Free Printable SC Ready Review (Everything)

1.

The author's intent for writing something - to inform, to entertain, to persuade

a)

author's purpose

b)

plot

c)

point of view

d)

main idea

2.

What is the correct order for plot?

a)

Climax, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

b)

Exposition, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Resolution

c)

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

d)

Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

3.

What are the most important things to do as you read?

a)

visualize and connect; predict and preview

b)

ask questions about the text and summarize

c)

examine text features and text structures

d)

all of the above

4.

A student is writing a letter to the school principal. Read the draft of the letter and complete the task that follows.

Dear Principal Wells, In order to relieve problems related to homework at Harkins Middle School, I propose the school schedule be extended by one hour. The extra time could be devoted solely to students completing class assignments and teachers assisting those who need help with homework. With an additional hour, students could focus on getting tasks done without the distractions that are common outside of school like television, siblings, and chores. Sometimes teachers run out of time in class to present material in new ways. The added hour could be used to give students the extra support necessary to master the concepts being taught. This change in schedule would solve almost all issues related to incomplete and missing student assignments. Even though people enjoy getting out of school to do fun activities like sports, music, or club meetings, those events can happen an hour later.

Sincerely,

Joseph Grant

Which sentence provides the best conclusion to the paragraph?

a)

Both the teachers and students know that completing assignments and developing life skills are important.

b)

The sacrifice of an added hour would help the school and the students achieve their learning goals.

c)

After-school activities occurring later would be fine, especially since students would have little to no homework in the evening.

d)

If additional time were added to the school day, teachers might need to make adjustments to their after-school schedules as well.

5.

Read the paragraph.

Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group of volunteers. Every group of volunteers must take a training class before being allowed to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.

How could the paragraph be rewritten using only the active voice?

a)

Groups of volunteers take care of our local park. A different group of volunteers picks up the park’s trash each month. A training class must be taken by every group of volunteers before being allowed to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.

b)

Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group volunteers. A training class must be taken by every group of volunteers before being allowed to clean the park. A pleasant experience is had by most volunteers.

c)

Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group volunteers. Every group of volunteers must take a training class before being allowed to clean the park. A pleasant experience is had by most volunteers.

d)

Groups of volunteers take care of our local park. A different group of volunteers picks up the park’s trash each month. Taking the training class will allow the volunteers to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.

6.

Read the paragraph about printer ink.

Printer ink is the most expensive liquid most people will ever buy. An ink cartridge for a home printer usually contains only a few ounces of black ink. The cost of a typical ink cartridge could be as high as forty dollars, about half the cost of an average printer. With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

Which is the correct way to use commas to punctuate the last sentence of the paragraph?

a)

With the exception, of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

b)

With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

c)

With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far, the most expensive liquid people purchase.

d)

With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary, black ink, is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

7.

The main idea of a text is....

a)

what the text is a little bit about

b)

what the text is sometimes telling you

c)

what the text is never about

d)

what the text is mostly or mainly about

8.

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)

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

c)

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

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

9.

What is textual evidence?

a)

Your claim.

b)

What the author thinks about a topic.

c)

Proof from the text to support your answer.

d)

An explanation in your own words about your claim.

10.

What is the definition of characterization?

a)

characterization is a technique used by writers to develop characters

b)

characterization means to eat pizza daily

c)

characterization means to have an effect on someone

d)

characterization means to represent or stand for something else.

11.

True of False - Implicit and Explicit are defined correctly.

Implicit is something that is implied, not expressed directly but understood.

Explicit is something that is stated directly and fully, with no room left for implications.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False - Connotation and Denotation are defined correctly.

Connotation is a word’s deeper meaning; associated with emotions, attitudes, and feelings.

Denotation is the specific, exact and concrete meaning of a word.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A student learned that the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright believed in creating homes and buildings that conveyed cultural values of the United States. The student wants to research more about Frank Lloyd Wright and will write a report about the architect for the art teacher.

Which research question would lead the student to a deeper understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright’s beliefs?

a)

How old was Frank Lloyd Wright when he began studying architecture?

b)

How much time did it take for an average Frank Lloyd Wright structure to be built?

c)

What are Frank Lloyd Wright’s most famous structures?

d)

What techniques did Frank Lloyd Wright use to communicate ideas in his designs?

14.

A student is writing a report about successful businesses. The student found two reliable sources. Read the sources and complete the task that follows. Source 1: In 1908, Henry Ford created the famous Model T automobile. The car became somewhat popular, but Ford wanted it to reach a wider range of customers. He developed an assembly line process for producing his Model T automobile in 1913. By having different workers install specific parts as the vehicle moved slowly along a line, the cost and time needed to build the car was reduced. This made the Model T even more affordable, and, therefore, many more people bought the Ford car. Source 2: McDonald’s is one of the most successful businesses in the world. Something the restaurant is known for is its speed of service. When the first McDonald’s opened in Southern California in the 1940s, it aimed to be a place for regular people to eat instead of most restaurants of the time that only wealthy people could afford. McDonald’s installed a large grill and used spatulas that could flip multiple burgers at a time. Customers could get a large order of burgers and fries quickly because of the restaurant’s “Speedee Service System.”

When Ray Kroc took over the McDonald’s company and spread the eatery across the country, he continued to focus on making good food fast.

Which question would help the student broaden the focus of additional research?

a)

Why did businesses like Ford and McDonald’s have an impact on American society?

b)

How many total businesses have been able to expand to other parts of the world?

c)

What would cause a person to support a business like Ford or McDonald’s?

d)

When was the best time in history for someone to start a successful business?

15.

A student is planning a research report on apes for his science class and has taken some notes from reliable sources. Read the student’s notes.

- communicates with others by using hand signals

- uses twigs as tools to get insects out of small holes in trees or the ground

- puts a stick into water to measure its depth before walking across

The student wants to organize the notes correctly. Under which heading should the student place the notes?

a)

Fearless Animals

b)

Intelligent Animals

c)

Playful Animals

d)

Careful Animals

16.

A student is writing a letter to the school principal. Read the draft of the letter and complete the task that follows.

Dear Principal Wells, In order to relieve problems related to homework at Harkins Middle School, I propose the school schedule be extended by one hour. The extra time could be devoted solely to students completing class assignments and teachers assisting those who need help with homework. With an additional hour, students could focus on getting tasks done without the distractions that are common outside of school like television, siblings, and chores. Sometimes teachers run out of time in class to present material in new ways. The added hour could be used to give students the extra support necessary to master the concepts being taught. This change in schedule would solve almost all issues related to incomplete and missing student assignments. Even though people enjoy getting out of school to do fun activities like sports, music, or club meetings, those events can happen an hour later.

Sincerely,

Joseph Grant

Which sentence provides the best conclusion to the paragraph?

a)

Both the teachers and students know that completing assignments and developing life skills are important.

b)

The sacrifice of an added hour would help the school and the students achieve their learning goals.

c)

After-school activities occurring later would be fine, especially since students would have little to no homework in the evening.

d)

If additional time were added to the school day, teachers might need to make adjustments to their after-school schedules as well.

17.

Read the paragraph.

Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group of volunteers. Every group of volunteers must take a training class before being allowed to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.

How could the paragraph be rewritten using only the active voice?

a)

Groups of volunteers take care of our local park. A different group of volunteers picks up the park’s trash each month. A training class must be taken by every group of volunteers before being allowed to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.

b)

Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group volunteers. Every group of volunteers must take a training class before being allowed to clean the park. A pleasant experience is had by most volunteers.

c)

Our local park is taken care of by groups of volunteers. Each month, the park has its trash picked up by a different group volunteers. A training class must be taken by every group of volunteers before being allowed to clean the park. A pleasant experience is had by most volunteers.

d)

Groups of volunteers take care of our local park. A different group of volunteers picks up the park’s trash each month. Taking the training class will allow the volunteers to clean the park. Most volunteers have a pleasant experience.

18.

Read the paragraph about printer ink.

Printer ink is the most expensive liquid most people will ever buy. An ink cartridge for a home printer usually contains only a few ounces of black ink. The cost of a typical ink cartridge could be as high as forty dollars, about half the cost of an average printer. With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

Which is the correct way to use commas to punctuate the last sentence of the paragraph?

a)

With the exception, of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

b)

With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary, black ink, is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

c)

With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

d)

With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far, the most expensive liquid people purchase.

19.

Which of the following lines uses alliteration?

a)

"And pour honey on it"

b)

"Melting in my mouth"

c)

"I will grab another"

d)

"Opening it in half"

20.

Which sentence contains a simile?

a)

For a while, she tried to follow the groups footprints.

b)

The wolf slept next to her, protecting her like a fierce soldier.

c)

The small girl liked the animals.

d)

His teeth are sharp as he bites down on his food.

21.

Which is an example of personification?

a)

The ships in the harbor yawned in the lazy day.

b)

Gavin could barely stand the sight.

c)

Even the sun was covered up by the gray clouds.

d)

The tide gurgled and burped as it crashed against the shore.

22.

The meaning of the root "photo" helps you to know that the word "photograph" means ________.

a)

a picture taken with color.

b)

a picture taken in the heat.

c)

a picture taken in the cold.

d)

a picture taken with light.

23.

Which word is a synonym for permission?

a)

money

b)

consent

c)

leather

d)

advice

24.

"To support the floors that went over the waterfall, he used concrete reinforced with steel rods." What is the meaning of the word support as it is used in the sentence?

a)

hold up

b)

decorate

c)

show off

d)

clean

25.

Why is a heading included in passages?

a)

to indicate a new topic introduced to the reader

b)

to define key terms for the reader

26.

The president of our club, _____ is known for giving long speeches, said only a few words before our club activities began.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?

a)

that

b)

which

c)

whom

d)

who

27.

Which underlined word should be changed to correct an error in pronoun usage? (word in red)

a)

That fish that Amy caught was huge.

b)

The woman who is smiling is my teacher.

c)

The boy which won the prize is my brother.

d)

The cake that my cousin baked is ready to eat.

28.

Which statement is written correctly?

a)

The moose has large brown, two antlers.

b)

The moose has two brown, large antlers.

c)

The moose has large, two brown antlers.

d)

The moose has two large, brown antlers.

29.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

30.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

The meaning of the prefix “dis-” helps the reader know that the word “discontent” means

a)

not satisfied.

b)

without success.

c)

lacking knowledge.

d)

below standards.

33.

The main message or overall idea expressed by the poem/book

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

theme

d)

none of the above

34.

Which is an example of a hyperbole?

a)

I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!

b)

The wind howled in the night.

c)

She was quiet as a mouse.

d)

BOOM!

35.

A group of lines in a poem set off by blank lines

a)

paragraph

b)

stanza

c)

block

36.

Which is an example of a hyperbole?

a)

I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!

b)

The wind howled in the night.

c)

She was quiet as a mouse.

d)

BOOM!

37.

A group of lines in a poem set off by blank lines

a)

paragraph

b)

stanza

c)

block

38.

"Sandy says Spongebob has the suds" is an example of...

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

39.

Describing one thing as if it were another

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

imagery

d)

allegory

40.

"He's fast as lightening" is an example of...

a)

metaphor

b)

connotation

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

41.

"Jellyfish Fields smelled of fresh coral and was blanketed in bright green grass" is an example of...

a)

personification

b)

imagery

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

42.

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics

a)

irony

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

d)

personification

43.

The use of words or phrases whose sounds suggest their meanings. (Ex: "squeak")

a)

imagery

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

44.

An exaggeration not meant to be taken literally

a)

Euphemism

b)

Connotation

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

45.

”The wind howled in the night” is an example of...

a)

Alliteration

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Personification

46.

2. Which statement best expresses the main ideas of the article? *

a)

A. Phillis memorized her poetry by copying it, and she was fully prepared to pass her exam.

b)

B. Phillis was grateful to her new family, and she wrote poetry to describe her experiences with them.

c)

C. Phillis enjoyed writing poetry, and she was encouraged to publish her work.

d)

D. Phillis was motivated by literature to express herself, and she overcame challenges to become a poet.

47.

3. Which detail from the article helps the reader best understand the main idea?

a)

A. "She knew every line, every syllable, by heart." (paragraph 3)

b)

B. "She survived only by the kindness of her masters, especially the Wheatley's twins..." (paragraph 6)

c)

C. "As she began to read poetry, glorious sonnets had inspired her to try her own hand at writing." (paragraph 10)

d)

D. ""Over time she had come to appreciate her own time and place, her very own role in the chain of events..." (paragraph 10)

48.

6. Comparing two things using like or as

a)

assonance

b)

alliteration

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

49.

6. Comparing two things using like or as

a)

assonance

b)

alliteration

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

50.

7. The giving of human qualities to an animal, object or idea

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

51.

8. When a portion of the story goes back in time

a)

flashback

b)

actor

c)

stage directions

d)

prop

52.

9. Conversation between characters

a)

dialogue

b)

irony

c)

flashback

d)

actor

53.

10. Dolphins and porpoises belong to a group of mammals called cetaceans and they are both warm-blooded animals.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

run-on

54.

11. On my favorite vacation, I went on a sight-seeing trip to see dolphins.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

run-on

55.

12. What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?

a)

to restate the thesis

b)

to give support for the thesis

c)

to offer an introduction

d)

to provide a conclusion

56.

13. Below is the second paragraph from a five paragraph essay about sloths. Read the paragraph and choose the best topic sentence for it. Sloths have long claws that let them easily grip tree branches and hang upside down. In fact, sloths' claws make walking on the ground very difficult for them, and they're clumsy on land. Sloths can sleep upside-down for up to 18 hours at a time. Algae grows on sloths' fur, which camouflages the sloths and allows them to blend into the trees. Their diets include tree leaves, shoots and fruit.

a)

Sloths are very humorous creatures.

b)

Sloths use camouflage to avoid predators.

c)

Sloths are well-suited for their lives in the rainforest trees.

d)

Sloths can give birth to their young upside down.

57.

14. Which would be the strongest thesis?

a)

Eating breakfast is essential to being able to learn in school.

b)

I will show that eating breakfast is essential to learning.

c)

You should eat breakfast so it's easier for you to pay attention in school.

d)

Rayella never eats breakfast, and she is hungry and distracted in school.

58.

15. Which would be the strongest thesis?

a)

This essay is about junk food.

b)

Junk food should not be served in school cafeterias.

c)

Candy bars and fries are examples of junk food.

d)

Children often eat junk food while watching TV.

59.

16. What do you use to join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence?

a)

only a comma

b)

only a conjunction

c)

a comma and a conjunction

d)

an exclamation point

60.

17. Read the two simple sentences below. Choose the compound sentence that joins them with the right punctuation. She’ll learn to play the piano. She’ll learn to play the trumpet.

a)

She’ll learn to play the piano, she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

b)

She’ll learn to play the piano, or she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

c)

She’ll learn to play the piano she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

d)

She’ll learn to play the piano or she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

61.

18. Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

Governor quinn made a speech.

b)

Ms. Cohen met each guest at the door.

c)

mrs. mellody greeted all the guests.

d)

marin and susan were invited to the party.

62.

19. Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

Now they are about to move to the state of washington.

b)

Then his family moved to houston.

c)

Peter was born in texas.

d)

He lived in Austin for seven years.

63.

20. Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?

a)

falling action, climax, rising action, conclusion

b)

falling action, rising action, climax, conclusion

c)

rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion

d)

rising action, falling action, climax, conclusion

64.

21. The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

a)

action

b)

conflict

c)

plot

d)

setting

65.

22. Which sentence is written in second person point of view?

a)

A. Erin did not want to go to the grocery store.

b)

B. You did not want to go to the grocery store.

c)

C. Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store.

d)

D. I did not want to go to the grocery store.

66.

22. Which sentence is written in second person point of view?

a)

A. Erin did not want to go to the grocery store.

b)

B. You did not want to go to the grocery store.

c)

C. Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store.

d)

D. I did not want to go to the grocery store.

67.

24. Choose the clearest rephrasing of the following sentence: "I saw a boy riding his bike with a broken arm quickly."

a)

I saw a boy with a broken arm riding his bike quickly.

b)

The boy was riding his bike when I saw him quickly with a broken arm.

c)

When I saw the boy quickly with a broken arm, he was riding his bike.

d)

The boy was quickly riding his bike with a broken arm when I saw him.

68.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

She was rich but, because of her parsimonious nature, she hated to spend as much as a nickel, even for things she needed.

a)

cruel

b)

stingy

c)

practical

d)

generous

69.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

We watched and listened as the bride and groom slowly made their solemn vows.

a)

having to do with marriage

b)

difficult to keep

c)

spoken aloud

d)

serious

70.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

In bare feet, she walked as gingerly as possible, trying hard to avoid the pieces of broken glass on the floor.

a)

quickly

b)

straight

c)

carefully

d)

stylishly

71.

The noun clause in sentence 7 functions as

(7) "That you'd think of that is amazing," she said in a surprised tone.

a)

a subject

b)

a direct object

c)

a predicate noun

d)

an object of a preposition

72.

What part of sentence 6 is redundant?

(6) "But I'll wear a tie around my neck," I said, "and my being there will help to balance the numbers of boys and girls, or I think it will."

a)

"around my neck"

b)

"help to"

c)

"numbers of"

d)

"or I think it will"

73.

What word in sentence 9 is misspelled?

(9) While she was talking to Lisa, I decided to seas the chance to get dressed in my best clothes for the party.

a)

seas

b)

chance

c)

clothes

d)

for

74.

What part of sentence 10 is redundant?

(10) I went downstairs to show my sister how sharp I looked when I was completely and totally done getting ready and to discover what Lisa had said.

a)

"my sister"

b)

"sharp"

c)

"and totally"

d)

"and to discover"

75.

The noun clause in sentence 10 functions as

(10) I went downstairs to show my sister how sharp I looked when I was completely and totally done getting ready and to discover what Lisa had said.

a)

a subject

b)

a direct object

c)

a predicate noun

d)

an object of a preposition

76.

Which word in sentence 14 is misspelled?

(14) "Lisa said it was all right; you're allowed to come, so I won't dessert you here at home."

a)

right

b)

you're

c)

allowed

d)

dessert

77.

The noun clause in sentence 17 functions as

(17) I talked to whoever seemed interesting and was careful not to do anything that might embarrass Beth.

a)

a subject

b)

a direct object

c)

a predicate noun

d)

an object of a preposition

78.

Alliteration:

a)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds

b)

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

c)

Techniques a writer uses to create and develop a character

d)

Poetry that does not conform to a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

79.

Characterization:

a)

Language that has meaning beyond the literal meaning

b)

A technique that involves surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions or contrasts.

c)

Techniques a writer uses to create and develop a character

d)

Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come

80.

Onomatopoeia:

a)

Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses.

b)

Interruption of the chronological (time) order to present something that occurred before the beginning of the story

c)

The repetition of initial consonant sounds

d)

The use of words that imitate sounds. Examples would be hiss, buzz, swish, and crunch.

81.

Figurative Language:

a)

Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses.

b)

Language that has meaning beyond the literal meaning; also known as “figures of speech.”

c)

Writing that comments humorously on human flaws, ideas, social customs, or institutions in order to change them.

d)

Poetry that does not conform to a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

82.

Point of View:

a)

Perspective from which the story is told

b)

A made-up story that is based on a real time and place in history, so fact is mixed with fiction.

c)

A feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen

d)

Person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself

83.

First-person:

a)

narrator is a character in the story; uses “I,” “we,” etc.

b)

narrator outside the story; uses “he,” “she,” “they”

c)

narrator tells only what one character perceives

d)

narrator can see into the minds of all characters.

84.

Third-person limited:

a)

narrator is a character in the story; uses “I,” “we,” etc.

b)

narrator outside the story; uses “he,” “she,” “they”

c)

narrator tells only what one character perceives

d)

narrator can see into the minds of all characters.

85.

Third-person omniscient:

a)

narrator is a character in the story; uses “I,” “we,” etc.

b)

narrator outside the story; uses “he,” “she,” “they”

c)

narrator tells only what one character perceives

d)

narrator can see into the minds of all characters.

86.

Autobiography:

a)

A writer’s account of some other person’s life.

b)

A writer’s story of his or her own life.

c)

Writing that attempts to show life as it really is.

d)

Writing that deals with life in a humorous way, often poking fun at people’s mistakes.

87.

Biography:

a)

A story set in an imaginary world in which the characters usually have supernatural powers or abilities.

b)

A short story that often uses talking animals as the main characters

c)

A writer’s account of some other person’s life.

d)

A writer’s story of his or her own life.

88.

Antagonist:

a)

The high point in the action of a story.

b)

Everything that happens in a story.

c)

The person or force that works against the main character of the story.

d)

One of the people (or animals) in a story.

89.

Climax:

a)

The high point / turning point in the action of a story

b)

A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story. There are four basic conflicts

c)

The place and the time frame in which a story takes place.

d)

The distinctive way that a writer uses language

90.

Protagonist:

a)

The main character in a story, often a good or heroic type.

b)

The part of the story in which the problems are solved and the action comes to a satisfying end.

c)

A problem between a character and some element of nature

d)

The message about life or human nature that is “the focus” in the story that the writer tells

91.

Person Against Person:

a)

A problem between characters.

b)

A problem within a character’s own mind.

c)

A problem between a character and society, school, the law, or some tradition.

d)

A problem between a character and some element of nature-a blizzard, a hurricane, a mountain climb, etc

92.

Internal Conflict:

a)

A problem between characters.

b)

A problem between a character and society, school, the law, or some tradition.

c)

The part of the story in which the problems are solved and the action comes to a satisfying end.

d)

A problem within a character’s own mind.

93.

Resolution:

a)

The part of the story in which the problems are solved and the action comes to a satisfying end.

b)

The central part of the story during which various problems arise after a conflict is introduced.

c)

The place and the time frame in which a story takes place.

d)

The message about life or human nature that is “the focus” in the story that the writer tells

94.

Exposition:

a)

The action and dialogue following the climax that lead the reader into the story’s end.

b)

The feeling a piece of literature is intended to create in a reader

c)

The part of the story, usually near the beginning, in which the characters are introduced, the background is explained, and the setting is described.

d)

A complete piece of writing, as a report or essay, that is part of a newspaper, magazine, or book.

95.

Mood:

a)

A book of maps.

b)

A literary work whose content is based on the imagination and not on fact.

c)

The person or character who actually tells the story

d)

The feeling a piece of literature is intended to create in a reader

96.

Theme:

a)

A literary work that uses the familiar spoken form of language, sentence after sentence

b)

Person Against Person: A problem between characters.

c)

The distinctive way that a writer uses language

d)

The message about life or human nature that is “the focus” in the story that the writer tells

97.

Foreshadowing:

a)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

b)

The use of words that imitate sounds. Examples would be hiss, buzz, swish, and crunch

c)

Interruption of the chronological (time) order to present something that occurred before the beginning of the story.

d)

Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come, and help the reader anticipate the outcome.

98.

Metaphor

a)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

b)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.

c)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

d)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

99.

Simile:

a)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor

b)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

c)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”

d)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

100.

Personification:

a)

a purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

b)

comparison of two things essentially different but with some commonalities; does not use “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was ice.”

c)

human qualities attributed to an animal, object, or idea, e.g. “The wind exhaled.”

d)

comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as,” e.g. “Her smile was as cold as ice.”

101.

What is the time and place of a story?

a)

theme

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

characterization

102.

What are the problems or struggles in a story?

a)

conflict

b)

plot

c)

fiction

d)

setting

103.

What are the series of events that tell what happen in a story?

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

characterization

d)

fiction

104.

What is an incident in the story where an author goes back in time to explain something that happened earlier?

a)

flashback

b)

foreshadowing

105.

What is exaggeration for effect?

a)

dialogue

b)

symbol

c)

theme

d)

hyperbole

106.

What do you call events arranged in the order of time they happened?

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

chronological order

d)

theme

107.

What is conversation between two or more people in a story?

a)

hyperbole

b)

plot

c)

dialogue

d)

conflict

108.

What is tone?

a)

a writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject

b)

words or phrases that connect ideas, details, or events in writing

c)

stories, traditions, sayings, and customs of a culture or a society

a temporary state of mind or feeling

109.

What is the exposition?

a)

Shows how the characters try to solve the story's main conflict. Events that lead up to the climax.

b)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

c)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

d)

End of the story.

110.

What is the exposition?

a)

Shows how the characters try to solve the story's main conflict. Events that lead up to the climax.

b)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

c)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

d)

End of the story.

111.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

b)

Beginning of story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

c)

A struggle or clash between opposing forces that lies at the center of a plot in a story. Also known as the problem in a story.

d)

Part of the plot that shows the final outcome of the conflict. The story comes to a conclusion.

112.

What is the resolution of a story?

a)

The action after the climax and begins moving the story toward its resolution.

b)

The main or central idea of a story, poem, novel, or play.

c)

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel. Also known as a hero.

d)

Part of the plot that shows the final outcome of the conflict. The story comes to a conclusion.

113.

What is the falling action?

a)

An idea or feeling suggested by a word. Either a positive, negative, or neutral feeling.

b)

Writing that tries to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way.

c)

The turning point; the most intense moment in a story. It usually involves the main character realizing how the conflict can be fixed.

d)

The action after the climax and begins moving the story toward its resolution.

114.

What is the rising action?

a)

Part of the plot that shows the final outcome of the conflict.

b)

the build-up of the conflict or action moving toward the climax.

c)

Sequence of events in a story.

d)

The main idea of a text.

115.

The antagonist of a story is...

a)

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel. Also known as a hero.

b)

A person or force that opposes the protagonist, or central character.

c)

The relationship of the narrator or storyteller to the story.

d)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

116.

The protagonist is...

a)

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel. Also known as a hero.

b)

Narrator is a character in the story and uses first person pronouns such as I, me, myself, we, our, and us.

c)

The person whose telling the story.

d)

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

117.

Stanzas

a)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

b)

Comparison using like or as.

c)

A book that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and etc.

d)

A group of lines in a poem set off by blank lines.

118.

Simile

a)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

b)

Comparison using like or as.

c)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

d)

A phrase or expression whose meaning is different from what the words say literally.

119.

Metaphor

a)

Uses like or as.

b)

A direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

c)

Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated.

d)

A book that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings, pronunciations, and etc.

120.

When a story is told using first-person pronouns such as I, we, me, us it is called

a)

first person point of view

b)

third person point of view

c)

mood

d)

tone

121.

When the narrator knows about the thoughts and feelings of all the characters it is called

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

third person limited

d)

third person omniscient

122.

The feeling that a literary work conveys to readers is called

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

symbol

d)

point of view

123.

The _^happy bikers stopped for lunch.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

124.

Alan eats very ^slowly.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

verb

125.

^Amelia teaches third grade.

a)

Noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

126.

The old tired musician ^sang loudly tonight.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

adverb

127.

The words AND, BUT, YET, SO are called

a)

conjunctions

b)

prepositions

c)

adjectives

d)

adverbs

128.

The articles A, AN, and THE are always

a)

verbs

b)

adverbs

c)

adjectives

d)

prepositions

129.

The words HE, HER, WE, and I are

a)

verbs

b)

adverbs

c)

nouns

d)

pronouns

130.

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

131.

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gathering--mob

a)

gathering

b)

mob

132.

Connotation is a word's ___________.

a)

synonym

b)

emotional meaning

c)

antonym

d)

Literal, dictionary definition.

133.

Denotation is a word's ____________.

a)

Literal, dictionary definition

b)

Emotional meaning

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

134.

This is a claim that is in opposition of or that goes against the claim made by the writer.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterclaim

d)

reasons

135.

Indicate the purpose of this sentence.

If you spend a dollar every minute, it will take you about twenty centuries to spend a billion dollars.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Instruct

136.

Indicate the purpose of this sentence.

People should not be allowed to have children until they take a parenting class.

a)

Inform

b)

Instruct

c)

Entertain

d)

Persuade

137.

Indicate the purpose of this passage.

How to Make an Apple Mummy—Put an apple slice in a plastic cup. Mix 1⁄2 cup of baking soda and 1⁄2 cup of salt. Pour the mixture over the apple until the apple slice is completely covered. Store the apple slice away from light and moisture for one week.

a)

Inform

b)

Persuade

c)

Instruct

d)

Entertain

138.

What is the point of view?

Ester smiled brightly at his back, shrugged casually, and kept voice smooth as she reassured, "I'm not going anywhere." to laugh as she saw his shoulders almost flinch.

a)

1st Person

b)

3rd Person Limited

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Objective

139.

What is the point of view?

How to grill by Steven Raichlen

Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.

a)

first-person

b)

third-omniscient

c)

third-objective

d)

second-person

140.

What is the point of view?

Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes

And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses.

a)

First-person

b)

second-person

c)

third- limited

d)

third-objective

141.

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

142.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

a)

You are as a beautiful as a flower.

b)

The trees danced in the wind.

c)

I waited in line for 10 years!

d)

He is an encyclopedia of knowledge.

143.

What is an example of an alliteration?

a)

The vase flew off of the shelf.

b)

Powerful pandas punch parrots.

c)

The plant liked to fly.

d)

I like to eat pie.

144.

"Big baby", "Alone Together", and "Original Copy" are examples of:

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Oxymoron

145.

Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

a)

hyperbole

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

d)

imagery

146.

A mild or pleasant phrase used instead of one that may be considered unpleasant or offensive
Example:
He "passed away," instead of "He died".

a)

Parallelism

b)

Juxtaposition

c)

Euphemism

d)

Understatement

147.

Everett held his father's hand as hecrossed the busy parking lot. They walkedinto a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted himinto the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that

a)

Everett had never been to a grocery store

b)

Everett's dad does not shop often

c)

Everett's dad needs help with shopping.

d)

Everett is very young

148.

Read the following poem.

"A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti

My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;

My heart is like an apple-tree

Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;

My heart is gladder than all these

Because my love is come to me.

QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)

a)

Sorrow

b)

Happiness

c)

Excitement

d)

Nervousness

149.

What is the rhyme scheme?

a)

AA BB CC

b)

A B A B

c)

AA BB AA

d)

A B C B

150.

Mexican food and Italian food where Jason's favorite. Both had spicy dishes that he loved, yet Mexican food meant tamales and Italian food meant spaghetti.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Sequential (Chronological)

151.

As a result of not cleaning her room, Maleah was grounded for the weekend.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequential (Chronological)

d)

Compare and Contrast

152.

Nick continuously failed his math tests. His math teacher suggested that he attend tutoring twice a week and practice an online tutorial for two hours a week.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequential (Chronological)

d)

Problem and Solution

153.

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

154.

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

a)

You should cheat to win.

b)

Always work hard.

c)

It pays to be honest.

d)

Teamwork is best.

155.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

b)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

c)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

d)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

156.

Most people think that Johann Sebastian Bach played the piano, but this is not true. The piano was not invented until just two years before he died. Bach's main instrument was the organ. He was a great organist. He wrote a lot of wonderful music for that instrument. He also played other keyboard instruments that were ancestors of the piano. Among these instruments was the harpsichord. Along with Mozart, Bach is considered to be one of the all-time great composers
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Mozart and Bach did not compose music for the piano.

b)

Johann Sebastian Bach was a great organist and writer.

c)

The piano had not been invented three hundred years ago.

d)

The harpsichord was a keyboard instrument before the piano.

157.

Most people think that Johann Sebastian Bach played the piano, but this is not true. The piano was not invented until just two years before he died. Bach's main instrument was the organ. He was a great organist. He wrote a lot of wonderful music for that instrument. He also played other keyboard instruments that were ancestors of the piano. Among these instruments was the harpsichord. Along with Mozart, Bach is considered to be one of the all-time great composers
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Mozart and Bach did not compose music for the piano.

b)

Johann Sebastian Bach was a great organist and writer.

c)

The piano had not been invented three hundred years ago.

d)

The harpsichord was a keyboard instrument before the piano.

158.

On Halloween night the first thing you need to do is put on your costume. Next get your mom or dad and go to your neighbor's house. Knock on the door. When they answer say trick or treat and hold out your bag for a piece of candy. Do this at every house on your street.

a)

sequential

b)

cause & effect

c)

compare & contrast

d)

problem & solution

159.

Three of these things are details. One is a central idea. Click on the central idea.

a)

When school is out in the summer, I love to play outside.

b)

I go swimming at my grandma's house.

c)

My family always has a big barbecue on the Fourth of July and we watch the fireworks together.

d)

Whenever I can, I go hiking in the mountains with my friends.

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