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English 7 Final Exam Review 22

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what point of view does a character within the story retell his or her experiences or impressions from their own perspective?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

2.

 In what point of view is the story written from the perspective of “you?”

a)

3rd

b)

2nd

c)

1st

3.

In what point of view does the narrator remain a detailed observer, telling only the stories action and dialogue?

a)

3rd Omniscient

b)

3rd Objective

c)

3rd Limited

4.

In what point of view does the narrator reveal only the central character’s emotions?

a)

3rd Limited

b)

3rd Omniscient

c)

3rd Objective

5.

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.

a)

3rd

b)

1st

c)

2nd

6.

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.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

7.

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.

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

1st

8.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
9.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
10.
Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
11.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
12.

What is exposition?

a)

The introduction of setting, characters, and tone.

b)

The suspense that builds up to a climax.

c)

The point in the story where conflict is introduced.

d)

This is the turning point of the story.

13.

What is the definition of rising action?

a)

This is when the author teases the reader with the idea of a sequel.

b)

This is the turning point of the story.

c)

The story starts to reach a conclusion.

d)

Suspense builds that rises to the climax.

14.

In a story, what happens during the conclusion?

a)

Loose ends are tied-up and sequels are revealed.

b)

The lights are turned off.

c)

The credits roll.

d)

The Dodgers lose the World Series...again.

15.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
16.

What is conflict

a)

A struggle, or problem between opposing characters

b)

When the story takes place

c)

The most emotional part of the story

d)

When the character has solved their problem

17.

What is tone?

a)

When and where a story takes place.

b)

The author's purpose for writing a story.

c)

The author's attitude in a text.

d)

How the story makes readers feel

18.

What is mood?

a)

Where and when the story takes place.

b)

The author's attitude in a text.

c)

The author's purpose for writing a text.

d)

How the text makes the reader feel.

19.

Which of the following is not a negative tone word?

a)

angry

b)

harsh

c)

depressed

d)

excited

20.

Which passage below has the most amusing/comical tone?

a)

The creature moved its sharp claws over the strange device, and the noise was loud and distracting.

b)

The lovely fairy danced her long fingers over the harp, and the music carried us gently into a trance.

c)

The creature played the instrument, and we listened to the music it made.

d)

The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place.

21.

Which passage below has the most critical tone? (The word "critical" is related to the word "criticize")

a)

On the train, the man slowly clipped his fingernails. He focused on the task, beginning with his pinky finger and finishing with his thumb.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

22.

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.

a)

"warmth," "comforting hug" and "home"

b)

"car," "tomato soup" and "door"

c)

"old," "halting" and "out the window"

d)

"driveway," "screen door" and "slowly stirred"

23.

Which word best describes the tone of the sentence below?


The stunning poem that opens this lovely collection is rich with imagery and language.

a)

admiring

b)

bitter

c)

sad

d)

hopeful

24.

Indirect Characterization is:

a)

When an author plainly tells you what a character is like.

b)

When an author uses a characters speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to tell the reader what the character is like.

c)

None of these.

25.

Direct Characterization is:

a)

When the author uses the character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to tell the reader what the character is like.

b)

When the author plainly states what the character is like.

c)

Neither of these.

26.

The author tells the reader about a character's personality

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

27.

The author shows the reader about a character's personality

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

28.

The dog was vicious and couldn't be trusted around children.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

29.

Mary looked away and shifted her feet when her father asked where the money went.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

30.

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?

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

c)

character traits

d)

character motives

31.

Which word means: A writer makes direct statements about a character?

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

c)

character traits

d)

character motives

32.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
33.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated
a)
"She was frustrated"
b)
"She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"
c)
"She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'
d)
"She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"
34.

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.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

35.

In the end, there was no helping him. Lenny was a slob. That was all there was to it.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

36.

What is figurative language?

a)

Language that has one literal meaning

b)

Language that uses extremely advanced vocabulary

c)

Language with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

d)

Language that communicates complicated concepts and ideas

37.

"Life is a journey" is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Alliteration

38.

"I nearly died laughing" is an example of what?

a)

Assonance

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Alliteration

d)

Metaphor

39.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

a)

Break a leg

b)

She was white as a ghost

c)

Buzz Buzz

d)

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers

40.

Talking animals is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Cliche

b)

Personification

c)

Idiom

d)

Metaphor

41.

Define hyperbole

a)

An overused phrase

b)

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

c)

A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

d)

An over exaggeration

42.

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."

a)

Her hair is red

b)

She gets really angry

c)

She talks very loudly

d)

She spits when she talks

43.

The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words is what?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Imagery

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

44.

The vantage point from which a story is told is called what?

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Memoir

d)

Point of View

45.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town. 
46.
The pie was so tough I needed an ax to cut it.
a)
hyperbole
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
47.
The ball jumped out of the receiver's hands. 
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
48.

SWBST is a writing tool for

a)

writing sentences

b)

writing an organized summary

c)

writing clearly

d)

sharing your thoughts about what you read

49.

Claim, evidence, or reasoning?


Last week, there were 2 leaves on our plant, and 6 leaves today.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

50.

Which of the following includes reasoning?

a)

We took two pictures. One had yellow leaves and the one on the windowsill had green leaves.

b)

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.

c)

Our plant in the closet is yellow. The plant on the window sill is growing. They are different colors.

51.

Why do we need reasoning?

a)

to show how and why

b)

to answer a question

c)

To prove your claim is true

52.

Why do we need evidence?

a)

To answer a question

b)

To show how and why

c)

To prove our claim is true

53.

Which one of these is an evidence sentence starter?

a)

Answers a question

b)

The data shows…

c)

This is important because…

54.

Reasoning shows ______________ and _______________

a)

Questions and problems

b)

How and why

c)

Evidence and reasoning

55.

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?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

56.

What is a good definition for evidence?

a)

A statement that answers a question

b)

All data and facts

c)

Data/facts that support your claim

d)

Reasoning that justifies your evidence

57.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online .

58.

"More districts should wake up to the benefits of later bells" is the USA Today article's:

a)

Reasoning

b)

Evidence

c)

Claim

d)

Opinion

59.

Which of the following is an example of a "good" claim?

a)

Yes, it is.

b)

A sunflower seed is a living thing because it has four basic needs and six characteristics.

c)

No way!

d)

Acorns are like seeds.

60.

What is the main idea of a text or movie?

a)

the main characters

b)

what the story is about

c)

the big lesson

d)

I don't know

61.

What is a "theme?"

a)

what the story is about

b)

the plot

c)

the big lesson you can apply to your life

62.

What is a "theme?"

a)

what the story is about

b)

the plot

c)

the big lesson you can apply to your life

63.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

a)

Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

b)

Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

64.

Never give up on something that is important to you.

a)

main idea

b)

theme

65.

"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.

a)

theme

b)

main idea

66.

A theme should be a statement/sentence, not just one word.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Which of these things is NOT related to the "theme" in a story?

a)

how a character is feeling

b)

a "life lesson" the main character learns

c)

a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

d)

the moral of the story

68.

Nonfiction summaries should describe...

a)

somebody, wanted, but, so then

b)

every single detail

c)

who, what, when/where, why, how

d)

at least 5 sentences worth of information about the passage

69.
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.
70.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
71.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
72.
A character struggles to survive being lost in the wilderness alone.
a)
Character v. Society
b)
Character v. Character
c)
Character v. Nature
d)
Character v. Self
73.
What type of conflict is this?
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!”
a)
Internal, person vs. self
b)
External, person vs. person
c)
External, person vs. society
d)
External, person vs. technology
74.
What type of conflict is this?

Although your friends say that you’re very attractive, you think just the opposite. You are overly critical about physical appearance.
a)
Internal, person vs. self
b)
External, person vs. society
c)
External, person vs. person
d)
External, person vs. technology
75.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
character vs. self
b)
character vs. character
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
76.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
77.
a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

78.

A little boy is nervous about his upcoming exam, and he is feeling sick.

a)

Man VS. Man

b)

Man VS Society

c)

Man VS Nature

d)

Man VS Self

79.

A girl stands up to a bully who is spreading rumors about her.

a)

Man VS. Man

b)

Man VS Society

c)

Man VS Nature

d)

Man VS Self

80.
What type of conflict is the picture? 
a)
Person vs Person
b)
Person vs Nature
c)
Person vs Self
d)
Person vs Society