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8th Grade Story Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the four parts of plot?

a)

Beginning, middle, climax, resolution

b)

Setting, rising action, falling action, resolution

c)

Setting, conflicts, climax, resolution

d)

Setting, climax, middle, ending

2.

Which of the following correctly defines hyperbole?

a)

A comparison using like or as

b)

When things do not turn out as planned

c)

An exaggeration used for effect

d)

A figurative saying not literal in meaning

3.

What is foreshadowing?

a)

An exaggeration used for effect

b)

The use of hints or clues of events yet to come

c)

When things don't turn out as planned

d)

A guess about the future

4.

What are sensory details?

a)

details that describe taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight and offer depth and description to a literary work

b)

the main meaning or shared human experience of a story

c)

any details that offer a description

d)

a jump back in time

5.

Which definition correctly defines irony?

a)

A literary work that ridicules the faults of individuals or groups

b)

A flash back in time

c)

A comparison using like or as

d)

When things go the opposite or do not turn out as planned

6.

What is theme?

a)

The main meaning or shared human experience of a work

b)

The main plot of a story

c)

When things don't turned out as expected

d)

Use of clues toward the future

7.

Which answer correctly defines satire?

a)

A literary work that ridicules the faults of individuals or groups

b)

A jump back in time

c)

When things turn out the opposite of what was planned

d)

A mythical character from a fairy tale story

8.

What is a flat character?

a)

A one-dimensional character that is not well-described

b)

A well-describe character in a story

c)

A character that does not use action dialogue

d)

A skinny character

9.

What is a round character?

a)

A three-dimensional character that is well-described

b)

A one-dimensional character character that is not well-described

c)

A fat character

d)

A character that is positive and happy

10.

Which of the following defines first person point of view?

a)

When a story is told using pronouns such as "you" to address the reader

b)

When a story is told using personal pronouns such as "I" and "we" and is told from a character within the story

c)

When a story is told by an observer outside of the story who is not taking part in the action

d)

When the narrator is unreliable

11.

Which of the following defines second person point of view?

a)

When a story is told using personal pronouns such as "I" and "we" and is told from a character within the story

b)

When a story is told using "you" to address the reader

c)

When a story is told by an outside observer

12.

What is third person point of view?

a)

When a story is told by a character outside of the story

b)

When a story is told using first person pronouns

c)

When a story is told using "you" to address the reader

d)

When a narrator is all knowing

13.

Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Chromoscope

a)

producing colors

b)

excessive discoloration of the skin

c)

made with a single color

d)

optical instrument for combining colored images

14.

Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Anachronism

a)

occurring at the same time

b)

out of place or time

c)

relating to both time and temperature

d)

instrument for recording time intervals

15.

Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Geochrony

a)

that which measures time

b)

science of measuring time and determining the proper order of events

c)

a system of time divisions used in the study of the earth

d)

frequent reoccurrence over a long period of time

16.

Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Thermogenic

a)

producing heat

b)

a process of writing involving heat

c)

a condition of reduced heat

d)

related to measuring heat

17.

Which of the following MUST be contained in a theme paragraph?

a)

A statement of the theme and an accurate summary of the plot

b)

A theme statement, the story and author, plenty of text evidence to support the theme, analysis of text evidence, and a conclusion

c)

A theme, a brief summary, and some brief quotes