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MCAS ELA Grade 10 Prep

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

For breakfast tomorrow I should eat:

a)

Something I'm used to that will fuel me

b)

Nothing

c)

I'm skipping dinner too

d)

Air

2.

Tonight I should charge my Chromebook.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

How many paragraphs should be in my essay responses.

a)

0

b)

1-2

c)

3-4

d)

4-6+

4.

If I don't know a multiple choice question I will:

a)

Leave it blank

b)

Use elimination strategies until I pick the best choice

5.

So I don't get bored if I finish early I should:

a)

Bring a book or take a nap

b)

Start talking to my buddy across the room

6.

Testing will be done in one day.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Tonight I'm going to:

a)

Get a reasonable amount of sleep

b)

Play games on my cell phone until dawn

c)

Start a fight in my group chat

d)

Break up with my significant other

8.

Tomorrow morning I should make sure to

a)

Have breakfast, even if it's just a granola bar

b)

Practice the newest TikTok dance

c)

Antagonize Mr. Mosher

d)

Sleep in late

9.

In my essay responses I should include:

a)

Quotes from each article/story.

b)

A minimum of 3+ quotes per body paragraph.

c)

The titles and authors of all stories/articles in the introduction.

d)

All of the other three options

10.

Citations in your written answer should include the paragraph number like this: "Blah blah blah..." (Author's Last Name 9).

a)

True

b)

False

11.

When I arrive in the testing room, I need to

a)

Hand over all of my electronic devices to the proctors

b)

Hand over my phone, but keep my Fitness tracker on to track my gains

c)

Hand over my first phone, but keep a second one in case of emergencies

d)

Hoard all of my electronic devices because they are MY PROPERTY

12.

Which of the following are tools available to use on the test?

a)

Phone a friend

b)

Give me a hint

c)

Google search

d)

Highlighter, answer cross out, answer cover, display color-changer

13.

If I start to feel worried before or during the test, I should

a)

Scream at the top of my lungs

b)

Hyperventilate and pass out

c)

Take a deep breath, and take the test one question at a time

d)

Crash out

14.

After the test, Tuesday is evens on the schedule and Wednesday is odds.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

If I do poorly on the test, what is the worst that can happen?

a)

I will have to go to summer school

b)

I will be sent to Abu Dhabi to live out the rest of my days

c)

I'm going to do my best because I'm prepped and ready

16.

Use of an object, person, place, or event that has both a meaning in itself and stands for something larger

a)

personification

b)

symbolism

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

17.

Group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song, similar to paragraph in prose

a)

refrain

b)

stanza

c)

allusion

d)

symbolism

18.
The correct order of plot stages is...
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising action
b)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c)
resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
d)
rising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action
19.
Another way of saying theme
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
central idea
d)
resolution
20.

To make an educated guess based on the limited details in a story is

a)

to infer

b)

to foreshadow

c)

plot

d)

theme

21.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
22.

A Protagonist is

a)

a word that means the opposite of another word

b)

a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

c)

a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or other words

d)

the central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story (sometimes called the hero or heroine)

23.

Words and phrases that appeal to reader's five senses.

a)

Imagery

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Conflict

d)

Simile

24.

The giving of human qualities to an animal or object.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Euphemism

d)

Personification

25.

When the reader knows something the characters do not.

a)

Characterization

b)

Dramatic Irony

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Allusion

26.
Theme means...
a)
 the title of a piece of literature
b)
the topic of a piece of literature
c)
the overall message of a piece of literature
d)
the feeling of a piece of literature 
27.

"My refrigerator called to me" is an example of what?

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

28.
This type of literature tells a story:
a)
argument
b)
essay
c)
poetry
d)
narrative
29.
In the concluding paragraph of an essay, the main ideas...
a)

begin the paragraph.

b)

end the paragraph.

c)

are left out.

d)

are summarized and reflected on.

30.
The introductory paragraph to a response essay must contain:
a)
General information on the topic, thesis, main ideas.
b)
General information about the topic and thesis.
c)
Thesis only.
d)
Main ideas only.
31.
Which type of writing is defined by its essay structure as well as its claim and counter argument(s)?
a)
Essay
b)
Argumentative essay
c)
Narrative
d)
Summary
32.
Alliteration
a)
slippery slow slope
b)
splat, hiss, gurgle
c)
rowing, rowing, rowing
d)
blue, hue, stew
33.
Onomatopoeia
a)
splat, hiss, gurgle
b)
slippery slow slope
c)
rowing, rowing, rowing
d)
blue, hue, stew
34.
Repetition
a)
splat, hiss, gurgle
b)
rowing, rowing, rowing
c)
slippery slow slope
d)
blue, hue, stew
35.
When the writer gives human qualities to a nonhuman subject, it is called...
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
36.
An overstatement or exaggeration. It is used to show emphasis and can often be found within a simile or metaphor  
a)
tone 
b)
hyperbole 
c)
alliteration 
d)
rhyme 
37.
A comparison of two unlike things using "as" or "like" 
a)
hyperbole 
b)
metaphor 
c)
alliteration 
d)
simile 
38.
When a poem repeats sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines, he or she is using 
a)
rhyme
b)
stanza 
c)
repetition 
d)
alliteration 
39.
When words end with the same sounds, the words 
a)
verse. 
b)
rhyme.
c)
alliteration.
d)
onomatopoeia.
40.
The setting of the story is
a)
The people in the story
b)
The time and place of the story
c)
The problem in the story
d)
The sequence of events in the story
41.
The exposition of the story is
a)
The introduction, or background of the story
b)
The events leading to the turning point of the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The end of the story
42.
The point of view, or perspective of a story is
a)
The way the story makes you feel
b)
A conversation between characters
c)
The sound of the story, or the author's voice
d)
Who is telling the story
43.
Dialogue is
a)
A character who changes in the story
b)
A character who does NOT change in the story
c)
The  message or main idea in the story
d)
A conversation between characters
44.
Conflict is
a)

The people in the story

b)

The time and place of the story

c)

The problem in the story that pushes forward the plot

d)

The sequence of events in the story

45.
If the narrator of the story uses the pronoun "I" the story it told from....
a)
2nd person
b)
3rd person
c)
Limited
d)
1st person
46.
Tone is the author's 
a)
Attitude toward a subject
b)
Use of vocabulary
c)
How the reader feels
d)
Use of figurative language
47.
Which part of the plot map leads up to the climax?
a)
resolution
b)
falling action
c)
denouement
d)
rising action
48.
The act of creating or describing a character is called CHARACTERIZATION.
a)
True
b)
False
49.

Similes are...

a)

giving an inanimate object human characteristics

b)

comparisons using like or as

c)

repetition of the same sound at the beginning of three or more words

d)

comparisons that do not use like or as

50.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

the most exciting/tense part

b)

the ending of the story

c)

the beginning of the story

d)

the problem of the story

51.
When a writer provides clues that hint at the story’s outcome
a)
FORESHADOWING
b)
DILEMMA
c)
MOOD
d)
SUSPENSE
52.
The overall feeling in a story
a)
IRONY
b)
MYSTERY
c)
MOOD
d)
TONE
53.
A contrast between what is expected and reality
a)
IRONY
b)
MOOD
c)
SUSPENSE
d)
TONE
54.
What does PERSUADE mean?
a)
to give information; to teach; to educate
b)
to intend enjoyment, laughter, or pleasure
c)
to convince to do, feel, or believe something
d)
to be right, always, no matter what
55.

During the test, I should...

a)

move as quickly as I can.

b)

take my time and stay focused.

c)

skip around the test.

d)

think about what I am going to do at lunchtime.

56.

The night before my big test, I should...

a)

stay up extra late.

b)

Argue with my sister.

c)

go to bed early.

d)

eat lots of junk food.

57.

If I finish my test quickly, I will probably...

a)

get a very high score.

b)

not do as well as others who take their time.

c)

talk to my neighbor because I am bored.

d)

get all the answers correct.

58.

While the test directions are being read aloud, I should...

a)

listen carefully.

b)

zone out.

c)

talk to everyone.

d)

None of the above

59.

For multiple choice questions, I should...

a)

choose the first answer that sounds right to me.

b)

read all the answer choices before picking one.

c)

say, "eeny meeny miney moe" to pick an answer.

d)

ask a friend to help me.

60.

Teachers are allowed to help students during standardized tests.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

If you don't know the answer to a question, you should...

a)

stare into space.

b)

give up.

c)

try to eliminate incorrect options.

62.
True or False
It is ok to take short "brain-breaks" during my test session.
a)
True
b)
False
63.

I don't need to read the whole passage.  I can go directly to the questions and skim the passage to save time.

a)

False

b)

True

64.

Before answering questions, I should highlight clues and keywords in the question/answer choices.

a)
Yes, because it will help lead me to the right answer.
b)
No, because you because it's a waste of time.
65.
During the test, I should: 
a)

tell my teacher that I don't really feel like taking a test today.

b)

make lots of noise.

c)

stay calm and give my best effort.

66.

The character who prevents the protagonist from reaching his/her goal.

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

main character

67.

Appeals to audience because the speaker appears trustworthy.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Rhetoric

68.

Using emotion to persuade your audience.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

69.

This term refers to an argument that appeals to logic.

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

70.

Which is an example of DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?

a)

he is a yellow sponge with holes, he has blue eyes, buckteeth, skinny arms and legs, and wears a white shirt and brown pants

b)

he is happy because he is smiling and making the thumbs up sign

71.

The pencil danced across the paper.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

72.

Life is like a box of chocolates.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

73.

It was so cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets!

a)

alliteration

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

74.

Tommy is a bull in a china shop.

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

75.

Gabby gulped down the Mountain Dew.

a)

hyperbole

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

76.

Sally sold seashells by the seashore.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

idiom

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

77.

He told the actors to "break a leg" for good luck before the play began.

a)

hyperbole

b)

idiom

c)

metophor

d)

simile

78.
Which is NOT a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
momentous
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
79.
Irony has _ kinds.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
9
80.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know. 
81.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
82.
What is dramatic Irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
83.
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
a)
Verbal
b)
situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
Irony
84.
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony 
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
85.
A marriage counselor filed for divorce
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above

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