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Worksheets18-19 Final Review
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
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1.
The process by which a character’s personality is revealed. This can be direct (when the author tells about a character) or indirect (how they speak, act, think, look, and what others say or think of them)
a)
setting
b)
characterization
c)
character foil
d)
theme
2.
character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, and character versus nature are all examples of what?
a)
situational irony
b)
mood
c)
conflict
d)
hyperbole
3.
What's the correct definition of EXPOSITION?
a)
A struggle between two opposing forces. This may be in the form of character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, and character versus nature
b)
A type of characterization where a secondary character contrasts (is the opposite of) a primary character to emphasize qualities of the primary character.
c)
Part of the plot used at the beginning to introduce background information about events, settings, characters etc. to the audience.
d)
When the writer gives hints that connect to what will happen later in the story.
4.
The underlying message in literature or film that presents a universal lesson or topic about humanity and life
a)
metaphor
b)
symbol
c)
theme
d)
exposition
5.
Identify the correct definition for "personification"!
a)
The underlying message in literature or film that presents a universal lesson or topic about humanity and life
b)
A figure of speech in which an object is given human thoughts, feelings or attitudes
c)
A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as”.
d)
The feeling or atmosphere, created through the use of specific words and descriptions
6.
When it’s time for Romeo to take his leave of Juliet in the balcony scene, he complains, “Love goes toward love, as schoolboys from their books, / But love from love, toward school with heavy looks” (2.2).
a)
This is a simile!
b)
This is a metaphor!
c)
This is an allusion!
d)
This is a soliloquy
7.
Literary Term: The main obstacle to a story's characters achieving their goals.
a)
Conflict
b)
Tone
c)
Mood
d)
Denoument
8.
Literary Term: The point of highest tension in a story
a)
Conflict
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Exposition
9.
Literary Term: The place, time, and social context of a story
a)
Setting
b)
Exposition
c)
Resolution
d)
Mood
10.
Literary Term: A struggle between a character and an outside force.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
c)
Fistfighting
d)
Struggle
11.
Literary Term: A struggle between a character and him/herself
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
c)
Struggle
d)
Schizophrenic Narrator
12.
Literary Terms: An author or narrator directly describing what a character is like
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Bad Characterization
d)
Lack of subtlety
13.
An author hinting at a character’s nature, using methods such as the character’s speech, actions, or appearance
a)
Hands-Off Narration
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Direct Characterization
d)
Hinting
14.
The main character of the story is
a)
The antagonist
b)
The protagonist
c)
The exposition
d)
The action
15.
The point of view where the narrator is telling his or her own story. Uses words such as I, me, we, our, etc.
a)
3rd Person
b)
2nd Person
c)
1st Person
d)
4th person
16.
The opposing character or force to the main character
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
17.
What literary device can include memories, dreams, or stories of the past?
a)
Symbolism
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Flashback
d)
Irony
18.
What literary device uses hints or clues to suggest what will happen next?
a)
Irony
b)
Suspense
c)
Flashback
d)
Foreshadowing
19.
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
20.
What is a comparison that does not use "like" or "as"?
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
21.
This is when an author tells what the senses hear, see, smell, taste, or touch to recreate the scene for the reader.
a)
imagery
b)
irony
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
22.
What is a reference to something well known like the Bible, or mythology?
a)
foreshadowing
b)
characterization
c)
allusion
d)
symbol
23.
What is the author's attitude toward a subject?
a)
tone
b)
mood
c)
theme
d)
style
24.
Type/category of literature
a)
Genre
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Conflict
25.
An object that represents something else.
a)
Context Clues
b)
Symbolism
c)
Genre
d)
Conflict
26.
can be verbal, situational, or dramatic and has the result of the meaning, situation or action being one thing but meaning something different.
a)
satire
b)
metaphor
c)
parody
d)
irony
27.
a minor story that runs inside the main story.
a)
subplot
b)
narrator
c)
foreshadowing
d)
theme
28.
how the reader feels about the story.
a)
theme
b)
allusion
c)
mood
d)
climax
29.
tells the story either in the first, second or third person point of view.
a)
hyperbole
b)
narrator
c)
mood
d)
personification
30.
an exaggerated statement.
a)
hyperbole
b)
allusion
c)
imagery
d)
symbol
31.
perspective from which a story is told
a)
point of view
b)
theme
c)
literary period
d)
rising action
32.
all-knowing narrator
a)
first person
b)
third person
c)
omniscient
d)
limited
33.
Exposition
a)
the sequence of events.
b)
the introduction of the characters, setting, and basic conflict.
c)
the part of the plot that begins to
d)
the turning point in a story or drama.
34.
Rising Action
a)
the sequence of events.
b)
the introduction of the characters, setting, and basic conflict.
c)
the part of the plot that begins to
d)
the turning point in a story or drama.
35.
Climax
a)
the sequence of events.
b)
the introduction of the characters, setting, and basic conflict.
c)
the part of the plot that begins to
d)
the turning point in a story or drama.
36.
Falling Action
a)
the sequence of events.
b)
the introduction of the characters, setting, and basic conflict.
c)
the part of the plot that begins to
d)
The action that follows the climax
37.
Resolution
a)
the sequence of events.
b)
the introduction of the characters, setting, and basic conflict.
c)
the part of the plot that begins to
d)
reveals the outcome of the conflict.
38.
Situational Irony
a)
Something happens that we wouldn't expect to happen
b)
using language that normally signifies the opposite
c)
What is said is different than what is meant
d)
The reader knows something the characters do not
39.
Dramatic Irony
a)
The reader knows something the characters do not
b)
using language that normally signifies the opposite
c)
Something happens that we wouldn't expect to happen
d)
What is said is different than what is meant
40.
Verbal Irony
a)
What is said is different than what is meant
b)
using language that normally signifies the opposite
c)
Something happens that we wouldn't expect to happen
d)
The reader knows something the characters do not
41.
a word, phrase, idea, image, action, character or symbol that is repeated throughout part or all of a literary work for emphasis or unity.
a)
Dramatic Irony
b)
Existentialism
c)
Parody
d)
Motif
42.
A book with page numbers written by Lori Ratliff.
Which citation is INCORRECT?
Which citation is INCORRECT?
a)
English rocks (Ratliff 14).
b)
According to Ratliff, English rocks (14).
c)
Ratliff asserts that English rocks (14).
d)
English rocks (Ratliff, 14).
43.
Choose the correct citation format
Author: Andrei Sakharov
Name of Source: Memoirs
Quote: The next day I visited my parents at their dacha [country home].
Page number: 219
Author: Andrei Sakharov
Name of Source: Memoirs
Quote: The next day I visited my parents at their dacha [country home].
Page number: 219
a)
A. "The next day I visited my parents at their dacha [country home]" (Sakharov 219).
b)
A. "The next day I visited my parents at their dacha [country home]" (A.Sakharov 219).
c)
"The next day I visited my parents at their dacha [country home]" (Sakharov).
44.
Select the quote that is correctly cited.
a)
“It took 20 years for the law to take effect” (Kaiser “What Happened to Justice?”
105).
105).
b)
“It took 20 years for the law to take effect” (Kaiser 105).
45.
How are multiple sources organized in a Works Cited?
a)
order of importance
b)
alphabetically
c)
order of citations
d)
randomly
46.
Which sentence below uses parallel structure?
a)
A.Barking dogs, kittens that were meowing, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.
b)
A.Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.
c)
A.Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.
47.
Which sentence below uses parallel structure?
a)
A.Alex looked everywhere for his math book—under the bed, on his desk, and he searched inside the refrigerator.
b)
A.Alex looked everywhere for his math book—viewing under the bed, searching on his desk, and inside the refrigerator.
c)
A.Alex looked everywhere for his math book—under the bed, on his desk, and inside the refrigerator.
48.
Which sentence below uses parallel structure?
a)
A.During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
b)
A.During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
c)
A.During class, Samuel spent his time to flirt with Brittney, to eat candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
49.
We need to find out ... lunch this is before we get on the bus for the field trip.
a)
who's
b)
whose
50.
How does eating too many carbohydrates ... your weight?
a)
affect
b)
effect
51.
First complete the assignment ... begin working on your homework.
a)
than
b)
then
52.
She went _ the store with her mother.
a)
two
b)
too
c)
to
d)
none of them
53.
We can't stay up _ late tonight.
a)
two
b)
too
c)
to
d)
none of them
54.
__________ always late to class!
a)
There
b)
Their
c)
They're
55.
Jessica always gets ______ on time.
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
there
56.
It looks like ________________________ going to rain outside.
a)
it's
b)
its
57.
The team is missing ___________________ players.
a)
it's
b)
its
58.
"The old house stared at the lonely swing set in the front yard," would be an example of what literary device?
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
symbol
59.
Which answer would be an example of a metaphor?
a)
The fire burned with the heat of a thousand suns.
b)
The fire burned like a thousand suns.
c)
BOOM!
d)
Peter picked peanuts...
60.
"I flew high like a bird" is an example of a?
a)
Simile
b)
Allusion
c)
Metaphor
d)
Onomotopeaia
61.
The aroma of fresh cinnamon and apples floated from the kitchen window. The smell made my soul happy.
a)
imagery
b)
Allegory
c)
Symbol
d)
Onomotopoeia
62.
"Boom," "Crack," and "Buzz" are examples of what?
a)
Oxymoron
b)
Onomotopoeia
c)
Imagery
d)
Allusion
63.
Which answer would be an example of an allusion
a)
Is raining cats and dogs.
b)
The trees gnarled fingers grabbed the hikers.
c)
if it rains anymore, we will need the ark.
d)
My love is a rose.
64.
Examples from Katy Perry's "Firework"
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind.....Cause there's a spark in you...Cause baby you're a firework". Identify the 2 examples of figurative language
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind.....Cause there's a spark in you...Cause baby you're a firework". Identify the 2 examples of figurative language
a)
Simile and hyperbole
b)
Alliteration and onomatopoeia
c)
Simile and metaphor
d)
Metaphor and hyperbole
65.
"She sells sea-shells down by the sea-shore" is a/an
a)
Alliteration
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Idiom
66.
logos is an appeal based on
a)
power
b)
length
c)
reason
d)
emotion
67.
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
68.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
69.
What is rhetoric?
a)
A type of question
b)
effective informative speech or writing
c)
effective persuasive speech or writing
d)
an appeal to reason
70.
This term means an appeal to emotion.
a)
pathos
b)
logos
c)
ethos
d)
emotionos
71.
"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
72.
What is the goal of rhetoric?
a)
to convince the audience of your point of view
b)
to convince the audience of falsehoods
c)
to convince the audience that water is wet
d)
none of the others
73.
"I cannot wait for Christmas! I am going to get my Mom the best Christmas present!" is an example of...
a)
Last Person
b)
First Person
c)
Third Person
d)
Second Person
74.
________ works are 'real' or factual.
a)
Conflict
b)
Non-fiction
c)
Play
d)
Fiction
75.
Works of _________ are invented or imaginary.
a)
Make believe
b)
Non-fiction
c)
Documentaries
d)
Fiction
76.
"He did not enjoy the car ride to Florida because he had to share the backseat with his two very large dogs!" is an example of...
a)
Third Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Fifth Person
d)
First Person
77.
Which part of the plot reveals information about the characters and the setting?
a)
Introduction/exposition
b)
Rising action
c)
Falling action
d)
Conclusion/denouement
78.
What is this an example of? "She was as quiet as a mouse."
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Allusion
d)
Personification
79.
The _________ includes location, topography, objects and time.
a)
complication
b)
setting
c)
catharsis
d)
plot
80.
An author uses _________ by withholding information to raise questions.
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
dilemma
d)
suspense
81.
Choice of words and length of sentences is known as __________.
a)
metaphor
b)
diction
c)
mood
d)
symbolism
82.
The sequence of events in a short story is called the
a)
plot
b)
setting
c)
theme
d)
narrator
83.
Groups of lines in a poem are called
a)
stanzas
b)
sections
c)
paragraphs
d)
parts
84.
What is the following statement an example of?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
85.
What is the following statement an example of?
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
86.
Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?
a)
After, I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
b)
After I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
c)
After I got home from school I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
87.
Which is a good way to combine these clauses?
Although the oceans appear to be separated. They are actually joined together.
Although the oceans appear to be separated. They are actually joined together.
a)
Correct as is.
b)
... separated; they ...
c)
... separated, they ...
d)
... separated, and they
88.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
89.
People suffering from manic depression have powerful mood swings and are given to vacillation. One day they might be upbeat and enthusiastic, ready to pursue and succeed at any number of projects. The next day they are sunk in misery, convinced that nothing but failure awaits them.
The approximate definition of vacillation is:
The approximate definition of vacillation is:
a)
fear of the unknown
b)
anger
c)
going back and forth
d)
lack of motivation
90.
Because he liked to present himself as a connoisseur, who preferred only the best in fine food and wine, the food critic for our local paper was embarrassed to be spotted at a dingy diner, where the special of the day was a spam omelet and french fries heavily laced with cheese whip.
The approximate definition of connoisseur is:
The approximate definition of connoisseur is:
a)
creator
b)
critic
c)
writer
d)
expert
91.
The supervisor’s day was filled with one minor calamity after another. In the morning, his car broke down; at lunchtime, he lost his wallet; and at the end of the day, his computer crashed and he lost a day’s work.
a)
requirement
b)
question
c)
claim
d)
disaster
92.
According to recent studies, a shortage of sleep due to long work or study hours will not cause any permanent damage to your health. One good night of sleep, researchers say, can make up for a week of sleep deficit.
a)
shortage
b)
damage
c)
studies
d)
health
93.
To a person sitting by the shore of a peaceful lake, the environment seems silent. But to the sensitive ears of a dog, the same area may be a clamorous place filled with the buzzing of insects and the bustling of small animals.
a)
natural
b)
boring
c)
noisy
d)
dangerous
94.
Boisterous classmates are thieves because they ruin the academic atmosphere by stealing instructional time.
a)
unruly
b)
calm
c)
sleeping
d)
unusually quiet
95.
Miscreants such as Jesse James, Rasputin, Hitler, and Al Capone often receive more publicity than those good citizens who unselfishly worked to make it a better world.
a)
one who does evil
b)
a business executive
c)
one who does good
d)
a male restaurant owner
96.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
The trail ahead was steep but that wasn't why I was dragging my feet.
b)
The trail ahead was steep but, that wasn't why I was dragging my feet.
c)
The trail ahead was steep, but that wasn't why I was dragging my feet.
97.
Which of the following is the best way to punctuate this sentence?
a)
I was tired because I worked all day.
b)
I was tired, because I worked all day.
98.
Choose the sentence that correctly shows how to use a comma when listing items in a series.
a)
She likes to go to the movies, and eat a lot of popcorn.
b)
My aunt has four daughters. Their names are Andrea, Michelle Rebecca, and Monica.
c)
I am going to brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas before I go to sleep.
d)
Would you like to eat pizza, spaghetti tacos, or chicken nuggets for lunch?
99.
Zeus's father wanted to eat him. His mother hid him.
a)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him, so his mother hid him.
b)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him; His mother hid him.
c)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him, consequently, his mother hid him.
d)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him so, his mother hid him.
100.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
101.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
102.
Where does the comma go?
Tayanna is a smart studious student.
Tayanna is a smart studious student.
a)
Tayanna is a smart, studious student.
b)
Tayanna is a smart, studious, student.
c)
Tayanna is a smart studious, student.
103.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
One of my favorite places is Paris France.
b)
One of my favorite places is, Paris, France.
c)
One of my favorite places is Paris, France.
d)
One of my favorite, places is Paris, France.
104.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
May 5 2016
b)
May, 5 2016
c)
May 5, 2016
105.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
My favorite teams are the Cowboys Razorbacks and Cardinals.
b)
My favorite teams are the Cowboys, Razorbacks and Cardinals.
c)
My favorite teams are the Cowboys, Razorbacks, and, Cardinals.
d)
My favorite teams are the Cowboys, Razorbacks, and Cardinals.
106.
They took ________ canoes to the river.
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
there
d)
None of the above
107.
My sister, a preschool teacher, is more creative than __________ when it comes to planning activities for her students.
a)
I
b)
me
c)
mine
108.
______________ are no more cookies left for you.
a)
They're
b)
Their
c)
There
d)
None of the above
109.
There were ______ kids that didn't come to the party.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
to
d)
None of the above
110.
"This is _________ speaking," Bridget said to the president of the United States when he called her on the phone.
a)
her
b)
she
c)
me
111.
Please ___ this pot of chicken soup from me.
a)
except
b)
accept
112.
Each student should bring ________ best attitude to ACT Prep class every day!
a)
their
b)
they're
c)
his or her
d)
onselve's
113.
It was __________ who opened the letter marked "University of Missouri."
a)
him
b)
he
114.
__________________ did you ask to go to the dance?
a)
Who
b)
Whom
c)
Whoever
d)
Whose
115.
_____ kind of bleach is not corrosive.
a)
This
b)
These
116.
My grandfather asks me, "What did that teacher _____ you today?"
a)
learn
b)
teach
117.
You hair looks _____ you just stuck your finger in a light socket!
a)
as
b)
like
118.
My clothes are too tight, which means I need to _____ some weight.
a)
lose
b)
loose
119.
I made a mistake today by not wearing _____-fitting pants!
a)
lose
b)
loose
120.
Have you all _____ your test to the front of your row?
a)
passed
b)
past
121.
In the _____, my parents have allowed me to stay homeby myself all night.
a)
passed
b)
past
122.
I will _____ with the lesson once everyone stops talking.
a)
precede
b)
proceed
123.
An invocation ____ an epic poem.
a)
precedes
b)
proceeds
124.
Counselors often ____________ students on what to do with their future.
a)
Avise
b)
Advise
c)
Advice
d)
Avarice
125.
Which of the following is a place?
a)
Cite
b)
Sight
c)
Site
Reset
