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English 10th Diagnostic Test

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?
a)
Explanation
b)
Setting
c)
Conflict
d)
Resolution
2.
What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?
a)
Setting
b)
Plot
c)
Location
d)
Exposition
3.
What is the organized pattern or sequence of events in a story?
a)
Plot
b)
Exposition
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
4.

When is the conflict introduced in a story?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

5.
When in the story is the greatest point of interest or suspense?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Climax
c)
Falling Action
d)
Conflict
6.
When is the conflict solved in a story?
a)
Falling Action
b)
Resolution
c)
Anti-conflict
d)
Exposition
7.

A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Ex. horror, fantasy, biography, etc.

a)

Theme

b)

Genre

c)

Narration

d)

Suspense

8.

Feeling or atmosphere that a write creates for the reader. Ex. "The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread."

a)

Mood

b)

Antagonist

c)

Character

d)

Plot

9.

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex. Ex. When Little Red Riding Hood comments on the wolf's nose, eyes, ears, and teeth, and he responds by swallowing her in one big gulp.

a)

Flashbacks

b)

Narration

c)

Theme

d)

Climax

10.

A person (or animal) in a story. Ex. Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Ron Weasley, etc.

a)

Mood

b)

Antagonist

c)

Character

d)

Conflict

11.

The telling of a story in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama; one of the four modes of discourse. Ex. "Looking back on a childhood filled with events and memories, I find it rather difficult to pick on that leaves me with the fabled "warm and fuzzy feelings."

a)

Suspense

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Flashback

d)

Narration

12.

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. Ex. Draco Malfoy, the Joker, the White Witch, Captain Hook.

a)

Mood

b)

Protagonist

c)

Motif

d)

Antagonist

13.

The act of creating and developing a character. Ex. "Joe was motivated by money. He had no use for love or family."

a)

Characterization

b)

Narration

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Protagonist

14.
The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________. 
a)
counterargument
b)
explanation
c)
claim
d)
evidence
15.
When writers bring up the opposite viewpoint in an argument and then show why it is wrong, they are using a(n) ___________.
a)
example
b)
counterargument
c)
claim
d)
conclusion
16.
Which persuasive technique is being used?
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Testimonial
c)
Loaded Language
d)
Appeal to Fear
17.
This persuasive techniques use strong feelings rather than facts to persuade.
a)
Emotional Appeals
b)
Appeals by Association
18.

To convince an audience by use of sense or reason; uses facts and figures

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

19.

to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

20.

A writer’s stated position on an issue or problem that can be proven or verified

a)

stated claim

b)

implied claim

c)

bandwagon

21.

Indirectly stating a claim, must infer

a)

stated claim

b)

implied claim

c)

faulty reasoning

22.

In this step of the writing process you fix misspelled words.

a)

revising

b)

editing

c)

drafting

d)

rehearsal

23.

In which stage of the writing process would a good writer add more detail?

a)

editing

b)

publishing

c)

revising

24.

What is the last step of the writing process?

a)

drafting

b)

publishing

c)

prewriting

d)

editing

25.

Name the step of the writing process in which you would check for punctuation mistakes.

a)

publishing

b)

drafting

c)

revising

d)

editing

26.

There are ____ steps in the Writing Process.

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

27.

Jaden is looking over her writing to see if there are any misspelled word, end marks and words that need to be capitalize. Which stage of the Writing Process is Jaden in?

a)

Rehearsal

b)

Draft

c)

Revise

d)

Edit

e)

Publish

28.
There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 
a)
although 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
29.
We studied a lot for the grammar quiz; _______, we failed it anyway.
a)
however
b)
finally 
c)
in fact 
d)
so 
30.
She was mistreated by her friends; _________, she was kind to them anyway. 
a)
nevertheless 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
31.
The family eats together; _________, they don't have a lot of interesting conversation during dinner.
a)
however 
b)
consequently 
c)
moreover 
d)
in fact 
32.

_____________ missing so many practices, Justin had a long talk with his coaches.

a)

Therefore

b)

On the other hand

c)

After

d)

Beyond that

33.
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________, he graded it during third period.
a)
Similarly
b)
Truly
c)
Then
d)
Finally
34.
__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
35.
__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
36.

___________ the rainy, cold weather, we practiced

soccer after school.

a)

Because

b)

Due to

c)

As a result

d)

Despite

37.
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _________, he was able to attend for free.
a)
Meanwhile
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Second
d)
Consequently
38.
I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _______, pizza would be great, too.
a)
On the other hand
b)
Moreover
c)
So
d)
In sum
39.

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

a)

To entertain the reader with an interesting

b)

To inform or explain something to the reader

c)

To give a strong opinion on a topic

d)

To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

40.

Which 2 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:

a)

Facts

b)

Claims

c)

Transition words and phrases

41.

What are the first steps in writing an essay?

a)

Close Reading for evidence

b)

Proofreading the passages

c)

Citing Evidence in your paragraphs

d)

Writing a rough draft

e)

Unpacking the prompt and establishing a purpose for reading

42.
Begin every body paragraph with a ________
a)
A lead
b)
An Introduction
c)
A topic sentence that Restates Question
d)
Background information

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