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English II EOC Exam Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 2hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the "Theme" in literature mean?
a)
The Mood of the story.
b)
The characters.
c)
What the story is about.
d)
Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader. 
2.
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
"Dan’s dog dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water as he dove."
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Alliteration
d)
Personification
3.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with dialogue.
a)
Fran was frustrated “I don’t care about the band uniforms changing. I’ll wear what they give me to wear!”.
b)
“How should we design the display board for our presentation” John asked his partner. “Our presentation is tomorrow, after all.”
c)
Robert shouted to the rooftops! “Yes. I did it. I won the closest debate this school has ever had”
d)
Marisela turned to Jacob and said, “I have to go home right after school today, so I can’t go to rehearsal.”
4.
Which answer best describes a summary?
a)
offers an interpretation of a story
b)
presents the main points of a story
c)
explains the significance of the story
d)
analyzes a main theme in the story
5.
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
 "She is fishing in trouble water."
a)
Simile 
b)
Personification
c)
Metaphor
d)
N/A
6.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
7.
if an author has no emotion regarding the story he is telling, his tone can be described as
a)
playful
b)
objective
c)
ironic
d)
mysterious
8.
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
9.
Create an  angry tone-- "Be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ___________ Mrs. Walker.
a)
yelled
b)
said
c)
whispered
d)
asked
10.
In real life, an ambulance comes to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, hopefully to save her life.  On the way to the hospital the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is killed.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
11.

If I do not know a multiple choice answer, I should

a)

Leave it blank,

b)

it won't count against me

c)

Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess

d)

Make a pretty picture out of the bubbles

12.

Which answer only reflects A in RACE?


What is the best thing about the weekend?

a)

No school is the best thing about the weekend!

b)

NO SCHOOL!

c)

The best thing about the weekend is sleeping.

d)

Potato

13.

Which statement restates this question?

a)

Revising is important.

b)

This statement states that it is awesome.

c)

This statement restates the question.

d)

Is this statement restating the question?

14.

Citing a source means...

a)

you use someone else's ideas and give them credit

b)

taking something from a book

c)

using a quote

d)

quoting a book so that you sound smarter

15.

True or False:

You should NOT start a paragraph with "I believe..."

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The C in RACE stands for

a)

Counterargument

b)

Connect

c)

Capitalize

d)

Cite

17.

A in RACE stands for

a)

Adding context

b)

Adding evidence

c)

Answering the question

d)

Accepting defeat

18.

True or False:

R stands for Restating the question as a statement.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Why should we use the RACE paragraph format?

a)

To sound smarter.

b)

To answer every part of the question.

c)

To make sure you back up your answer with evidence.

d)

All of the above

20.
How would you restate the question, "How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?"
a)
Did you ever wonder how an author creates sympathy?
b)
The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...
c)
Sometimes authors create sympathy
d)
Sympathy is a feeling that authors can create
21.
Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?
a)
The author states...
b)
This means...
c)
Because of this...
d)
In conclusion
22.

The main idea of the passage is the effects of cigarette smoking.

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

23.

According to the the author...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

24.

One example from the text is ...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

25.

The author claims ...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

26.

The author proposes...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

27.

Another example from the text...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

28.

This demonstrates...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

29.

This (noun) explains...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

30.

This proves...

a)

Restate and answer

b)

Citation

c)

Explain, expand, and elaborate

31.

GTAP stands for..

a)

Genre, Title, Author, Purpose

b)

Genre, Task, Author, Purpose

c)

Grabber, Task, Audience, Proposal

d)

Genre, Title, Audience, Purpose

32.

When the question asks you "how the author creates suspense," what should you do?

a)

Find specific details that show where the author is giving you clues about what will happen

b)

Find specific details that show where the author is holding back information or being vague to keep your attention

c)

Find words you don't know and guess what they mean

d)

Take an educated guess

33.

When the question asks you to "make a inference based on a specific detail," what should you do?

a)

Find specific details that show where the author is giving you clues about what will happen

b)

Find specific details that show where the author is holding back information or being vague to keep your attention

c)

Think about what the line could mean, but that the author doesn't say directly

d)

Take an educated guess

34.

When the question asks you to "find evidence to support this argument," what should you do?

a)

Find specific details that show where the author is giving you clues about what will happen

b)

Choose the argument you think the author is making

c)

Think about what the line could mean, but that the author doesn't say directly

d)

Think about the argument you're given and find specific details that the author uses to prove it

35.

When the question asks you to decide why the text was given its title, what should you do?

a)

Think about the theme and main idea and how the title connects to those

b)

Choose the argument you think the author is making

c)

Think about what the line could mean, but that the author doesn't say directly

d)

Find specific details in the story that use the words from the title

36.

When the question asks you about the "impact of figurative language," what should you do?

a)

Think about the theme and main idea and how the title connects to those

b)

Find examples of metaphors and similes and see how they connect to each other

c)

Think about what the title could mean and find the overall theme

d)

Find specific details in the story that use the words from the title

37.

When the question asks you why the author uses a particular word, what should you do?

a)

Reread the part that has that word in it

b)

Find examples of metaphors and similes and see how they connect to each other

c)

Reread the part that has that word and consider what that word means that other similar words don't mean

d)

Find specific details in the story that use the words from the title

38.

When the question asks you to determine what the author is saying and quotes a specific line from the text, what should you do?

a)

Reread the part that has that line in it

b)

Think about what the line is saying, but also what can be inferred from it

c)

Reread the part that has that word and consider what that word means that other similar words don't mean

d)

Find specific details in the story from where the line comes from

39.

When the question asks you to determine what word can be used to replace a word or phrase, what should you do?

a)

Reread the part that has that line in it

b)

Think about what the line is saying, but also what can be inferred from it

c)

Reread the part that has that word and consider what that word means that other similar words don't mean

d)

Think of similar word that wouldn't change the original meaning of the sentence and check against the answer choices

40.

When the question asks you to determine what "emotional impact" the tone has, what should you do?

a)

Look for words or phrases that are emotional or expressive, and decide what emotion they're conveying

b)

Think about what the words are saying, but also what can be inferred from them

c)

Reread the part that has that word and consider what that word means that other similar words don't mean

d)

Read it carefully and think about how it makes you feel

41.

When the question asks you to choose an answer that contains an objective summary, what should you do?

a)

summarize the story, making sure to leave out opinions

b)

Determine the main idea

c)

Reread the part that has that word and consider what that word means that other similar words don't mean

d)

Choose the one that best matches your opinion

42.

When the question asks you about the tone of a text, what should you do?

a)

Use SWBST to summarise the story, making sure to leave out opinions

b)

Think about how the characters change

c)

Reread the part that has that word and consider what that word means that other similar words don't mean

d)

Look at the words the author uses and whether those words are positive, negative, or have a strong emotional feeling to them

43.

When the question asks you about the central idea of a text, what should you do?

a)

summarize the story, making sure to leave out opinions

b)

Think about how the characters change

c)

Decide what the author wants you to think about in the text

d)

Look at the words the author uses and whether those words are positive, negative, or have a strong emotional feeling to them

44.

When the question asks you about the theme of a text, what should you do?

a)

summarize the story, making sure to leave out opinions

b)

Think about how the characters change, and what the author wants you to feel after reading

c)

Decide what the author wants you to think about in the text

d)

Look at the words the author uses and whether those words are positive, negative, or have a strong emotional feeling to them

45.

When the question asks you about the purpose of a text, what should you do?

a)

Reread it really carefully and look for clues about why the author wrote it

b)

Think about how the characters change, and what the author wants you to feel after reading

c)

Decide what the author wants you to think about in the text

d)

Look at the words the author uses and whether those words are positive, negative, or have a strong emotional feeling to them

46.

Remember that although we have stressed the importance of doing well on this test

a)

one test does not dictate your intelligence

b)

you are worth more than a test

c)

Mrs. Lane will be proud of you regardless

d)

all of the above

47.

The morning of the test, I should

a)

Eat 6 breakfast tacos and 5 cups of coffee.

b)

Wake up late, and sprint to the test and chug a Red Bull

c)

Eat nothing, who needs breakfast

d)

Get to school early eat a good breakfast

48.

Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word in the same way.


The ending of this story doesn't make any sense.

a)

Wanda lost her SENSE of smell while she had a cold.

b)

The birds could SENSE that there was a cat nearby.

c)

There was no SENSE to Tom's money-making scheme.

d)

Aunt Harriet has a great SENSE of humor.

49.

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

a)

entertain

b)

tempt

c)

startle

d)

escape

50.

Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

a)

scolded

b)

rewarded

c)

arrested

d)

seated

51.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

a)

disguised

b)

watchful

c)

superior

d)

youthful

52.

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

a)

signal

b)

greeting

c)

sentence

d)

question

53.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

54.

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.


The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

a)

intelligence

b)

bravery

c)

strength

d)

beauty

55.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 
a)
anger
b)
excitement
c)
humor
d)
fear
56.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
57.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls. 
a)
neglectful
b)
cautious
c)
justified
d)
intentional
58.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 
a)
hateful
b)
passionate
c)
intentional
d)
decisive
59.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character was a terrestrial man who was captured by extra-terrestrials and he never got the chance to return to Earth. 
a)
not from planet earth
b)
solar
c)
of or on planet earth
d)
water based
60.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
61.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 
a)
negative
b)
correct
c)
biased
d)
positive
62.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything. 
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
prevent
d)
complete
63.
LeBron James knows that some anxiety before a game is useful. It invigorates him, sharpens his focus."
Choose the word closest in meaning to invigorate.
a)
debilitate
b)
implore
c)
initiate
d)
energize

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