Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

8th Grade Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is symbolism?

a)

When a special object appears in a story

b)

When people say the opposite of what they mean (verbal irony)

c)

Anything that seems like it has a deeper meaning

d)

The use of a symbol to communicate a message or add meaning in literature

2.

What was a symbol from "The Medicine Bag," and what did it represent?

a)

Grandpa was a symbol for responsibility.

b)

The medicine bag was a symbol for heritage and culture.

c)

The pavement was a symbol for accepting culture.

d)

The boots were a symbol for not having wealth.

3.

Why do authors use symbols in literature?

a)

To make the reader read more carefully.

b)

To confuse readers.

c)

To add deeper meaning or emphasize a point.

d)

To distract from a main idea.

4.

Active or Passive Voice: The light was turned on by Sally

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

5.

Active or Passive Voice: My mom said she was tricked by the Halloween prank.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

6.

Active or passive voice: I made a delicious dinner.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

7.

Active or Passive Voice: The excellent grades were earned by a hardworking student.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

8.

If you can add "by zombies" after a verb and have the sentence make sense, is the sentence in active or passive voice?

a)

Active

b)

Passive

9.

Animal Words: What best describes the meaning if someone was called"bullheaded?"

a)

That person is stubborn.

b)

That person is fierce.

c)

That person is scary.

d)

That person is strong.

10.

Animal Words: What would best describe the meaning if someone was called "sluggish?"

a)

That person is slimy.

b)

That person is small.

c)

That person is slow moving.

d)

That person crawls around.

11.

What is a theme in a story?

a)

The most exciting part.

b)

The part with the most details.

c)

The story's ending.

d)

The main message or idea.

12.

Select 3 ways below that authors usually develop a theme in a story.

a)

By using symbolism

b)

Through the resolution of a conflict (plot).

c)

By having a character tell you exactly what the theme is.

d)

By letting the readers guess what it is without any clues.

e)

By using an image that communicates the theme.

13.

Characterization: What are two ways that the author of "The Medicine Bag" develops Martin's character in the beginning of the story?

a)

By showing us that his grandfather embarrasses him.

b)

By telling us exactly what he is wearing.

c)

By making it so that he does not speak at all.

d)

By comparing his reaction to Grandpa to his sister's reaction.

14.

"The sunshine washed over me like a warm bath." The word choice in this sentence creates what kind of tone?

a)

bubbly

b)

happy, satisfied

c)

excited

d)

casual

15.

What tone is created by the word choice in this sentence: "The fury boiled within me and I wanted to scream."

a)

Nervous

b)

Formal

c)

Angry

d)

Terrified

16.

What tone is created by the following word choice: "The experiment would be completed by researches from only the top universities in the country."

a)

Happy

b)

Formal

c)

Excited

d)

Casual

17.

What is the meaning of the suffix -ous?

a)

Lots of

b)

Made by

c)

Of the mind

d)

Characterized by or full of

18.

Knowing the meaning of the suffix -ous, what best describes the meaning of the word "glamorous?"

a)

Sparkly

b)

fancy

c)

full of glamour

d)

interesting

19.

Select all of the qualities of a narrative poem.

a)

Centered around a conflict

b)

ALWAYS in third person

c)

Has a setting and characters

d)

Focuses on personal feelings

20.

Select all of the qualities below of a lyric poem.

a)

Creates a constant impression

b)

Centers on a central conflict

c)

Expresses personal thoughts and feelings

d)

Sometimes has musical qualities

21.

Narrative or lyric poem?

a)

Narrative

b)

Lyric

22.

Narrative or Lyric Poem?

a)

Narrative

b)

Lyric

23.

Narrative or Lyric Poem?

a)

Narrative

b)

Lyric

24.

Narrative or Lyric Poem?

a)

Narrative

b)

Lyric

25.

What did both "Hanging Fire" and "Translating Grandfather's House" have in common?

a)

They both were both narrative poems

b)

In both poems, the speakers were concerned about issues teenagers faced.

c)

The speakers had the same tone.

d)

The conflict resolved the same way.

26.

Denotation is a word's____________.

a)

Literal dictionary definition

b)

Associated meaning (how people feel about it)

27.

Connotation is a word's____________.

a)

Literal dictionary definition

b)

Associated meaning (how people feel about it)

28.

Which word has the strongest positive connotation?

a)

Happy

b)

Pleased

c)

Content

d)

Ecstatic

29.

Which word has the strongest negative connotation?

a)

Sad

b)

Devastated

c)

Unhappy

d)

Upset

30.

What word below has a connotation that is most similar to the word "thin?"

a)

skeletal

b)

skinny

c)

scrawny

d)

slim

31.

Which synonym below has a connotation that is most opposite to the word "engaged?"

a)

interested

b)

engrossed

c)

obsessed

d)

disinterested

32.

If a person saves up their money all year to buy a concert ticket to see Drake, what can we infer is their attitude towards him?

a)

They don't care for his music.

b)

They think he is okay.

c)

They admire him and his music.

d)

They are unaware of him.

33.

In "The Setting Sun and the Rolling World," what was Old Musoni's attitude towards his son, Nhamo?

a)

He did not care about him anymore.

b)

Even though he disagreed with his choice, he still loved and respected him.

c)

He believed everything he did was right.

d)

He was uncontrollably angry at him.

34.

When a narrator uses pronouns such as "I," "me," "we," and "us," what point of view is that text written from?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

35.

When a narrator uses pronouns such as "he," "she," and "them," and knows what one specific character is thinking and feeling, what point of view is that text written from?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

36.

When a narrator uses the pronoun "you," what point of view is that text written from?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

37.

When a narrator uses pronouns such as "he," "she," "them," and knows what many characters are thinking and feeling, what point of view is that text written from?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

38.

What is the meaning of the Greek root word psych?

a)

mental

b)

mind or spirit

c)

excited

d)

study

39.

If the suffix -gist means "one who studies," what would be the best definition for "psychologist?"

a)

A student

b)

A professor

c)

One who is mental

d)

One who studies the mind

40.

What verb mood does the following sentence contain: Is anyone going to the movies tonight?

a)

Interrogative

b)

Indicative

c)

Imperative

d)

Conditional

e)

Subjunctive

41.

What verb mood does the following sentence contain: This movie is amazing.

a)

Interrogative

b)

Indicative

c)

Imperative

d)

Conditional

e)

Subjunctive

42.

What verb mood does the following sentence contain: Go see this movie!

a)

Interrogative

b)

Indicative

c)

Imperative

d)

Conditional

e)

Subjunctive

43.

What verb mood does the following sentence contain: If I earn my allowance this week, I will go to the movies.

a)

Interrogative

b)

Indicative

c)

Imperative

d)

Conditional

e)

Subjunctive

44.

What verb mood does the following sentence contain: If the movie were doing well, I would go.

a)

Interrogative

b)

Indicative

c)

Imperative

d)

Conditional

e)

Subjunctive

45.

Which of the following sentences is correct because it does NOT switch verb mood?

a)

If I was Cardi B, I would just let it go.

b)

If I were Cardi B, I would just let it go.

46.

Which of the following sentences is correct because it does NOT switch verb mood?

a)

Students should walk in the hallway, and not run.

b)

Students should walk in the hallway, and don't run.