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The ULTIMATE 8th GRADE STAAR REVIEW

Total questions: 169

Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following parts of a story contains the era, location, & situation?

a)

Exposition

b)

Point of View

c)

Setting

d)

Climax

2.

Which answer choice best describes the events of Falling Action?

a)

results of the climax and events leading to the conclusion

b)

details as to how the story ends

c)

characters ,setting, and opening situations in a story

d)

turning points of the story.

3.

Which part of the story introduces the following:

a)

Climax: the events that lead up to conflict

b)

Climax: The turning point, high point, or main event in a story.

c)

Rising Action: We meet the characters and learn about the setting

d)

Exposition: The story is concluded.

4.
The resolution is where the story ______________.
a)
has the final outcome
b)
introduces characters and setting
c)
has an event that starts the story
d)
shows when and where the story takes place
5.

A struggle between a character and 1 or more opposing force is called the _________.

a)

Climax

b)

Conflict

c)

Dialogue

d)

conclusion

6.

The perspective from which the narrator tells the story is referred to as:

a)

Persona

b)

Plot

c)

Point of View

d)

Author's Purpose

7.
Theme is __________.
a)
The message or truth about life carried by the story. 
b)
When something happens that is unexpected.
c)
When an image, object, or person is used to represent a deeper emotion or feeling.
d)
Hints/clues that the author gives about events to come.
8.
Foreshadowing is ___________
a)
When an image, object, or person is used to represent a deeper emotion
b)
The way you, the reader, feels at the end of a story.
c)
Hints/clues that the author gives about events to come
d)
The  author's/character's attitude towards his/her subject, setting, or character(s)
9.
Different from suspense, _______ is the way you, the reader, feels at the end of a story. 
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Conflict
d)
Symbolism
10.
When something such as an image, object, or person are used to represent a deeper emotion or feeling.
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
c)
Irony
d)
Symbolism
11.

Character vs. Society is when

a)

Internal/mental conflict

b)

A character in conflict with society

c)

Environmental conflict such as a hurricane

d)

Two or more characters in conflict

12.
Character vs. Character is when
a)
 A character in conflict with societal 
b)
Internal/mental conflict 
c)
 Two or more characters in conflict  
d)
Environmental conflict such as a hurricane  
13.
Character vs. Him/herself is when
a)
Environmental conflict such as a hurricane  
b)
 A character in conflict with societal 
c)
Internal/mental conflict 
d)
 Two or more characters in conflict  
14.
_________ is another name for the problem .
a)
Point of View
b)
Conflict
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
15.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
16.
The correct order of plot stages is...
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising action
b)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c)
resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
d)
rising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action
17.

Determine which section in the story's plot leads to and builds tension in the overall conflict:

a)

Resolution

b)

Falling Action

c)

Climax

d)

Rising Action

18.
Which of these is an
internal conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. nature
19.
Which part of the plot
introduces the setting?
a)
climax
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
20.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
21.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
22.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
23.
A man is threatening to find a kill the person who kidnapped his family, which type of conflict is this?
a)
Man vs. Technology
b)
Man vs. Kidnapper
c)
Man vs. Self
d)
Man vs. Man
24.
Author’s message in his/her literary work (What is the author trying to tell you?); the main idea of a literary work; lesson that applies to life.
a)
Conflict
b)
Theme
c)
Irony
d)
Exposition
25.
The viewpoint from which the story is told (Who is the narrator?)
a)
Character
b)
Author
c)
Onomoatopoeia
d)
Point of View
26.

An action that interrupts the story to show an earlier event that affects the character's view, mood, or actions.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Metaphor

c)

Flashback

d)

Callback

27.
Returning to an earlier time in a story, This is used to make the present story clearer. 
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Flashback
28.
A technique used to keep the reader interested and guessing what will happen next 
a)
Plot
b)
Irony
c)
Metaphor
d)
Suspense
29.
Comparing 2 things that are unlike using “like” or “as.”
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
30.
Main idea
a)
What the story is all about
b)
The lesson learned
c)
Read between the lines
31.
What is tone?
a)
the author's attitude toward the story
b)
the feeling the reader gets while reading
c)
how the main character speaks
d)
the color of the book cover
32.
What is mood?
a)
the feeling the reader gets while reading
b)
the author's attitude toward the story
c)
how the main character feels
d)
how the setting affects the story
33.
The prefix PRE as in the word preview means ...
a)
after
b)
before
c)
full of
d)
without
34.
sequence
a)
the reason someone writes
b)
to put the events in order
c)
what makes something happe
d)
when and where the story takes place
35.
context clues
a)
when and where the story takes place
b)
to put the events in order
c)
what makes something happen
d)
words around the unknown words that help you determine the meaning
36.

Inferencing is...

a)

Prior knowledge (schema) + Textual evidence

b)

Story + things you know

c)

Your Skills + Textual evidence

d)

Vocabulary + Prior knowledge

37.
the main character of a literary work
a)
round character
b)
flat character
c)
antagonist
d)
protagonist
38.
what is said is the opposite of what is meant
a)
dramatic irony
b)
situational irony
c)
verbal irony
39.
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
a)
dramatic irony
b)
situational irony
c)
verbal irony
40.
a general statement about life revealed through a piece of literature; philosophical insight
a)
theme
b)
symbol
c)
motif
d)
irony
41.
refers to the relationship of the narrator to the story
a)
irony
b)
symbol
c)
motif
d)
point of view
42.
a character in the story tells the story
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
43.
What is a comparison using like or as?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
imagery
d)
cliche'
44.
Time flies by! Is an example of....
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
45.
I am as hungry as a bear! Is an example of ....
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
46.
The ball jumped out of the receiver's hands. This is an example of ...... 
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
47.
That fat cat weighs a thousand pounds! This is an example of ...... 
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
48.
"The city was a jungle" is an example of what? This is an example of ...... 
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
49.
What is an onomatopoeia?
a)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
b)
A word or phrase that appeals to the 5 senses
c)
A comparison using like or as
d)
A word that is a sound
50.
What is an alliteration?
a)
A word that is a sound
b)
A comparison using like or as
c)
A comparison not using like or as
d)
The same beginning sound repeated
51.
What is personification?
a)
The same beginning sound repeated
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
c)
A word that is a sound
d)
An exaggeration
52.
What is an idiom?
a)
A comparison not using like or as
b)
An exaggeration
c)
A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
d)
The same beginning sounds repeated
53.
What is a metaphor?
a)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
b)
A comparison not using like or as
c)
Words that are sounds
d)
A comparison using like or as
54.
What is imagery?
a)
An exaggeration
b)
A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
c)
The same beginning sound repeated
d)
Words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses
55.
The giant tree was ablaze with red, orange, and gold leaves. This is an example of ...... 
a)
Personfication
b)
Imagery
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
56.

Which sentence has an example of a cliche?

a)

Charles and Cindy are going to live Happily Ever After.

b)

Charles and Cindy had a beautiful wedding.

57.
A Cliche is ?
a)
An expression
b)
An idea that explores truth
c)
An idea that has been over-used
d)
An emotion
58.
Language not intended to be interpreted in a literal sense; it consists of figures of speech is?
a)
idiom
b)
hyperbole
c)
figurative language
d)
imagery
59.
Symbolism is?
a)
An underlying message about life
b)
Organization of ideas
c)
A person, place, thing, idea that stands for something beyond itself 
d)
A logical guess
60.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
61.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
62.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
63.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
64.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
65.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
66.
This is an example of what?
"Pizza is the best. "
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
Assertion
d)
Testimonial
67.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
68.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
69.
A hint of something happening later on...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
70.
A look back to an earlier event...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
71.
 “Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
72.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
73.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk.  Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
74.
The "W" in the S.W.B.S.T.  graphic organizer stands for 
a)
Wanted
b)
Wasn't
c)
Welcomed
d)
Wrong
75.
Epigraph
a)
A quote set apart from a body of text at the beginning of a chapter or speech
b)
The beginning of a story; introduces characters, the setting, and problem
c)
A detailed, complex metaphor that continues through a long section of text.
d)
A statement that can be verified with facts, observation, reliable sources or experts findings.
76.
retells the main ideas of a text from the beginning, middle, end
a)
Lyric Poem
b)
Aphorism
c)
Summary
d)
Paraphrase
77.
to translate or restate in your own words
a)
Lyric Poem
b)
Aphorism
c)
Alliteration
d)
Paraphrase
78.
a poem that is short , rhymes, and expresses thoughts & feelings
a)
Lyric Poem
b)
Refrain
c)
Alliteration
d)
Paraphrase
79.
Which word means "all knowing?"
a)
Over
b)
Options
c)
Omniscient
d)
Omni
80.

Read the sentences below:

Julia was quiet all day long. In class she put her head down. At dinner she barely touched her food. After dinner, she went straight to bed. her mother wondered why Julia was acting so differently from how she usually behaved.

What can you infer about Julia?

a)

She has recently gotten braces.

b)

She is lazy.

c)

She is feeling sick.

d)

She is in a bad mood.

81.
Read the sentences below:
Nate wanted everything his older brother had.  When his parents bought his brother new clothes, he wanted new clothes too.  When his older brother went to the movies with his friends Nate was angry.
What can you infer about Nate?
a)
Nate doesn't have enough clothing. 
b)
Nate likes to go places with his brother.
c)
Nate is jealous of his brother.
d)
Nate is too young to go to the movies.
82.

affect

a)

to influence

b)

to inhibite

c)

to inhabite

d)

to influenza

83.

analogy

a)

a nail study

b)

an apology

c)

a type of science

d)

a word relationship that compares two things

84.

All of these could be a type of context clue except...

a)

compare and contrast

b)

point of view

c)

antonym

d)

definition

85.

All of these are part of "plot" except

a)

setting

b)

conflict

c)

rising action

d)

figurative language

86.

STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by -

What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

a)

text structure

b)

graphic elements

c)

supporting details

d)

main idea

87.

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on -

What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

a)

factual claim

b)

main idea

c)

context clue

d)

author's purpose

88.

STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that -

Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -

a)

determine

b)

point out

c)

conclude

89.
"The girl advocated for her friend when other kids started laughing at her."
In this sentence, advocated most likely means...
a)
To stand up for
b)
A type of fruit
c)
To teach
d)
To add
90.
"That cook is a real connoisseur of all kinds of foods." 
In this sentence, connoisseur most likely means...
a)
A cook
b)
An expert
c)
A type of food
d)
A type of job
91.
"The businessman was very deceptive when he took money away from his customers."
In this sentence, deceptive most likely means...
a)
To receive
b)
A type of fruit
c)
A type of robot
d)
To trick
92.
"At graduation, the principal wished all the students their best of luck in their future endeavors."
In this sentence, endeavors most likely means...
a)
Colleges
b)
Goals 
c)
Homework assignments
d)
Work
93.
"This argument has so many fallacies I swear it was written by a child!"
In this sentence, fallacies most likely means...
a)
To fall
b)
Colors
c)
Words
d)
Mistakes
94.
"The people of third-world countries are sometimes gaunt for they go days, even weeks without food."
In this sentence, gaunt most likely means...
a)
A type of torture device
b)
A type of fruit
c)
Thin and weak
d)
A type of game
95.
"It is imperative to show up to your job on time."
In this sentence, imperative most likely means...
a)
A type of fruit
b)
To be one time
c)
A type of clock
d)
Important
96.

adversary means

a)

friend

b)

opponent

c)

inherent ability

d)

skillful in physical movements

97.

disdain

a)

love for someone

b)

in fear of

c)

lack of respect accompanied by extreme dislike

d)

slightly salty

98.

banish means

a)

send away as a form of punishment

b)

taking heed

c)

the place designated as the end of a race

d)

a hostile challenge

99.

illuminate means

a)

make free from confusion

b)

cause or start a fire

c)

forward movement

d)

speed up progress

100.

commotion

a)

any food made by combining different ingredients

b)

obvious to the eye or mind

c)

confused movement

d)

someone who offers opposition

101.

What is poetry?

a)

Research on a topic

b)

An expression of feelings and ideas

c)

A short, make-believe story

d)

An essay

102.

The poet is the

a)

reader of the poem

b)

speaker of the poem

c)

main character of a poem

d)

Author of the poem

103.

The stanzas in a poem are

a)

the lines of the poem

b)

the words on the page

c)

like sentences

d)

like paragraphs

104.
As I walked into the house, my arms were overloaded. Not only did I have my backpack, which weighed a ton, but I also had my Egyptian project and the poster that went with it. As soon as I got near the kitchen, I deposited my project  on the table and walked upstairs to my room.
The word deposited means - 
a)
to add something (dirt/salt) to a pile
b)
to set something down
c)
to put money in the bank
d)
to throw away
105.
The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language? 
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money! 
a)
metaphor
b)
personifiction
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom 
106.
Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?
a)
Ferrets are small and quiet
b)
Ferrets are fun
c)
Ferrets are cute and smart
d)
Ferrets make great pets
107.
What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.
a)
It's a great time to get some house work done
b)
There is a good chance it is going to rain
c)
School will probably be cancelled
d)
This will be great day to do something outside.
108.
Crayons have been used by people for many years. The idea to combine wax with color goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used beeswax combined with color to paint on stones. They then used heat to melt the wax so it would stay in place. This method was used by many people around the world in the 17th and 18th centuries, in fact, it is still used today. While this may not be the easiest way to complete an art project, it is still an interesting way to add color to an object.
Which is the best main idea for this passage?
a)
Crayons are cool
b)
Crayons have only been around for a few years.
c)
Though different from today, Crayons have been used by people for
hundreds of years.
d)
Not all crayons are the same
109.
Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.
a)
accomplishments and promises
b)
grades and behavior
c)
family and friends 
d)
plans
110.
Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
description
c)
problem and solution 
d)
chronological order
111.
United States currency denominations above $100 are not available from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve System, or the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. On July 14, 1969, the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System announced that currency notes in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 would be discontinued immediately due to lack of use. Although they were issued until 1969, they were last printed in 1945.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
There used to be really large denominations of U.S. currency.
b)
In 1945, the US stopped making $10,000 bills.
c)
The US only prints bills that are $100 or less because large bills were rarely
used.
d)
The Department of the Treasure, the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing make US currency.
112.
Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -
a)
Encourage teenagers to work more hours
b)
Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much
c)
Explain the rules of working hours to employers
d)
Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.
113.
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that originates in areas of low pressure equatorial regions of the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast are subjected to heavy rains and floods each year due to hurricanes off of Mexico.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
a)
It describes what causes hurricanes and illustrates their effects.
b)
It explains the problems that are associated with hurricanes and suggesting
possible solutions.
c)
It illustrates the cycle that a hurricane goes through in the order they occur.
d)
It describes many facts about hurricanes.
114.
But Buck was neither house-dog nor kennel-dog. The whole realm was his. He plunged into the swimming tank or went hunting with the Judge's sons; he escorted Mollie and Alice, the Judge's daughters, on long twilight or early morning rambles; on wintry nights he lay at the Judge's feet before the roaring library fire; he carried the Judge's grandsons on his back, or rolled them in the grass, and guarded their footsteps through wild adventures down to the fountain in the stable yard, and even beyond, where the paddocks were, and the berry patches. Among the terriers he stalked imperiously, and Toots and Ysabel he utterly ignored, for he was king,—king over all creeping, crawling, flying things of Judge Miller's place, humans included.
What does the excerpt suggest about Buck?
a)
He feels brave.
b)
He feels adored.
c)
He feels discouraged.
d)
He feels courageous.
115.
You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions on how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations.
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most
likely:
a)
to inform the readers about pollution
b)
to inform the readers about Earth
c)
to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help
the Earth.
d)
to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.
116.
Conversation between two characters is called...
a)
A monologue
b)
A discussion
c)
A dialogue
d)
A quotation
117.

Captions are...

a)

the reason why something happens.

b)

the outfits the actors wear during a play.

c)

small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture.

d)

a drawing that shows or explains something.

118.

Drawing conclusions means...

a)

clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning.

b)

poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme.

c)

combining several pieces of information to make an inference using what the text says and what you know.

d)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

119.
To place importance or stress on something
a)
enhance
b)
evoke
c)
imply
d)
emphasize
120.
To tell a secret or make something more generally known
a)
reveal
b)
suggest
c)
tendency
d)
evoke
121.
My dad's gruff manner ______ that he was in a bad mood. 
a)
obtained
b)
implied
c)
evoked
d)
contained
122.

There was a young girl on a tower,

Who looked just as fresh as a flower,

Her hair was like silk,

Her skin smooth as milk,

But her breath made the strongest knight cower.


This is a __________________

a)

free verse poem

b)

narrative poem

c)

limerick

d)

acrostic poem

123.

A poem that tells a story is called

a)

free verse

b)

narrative

c)

humorous

d)

limerick

124.

A poem that is funny is called

a)

free verse

b)

narrative

c)

humorous

d)

limerick

125.

A poem that does not follow a rhyme pattern is called

a)

free verse

b)

narrative

c)

limerick

d)

humorous

126.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
127.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
128.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
129.
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage. 
a)
hurricane 
b)
plays 
c)
snow
d)
leaves
130.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly 
b)
serious 
c)
hungry 
d)
plenty
131.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
132.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
133.

What is passage another word for?

a)

section

b)

part

c)

selection

d)

line

134.

When the author conveys, this means they are...

a)

trying to tell you something

b)

trying to predict something

c)

trying to show you foreshadowing

135.

When the author is trying to make something more clear, they are trying to...

a)

infer

b)

predict

c)

conclude

d)

emphasize

136.

"It's raining cats and dogs"

The author is trying to show an...

a)

comparison

b)

exaggeration

c)

emphasize

d)

example

137.
Aphrodite
a)
Virginal hunting goddess; twin to Apollo
b)
Goddess of the harvest; mother to Persephone
c)
Goddess of love; married to Hephaestus
d)
Zeus' wife; vengeful
138.
Apollo
a)
God of the underworld; married to Persephone
b)
God of the ocean and horses
c)
God of wine; born twice
d)
Archery god; God of prophecy
139.
Ares
a)
Ruler of Olympus; wields the thunderbolt
b)
Archery god; God pf prophecy
c)
God of war
d)
God of the forge; lame
140.
Hades
a)
God of war
b)
Goddess of wisdom; born from her fathers head
c)
God of the underworld; married to Persephone
d)
God of wine; born twice
141.
Zeus
a)
God of war
b)
Ruler of Olympus; Wields a thunderbolt
c)
God of the ocean and horses
d)
Messenger of the gods
142.

Which of the following best defines a myth?

a)

a story that is made up and not to be believed at all.

b)

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

c)

a movie that involves the retelling of true events.

d)

a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.

143.

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

a)

to make people laugh

b)

to make people cry

c)

to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

d)

to sell lots of copies and make money.

144.

What is another purpose for a myth?

a)

to explain the creation of the world or universe

b)

to tell a funny story about animals and people

c)

to scare readers

d)

to convince people of one specific belief

145.

90% of the time, this will be the Author's Purpose for writing a myth:

a)

To explain a personal experience the author had

b)

To explain a historical event or natural occurence

c)

To entertain the audience

d)

To make up a fairy tale so that the audience learns an important life lesson

146.

Which of the following would most likely be the author's purpose of the myth of Hercules?

a)

To tell a fun story about a man with super strength

b)

To explain why some gods did not live on Mount Olympus

c)

To explain why gods were considered to be immortal in Ancient Greece

d)

To persuade audiences to believe in Ancient Greek gods.

147.

King Midas wished for everything he touched to turn to gold. When his daughter hugged him, she also turned to gold, and he regretted his wish.


What is a possible theme for the myth King Midas?

a)

Don't be greedy

b)

All is fair in love and war

c)

Always be loyal

d)

Money is more important than family

148.

Are myths fiction or nonfiction texts?

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

149.

True or False: myths sometimes teach a lesson.

a)

True

b)

False

150.

What are the features of a myth?

a)

It has animal characters and is based on fact.

b)

They are long, narrative poems with rhythm and rhyme.

c)

It teaches a lesson, has heroes, and animal characters.

d)

They include heroes, gods/goddesses, explain nature, and teach lessons.

151.

Which word means someone who never dies?

a)

mortal

b)

immortal

152.

Which of the following is NOT a way to recognize this text as a play (drama)?

a)

It has a title

b)

It has a list of characters

c)

It is broken into scenes

d)

It has dialogue and stage directions

153.

A short piece of text taken from a larger piece is called-

a)

an excerpt

b)

a prop

c)

a playwright

154.

What is an object used on the set of a play called?

a)

a prop

b)

a scene

c)

dialogue

d)

excerpt

155.

The author of a drama is called a-

a)

poet

b)

playwright

c)

narrator

d)

actor

156.

Poet : Poem :: ___ : Drama

a)

poet

b)

scene

c)

playwright

d)

actor

157.
A drama is another word for a -
a)
play
b)
story
c)
poem
d)
work of art
158.

If the question choice are all single words, what should you do if you don't know a word?

a)

Always choose C

b)

Look it up to find the meaning

c)

Make an educated guess

d)

Eliminate the words you don't know

159.

Unwilling or hesitant.

a)

Reluctant

b)

Dialogue

c)

Excerpt

d)

Playwright

160.
Two circles that overlap each other to show how a text is similar and different 
a)
genre
b)
main idea
c)
stanza
d)
Venn diagram 
161.
Fiction that involves an event in HISTORY.  Contains historical facts, events, or people, but it is NOT true. 
a)
summarize
b)
historical fiction
c)
resolution
d)
realistic fiction
162.
Language that means more than what it says on the surface; usually give us a feeling about its subject. 
a)
persuasive
b)
illustration
c)
free verse
d)
figurative language
163.
Writing that is factual, not creative or fictional. 
a)
opinion
b)
conflict
c)
nonfiction
d)
resolution
164.
A literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact. 
a)
similarity
b)
fiction
c)
genre
d)
theme
165.
A type of literature
a)
genre
b)
venn-diagram
c)
plot
d)
differ
166.
used to convice the reader of the writer's point of view 
a)
summarize
b)
purpose
c)
prefix
d)
persuasive 
167.

STANZA 1

Over the years, my dog has worn a path

edging a vacant field.

Experience has taught her to avoid thistles and stinging

nettle.

From thousands of walks, she’s learned where plantain

are soft—

to expect from pokeweed and piled stones,

from certain crevices,

exhilarating scents.


In the first stanza, the poet uses the words “Over the years” and “From thousands of walks” to —

a)

show that the dog still finds the walk exciting

b)

suggest that each walk follows the same sequence of events

c)

illustrate what the dog enjoys about going on a walk

d)

describe the reasons why the pasture is off-limits

168.

What is most likely an author's purpose for writing a realistic fiction short story?

a)

To show the relationship of characters that we can analyze

b)

To tell a true-to-life story with a life lesson or message

c)

To create an imaginative story based on science or technology

d)

To use epic language and form to tell a story about a hero

169.

Which of the following are characteristics of an Epic Hero? Choose all that apply:

a)

super human strength or speed

b)

immortality

c)

"underdog" of sorts

d)

magical abilities or accessories

e)

wicked or evil

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