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ELA 8th Review 1.2

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

The plot of a story is the -

a)

The sequence of events that take place in a literary work.

b)

The sequence of events in a character arc.

c)

The different parts of a story that tells you the main summary.

d)

The sequence in which character growth occurs.

2.

All of the following are part of the structure in poetry except -

a)

Metaphors

b)

Stanzas

c)

Line Brakes

d)

definition nouns

3.

In poetic performance, we can find the attitude of the poet by hearing their (a)   of emotion.

4.

The word "emphasize" in poetry means -

a)

to stress emotion.

b)

to stress a point.

c)

the main meaning of a poem.

d)

a literal question.

5.

Storytelling is the art of -

a)

someone's identity in a linear narrative.

b)

sharing punctuation and grammar throughout history.

c)

sharing writing, telling, and passing on stories.

d)

sharing literacy through poetry.

6.

Form is -

a)

Structure

b)

Narrative Arc

c)

Format of Creation

d)

Layout Detail

7.

A simile is comparing two things using "like" or "as".

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No, a metaphor does.

8.

A story/novel verse that moves in chronological order through time, with events described in the order that they happen.

a)

Narrative

b)

Linear Narrative

c)

Free Verse

d)

Ode

9.

The first step in annotating poetry is:

a)

Number the stanzas.

b)

Inferencing the title.

c)

Highlighting the title.

d)

Annotating the title.

10.

The fourth step on an ELA exam is:

a)

Answer the questions.

b)

Read the poem/story.

c)

Number the lines.

d)

Annotate the questions.

11.

If the author/poet adds repetition to their writing then they are most likely making -

a)

Trying to keep the pattern of rhyme.

b)

Emphasize on a specific point.

c)

Their main idea stand out.

d)

Trying their best to keep structure of writing.

12.

A poetic type is the (a)   of a poem. It defines its structure and genre.

13.

In the book, "The Crossover", page 39 is an example of a _______.

a)

Definition Poem

b)

Founds Material Poem

c)

Ode

d)

Free Verse

14.

In "The Crossover", page 149's poem uses examples of _____,______, and ______ to emphasize action in the poem.

a)

Diverse Font

b)

Capitalization

c)

Line Breaks

d)

Active Verbs

15.

In "The Crossover", page 225 is a perfect example of a -

a)

Definition Poem

b)

Found Materials Poem

c)

Identity Poem

d)

Occasional Poem

16.

In the poem, "Nikki-Rosa" by Nikki Giovanni, the poet's main message can best be understood as -

a)

People who are in poverty are from minority backgrounds.

b)

People like to live in poverty, so they stay in poverty.

c)

Just because people live in poverty doesn't mean they are unhappy.

d)

Just because people live in poverty doesn't mean they will stay that way forever.

17.

The poet of "Nikki-Rosa" uses _____,_____, and ______ to perform her poem to the audience effectively.

a)

Eye contact

b)

Tone

c)

Volume

d)

Large gestures

18.

Repetition in poetry is used by the poet to emphasize main ideas and (a)   .