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EOC practice review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

an appeal made to an audience's emotions in order to evoke feeling

a)

Ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

d)

fungos

2.

Dear Ms. Langston,


Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.


What is the tone of the letter?

a)

A. affectionate

b)

irreverent

c)

scornful

d)

apologetic

3.
Read this sentence.
You can tell how much compassion Gina has from the way she leaves food out for the stray cat each night.
Based on the context in the sentence, what does compassion mean?
a)
freedom
b)
knowledge
c)
confidence
d)
sympathy
4.
Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?
a)
Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
b)
The movie was great except for the ending.
c)
Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
d)
All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.
5.

"A writer's reason for crafting a particular work" is the definition for which term:

a)

Author's Perspective

b)

Author's Tone

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Author's Style

6.
Author's perspective refers to the unique combination of...
a)
ideas, values and beliefs
b)
tone, diction, and voice
c)
tone, purpose, and syntax
d)
voice, style, and imagery
7.
the highest, most meaningful moment of the story; it's the moment the entire story has led to
a)
falling action
b)
resolution 
c)
exposition
d)
climax
8.
A __________________ is a story that includes characters, a setting, a plot, conflicts, a climax, and a resolution. 
a)
argument
b)
speech
c)
narrative
d)
poem
9.
when a character in a story thinks back in time to reveal a moment, event, or experience from the past; it's purpose is to reveal information to the reader, and it breaks the linear structure of the story
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
in media res
d)
exposition 
10.

What type of characterization is shown:

While in the lunch room, Mr. Nuismer thought to himself, "Wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student."

a)

Physical Appearance

b)

Thoughts, Speech, and Actions

c)

Other Characters Reactions

d)

Narrator's Comments

11.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

12.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

b)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

13.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful young girl named Cinderella. Cinderella lives with her evil stepmother and stepsisters who force her to clean day and night. After many harrowing adventures Cinderella meets her prince charming and lives happily ever after.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

14.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid


Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

15.

Captain Jack Sparrow from Dead Man’s Chest

Gibbs: “Something’s got Jack vexed, setting a course without knowing his own heading. Trust me…. What bodes ill for Jack bodes ill for us all.”

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

16.
"She was, like, totally weirding me out. I mean, like, she was such a dork."
Name the element of Characterization
a)
Looks
b)
Thoughts
c)
Actions
d)
Speech
17.
Characterization is the process of revealing character traits. 
a)
True
b)
False
18.

The author’s underlying message about life or human nature.

a)

Theme

b)

Direct Characterization

c)

Mood

d)

Tone