WorksheetsEnglish 7 Final Exam Review 22
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 48mins
In what point of view does a character within the story retell his or her experiences or impressions from their own perspective?
1st
2nd
3rd
In what point of view is the story written from the perspective of “you?”
3rd
2nd
1st
In what point of view does the narrator remain a detailed observer, telling only the stories action and dialogue?
3rd Omniscient
3rd Objective
3rd Limited
In what point of view does the narrator reveal only the central character’s emotions?
3rd Limited
3rd Omniscient
3rd Objective
Identify the point of view of the excerpt from The Hunger Games: A pain stabs my left temple and I press my hand against it. Right on the spot where Johanna Mason hit me with the coil of wire. The memories swirl as I try to sort out what is true and what is false.
3rd
1st
2nd
Identify the point of view: Once you have the cake in the oven, start to make the whipped cream frosting. Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar, and food color in a small mixer bowl. Make sure you add just a small amount of food color.
1st
2nd
3rd
Identify the point of view: Emily rode her bike in the competition next to many others. She was ahead of everyone else until suddenly, her worst enemy, Spencer, caught up to her and pushed her, causing Emily to fall with many scrapes and bruises.
2nd
3rd
1st
What is exposition?
The introduction of setting, characters, and tone.
The suspense that builds up to a climax.
The point in the story where conflict is introduced.
This is the turning point of the story.
What is the definition of rising action?
This is when the author teases the reader with the idea of a sequel.
This is the turning point of the story.
The story starts to reach a conclusion.
Suspense builds that rises to the climax.
In a story, what happens during the conclusion?
Loose ends are tied-up and sequels are revealed.
The lights are turned off.
The credits roll.
The Dodgers lose the World Series...again.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
What is conflict
A struggle, or problem between opposing characters
When the story takes place
The most emotional part of the story
When the character has solved their problem
What is tone?
When and where a story takes place.
The author's purpose for writing a story.
The author's attitude in a text.
How the story makes readers feel
What is mood?
Where and when the story takes place.
The author's attitude in a text.
The author's purpose for writing a text.
How the text makes the reader feel.
Which of the following is not a negative tone word?
angry
harsh
depressed
excited
Which passage below has the most amusing/comical tone?
The creature moved its sharp claws over the strange device, and the noise was loud and distracting.
The lovely fairy danced her long fingers over the harp, and the music carried us gently into a trance.
The creature played the instrument, and we listened to the music it made.
The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place.
Which passage below has the most critical tone? (The word "critical" is related to the word "criticize")
On the train, the man slowly clipped his fingernails. He focused on the task, beginning with his pinky finger and finishing with his thumb.
On the train, the tired, old man began clipping his fingernails. He was trying to distract himself from his loneliness by focusing on this one small task, moving from pinky to thumb.
The man—right in the middle of the crowded train—began to clip his long, yellow fingernails. He did it slowly, as if he didn't even care that a dozen other people could see and hear him.
The man on the train clipped his fingernails. It took him 2 minutes and 8 seconds. He started on his pinky and finished with his thumb. When he was finished, he put the clippers back into his jacket pocket.
Which words and phrases best show the sentimental tone in the passage below? (sentimental = a desire for the past):
I got out of the old car and took a few halting steps up the driveway. A cloud of warmth drifted out of the window and embraced me like a comforting hug. I knew that smell: fresh bread that Papa had just taken from the oven. I heard the familiar pitch of his whistle as he slowly stirred tomato soup on the stovetop. I ran to open the screen door because, now, I knew where I was. I was home.
"warmth," "comforting hug" and "home"
"car," "tomato soup" and "door"
"old," "halting" and "out the window"
"driveway," "screen door" and "slowly stirred"
Which word best describes the tone of the sentence below?
The stunning poem that opens this lovely collection is rich with imagery and language.
admiring
bitter
sad
hopeful
Indirect Characterization is:
When an author plainly tells you what a character is like.
When an author uses a characters speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to tell the reader what the character is like.
None of these.
Direct Characterization is:
When the author uses the character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to tell the reader what the character is like.
When the author plainly states what the character is like.
Neither of these.
The author tells the reader about a character's personality
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
The author shows the reader about a character's personality
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
The dog was vicious and couldn't be trusted around children.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Mary looked away and shifted her feet when her father asked where the money went.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Which word means: A writer suggests information through a character's thoughts, words, and actions as well as what other characters say and think about the character?
direct characterization
indirect characterization
character traits
character motives
Which word means: A writer makes direct statements about a character?
direct characterization
indirect characterization
character traits
character motives
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.
frustrated
From the driveway, I could already hear him, meowing at me from behind the apartment mirror. He pawed at the glass. As I came up to the porch, he leapt down from the windowsill to meet me at the door.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
In the end, there was no helping him. Lenny was a slob. That was all there was to it.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
What is figurative language?
Language that has one literal meaning
Language that uses extremely advanced vocabulary
Language with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation
Language that communicates complicated concepts and ideas
"Life is a journey" is an example of what?
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Alliteration
"I nearly died laughing" is an example of what?
Assonance
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Metaphor
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Break a leg
She was white as a ghost
Buzz Buzz
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers
Talking animals is an example of what type of figurative language?
Cliche
Personification
Idiom
Metaphor
Define hyperbole
An overused phrase
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as
An over exaggeration
What is the meaning of this simile? "My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red
She gets really angry
She talks very loudly
She spits when she talks
The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words is what?
Alliteration
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
The vantage point from which a story is told is called what?
Tone
Mood
Memoir
Point of View
SWBST is a writing tool for
writing sentences
writing an organized summary
writing clearly
sharing your thoughts about what you read
Claim, evidence, or reasoning?
Last week, there were 2 leaves on our plant, and 6 leaves today.
claim
evidence
reasoning
Which of the following includes reasoning?
We took two pictures. One had yellow leaves and the one on the windowsill had green leaves.
Our plant on the windowsill grew more and was green. I know that plants need sunlight to grow, so the green color might have something to do with getting the light they need.
Our plant in the closet is yellow. The plant on the window sill is growing. They are different colors.
Why do we need reasoning?
to show how and why
to answer a question
To prove your claim is true
Why do we need evidence?
To answer a question
To show how and why
To prove our claim is true
Which one of these is an evidence sentence starter?
Answers a question
The data shows…
This is important because…
Reasoning shows ______________ and _______________
Questions and problems
How and why
Evidence and reasoning
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
Air is matter.
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
What is a good definition for evidence?
A statement that answers a question
All data and facts
Data/facts that support your claim
Reasoning that justifies your evidence
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
School uniforms can be ordered online .
"More districts should wake up to the benefits of later bells" is the USA Today article's:
Reasoning
Evidence
Claim
Opinion
Which of the following is an example of a "good" claim?
Yes, it is.
A sunflower seed is a living thing because it has four basic needs and six characteristics.
No way!
Acorns are like seeds.
What is the main idea of a text or movie?
the main characters
what the story is about
the big lesson
I don't know
What is a "theme?"
what the story is about
the plot
the big lesson you can apply to your life
What is a "theme?"
what the story is about
the plot
the big lesson you can apply to your life
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
Never give up on something that is important to you.
main idea
theme
"Big Mike" was a homeless orphan who was taken in by a wonderful family. Their love and support helped him turn his life around and he become an NFL football player.
theme
main idea
A theme should be a statement/sentence, not just one word.
True
False
Which of these things is NOT related to the "theme" in a story?
how a character is feeling
a "life lesson" the main character learns
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
the moral of the story
Nonfiction summaries should describe...
somebody, wanted, but, so then
every single detail
who, what, when/where, why, how
at least 5 sentences worth of information about the passage
For the past month, you have been bullied on the school bus by older middle school guys. They typically call you names and sometimes even poke at you. Finally one day, you get fed up and scream, “Don’t ever touch me again!”
Although your friends say that you’re very attractive, you think just the opposite. You are overly critical about physical appearance.
Character vs. Character
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
Character vs Self
A little boy is nervous about his upcoming exam, and he is feeling sick.
Man VS. Man
Man VS Society
Man VS Nature
Man VS Self
A girl stands up to a bully who is spreading rumors about her.
Man VS. Man
Man VS Society
Man VS Nature
Man VS Self
