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Worksheets8th Grade Story Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What are the four parts of plot?
Beginning, middle, climax, resolution
Setting, rising action, falling action, resolution
Setting, conflicts, climax, resolution
Setting, climax, middle, ending
Which of the following correctly defines hyperbole?
A comparison using like or as
When things do not turn out as planned
An exaggeration used for effect
A figurative saying not literal in meaning
What is foreshadowing?
An exaggeration used for effect
The use of hints or clues of events yet to come
When things don't turn out as planned
A guess about the future
What are sensory details?
details that describe taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight and offer depth and description to a literary work
the main meaning or shared human experience of a story
any details that offer a description
a jump back in time
Which definition correctly defines irony?
A literary work that ridicules the faults of individuals or groups
A flash back in time
A comparison using like or as
When things go the opposite or do not turn out as planned
What is theme?
The main meaning or shared human experience of a work
The main plot of a story
When things don't turned out as expected
Use of clues toward the future
Which answer correctly defines satire?
A literary work that ridicules the faults of individuals or groups
A jump back in time
When things turn out the opposite of what was planned
A mythical character from a fairy tale story
What is a flat character?
A one-dimensional character that is not well-described
A well-describe character in a story
A character that does not use action dialogue
A skinny character
What is a round character?
A three-dimensional character that is well-described
A one-dimensional character character that is not well-described
A fat character
A character that is positive and happy
Which of the following defines first person point of view?
When a story is told using pronouns such as "you" to address the reader
When a story is told using personal pronouns such as "I" and "we" and is told from a character within the story
When a story is told by an observer outside of the story who is not taking part in the action
When the narrator is unreliable
Which of the following defines second person point of view?
When a story is told using personal pronouns such as "I" and "we" and is told from a character within the story
When a story is told using "you" to address the reader
When a story is told by an outside observer
What is third person point of view?
When a story is told by a character outside of the story
When a story is told using first person pronouns
When a story is told using "you" to address the reader
When a narrator is all knowing
Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Chromoscope
producing colors
excessive discoloration of the skin
made with a single color
optical instrument for combining colored images
Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Anachronism
occurring at the same time
out of place or time
relating to both time and temperature
instrument for recording time intervals
Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Geochrony
that which measures time
science of measuring time and determining the proper order of events
a system of time divisions used in the study of the earth
frequent reoccurrence over a long period of time
Using your knowledge of affixes, choose the correct definition of the following word: Thermogenic
producing heat
a process of writing involving heat
a condition of reduced heat
related to measuring heat
Which of the following MUST be contained in a theme paragraph?
A statement of the theme and an accurate summary of the plot
A theme statement, the story and author, plenty of text evidence to support the theme, analysis of text evidence, and a conclusion
A theme, a brief summary, and some brief quotes
