WorksheetsReading SOL Review
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 58mins
What genre is a fictional story that includes mythical elements and is not likely to happen in real life?
Fantasy
Mystery
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
What genre is a suspenseful story where the characters must solve a problem using clues?
Science Fiction
Fable
Mystery
Horror
What genre is stories consisting of future technological advancements often focuses on space or time travel (i.e. Star Wars)
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Information that consists of descriptions and explanations that are created after a historical event has already taken place; articles, books, theories
Secondary Sources
Primary Sources
Tertiary Sources
Eyewitness accounts of history. They include letters, diaries, speeches, and interviews.
Secondary Sources
Primary Sources
Tertiary Sources
To arrive at a conclusion on the basis of context clues and prior knowledge is to...
Imply
Infer
Interrogate
Explain
To express indirectly is to
Imply
Infer
Interrogate
Explain
What is an opinion?
One person's thoughts, subjective, impossible to prove to be true
Giving human qualities to a non-human object
objective and verifiable; established using evidence collected through research
When the author directly states the character's personality
What is a fact?
the narrator speaking from his or her point of view
Objective and verifiable; established using evidence collected through research
Subjective, impossible to prove to be true
two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme
A few descriptive words providing readers with information regarding a figure, table, or equation.
Diagram
Map
Caption
Subheading
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
Diagram
Map
Caption
Subheading
A drawing with labels that shows the parts of something or how it works.
Diagram
Map
Caption
Subheading
A heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing
Diagram
Heading
Caption
Subheading
A title at the head of a page or section of a book
Diagram
Heading
Caption
Subheading
Notes at the bottom of a paper acknowledging sources or providing additional references or information
Footnotes
Heading
Citations
Annotations
Giving credit to the authors of source information (Holdren, p. 136)
Footnotes
Heading
Citations
Annotations
Notes added by way of comment or explanation
Sidebars
Graphics
Citations
Annotations
Drawings, pictures, or other illustrations inserted in a document to either explain data or enhance the appearance of text on a page
Sidebars
Graphics
Citations
Annotations
Gives more information about the text on the side.
Sidebars
Graphics
Citations
Annotations
Starts a new paragraph or emphasizes a line of text
Bold
Indentation
Italics
Underlining
A line or lines drawn underneath to call attention to text
Bold
Indentation
Italics
Underlining
What is the name for elements of any text other than the writing itself which helps you locate and learn information (diagrams, maps, titles, captions, etc.)
Organization Patterns
Text features
Helpful Hints
Examples
What is the organizational pattern "generalization?"
(Also known as process) steps taken to complete a process such as in a cookbook or instruction manual
A broad statement/idea applying to an entire group
events occurring in order based on a specific time
An object or an idea is defined such as an encyclopedia entry
What is the organizational pattern "concept/definition?"
(Also known as process) steps taken to complete a process such as in a cookbook or instruction manual
A broad statement/idea applying to an entire group
events occurring in order based on a specific time
An object or an idea is defined such as an encyclopedia entry
What is the organizational pattern "sequential?"
(Also known as process) steps taken to complete a process such as in a cookbook or instruction manual
A broad statement/idea applying to an entire group
events occurring in order based on a specific time
An object or an idea is defined such as an encyclopedia entry
What is the organizational pattern "chronological?"
(Also known as process) steps taken to complete a process such as in a cookbook or instruction manual
A broad statement/idea applying to an entire group
events occurring in order based on a specific time
An object or an idea is defined such as an encyclopedia entry
Select the sequential keywords from the list below (3).
First
Unlike
Next
Begin
Similar
Select the chronological keywords from the list below (3).
May 12
6:00 PM
However
On the other hand
Next
What is the organizational pattern "Enumeration?"
Author emphasizes the similarities and differences between two or more ideas or concepts
(also called listing) a bulleted list with no order
How the author organizes the text; also referred to as text structure
author highlights the consequences of an event
What is the organizational pattern "Compare and Contrast?"
Author emphasizes the similarities and differences between two or more ideas or concepts
(also called listing) a bulleted list with no order
How the author organizes the text; also referred to as text structure
author highlights the consequences of an event
What is the organizational pattern "Cause and Effect"
Author emphasizes the similarities and differences between two or more ideas or concepts
(also called listing) a bulleted list with no order
How the author organizes the text; also referred to as text structure
author highlights the consequences of an event
What is organizational pattern?
Author emphasizes the similarities and differences between two or more ideas or concepts
(also called listing) a bulleted list with no order
How the author organizes the text; also referred to as text structure
author highlights the consequences of an event
Select the compare and contrast keywords from the list below. (2)
Unlike
Similar
First
As a result
Then
Select the cause and effect keywords from the list below. (2)
First
Consequently
Because
On the other hand
Select the examples of theme from the list below. (2)
Never give up.
Friendship.
Love is stronger than hatred.
Family.
What is theme?
A conflict that a character faces with natures
A comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
big, universal idea emphasized in a story; themes apply to all people and situations
Following the climax; when the story begins to resolve conflicts and outstanding issues.
What is the feeling created by the text; the reader feels _____ when he or she reads the poem (sad, nervous, excited).
Tone
Mood
What is the attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character; the author wrote this story to be _______ (serious, cheerful, suspenseful, etc).
Tone
Mood
When a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm)
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
An outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
What is foreshadowing?
When the author emphasizes the similarities and differences between two or more ideas or concepts
The literal definition of a word that would be found in a dictionary
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader
an idea or object that has a deeper meaning (red symbolizes love, passion, or hatred; a dove represents peace)
What is an example of foreshadowing?
When she pulled up to the new house, a black cat walked across the driveway. She wasn't sure if she was going to like their new home.
She was as scared as a child on halloween.
The cat jumped on the fence and said "Hello there, you must be new here."
There was a loud CRASH from inside the house as her father dropped a box of china.
What is a flashback?
a diagrammatic representation of an are of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
a method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events.
elements of any text other than the writing itself which helps you locate and learn information
when and where the story takes place
What is setting?
an extreme exaggeration
following the climax; when the story begins to resolve conflicts and outstanding issues
that point in a plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest. Also called "turning point"
When and where the story takes place
What type of poem has a stanza of four lines?
Ballad
Couplet
Free Verse Poem
Quatrain
What type of poem has two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme?
Ballad
Couplet
Free Verse Poem
Quatrain
What type of poem that has no definite rhyme nor structure?
Ballad
Limerick
Free Verse Poem
Quatrain
What type of poem has a story/narrative and contains universal themes of love, peace, etc.
Ballad
Limerick
Free Verse Poem
Haiku
Silly 5 line poem, aabba rhyme scheme
Ballad
Limerick
Free Verse Poem
Haiku
A Japanese form of poetry, consisting of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables.
Ballad
Limerick
Free Verse Poem
Haiku
What genre is a story that includes dialogue and stage directions?
Play
Biography
Folktales
Autobiograpy
What genre is fictional stories that are passed around through generations and cultures (legends, fables, myths) generally teach a lesson
Play
Biography
Folktales
Autobiography
What genre is an account about an individual written by that specific person; auto=self
Narrative
Biography
Folktales
Autobiography
What genre is a true retelling of another individual's life?
Narrative
Biography
Historical Fiction
Autobiography
What genre is a story including a character's conflict and resolution?
Narrative
Biography
Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
What genre is passages written about history, but they are not true?
Narrative
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
What genre is stories that are true?
Narrative
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
What genre is stories that are NOT true?
Narrative
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
What point of view is where the author does not know any of the characters thoughts or feelings? A factual story?
Third person limited
Third person objective
First person
Third person Omniscient
What point of view is where the author reveals only one person's thoughts or feelings?
Third person limited
Third person objective
First person
Third person Omniscient
What point of view is where the author reveals multiple character's thoughts and feelings? (omni = many, all)
Third person limited
Third person POV
First person
Third person Omniscient
What point of view is where the author writes about a character; outside perspective on a story.
Second person POV
Third person POV
First person POV
Third person Omniscient
What point of view is where the narrator speaks to the audience; uses you/your?
Second person POV
Third person POV
First person POV
Third person Omniscient
What point of view is where the narrator speaks from his or her point of view; uses I/me/my/we/our?
Second person POV
Third person POV
First person POV
Third person Omniscient
What is a retelling of the most important parts of a story?
Main Idea
Summary
Flat Character
Exposition
What is the main idea of a passage?
Overall emphasis in a passage; like a table because a sturdy table will have 3-4 supporting details (or legs)
Big, universal idea emphasized in a story; themes apply to all people and situations
fictional stories that are passed around through generations and cultures
A few descriptive words providing readers with information regarding a figure, table, or equation.
What type of character has little to no meaning in the story's plot?
Static Character
Flat Character
Round Character
Dynamic Character
What type of character does not change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Static Character
Flat Character
Round Character
Dynamic Character
What type of character has many different personality traits?
Static Character
Flat Character
Round Character
Dynamic Character
What type of character undergoes a major change in the story?
Static Character
Flat Character
Round Character
Dynamic Character
What is an antagonist?
the leading character of a story; thoughts and feelings are emphasized
the protagonist's opposing character (normally the villain)
a character that changes over the course of the story
the word that a pronoun refers to
What is a protagonist?
The protagonist's opposing character (normally the villain)
the leading character of a story; thoughts and feelings are emphasized
a character with one character trait.
a word that replaces a noun in a sentence.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Readers must use context clues to understand the character's personality (readers will look at a character's appearance, speech, thoughts & feelings, others' reactions, and actions to understand the character's personality traits.
Direct Characterization
Indirect characterization
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
The author directly states the character's personality. "He is a kind individual."
Direct Characterization
Indirect characterization
What type of conflict is this? A character has conflict with a large group or the rules of that group.
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Supernatural
What type of conflict is this? A character struggles with things beyond natural (i.e. ghosts)
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Supernatural
What type of conflict is this? A character has conflict with man-made objects (computers, bicycle, chair)
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Supernatural
What type of conflict is this? A character has conflict with nature.
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
What type of conflict is this? A character has an internal, hidden struggle.
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
What type of conflict is this? A character has a conflict with another character
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
What part of the plot is where all the loose ends are tied up, and the story comes to a reasonable ending; also called denouement?
Resolution
Climax
Falling Action
Exposition
What part of the plot follows the climax; when the story begins to resolve conflicts and outstanding issues?
Resolution
Climax
Falling Action
Exposition
What part of the plot is the point that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest? Also called the turning point.
Rising action
Climax
Falling Action
Exposition
What part of the plot has multiple significant events leading up to the climax?
Rising action
Climax
Initiating Event
Exposition
What part of the plot is where the drama of the story begins with a small, initial conflict?
Rising action
Climax
Initiating Event
Exposition
What part of the plot is the opening of the story, when the setting, characters, and their conflicts are introduced?
Rising action
Climax
Initiating Event
Exposition
What is a plot diagram?
a book that provides background information on a topic
A story/narrative in poetic form; universal themes of love, peace, etc.
a diagram labeling the exposition, initiating event, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution of a story.
The opening of a story, where setting, characters, and their conflicts are all introduced.
What reference material is a book that provides background information on a topic (i.e. the history of basketball, the war of 1812)
Almanac
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
What reference material is a book full of synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (opposite meanings) for vocabulary?
Almanac
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
What reference material is a book full of definitions, parts of speech, and pronunciations for vocabulary?
Almanac
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
What is the literal meaning of a word that would be found in a dictionary?
Denotation
Connotation
What is the ideas or feelings associated with a word?
Denotation
Connotation
What is a comparison of objects with a specific relationship?
Analogy
Antagonist
Metaphor
Simile
What is an affix attached to the end of a word; comes after the root word; washable (able to be washed)
Affix
Prefix
Suffix
What is an affix attached to the beginning of a word; comes before the root word (unhappy; un = not)
Affix
Prefix
Suffix
What is a segment of a word (prefix, root word, suffix)?
Affix
Prefix
Suffix
Text appeals to one or more of the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.
Symbolism
Hyperbole
Personification
Imagery
An idea or object that has a deeper meaning (red symbolizes love, passion, and hatred; a dove represents peace).
Symbolism
Hyperbole
Personification
Imagery
Giving human qualities and actions to a non-human object.
Symbolism
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
An extreme exaggeration
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
A comparison of two unlike things without using the words like or as.
Simile
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
A comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as.
Simile
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
A word assigned to a sound (boom! crash! Buzzing, singing, etc.)
Simile
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Repeated consonant words (b, d, g, t, s, etc.) at the beginning of words.
Simile
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Which of the following is an example of imagery?
I've told you a million times.
He could see the boy through streaked glass, flashing sunlight, blurring his vision.
Our lives are grapes, bitter and sweet.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
I've told you a million times.
He could see the boy through streaked glass, flashing sunlight, blurring his vision.
Our lives are grapes, bitter and sweet.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
I've told you a million times.
She is as happy as a kid in a candy shop.
Our lives are grapes, bitter and sweet.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Which of the following is an example of metaphor?
I've told you a million times.
She is as happy as a kid in a candy shop.
Our lives are grapes, bitter and sweet.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Which of the following is an example of metaphor?
I've told you a million times.
She is as happy as a kid in a candy shop.
Our lives are grapes, bitter and sweet.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Repeated words or phrases for emphasis; sometimes called anaphora
Rhythm
Repetition
Meter
Rhyme
Stressed and unstressed syllables within a word
Rhythm
Repetition
Meter
Rhyme
A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in lengthy text (poetry, song lyrics, etc.)
Rhythm
Repetition
Meter
Rhyme
Same sound at the end of words (cat, hat, fat, rat...)
Rhythm
Repetition
Meter
Rhyme
