeteria, John felt lonely and out of place. He wished he could return to his old school and each lunch with his friends.
On the other side of the table, Ron looked at the new student. He wondered if they had much in common. "What's your name?" Ron asked the new student.
On the other side of the table, Ron looked at the new student. He wondered if they had much in common. "What's your name?" Ron asked the new student.
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person
63.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
64.
John looked nervously at Patty as she reached into the cage without hesitation. She seemed to not to be scared of snakes in the slightest.
a)
1st Person
b)
3rd Person Limited
c)
3rd Person Omniscient
d)
3rd Person Objective
65.
Third person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the feelings and thoughts of ______ characters.
a)
all
b)
one
c)
no
d)
more than three
66.
The president’s friends were worried about safety. They feared that rebel sympathizers would try to kidnap or kill him. Lincoln himself had been living with fear and rumors of his assassination for years.
a)
1st Person
b)
3rd Person Limited
c)
3rd Person Omniscient
d)
3rd Person Objective
67.
What is second person point of view?
a)
the author addresses the character in the story
b)
the author addresses the reader
c)
the narrator is a character
d)
the second character introduced is the narrator
68.
What is an idiom?
a)
A bird?
b)
A device used to confuse the reader.
c)
A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.
d)
A group of words that begin with the same sound.
69.
What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
a)
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
b)
It's raining very heavily.
c)
We are having a tornado.
d)
Animals have learned to fly.
70.
Why do author's use idioms?
a)
To make their writing more interesting.
b)
To confuse the audience.
c)
To be mean.
d)
To cause frustration in the reader.
71.
What does it really mean? "It's a piece of cake."
a)
Something is easy.
b)
Something is delicious.
c)
Something is soft and warm.
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