Worksheets7ELA Unit 4 Part 1 Exam Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 43mins
What is the purpose of the advertisement?
A television commercial lists new attractions at a local amusement park. The advertisement includes images of families riding roller coasters, snacking on treats, and laughing.
to create excitement and sell tickets to the park
to provide information about the safety of the rides
to explain how to save money while enjoying the amusement park
to explain how attending the amusement park will improve the local economy
Which statement best explains the author's use of metaphor with regards to this coloring system?
On the informative media poster "U R What U Eat," the colors green, yellow, and red correspond to the Go, Slow, and Whoa food categories.
The colors suggest the coloration of a rainbow.
These colors are associated with healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
These colors are associated with positive and negative emotions.
These colors are associated with controlling the flow of traffic.
Which textual evidence best supports this message?
Because just moving a little and eating better every day can help make you and your child healthier.
All, all, all in together now…
We can make it better now.
We’ll rope it up
Cause we know how to jump
Today’s a good day to grab your kids and hang out with them for an hour. Dance, walk, play a sport or cook a healthy meal.
Search We Can! to find doable tips and activities that you can use every day.
Which choice best represents a supporting detail for this main idea?
They are easy to install and use!
It’s great for watering vegetable plants and flowers around your house.
I use it to fill my fish tank, even to wash the car if you want to.
One of the benefits of a rain barrel is it holds that first bit of rain that’s coming off the roof or your driveway and prevents it from running into streams and causing erosion from high flows of water.
I made my own rain barrel but you can buy them pretty cheaply now.
Which statement best explains how this passage supports the message that rain barrels conserve water?
A rain barrel collects and stores water from your roof. Instead of running off into storm drains and sewers, that water can be put to good use.
It suggests that water is wasted when it runs into drains and sewers.
It explains how many rain barrels you should have.
It explains why rain barrel water is ideal for human consumption.
It explains how water can be used efficiently instead of wastefully.
Which statement would most likely appear in an objective summary?
Christina Catanese argues that rain barrels are an easy, effective, and inexpensive way to conserve water.
The article explains the benefits of rain barrels, but I don't think I'd ever fill my fish tank with rainwater.
Rain barrels hardly seem worth the time or effort.
Everybody should want to make positive contributions to the environment.
Which statement best explains the lack of background music in Michael's video, "I Live in Constant Fear"?
Using background music would make it harder for the viewer to understand which organization is sponsoring the video.
The video is too short to incorporate music.
Background music is always inappropriate in videos with sad or negative messages.
A lack of music keeps all of the viewer's attention focused on the words Michael is speaking.
Which type of figurative language is italicized in this passage?
He remembers riding in the ambulance, wondering if he was going to die. He never smoked another cigarette. "Losing your breath is losing your life force."
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
alliteration
The informative poster "U R What U Eat" uses a bright and bold font, colors, and graphics.
What best describes the audience for this poster?
kids
adults
the elderly
high-income households
Which answer correctly defines the italicized words in the order in which they appear in the sentence?
The dove dove for shelter under the trees just as the hailstorm began.
bird, quick drop
quick drop, bird
quick drop, gentle person
quick drop, gentle person
Which rhetorical fallacy is best represented by this example?
Laura, I don't trust your statistics. Everyone knows men make better scientists anyway!
ad hominem
stereotyping
exaggeration
categorical claim
What best identifies the definition of the italicized word?
These are the fuzzy-thinking, two-faced weaklings who call themselves Alarm Ringers—as if galactic harmony were something to be alarmed about!
unclear
wavy, curly
twisted
light and fluffy
Which context clue is most helpful in determining that the definition of the italicized word is "dirty"?
The elbows of my favorite shirt are completely soiled with soil.
The word completely is an adverb modifying an adjective.
The elbows of a shirt are most likely to get dirty.
You're more likely to be upset when your favorite shirt gets dirty.
The word's position in the sentence suggests that it is a noun.
Which digital media venue requires the least formal tone?
creating a poster to be displayed in an high school classroom
composing an email to a close friend
composing an essay to be published on a political website
composing a scholarly article to be published in a digital journal
One of the central conflicts in the play centers around the future leadership of Rome.
How is this conflict is resolved?
Antony decides to march to Sardis to face Brutus and Cassius.
Brutus gives his speech at Caesar's funeral.
Brutus accuses Cassius of being corrupt.
Brutus and Cassius are defeated at Philippi.
What best identifies the element of plot that the third act of Julius Caesar depicts?
exposition
climax
rising action
falling action
Which statement best describes the relationship between the argument between Brutus and Cassius and Brutus's internal conflict?
Both suggest that Caesar's death was unnecessary.
Both arise from the fact that Brutus is constantly wondering if he's truly doing what's best for Rome.
Both are signs that Brutus is dishonorable and untrustworthy.
Both reflect the curse on Caesar, since both of these men are his assassins.
In Julius Caesar, when does Caesar utter the phrase "Et tu, Brute?"
when he realizes that Brutus has betrayed him during the assassination
when Brutus speaks out against his appointment as Rome's new emperor
when Caesar's wife tells him that Brutus and the others are plotting against him
when he decides to make Octavian his successor rather than Brutus
Which answer best describes a subplot of Julius Caesar and explains its significance?
Antony and Octavius declare war on Brutus and Cassius; it helps to build suspense about who will triumph and rule Rome.
Brutus struggles with Cassius, as both wish to rule Rome; it shows that, even after Caesar's death, the struggle for power continues.
Calpurnia and Portia struggle to find meaning in society with their husbands gone; it shows that Roman women had a very limited role in society.
Brutus has a conflict with himself over whether he has acted for the good of Rome; it demonstrates Brutus's nobility and honor.
Which line from Julius Caesar best represents plot development?
Brutus: What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king.
Brutus: (Looking up to the heavens.) Caesar, now be still. I killed not thee with half so good a will.
Octavius: (Planning Brutus's funeral) According to his virtue let us use him, with all respect and rites of burial.
Brutus: (Helping her rise) Kneel not, gentle Portia.
Why is Cassius so intent on convincing Brutus to join with the conspirators?
Brutus is a well-known assassin and can teach the conspirators how to do the job correctly.
Brutus knows where Caesar lives and can help the conspirators to strike Caesar in his home.
Brutus wants to be king, and Cassius knows that Brutus will do anything for power.
Brutus is highly respected, and Cassius knows that joining with Brutus will give the conspirators credibility.
How is this theme developed in Julius Caesar?
Arrogance can be fatal.
Antony is a powerful public speaker, skilled in effective rhetoric.
The men and women of Rome are easily swayed by well-constructed speeches.
Caesar ignores multiple warnings about his own death.
Brutus is the only conspirator who acts for the good of Rome, rather than out of jealousy, bitterness, or a thirst for power.
Which theme does this event develop?
Caesar decides to go to the Senate despite what Calpurnia has told him.
Power can go to our heads.
Poor reasoning can cause us to make serious mistakes.
Men who stick to their principles will always command respect.
Men who stick to their principles will always command respect.
Which transitional word or phrase is most appropriate in an essay that is organized chronologically?
Afterward,
All things considered,
In other words,
Furthermore,
Which word best completes the sentence?
_____ I thought I'd join the basketball team, but I soon realized that I wouldn't be able to make such a big time commitment.
Critically,
Contrived,
Charmingly,
Initially,
Which word is the best synonym for orchestrate?
contrive
act
rent
charm
Which is the best synonym for empty?
void
impart
column
charm
Which is the best synonym for attack?
spoils
pluck
pelt
render
Which is the best synonym for to delight?
snare
charm
entreat
pluck
Which is the best synonym for to remove quickly?
snare
charm
entreat
pluck
