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WorksheetsTesting Vocabulary
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 42mins
The problem that occurs in the story
conflict
cause
solution
climax
A character that changes throughout the story
static
round
flat
dynamic
Evaluate means
to judge the effectiveness
to explain if something is right or wrong
to affect
to reveal
Irony is
when two unlike things are compared using "like" or "as"
the attitude of the author
when expectations don't meet reality
a problem
Point of view in nonfiction refers to
who is telling the story
the perspective of the author towards the topic
a comparison between unlike things
when expectations don't meet reality
Theme is
the central idea; big, universal life lesson
when expectations don't meet reality
the plot
the setting
Emphasize means to
to affect
to spot the difference
to call attention to
to compare
What is personification
a comparison between unlike things
a statement that shows a description
giving human characteristics to an object that is not human
an exaggerated statement
Explain or give reasons for decisions or conclusions; be persuasive
Justify
Compare
Describe
Contrast
To summarize is to
give a short, objective recap a text
to analyze and breakdown the key parts
to make a clear, opinionated claim
to make a judgement of the quality of a text
What is the definition of the word: perspective?
a lens through which the readers see and experience the events and feelings about a character through a certain point of view
not the same as another; unlike
to state that something is the case
a group of words that stand together as a single unit
A fallacy is
a flaw in logic or reasoning
a judgment
reasoning why something is right or wrong
an overview of a text
Define nonfiction
a true story
a made up story
a book about the life of a person
a story with mythical creatures and magic
Define realistic fiction
a true story
a story about a person's life written by that person
a story with mythical creatures and monsters
a made up story that could actually happen
Define poetry
usually written in stanzas, sometimes it rhymes, free verse
a made up story
a true story
a story based on actual events in history
Define fiction
a story with magic and mythical creatures
a true story
a made up story
a story about a person's life
Define inference
figuring out something that's not directly stated in the text
a clue that tells the reader what will happen later on in the story
a story that tells a lesson or moral
how a problem is solved
Define symbolism
mood/tone
setting
literary devices
something that stands for or represents something else
Define reveal
the main events in the story
to add something
to show
the overall feeling of the story
Internal monologue is
when a character's are revealed through dialogue
when a character's thoughts are revealed through thought
when a character's thoughts are revealed through action
the development of character traits
Setting refers to
the time and place
the sequence of events
the time, place and social context
when an object represents something more than itself
Theme is to fiction as
plot is to story
setting is to plot
central idea is to nonfiction
symbolism is to characterization
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Cookies are good yet milk is better for you.
Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you.
Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you.
Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.
In which POV do you see" I, me, and my" used to convey the story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
In which POV do you see "you and your" used to convey the story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...
1 character
all characters
none of the characters
3 characters
In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...
none of the characters
1 character
2 characters
all of the characters
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.
1st person POV
2nd person POV
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
A thesis statement is
a summary of the texts you are writing about; first sentence of intro
the main idea of your essay; last sentence of intro
an analysis of the topic; incorporated in the body paragraph
evidence that proves your overall point; middle of the intro
An intro uses which three sentences types for its structure
claim, evidence, analysis
restate thesis, sum up main points, lasting thought
hook, background, thesis
summary, overview, analysis
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
Which is an example of theme?
Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
Jack is a follower.
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?
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"?
The baby would seem sneakier
The baby would seem cuter
The baby would seem stupider
The baby would seem louder
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?
positive
negative
neutral
extremely negative
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?
overly intelligent
greatly impressed
extremely happy
often late
