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Reading Semester 2 Exam Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The background information given at the beginning

a)

exposition

b)

falling action

c)

climax

d)

rising action

2.

Returning to an earlier time in order to clarify meaning in the present time

a)

flashforward

b)

flashback

c)

resolution

d)

climax

3.

Setting

a)

Description evoking the use of the five senses

b)

The results or effects of the climax

c)

Word choice to create a specific effect

d)

The time and place where the story occurs

4.

A recurring feature of a work that develops its theme

a)

Motify

b)

Theme

c)

Setting

d)

Diction

5.

Antagonist

a)

Direct speech between characters

b)

A recurring feature of a work that develops its theme

c)

A recurring feature of a work that develops its theme

d)

A character (or thing) that is the source of conflict in a literary work

6.

The emotional atmosphere of a piece – how the reader “feels”

a)

theme

b)

mood

c)

tone

d)

protagonist

7.

Plot

a)

A struggle between two or more forces (ex. Person vs. Nature)

b)

The “turning point” of the literary work

c)

The sequence of events in a work of literature

d)

The main character of a work – the one we “root for”

8.

Tone

a)

Type or category in which a literary work belongs

b)

The author’s attitude towards the subject or events

c)

The “first hurdles” in the literary work

d)

The background information given at the beginning

9.

The way in which the author develops the personalities of the characters

a)

mood

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

tone

10.

Symbolism

a)

Direct speech between characters

b)

The “first hurdles” in the literary work

c)

The background information given at the beginning

d)

An object, person, or place used to represent something else

11.

The results or effects of the climax

a)

falling action

b)

rising action

c)

diction

d)

tone

12.

The perspective from which the story is told

a)

flashback

b)

point of view

c)

protagonist

d)

resoultion

13.

The “first hurdles” in the literary work

a)

rising action

b)

resolution

c)

setting

d)

symbolism

14.

The moment when all of the loose ends are tied up and all of the questions answered

a)

exposition

b)

climax

c)

rising action

d)

resolution

15.

Protagonist

a)

Returning to an earlier time in order to clarify meaning in the present time

b)

The main character of a work – the one we “root for”

c)

Hinting at what is to come

d)

The underlying main idea of a work – often an opinion about the subject

16.

Type or category in which a literary work belongs

a)

genre

b)

resolution

c)

setting

d)

exposition

17.

Direct speech between characters

a)

setting

b)

characterization

c)

diction

d)

dialogue

18.

Hinting at what is to come

a)

flashback

b)

foreshadowing

c)

genre

d)

plot

19.

Theme

a)

The underlying main idea of a work – often an opinion about the subject

b)

The background information given at the beginning

c)

The perspective from which the story is told

d)

The “first hurdles” in the literary work

20.

Description evoking the use of the five senses

a)

motify

b)

flashback

c)

antagonist

d)

imagery

21.

A struggle between two or more forces (ex. Person vs. Nature)

a)

characterization

b)

conflict

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

22.

Climax

a)

The “turning point” of the literary work

b)

Direct speech between characters

c)

The “first hurdles” in the literary work

d)

The results or effects of the climax

23.

When something unexpected happens or is said

a)

genre

b)

climax

c)

irony

d)

motify

24.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Pansy pranced playfully around the playground.
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
25.

"The city was a jungle." is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

26.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
27.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The runner ran like a cheetah in the race.
a)
metaphor
b)
oxymoron
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
28.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Her long hair is an ocean of waves.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
29.
What type of figurative language is shown?
She was so sad that all the tears she cried filled up a lake.
a)
hyperbole
b)
oxymoron
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
30.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
31.
What type of figurative language is shown?
I have told you a million times not to do that!
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
hyperbole
d)
oxymoron
32.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
33.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The thunder boomed in the storm.
a)
oxymoron
b)
personification
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
34.

BAM! The door shut behind me.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

idiom

35.

My homework is so hard my brain is going to explode.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

oxymoron

d)

hyperbole

36.
The flames ate hungrily at the burning houses.
a)
idiom
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
37.
While working, write your wackiest words down.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
personification
38.
A writer's account of his or her own life.
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
fable
d)
memoir
39.
Which genre involves historical characters or events with a contrived plot.
a)
fantasy
b)
nonfiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
realistic fiction
40.
When a person's life is written and documented by another individual, it falls into this genre. 
a)
realistic fiction
b)
historical fiction
c)
science fiction 
d)
biography 
41.
A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.
a)
fantasy 
b)
persuasive writing 
c)
biography 
d)
informational text 
42.
A type of writing written to encourage feeling and create a thoughtful response. This type of writing often uses rhyme and rhythm to convey a message.
a)
drama
b)
fantasy
c)
poetry
d)
mystery
43.
A genre of fiction whose plot could actually happen
a)
legend
b)
fantasy
c)
realistic fiction
d)
science fiction
44.
Have Greek or Roman creature(s)
a)
poetry
b)
fable
c)
myth
d)
legend
45.
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.
46.
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.
47.
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.
48.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
49.
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
50.
Although he has facial deformities, Auggie struggles with being accepted by his classmates. This is an example of...
a)
Internal conflict
b)
External conflict
51.

The problem a character faces that drives the plot of the story is called the __________________.

a)

Conflict

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

Action

52.

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

53.

A conflict between a character and a force such as weather, environment, an animal, or a disease

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

54.

A conflict between two or more characters in a story

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

55.

A conflict between a character and the laws or social norms of their culture.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

56.

A conflict a character faces that involves overcoming a troubling feeling or making a difficult decision.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

57.

Trisha really likes her job , but she doesn't make enough to pay her bills. She doesn't know if she should leave or get a second job.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

58.

Sam quickly hides behind a tree when he sees two bullies coming

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

59.

Janet's parents expect her to go to law school, but she wants to be an artist

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

60.

Anita is a great kicker, but she's not allowed to play on the football team.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

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