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Notes Review 4/8/19

Total questions: 149

Worksheet time: 3hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is plagiarism? Choose all that apply.

a)

Ctrl C+Ctrl V

b)

Writing and citing from a newspaper.

c)

Using someone else's words as your own

d)

Changing some words from an author that you want to use.

2.

Plagiarism occurs when a writer uses someone else's language, ideas, or other original material without correctly acknowledging its source.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neither

d)

Both

3.

Rewording someone else's ideas, which is called paraphrasing, can also be plagiarism if you do not give them credit for these ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neither

d)

Both

4.
What can you do to avoid plagiarism?
a)
Cite your source at the end of a sentence
b)
Reference and rephrase others work
c)
Use quotation marks
d)
All of the above
5.

If you use someone esle's words verbatim, you need to ...

a)

summarize the work.

b)

do not put them into quotation marks

c)

not put them into quotation marks

d)

put them in quotation marks or you have to give credit to the author such as "According to World Book Encyclopedia, ...."

6.

How can you give credit to the author when writing a paper? (choose two)

a)

Do not state where you got the information.

b)

Write the information directly into your paper.

c)

By beginning the sentence with, "According to ....."

d)

to attribute to the author or institution

7.

“Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head.” From "Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers," Consumer Reports (May 1990): 348.


Student’s Attempt:

The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children ("Bike Helmets" 348).


Is this plagiarism?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

a)

claim

b)

opinion

c)

counterargument

d)

argument

9.

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

a)

opinions

b)

evidence

c)

reasons

d)

counterargument

10.

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

a)

argument

b)

reasons

c)

evidence

d)

claim

11.

the reasons and evidence given to back up a claim

a)

support

b)

counterargument

c)

essay

d)

claim

12.

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

a)

disclaimer

b)

claim

c)

evidence

d)

counterargument

13.

the writer's position on an issue or problem

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterargument

d)

point-of-view

14.

How do you know evidence is taken from the text?

a)

It uses long, complex sentences

b)

It is in all CAPS

c)

You use quotes

d)

You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes

15.
What should you do after presenting text evidence?
a)
Move on to another reason
b)
Transition to another paragraph
c)
Summarize that evidence
d)
Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement
16.
A claim must:
a)
be debatable
b)
state clearly if you're on the pro or con side
c)
be very specific
d)
all of these are correct
17.
Why are transitions used?
a)
To state the claim
b)
To explain the warrant
c)
To introduce the evidence and/or a new detail
d)
To introduce the topic sentence
18.

What is the goal/purpose of an argument?

a)

To make a claim

b)

To convince others

c)

To remain neutral

d)

To evaluate circumstantial evidence

19.
Why is it important to include the counterclaim in your essay?
a)
the reader will convince you
b)
it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak
c)
it helps your essay be longer 
d)
You can show the reader that the other side is also right
20.
What is a direct quote?
a)
information taken from the text word for word
b)
putting information from the text in your own words
c)
According to the article,
d)
This shows that,
21.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
finish
b)
homework
c)
after
d)
over
22.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
flowers
b)
unless
c)
die
d)
soon
23.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
We went to Danube because we ran out of eggs.
a)
Danube
b)
because
c)
eggs
d)
we
24.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
The students sat quietly until the bell rang.
a)
until
b)
students
c)
bell
d)
rang
25.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
a)
since
b)
until
c)
weekend
d)
sleep
26.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
27.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
The students sat quietly until the bell rang.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
28.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?


When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

a)

definition

b)

inference

c)

antonym

d)

synonym

29.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?


The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

a)

inference

b)

definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

30.

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?


Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.

a)

definition

b)

example

c)

antonym

d)

inference

31.
What type of context clue is this?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
c)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
32.
What type of context clue is this?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry.  He is an AFFABLE principal.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
c)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
33.
What type of context clue is this:
I miss Mr. Fry.  Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to.  Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
c)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
34.
What type of context clue is this:
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal.  He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
35.
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges.  For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
36.
What type of context clue?
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
37.
What type of context clue?
Jess FRETTED about what her dad would say when he saw the dent in the car.  She was worried he would not let her drive again.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
38.
What type of context clue?
Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
39.

The rain was consistent - that is, it kept the same rhythm and intensity for hours.

a)

Example

b)

Restatement

c)

Keyword

d)

Contrast

40.

I appreciate his blunt manner, like the way he always tells the truth.

a)

Contrast

b)

Keyword

c)

Restatement

d)

Example

41.

The prisoner was in a state of wrath, or a feeling of intense anger.

a)

Restatement

b)

Example

c)

Contrast

d)

Keyword

42.

The twins played a duet on the piano, but their brother played by himself.


What is the signal word/phrase?

a)

brother

b)

on the piano

c)

but

d)

There is none.

43.

When using power tools you should take precautions, such as wearing safety goggles and treating the equipment properly.


What is the signal word/phrase

a)

power tools

b)

such as

c)

properly

d)

There is none.

44.

When using power tools you should take precautions, such as wearing safety goggles and treating the equipment properly.


What type of clue is present?

a)

Example

b)

Keyword

c)

Restatement

d)

Contrast

45.

The legend told of a pauper, or person without money, who dreamed of owning a house.


What is the signal word/phrase?

a)

or

b)

without

c)

a person without money

d)

who dreamed of owning a house

46.

Compared to the original text, good summaries are ___.

a)

much shorter

b)

about the same length

c)

much longer

47.

Summaries serve two main purposes. What are they?

a)

Summarizing to check for understanding

b)

Summarizing to demonstrate understanding

c)

Summarizing to evaluate the text

d)

Summarizing to skim the text

48.

When you summarize to check for understanding, you should

a)

not look back at the text as you are summarizing.

b)

use specific names, dates, and places.

c)

evaluate the text as you summarize.

d)

use a few quotes from the text as emphasis.

49.

Which of the following is NOT true about summarizing a complex text?

a)

Read the entire text and, then, immediately write your summary.

b)

Break the text down into smaller chunks as you read and summarize those chunks.

c)

Use metacognitive markers (especially underlining of key ideas) as you read in order to help you prepare to summarize.

d)

If you have difficulty summarizing a chunk of text without looking back, you probably need to reread that chunk.

50.

Which component of STEAL is this? Jose said, "I like your shirt."

a)

Speaking

b)

Thinking

c)

Effect on Others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

51.

Which component of STEAL is this? Raquel felt happy that Jose liked her shirt.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on Others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

52.

What component of STEAL is this? Raquel bought the same shirt in red.

a)

Steal

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on Others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

53.

Which component in of STEAL is this? Raquel felt confident when wearing her new red shirt.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on Others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

54.

Which component of STEAL is this? Raquel's red shirt and boots make a great outfit.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on Others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

55.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
56.

Characterization is...

a)

the combination of actions, inside/ outside traits that an author creates to build a character

b)

How you think about a character

c)

Main

d)

Minor

57.
Why would she do that to me? I didn't even want to sit next to her and she just attacked me. I hate the way that she controls everything, I'm such a loser.
Name the element of characterization
a)
Thoughts
b)
Effect on Others
c)
Looks
d)
Actions
58.
The subway car fell immediately into silence.  As he sat down you could tell that the people on either side of him were anxious to move, but they didn't want to be noticed.
Name the element of Characterization
a)
Effect on Others
b)
Actions
c)
Speech
d)
Thoughts
59.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
60.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
61.

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as athletic

When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. Her shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner.

a)

Speech

b)

Looks

c)

Effect On Others

d)

Actions

62.
What is the purpose of point of view?
a)
to let the characters know what the reader can see or hear
b)
to express the character's thoughts and allow the reader to see and hear the story in different ways
c)
to let the reader know what the author knows about a story
d)
to express the author's thoughts and feelings and allow the reader to know what the character's know
63.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like I, my and him are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
64.
What is second person point of view?
a)
the author addresses the character in the story
b)
the author addresses the reader
c)
the narrator is a character
d)
the second character introduced is the narrator
65.
Third person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the feelings and thoughts of ______ characters.
a)
all
b)
one
c)
no
d)
more than three
66.
A how-to essay is written in ______ person point of view.
a)
first
b)
third
c)
second
d)
limited
67.
A personal narrative is written in ______ person point of view.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
any
68.
Which point of view is the following:
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third person limited
d)
third person objective
69.
What point of view is the following:
"Effie Trinket trots to the podium and gives her signature, “Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!” But suddenly I am thinking of Gale and how the odds are not in his favor."
from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
a)
third person limited
b)
third person omniscient
c)
first person
d)
third person objective
70.
What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
a)
First person
b)
Third person limited
c)
Third person omniscient
d)
Third person objective
71.

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

e)

Third Person Omniscient

72.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
He tapped his foot anxiously.
b)
"I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
c)
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
d)
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
73.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
“‘Jane is a cruel person,’ she said.’”
b)
“As Jane walked past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she furtively glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick.”
c)
“I yawned, trying to keep my eyes open in the meeting. I reached for my coffee cup and was disappointed to realize it was empty.”dark the circles under my green eyes had become.”
d)
“Bill sighed as he looked at the offer of a gym membership. He really should join. But just thinking about it made beads of sweat collect at the top of his bald spot.”
74.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
“Bill was short and fat, and his bald spot was widening with every passing year.”
b)
“‘Jane is a cruel person,’ she said.’”
c)
“I looked in the mirror and saw how dark the circles under my green eyes had become.”
d)
“Bill sighed as he looked at the offer of a gym membership. He really should join. But just thinking about it made beads of sweat collect at the top of his bald spot.”
75.
Static Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
76.
The most important participant in a story.
a)
Minor Character
b)
Antagonist
c)
Protagonist
d)
Main Character
77.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects.  Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
78.
Dynamic Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
79.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelly worked hard on Saturday.  She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
80.
a)

?

b)

,

c)

-

d)

"

81.
a)

,

b)

--

c)

( )

d)

;

82.
a)

-

b)

" "

c)

'

d)

:

83.

What sort of pause does a semicolon (;) receive when reading?

a)
b)
c)
d)

None of these. It is a hybrid that gets about a 3/4 breath.

84.
a)

:

b)

;

c)

--

d)

/

85.

Using your knowledge of pausing and stressing as you read directly improves your ___ and indirectly improves your ___?

a)

fluency, comprehension

b)

comprehension, fluency

c)

tone, knowledge

d)

point of view, annotating

86.

Definition: the tendency to interpret new evidence as proof of one's existing beliefs or theories.

a)

confirmation bias

b)

characterization

c)

tone

d)

point of view

87.
The main character in a story who has the central role in a story is known as the 
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
villain
d)
flat character
88.
An antagonist is....
a)
The main character
b)
The opposing character or force
c)
The favorite character
d)
The character that is not mentioned
89.
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.
90.
The resolution is where the story ______________.
a)
tells how the problem was solved
b)
introduces characters and setting
c)
has an event that starts the story
d)
shows when and where the story takes place
91.
What is the setting?
a)
Where and when the story takes place
b)
The main character's home
c)
Where the author wrote the story
d)
A place to sit
92.

Character vs. Nature is when

a)

Two or more characters in conflict

b)

Environmental conflict such as a hurricane

c)

A character in conflict with societal expectations, values, stereotypes

d)

Internal/mental conflict

93.
What is conflict?
a)
Fighting
b)
The problem the main character faces
c)
Feeling sick
d)
The central message of the story
94.

Character vs. Society is when

a)

Internal/mental conflict

b)

A character in conflict with societal expectations, values, stereotypes

c)

Environmental conflict such as a hurricane

d)

Two or more characters in conflict

95.
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  
96.
Different from suspense, _______ is the way you, the reader, feels at the end of a story. 
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Conflict
d)
Symbolism
97.
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
98.
_________ is another name for the problem .
a)
Point of View
b)
Conflict
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
99.
Tone is when ___________.
a)
The reader feels a certain way after the story. 
b)
The author's/character's attitude towards his/her subject, setting, or character(s).
100.
Plot
a)
The lesson  learned
b)
The events in a story
c)
Support the main idea
101.
author's purpose
a)
what the selection is mostly about
b)
the reason someone writes
c)
to put the events in order
d)
when and where the story takes place
102.
In the climax of a story, ______________.
a)
there is a dramatic change about to take place.
b)
a dramatic change has taken place.
c)
the conflict is becoming more complex
d)
the conflict is getting better
103.
What 3 components are included in the exposition?
a)
characters, setting, dialogue
b)
characters, narrator, conflict
c)
characters, setting, conflict
d)
plot, characters, setting
104.
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.
a)
Man vs Self
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Man
d)
Man vs Society 
105.
It's her 8th grade year and Carly wants to graduate more than anything else. Unfortunately for her, she's been playing around quite a bit in her reading class and now she's backed into a corner. She has to get a perfect score on the final exam or she won't graduate. With the help of a foreign exchange student that she calls Beans, Carly studies harder than ever before. Will it be enough?
a)
Person vs Self
b)
Person vs Person
c)
Person vs Society
d)
Person vs Nature
106.
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  
107.

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of the character.

a)

Characterization

b)

Conflict

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

108.

In which the writer tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

a)

Characterization

b)

Conflict

c)

Direct Characterization

d)

Indirect characterization

109.

In which the writer shows things that reveal the personality of the character through speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.

a)

Characterization

b)

Conflict

c)

Direct Characterization

d)

Indirect Characterization

110.

The title of a story is helpful (as many titles are) in determining its ___.

a)

theme

b)

point of view

c)

tone

d)

exposition

111.

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

b)

Jill loves Mexican food.

c)

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

d)

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

112.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
113.

Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.

The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Jason really wanted to play third base.

b)

Jason was the best player on his team.

c)

Jason had trouble catching ground balls.

d)

Jason was too lazy to practice.

114.

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Jenny likes bright colors.

b)

Jenny was going to paint her room.

c)

Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

d)

Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

115.

San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.

The main idea of this passage is:

a)

San Francisco has many neat things to do.

b)

It seldom snows in California.

c)

Many people choose to live in California.

d)

The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.

116.

The first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea.

The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Chris likes kangaroos.

b)

Chris is in the fifth grade.

c)

Chris reads a lot of books about animals.

d)

Dolphins and whales live in the sea.

117.
Dialogue is
a)
a conversation between/amongst characters
b)
a verb
c)
when the narrator tells you what is happening in a story
d)
boring
118.

Are the red words narration or dialogue?

I hollered, "Watch out!"

a)

Narration

b)

Dialogue

119.

My mother flew down the stairs.

a)

Narration

b)

Dialogue

120.

"Woohoo!! We are headed to the playoffs!"

a)

Narration

b)

Dialogue

121.

Narration is...

a)

when the character's are speaking

b)

dialogue with quotation marks

c)

when the person telling the story is speaking

d)

the person telling the story

122.
The theme of any work of fiction can be stated as one of the universal themes such as "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," "Don't judge a book by its cover,", and "Time Heals all Wounds."
a)
True, because theme is so easy to recognize
b)
True, because there are only a few themes possible.
c)
False, because not all fiction has a theme
d)
False, because a story's theme is specific to the plot of that story
123.
Where would you usually find a story's climax relative to the plot?
a)
at the very end
b)
near the end
c)
in the middle
d)
near the beginning
124.
What is the purpose of the quotation marks in the following sentence?
My favorite chapter in the entire book is "The Dementor's Kiss."
a)
It sets off a title.
b)
It sets off a direct quote.
c)
It sets off something the writer wants to emphasize.
d)
They set off a translation from another language.
125.
"The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on."
What is the mood of this sentence?
a)
sad
b)
happy
c)
river
d)
calm
126.
Which of these is dialect?
a)
"Aw, whaddya doin' that for?"
b)
"Why would you do that?"
c)
"Ah! What are you doing!"
d)
"I like Hawaiian pizza."
127.
The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room.  The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts.
The mood is: 
a)
silent
b)
boring
c)
lonely
d)
angry
128.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
129.
The city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed.  Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.  
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful 
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful 
130.
What is the mood of the following sentence?
He furtively glanced behind him, for fear of his imagined pursuers, then hurriedly walked on, jumping at the slightest sound - even of a leaf crackling under his own foot. 
a)
sentimental 
b)
frustrating 
c)
depressing 
d)
suspenseful 
131.
After you’ve read, underlined, coded and taken notes, it’s time to write your summary. Like all writing, it’s a process. Your first draft probably won’t be perfect, so review and revise it. Make sure it’s the right length, that it’s organized in a logical way and that it answers the five W's. Be sure it’s written in complete sentences and in your own words.

Which of the following is the strongest summary of the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
a)
Once upon a time, there was a curious girl with golden hair. One day, she wandered into a cottage that belonged to three bears. That night, the bears found her. Before that, she sat in their chairs, ate their porridge and fell asleep in the baby bear’s bed. When she ate their porridge, one bowl was too hot. Also, one chair she sat in was too soft. Everything that belonged to the baby bear was just right.
b)
Goldilocks, bears, cottage, porridge, chairs, bed, too hot, too cold, just right, happily ever after
c)
In the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a girl discovers a cottage that belongs to three bears. She has golden hair. That’s why she’s called Goldilocks. She’s also very curious, so she wanders inside. The three bears are a mother, a father and a baby. They aren’t like real bears; they eat out of bowls and sleep in beds.
d)
In the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears a curious girl named Goldilocks discovers a cottage that belongs to three bears: a mother, father and baby. While the bears are away one autumn morning, Goldilocks explores their home. She sits in their chairs, eats their porridge and eventually falls asleep in the baby bear’s bed. When the bears come home, they can tell that someone has been in the house. Eventually, they find Goldilocks. She wakes up, sees the bears and runs away before they can harm her.
132.
What synonym would give the red word a stronger meaning?
The cougar watched its prey?
a)
studied
b)
looked
c)
glanced at
133.
What synonym would give the red word a stronger meaning?
The bird called a warning?
a)
whispered
b)
chirped
c)
shrieked
134.
The two boys crawled on their hands and knees through the narrow cave opening. Jeb was in front with the light, and Caleb followed him. Suddenly, Caleb felt his shoe catch on a rock. He tugged at it, but his foot was wedged tight.
Caleb watched the light fade as Jeb moved ahead. Calling out would do no good; Jeb wouldn't be able to turn around until he reached the cavern. In the dark, Caleb struggled to free himself. His shoe popped off, and he wiggled forward as fast as he could.
The point of greatest suspense is when---
a)
Jeb is in front with the light
b)
Caleb's foot is wedged tight
c)
Jeb reaches the cavern
d)
Caleb's shoe pops off
135.
Consider the following sentences. I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend. I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend. How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?
a)
It implies the conversation is not serious.
b)
It implies that the conversation is funny.
c)
It implies anger or resentment in the conversations.
d)
It implies the conversation is very serious.
136.
The girls were playing in the pond, splashing each other and trying to catch fish with their hands. They were having fun, but kept looking over their shoulders at the looming forest. The long grass of the field kept moving and they sort of felt like they were being watched…About a half hour passed and still the girls kept checking the field for movements. It seemed like a pair of dark eyes was on them. They even considered going back inside, but that would mean homework time. So they continued splashing, but with caution now. Their eyes hardly left the field.

The tone of the passage could best be described as:
a)
Curious
b)
Mysterious
c)
Gloomy
d)
Serious
137.
After New Year’s the time came to put all the decorations away and settle in for the long cold winter. The house seemed to sigh as we boxed up it finery. The tree was dry and brittle and now waited lonely by the side of the road to be picked up.

The tone of the passage could best be described as:
a)
Depressed
b)
Stressful
c)
Annoyed
d)
Impatient 
138.

Deer are cute _____they eat all your flowers.

a)

although

b)

while

c)

because

d)

if

139.

He is dishonest, _____no one trusts him.

a)

so

b)

yet

c)

though

d)

since

140.

I make it a point to visit the Taj Mahal_____ I go to Agra.

a)

whenever

b)

although

c)

even

d)

so that

141.

Wooju gave me a roll of masking tape when I broke the vase, _____ that would solve the problem!

a)

as if

b)

because

c)

although

d)

until

142.

I don't drink coffee ________ it makes me nervous.

a)

as

b)

although

c)

while

d)

even though

143.

________ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.

a)

Whereas

b)

Because

c)

Since

d)

Unless

144.
Emmett woke up early and got ready for school. He had to take a test before first period. Emmett knew that Oscar would be waiting for him in the hallway after he finished the test. Oscar wanted to know what was on the test, but Emmett had to decide if he should tell him or if that would be cheating. 
a)
Man vs. Man
b)
Man vs. Self
c)
Man vs. Nature
d)
Man vs. Society
145.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TASTE?
a)
bitter, sour, acidic
b)
blaring, obscure, tinted
c)
moist, medicinal, hissing
d)
bright, camoflaged, sticky
146.

Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!


Which is the best way to summarize this passage?

a)

A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.

b)

Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.

c)

Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

d)

Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.

147.

When writing a summary, you should ask yourself: "Do you need this information to understand the text?"

a)

True

b)

False

148.

Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.

b)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.

c)

Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.

149.

GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The website was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

GameFAQs has a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards.

b)

GameFAQs is a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.

c)

GameFAQs is a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site.

d)

GameFAQs has information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey.

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