Worksheets8th Grade Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 46mins
What is symbolism?
When a special object appears in a story
When people say the opposite of what they mean (verbal irony)
Anything that seems like it has a deeper meaning
The use of a symbol to communicate a message or add meaning in literature
What was a symbol from "The Medicine Bag," and what did it represent?
Grandpa was a symbol for responsibility.
The medicine bag was a symbol for heritage and culture.
The pavement was a symbol for accepting culture.
The boots were a symbol for not having wealth.
Why do authors use symbols in literature?
To make the reader read more carefully.
To confuse readers.
To add deeper meaning or emphasize a point.
To distract from a main idea.
Active or Passive Voice: The light was turned on by Sally
Active Voice
Passive Voice
Active or Passive Voice: My mom said she was tricked by the Halloween prank.
Active
Passive
Active or passive voice: I made a delicious dinner.
Active
Passive
Active or Passive Voice: The excellent grades were earned by a hardworking student.
Active
Passive
If you can add "by zombies" after a verb and have the sentence make sense, is the sentence in active or passive voice?
Active
Passive
Animal Words: What best describes the meaning if someone was called"bullheaded?"
That person is stubborn.
That person is fierce.
That person is scary.
That person is strong.
Animal Words: What would best describe the meaning if someone was called "sluggish?"
That person is slimy.
That person is small.
That person is slow moving.
That person crawls around.
What is a theme in a story?
The most exciting part.
The part with the most details.
The story's ending.
The main message or idea.
Select 3 ways below that authors usually develop a theme in a story.
By using symbolism
Through the resolution of a conflict (plot).
By having a character tell you exactly what the theme is.
By letting the readers guess what it is without any clues.
By using an image that communicates the theme.
Characterization: What are two ways that the author of "The Medicine Bag" develops Martin's character in the beginning of the story?
By showing us that his grandfather embarrasses him.
By telling us exactly what he is wearing.
By making it so that he does not speak at all.
By comparing his reaction to Grandpa to his sister's reaction.
"The sunshine washed over me like a warm bath." The word choice in this sentence creates what kind of tone?
bubbly
happy, satisfied
excited
casual
What tone is created by the word choice in this sentence: "The fury boiled within me and I wanted to scream."
Nervous
Formal
Angry
Terrified
What tone is created by the following word choice: "The experiment would be completed by researches from only the top universities in the country."
Happy
Formal
Excited
Casual
What is the meaning of the suffix -ous?
Lots of
Made by
Of the mind
Characterized by or full of
Knowing the meaning of the suffix -ous, what best describes the meaning of the word "glamorous?"
Sparkly
fancy
full of glamour
interesting
Select all of the qualities of a narrative poem.
Centered around a conflict
ALWAYS in third person
Has a setting and characters
Focuses on personal feelings
Select all of the qualities below of a lyric poem.
Creates a constant impression
Centers on a central conflict
Expresses personal thoughts and feelings
Sometimes has musical qualities
Narrative or lyric poem?
Narrative
Lyric
Narrative or Lyric Poem?
Narrative
Lyric
Narrative or Lyric Poem?
Narrative
Lyric
Narrative or Lyric Poem?
Narrative
Lyric
What did both "Hanging Fire" and "Translating Grandfather's House" have in common?
They both were both narrative poems
In both poems, the speakers were concerned about issues teenagers faced.
The speakers had the same tone.
The conflict resolved the same way.
Denotation is a word's____________.
Literal dictionary definition
Associated meaning (how people feel about it)
Connotation is a word's____________.
Literal dictionary definition
Associated meaning (how people feel about it)
Which word has the strongest positive connotation?
Happy
Pleased
Content
Ecstatic
Which word has the strongest negative connotation?
Sad
Devastated
Unhappy
Upset
What word below has a connotation that is most similar to the word "thin?"
skeletal
skinny
scrawny
slim
Which synonym below has a connotation that is most opposite to the word "engaged?"
interested
engrossed
obsessed
disinterested
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?
They don't care for his music.
They think he is okay.
They admire him and his music.
They are unaware of him.
In "The Setting Sun and the Rolling World," what was Old Musoni's attitude towards his son, Nhamo?
He did not care about him anymore.
Even though he disagreed with his choice, he still loved and respected him.
He believed everything he did was right.
He was uncontrollably angry at him.
When a narrator uses pronouns such as "I," "me," "we," and "us," what point of view is that text written from?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
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?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
When a narrator uses the pronoun "you," what point of view is that text written from?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
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?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
What is the meaning of the Greek root word psych?
mental
mind or spirit
excited
study
If the suffix -gist means "one who studies," what would be the best definition for "psychologist?"
A student
A professor
One who is mental
One who studies the mind
What verb mood does the following sentence contain: Is anyone going to the movies tonight?
Interrogative
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
What verb mood does the following sentence contain: This movie is amazing.
Interrogative
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
What verb mood does the following sentence contain: Go see this movie!
Interrogative
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
What verb mood does the following sentence contain: If I earn my allowance this week, I will go to the movies.
Interrogative
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
What verb mood does the following sentence contain: If the movie were doing well, I would go.
Interrogative
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
Which of the following sentences is correct because it does NOT switch verb mood?
If I was Cardi B, I would just let it go.
If I were Cardi B, I would just let it go.
Which of the following sentences is correct because it does NOT switch verb mood?
Students should walk in the hallway, and not run.
Students should walk in the hallway, and don't run.
