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12th EOC Semester II

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is motif?

a)

The lesson of the story

b)

A nonfiction story

c)

A strong idea we notice throughout the story

2.
The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...
a)
message
b)
significance
c)
subject
d)
meaning
3.

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

a)

can be expressed in one word

b)

always shows the setting

c)

is always stated directly in the text

d)

cannot be just one word

4.
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
a)
evaluating how a character has changed
b)
sharing a character's experience
c)
determining how the conflict has resolved
d)
ALL of the above
5.

Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?

a)

Authors NEVER use the same theme twice

b)

Themes only repeat in short stories

c)

All poems have the same theme

d)

The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors

6.
Themes are universal because ...
a)
all humans share common experiences
b)
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
c)
the entire universe enjoys them
d)
the stories go on forever
7.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

The little boy lied to his mother.

c)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

8.

What could be an example of a theme?

a)

Friendship

b)

Being prepared often leads to success.

c)

How to bake chocolate chip cookies

d)

Helping others

9.
A dystopian protagonist usually:
a)
Is satisfied with their society
b)
is physically stronger than most people
c)
is dissatisfied with society and feels trapped
d)
is the leader of the dystopian society
10.
What is a Dystopia?
a)
The illusion of being a Utopia, but is corrupt
b)
Peaceful place
c)
Everyone gets along, no war
11.

Select all that apply to the term "Utopia"

a)

It means "no where place"

b)

A country in Japan

c)

Can be determined by environment and laws

d)

A perfect place

12.

Propaganda is the term for

a)

Lectures given by teachers

b)

Media and other communication used to promote a political idea or belief

c)

Commercials for consumer goods

d)

The nutrition information on food packaging

13.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Peace
b)
Love
c)
Anger
d)
A flower
14.

What is symbolism?

a)

When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

b)

A reference to another literary work

c)

The tone of the story

d)

The events of the story

15.
Static Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
16.
Dynamic Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
17.

Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.


What type of character is he?

a)

dynamic character

b)

static character

18.

Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.


What type of character is she?

a)

dynamic character

b)

static character

19.

In the book (and movie) "Holes," a character named Zero starts off as a quiet character who can't read, but eventually he transforms into a character who begins to speak up and learns to read, thanks to his friend, Stanley. Is Zero is an example of a dynamic character?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

In the book (and movie) Harry Potter, the main character starts off as a powerless young boy to a powerful wizard. Is he a static character?

a)

Yes

b)

No

21.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
22.

What does it mean to compare two or more objects?

a)

look for similarities

b)

like terms

c)

look for differences

23.

What does it mean to contrast two or more objects?

a)

look for similarities

b)

look for differences

c)

both

d)

neither

24.
Scrabble is a game that provides hours of challenging fun for you and your friends. In this game you use your letters to build new words from words already on the game board. Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words and meanings.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
Scrabble is challenging and fun.
b)
Scrabble is a good game for Scrabble is a good game for building vocabulary.
c)
It takes skill to play a good game.
d)
Scrabble can take hours to play.
25.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
26.
Story:
Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names?Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is theword for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes.”Michigan means “great water.” Ohio means “good river.” Otherstates names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for“land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for“mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home inEngland. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Islandwas named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish.California was named after a made-up place in a story.
What is the main idea?
a)
The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.
b)
Almost every state was named by Native Americans.
c)
You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.
d)
States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.
27.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 
28.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
29.

What is the definition of audience?

a)

the readers that the text is intended for

b)

a group of people listening at a concert

c)

anyone who is reading the text

d)

the reason the text is written

30.

What is the definition of purpose?

a)

the meaning of life

b)

a Justin Bieber album

c)

the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

d)

the reader the text is intended for

31.

It's important to know the audience because... (select all that apply)

a)

the writer should match the argument to the audience

b)

the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience

c)

the writer should make sure they are always entertaining their audience

d)

the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience

32.
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)
Annoying
b)
Excited
c)
Calm
d)
Scary
33.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)
Informational
c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
34.
What is the font size for most MLA documents?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
12
d)
14
35.
What is the title of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?
a)
Reference Page
b)
Works Cited
c)
Citations
d)
Sources
36.
The first page of an MLA document includes:
a)
Student name
Teacher Name
Date
b)
Student Name
Date
c)
Student Name
Title of paper
Date
d)
Student name
Teacher name
Course
Date
37.
What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information? 
a)
the author is an expert
b)
the information comes from a well-known newspaper
c)
It is not clear who the author is
d)
the information is current
38.

What source isn't credible?

a)

A webpage with an unidentified author or affiliation

b)

A webpage from a college or university

c)

A government webpage

d)

A peer reviewed article

39.

Choose the most credible source.

a)

New York Times

b)

Weebly

c)

Prezi

40.

Choose the one that is NOT a reliable source.

a)

Newspaper

b)

Book

c)

Organization website

d)

Customer review

41.

Out of these options, which hook technique should you try your hardest to stay away from?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personal Story

c)

Questions

d)

Unexpected claim

42.

What kind of hook is this: The poet Emily Dickinson once said, "Saying nothing ... sometimes says the most."

a)

humorous statement

b)

dilemma

c)

quote from a famous person

d)

shocking statement

43.

What kind of hook is this: Each year thousands of teenagers die in driving accidents

a)

definition (meaning of a word)

b)

shocking statement

c)

Quote from a famous person

d)

question

44.

Is the following a complete thesis statement:


"Though many people dismiss hip hop as offensive, hip hop music offers urban youth an important opportunity for artistic expression, and allows them to articulate the poetry of the street."

a)

Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

b)

No, it is either missing a claim or reason.

45.

Is the following a complete thesis statement:


"I would like to become a chef when I finish school."

a)

Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

b)

No, it is either missing a claim or reason.

46.

Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!


Which is the best way to summarize this passage?

a)

A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.

b)

Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.

c)

Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

d)

Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.

47.

San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

San Francisco has many neat things to do.

b)

It seldom snows in California.

c)

Many people choose to live in California.

d)

The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.

48.
Last October us students read some lively books about womans.
a)
Change October to october
b)
Change "us" to "we" and "womans" to women
c)
Change "lively" to "livly"
d)
Change "read" to "red" and change "students" to "student"
49.
In 1988 I played a tennis math against a french player.
a)
Capitalize both the words tennis and french
b)
Place a comma after played and capitalize math
c)
Add a comma after 1988 and capitalize french
d)
No corrections needed
50.

Which is the run-on?

a)

I went to the store and got milk and then got bread.

b)

My cat knocks things off of the counter it makes me wake up at night.

c)

The bird sang a pretty song as the sun was rising in the morning.

d)

When it is raining, we can't play outside for recess.

51.

James was a guitarist for a garage band.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment (Incomplete Sentence)

52.

Yelling at the children in the street.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment (Incomplete Sentence)

53.

Far above the snowcapped mountains.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment (Incomplete Sentence)

54.

Which one shows the correct capitalization?

a)

the dog is red.

b)

The dog is red.

c)

the Dog is red.

d)

the dog is Red.

55.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
56.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these