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Testing Vocabulary

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The problem that occurs in the story

a)

conflict

b)

cause

c)

solution

d)

climax

2.

A character that changes throughout the story

a)

static

b)

round

c)

flat

d)

dynamic

3.

Evaluate means

a)

to judge the effectiveness

b)

to explain if something is right or wrong

c)

to affect

d)

to reveal

4.

Irony is

a)

when two unlike things are compared using "like" or "as"

b)

the attitude of the author

c)

when expectations don't meet reality

d)

a problem

5.

Point of view in nonfiction refers to

a)

who is telling the story

b)

the perspective of the author towards the topic

c)

a comparison between unlike things

d)

when expectations don't meet reality

6.

Theme is

a)

the central idea; big, universal life lesson

b)

when expectations don't meet reality

c)

the plot

d)

the setting

7.

Emphasize means to

a)

to affect

b)

to spot the difference

c)

to call attention to

d)

to compare

8.

What is personification

a)

a comparison between unlike things

b)

a statement that shows a description

c)

giving human characteristics to an object that is not human

d)

an exaggerated statement

9.

Explain or give reasons for decisions or conclusions; be persuasive

a)

Justify

b)

Compare

c)

Describe

d)

Contrast

10.

To summarize is to

a)

give a short, objective recap a text

b)

to analyze and breakdown the key parts

c)

to make a clear, opinionated claim

d)

to make a judgement of the quality of a text

11.
What is tone?
a)
the author's attitude toward the subject and the audience
b)
word choice
c)
dictionary definition of a word
d)
an exaggeration
12.

What is the definition of the word: perspective?

a)

a lens through which the readers see and experience the events and feelings about a character through a certain point of view

b)

not the same as another; unlike

c)

to state that something is the case

d)

a group of words that stand together as a single unit

13.

A fallacy is

a)

a flaw in logic or reasoning

b)

a judgment

c)

reasoning why something is right or wrong

d)

an overview of a text

14.

Define nonfiction

a)

a true story

b)

a made up story

c)

a book about the life of a person

d)

a story with mythical creatures and magic

15.

Define realistic fiction

a)

a true story

b)

a story about a person's life written by that person

c)

a story with mythical creatures and monsters

d)

a made up story that could actually happen

16.

Define poetry

a)

usually written in stanzas, sometimes it rhymes, free verse

b)

a made up story

c)

a true story

d)

a story based on actual events in history

17.

Define fiction

a)

a story with magic and mythical creatures

b)

a true story

c)

a made up story

d)

a story about a person's life

18.

Define inference

a)

figuring out something that's not directly stated in the text

b)

a clue that tells the reader what will happen later on in the story

c)

a story that tells a lesson or moral

d)

how a problem is solved

19.

Define symbolism

a)

mood/tone

b)

setting

c)

literary devices

d)

something that stands for or represents something else

20.

Define reveal

a)

the main events in the story

b)

to add something

c)

to show

d)

the overall feeling of the story

21.

Internal monologue is

a)

when a character's are revealed through dialogue

b)

when a character's thoughts are revealed through thought

c)

when a character's thoughts are revealed through action

d)

the development of character traits

22.

Setting refers to

a)

the time and place

b)

the sequence of events

c)

the time, place and social context

d)

when an object represents something more than itself

23.

Theme is to fiction as

a)

plot is to story

b)

setting is to plot

c)

central idea is to nonfiction

d)

symbolism is to characterization

24.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Cookies are good yet milk is better for you.

b)

Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you.

c)

Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you.

d)

Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.

25.

In which POV do you see" I, me, and my" used to convey the story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

26.

In which POV do you see "you and your" used to convey the story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person objective

27.

In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

all characters

c)

none of the characters

d)

3 characters

28.

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

none of the characters

b)

1 character

c)

2 characters

d)

all of the characters

29.

In which POV is this written?

Sally and I went to the grocery store. We bought salad and bread. I thought that was a boring dinner, but Sally liked it.

a)

1st person POV

b)

2nd person POV

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

30.

A thesis statement is

a)

a summary of the texts you are writing about; first sentence of intro

b)

the main idea of your essay; last sentence of intro

c)

an analysis of the topic; incorporated in the body paragraph

d)

evidence that proves your overall point; middle of the intro

31.

An intro uses which three sentences types for its structure

a)

claim, evidence, analysis

b)

restate thesis, sum up main points, lasting thought

c)

hook, background, thesis

d)

summary, overview, analysis

32.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
33.
Claims are _______________.
a)
facts
b)
debatable 
c)
always wrong
d)
delicious
34.
Maine must implement more meaningful policies to fight the invasion of green crabs in Maine. 
a)
CLAIM
b)
NO CLAIM
35.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
36.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
37.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
38.
Character vs Nature is an example of an EXTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Character vs Society is an example of an INTERNAL conflict.
a)
True 
b)
False
40.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
41.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
42.
What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.
a)
eager
b)
distracted
c)
lazy
d)
disinterested
43.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

44.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

45.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
46.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Enthusiastic
b)
Serious
c)
Mocking
d)
Sorrowful
47.
The biggest challenge for patrol horses is staying sane when faced with distractions and disturbances
Sane is not the best word choice in the previous sentence. Which of the following would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?
a)
calm
b)
friendly
c)
reasonable
d)
open
48.

Read the following sentence:

The baby was very clever. It already knew how to crawl into a room without making a sound.


How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used "cunning" instead of the word "clever"?

a)

The baby would seem sneakier

b)

The baby would seem cuter

c)

The baby would seem stupider

d)

The baby would seem louder

49.

Read the following passage:

"He's very influential in the clowning community," she whispered to her friend, pointing to the tall man in loose pants and rainbow suspenders striding across the room. "He's a great artist. Balloon animals have never been the same."


How does the author intend the word "influential" to be taken in this passage?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

extremely negative

50.

Read the following sentence:

The hedgehog was ecstatic-- She had found a hole to burrow into, and she was happily settled beneath the ground, excited to sleep the day away.

Based on the context clues, what is the denotation of the word "ecstatic" in the passage?

a)

overly intelligent

b)

greatly impressed

c)

extremely happy

d)

often late