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1st Semester Review

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: Why did the narrator kill the old man?

a)

Because the old man wronged him

b)

For his gold

c)

Because of his pale blue eye

d)

Because someone hired him to

2.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: What did the narrator try to convince you that he was NOT?

a)

Stupid

b)

Evil

c)

Smart

d)

Mad

3.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: When the police knock on the door, the narrator opens the door with a light heart. Why?

a)

He is having a great hair day

b)

He just won the lottery

c)

He just woke up from a great nap

d)

He thinks he has cleaned up all of the evidence of the murder

4.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: What is the primary theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

a)

From love comes sacrifice

b)

With guilt comes madness, therefore one should be careful when considering crimes like murder.

c)

With murder comes joy.

d)

With creepy neighbors comes murder.

5.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: From what POV is "The Tale-Tell Heart" written?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person limited

d)

third person unreliable

6.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: Does the narrator hate the old man?

a)

yes

b)

no

7.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: What happens at the climax of the story?

a)

The narrator kills the old man.

b)

The narrator welcomes the police into the house.

c)

The narrator confesses his crime.

d)

The narrator watches the old man while he sleeps.

8.

In A TELL-TALE HEART by EDGAR ALLEN POE: Whose heartbeat does the narrator really hear?

a)

the old man's

b)

his own

c)

the cops'

d)

the neighbors'

9.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: When the author saw the food the mother was cooking, she most likely felt

a)

amused

b)

surprised

c)

excited

d)

ashamed

10.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: What lesson did the author learn from the dinner experience?

a)

It helps to befriend people who are different from you.

b)

Food can be used as a conversation starter whenmeeting someone new.

c)

Never be ashamed of your family culture.

d)

Dating outside of your race can bring shame and dishonor to your family.

11.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: What is mean by: Your only shame is to have shame.

a)

Be proud of who you are

b)

You cannot be responsible for actions of others.

c)

Accept others for what they are.

d)

You only find true love once.

12.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: Why does Mother say "you want to be American girl on the outside"?

a)

She knows her daughter is struggling with her culture.

b)

She knows her daughter loves American clothing.

c)

She knows her daughter is in love with an American boy.

d)

They live in America.

13.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: Who is coming to visit Amy and her family for dinner?

a)

Amy's cousin

b)

Robert and his family

c)

Grandma

d)

Amy's best friend

14.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: Why did Amy want to "disappear"?

a)

She was embarrassed because she belched in front of Robert

b)

She was embarrassed about the way her family members were eating

c)

She had a zit on her forehead

d)

She dropped her plate while serving food

15.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: How does the narrator's description of the cod in paragraph 3 impact the tone of the passage?

a)

A. She describes it as “slimy” and pathetic, which contributes to the angry tone of the passage.

b)

B. She describes it as “slimy” with “bulging eyes,” which contributes to the horrified tone of the passage.

c)

C. She describes it as pleading with big “bulging eyes,” which contributes to thepitying tone of the passage.

d)

D. She describes it as pleading not to be cooked, which contributes to the mocking tone of the passage.

16.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: What is a polite custom after a meal in Chinese culture?

a)

Belching

b)

Saying, "Thank you"

c)

Standing up

d)

Shaking the hand of the host

17.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: How is Amy’s point of view different from that of her mother?

a)

Amy feels ashamed because of her Chinese appearance while her mother demonstrates her cultural pride with her outward appearance.

b)

Amy’s point of view is reserved and calm, while her mother is anxious and self-conscious.

c)

Amy feels embarrassed by the shabbiness of their home while her mother feels proud that they have a home to invite guests to.

d)

Amy is embarrassed by the exotic foods her mother serves, while her mother feels excited to be serving all of Amy’s favorite foods to their guests.

18.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: What is revealed about the narrator's mother through the line:


“ For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.”

a)

She thought her daughter needed to be embarrassed, so she would stop trying so hard to impress boys.

b)

She cared that her daughter was proud of who she was, even if it made her different.

c)

She doesn’t like Americans and did not want her daughter to be too much like one.

d)

She loves her husband more than her daughter.

19.

In FISH CHEEKS by AMY TAN: What is the central idea of the narrative, "Fish Cheeks"?

a)

A girl who is in love with the minister's son but cannot date him

b)

A girl who is embarrassed to have guests over for dinner due to her cultural differences

c)

A girl who moved to the United States from China

d)

A girl who feels left out because she is Chinese

20.

What are the AFOREST techniques?

a)

Rhetorical devices

b)

Rhetorical appeals

c)

Trees

21.

What are the 3 rhetorical appeals?

a)

thanos, pathos, ethos

b)

pathos, logos, thanos

c)

ethos, pathos, logos

d)

ethos, thanos, logos

22.
This appeal persuades by using reasoning.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
23.
A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric 
24.
A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
d)
Rhetoric 
25.
"Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Centennial."
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
26.
Using emotion to persuade your audience. The Greek word for "suffering" or "experience"...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
27.
Emotions
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
28.
Type of appeal: Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using a cell phone while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
everyday
29.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
30.
Type of appeal:
"By donating fifty cents a day...your child can have clean drinking water..."
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
sad...
31.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
32.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
33.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
34.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
35.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of  the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
36.
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
37.
"Research compiled by scientists and analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is possible with international support."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
38.
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
39.

What is alliteration?

a)

Writing with a clear rythmn

b)

Not repeating the same sound in a sentence

c)

Repeating the same sound or letter in consecutive words

d)

Another pointless tool Ms Musachia has taught us

40.

Which technique is this:

The slimy snake slithered along the floor.

a)

Alliteration

b)

The rule of three

c)

Opinion

d)

Fact

41.

Which technique is this:

Sharks live in the oceans.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

The rule of three

d)

Statistics

42.

Which technique is this:

Half term will be exciting, amazing and fun!

a)

Fact

b)

Emotive language

c)

The rule of three

d)

Rhetorical question

43.

Which technique is this:

School is amazing and I love going.

a)

Fact

b)

Emotive language

c)

Opinion

d)

Alliteration

44.

Which technique is this:

Do you really think that is acceptable?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Rhetorical question

c)

Opinion

d)

Statistics

45.

Which technique is this:

The horrific crash on the road caused an inferno, injuring many innocent people.

a)

Emotive language

b)

Opinion

c)

Alliteration

d)

Rhetorical Question

46.

Which technique is this:

a)

Opinion

b)

Rhetorical question

c)

Fact

d)

Alliteration

47.

Why would the writer use emotive language?

a)

To scare the reader

b)

To make the reader feel the same way as them

c)

To upset the reader

48.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
table of contents page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
title page
49.
This is an example of _______________.
a)
a table of contents page
b)
an index page
c)
a glossary
d)
a title page
50.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
51.
The dark word "boldface" stands out and is called what text feature?
a)
a keyword
b)
a caption
c)
a subheading
d)
a heading
52.
What is a caption?
a)
words that describe what is happening in a picture
b)
a word that stands out
c)
a picture
d)
what page you can find information on
53.
This is a ________________.
a)
caption
b)
diagram
c)
map
d)
label
54.
Photos or pictures used to help the reader visualize something in the  passage
a)
Index
b)
photographs
c)
Index
d)
Labels
55.
This is an example of ____________ text feature? 
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
56.
True/False: We should ALWAYS look at the text features.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
b)
To help the reader visualize the information 
c)
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
d)
To help the reader place events in order 
58.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
59.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these 
60.
Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
Change i to I
b)
Change orange to Orange
c)
Change Bob to bob
d)
Change juice to Juice
61.
i want to go to the grand canyon in december.
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
62.
Which sentence is correct.
a)
bob is going to meet Jane.
b)
bob is going to meet jane.
c)
Bob is going to meet Jane.
d)
BOB is going to meet Jand
63.
Is the following Sentence correct. : The room was painted by the neighbor down the street.
a)
yes
b)
no
64.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
Harry potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
b)
The lion King
c)
The Secret Life of Pets
d)
find nemo 
65.
Eric and Kane put _________ phones on the teacher's desk.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
66.
________________ going to the cinema this weekend.
a)
There
b)
Their
c)
They're
67.
Berta will have dinner at ________ house tonight.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
68.
Greg! Go sit in the desk over ________.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
69.
Marco and Victor cannot find _________ jackets.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
70.
Kaixuan can have some candy if _________ is any left.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
71.
Can you ask Nick and Lyle if ____________ coming on the trip tomorrow?
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
72.

Turn that down, Will

a)

Will.

b)

Will?

c)

Will!

73.

Saraya is absent. Hooray

a)

Hooray.

b)

Hooray?

c)

Hooray!

74.

Lati keeps AJ's balls in her desk and he has to pick them up afterschool

a)

afterschool.

b)

afterschool?

c)

afterschool!

75.

Should Skyler use an exclamation point

a)

exclamation point.

b)

exclamation point?

c)

exclamation point!

76.

Hadi got his first A

a)

A.

b)

A?

c)

A!

77.

James had an exclamation point, Dominic had a question mark. Who had a period

a)

period.

b)

period?

c)

period!

78.
I had applied for a position on the yearbook staff during the first week of school
a)
school.
b)
school?
c)
school!
d)
school,
79.
What a thrill to find out I made it
a)
it.
b)
it!
c)
it?
d)
it,
80.
Was I going to be able to do a good job
a)
job.
b)
job?
c)
job!
d)
job,
81.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
82.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
83.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence 
d)
compare & contrast
84.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence 
d)
problem & solution
85.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
86.
This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.
a)
problem & solution
b)
compare & contrast
c)
cause & effect
d)
descriptive
87.
Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.
a)
first, next, finally, 8:30, after
b)
cause, effect, as a result of, because
c)
problem, solution, promise, struggle
d)
compare, contrast, similar, different
88.
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America.  Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot.  Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting.  Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
89.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
90.
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. 
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
91.
Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business. 
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Chronological Order
92.
What is the writer's position on a problem or an issue?
a)
Counterargument
b)
Claim
c)
Loaded Terms
d)
Simile
93.
What are reasons and evidence that back up the claim called?
a)
Claim
b)
Counterargument
c)
Support
d)
Personification
94.
What is an answer to objections made by people with the opposite viewpoint called?
a)
Loaded Terms
b)
Claim
c)
Statistics
d)
Counterargument
95.

Statistics are...

a)

Numbers or percentages.

b)

When the reader is spoken to using "you".

c)

When something makes you feel strong emotions.

d)

When three adjectives are used.

96.
In persuasive writing, the "thesis statement" is known as ______.
a)
Topic Sentence
b)
Position Statement
c)
Main Idea
d)
Main Sentence
97.
True or False: Persuasive focuses on opinion, not fact. 
a)
True
b)
False
98.
True or False: Adding support to your claim will help strengthen your argument. 
a)
True
b)
False
99.
Fill in the blank
A counterargument expresses the _________________ point of view from the claim.
a)
Same
b)
Opposite
100.
Which of these is an example of support for a claim? 
a)
An expert's research
b)
Statistics
c)
Facts
d)
All of the options
101.
What is an argument?
a)
How I talk to my mom.
b)
A set of reasons or claims to persuade an audience
c)
A set of positives to persuade an audience.
d)
A set of rebuttels to persuade an audience

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