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ELA EOG Review SL

Total questions: 161

Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
 The influence or change
a)
author's purpose
b)
affect
c)
character
d)
claim
2.
The reason an author decides to write about a certain topic (PIE) 
a)
author's purpose
b)
central idea
c)
summary
d)
contribute
3.
A statement that something is true, even though it has not been proved.
a)
contrast
b)
fiction
c)
claim
claim
d)
convey
4.
To examine two or more things in order to show how they are alike or different. 
a)
contribute
b)
impact
c)
quote
d)
compare
5.
To compare two things and see how different they are
a)
contrast
b)
impact
c)
infer
d)
mood
6.
A serious argument about something
a)
heading
b)
plot
c)
point of view
d)
controversey
controversey
7.
To communicate; to show; to make known
a)
imagery
b)
speaker
c)
tone
d)
convey
8.
Vivid and specific language that helps someone imagine a scene he/she didn't witness
a)
descriptive language
b)
theme
c)
SWBST
d)
refer
9.
A conversation in a book, play, or film
a)
heading
b)
evidence
c)
dialogue
d)
quote
10.
Proof or facts
a)
evidence
b)
fiction 
c)
setting
d)
stanza
11.
The actors in a story
a)
Ms. Haynes
b)
plot 
c)
character
d)
selection
12.
How a text makes you feel
a)
tone 
b)
point of view
c)
mood
d)
theme
13.
The author's attitude
a)
mood
b)

tone

c)
infer
d)

theme

14.
The structure of the story
a)
imagery
b)
support
c)
plot
d)
setting
15.
 The vantage point from which a story is told (who is telling the story)
a)
quote
b)
theme
c)
point of view
d)
speaker
16.
Vivid and specific language that helps someone imagine a scene he/she didn't witness
a)
descriptive language
b)
theme
c)
SWBST
d)
refer
17.
What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?
a)
supporting detail
b)
topic sentence
c)
example sentence
d)
transition sentence
18.
What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"
a)
Tomatoes are good for you.
b)
Strawberries have seeds on the outside.
c)
It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
d)
Spinach is good for your bones.
19.
A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?
a)
to search and find
b)
to hold up and help
c)
to end
d)
to write
20.
What is a main idea?
a)
the central point of a piece of writing
b)
the information that supports the topic sentence
c)
the most interesting detail in a book
d)
the punctuation used in a paragraph
21.
If you can't figure out the main idea of a passage, what should you do?
a)
Try to recall every specific detail from the passage
b)
Ask yourself general questions about the passage
c)
Read the passage over and over until you have it memorized
d)
Read the passage once and don't look at it again.
22.

What are supporting details?

a)

Useless

b)

Details from the text that tell you how the character is feeling

c)

Details about the text that tell you about the setting

d)

Details from the text that develop the main idea

23.

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.

It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each

other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most

points wins.


Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

a)

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

b)

Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.

c)

Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

d)

Watching robot sumo is boring.

24.

Author's Purpose

a)

The atmosphere of a piece of text

b)

The different ways a writer forms his/her writing

c)

The reason for writing the text

d)

The technique a writer uses in his/her writing

25.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

a)

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

b)

It is also fun to look for shells.

c)

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

d)

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

26.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
27.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
28.
One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.
What is the author main point?
a)
The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
b)
The piano is a string instrument.
c)
The piano is a popular instrument.
d)
The strings of a piano makes the sound.
29.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information very quickly. That's why they use pictures! The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.


Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out fast

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

30.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
31.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
32.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
King Midas loved gold.
b)
King Midas sold lots of gold.
c)
King Midas had a heart of gold.
d)
King Midas hated gold.
33.
Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?
a)
Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
b)
We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.
c)
You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.
d)
Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.
34.
Which means the literal, explicit, dictionary definition?
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
omnisicent
d)
objective
35.
What is connotation?
a)
dictionary definition
b)
emotional connections; hidden meaning behind a word
c)
literal definition
d)
struggle between opposing forces
36.
All of these words mean generally the same thing. Which one has the most positive connotation?
a)
fragrance
b)
stench
c)
smell
d)
odor
37.
All of these words are synonyms. Which one has the most negative connotation?
a)
thrifty
b)
frugal
c)
stingy
d)
economical
38.
The arachnid is a carnivorous arthropod having a body divided into two parts, the cephalothorax and the abdomen, and having eight appendages and no antannae.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
39.
The Spiders are a spirited, determined, gregarious, and fun-loving group of adolescents.
a)
denotation
b)
connotation
40.
Snakes are cold-blooded, scaly, legless reptiles.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
41.
The snake in the grass cannot be trusted; he is a sneaky predator.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
42.
The fox is a very attractive young girl.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
43.
A carnivore in the dog family with a pointed muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
44.
General Zaroff was a very sly and cunning fox.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
45.
What point of view?
What a great start to this school year our students have had! We are so thankful to our students for meeting our high expectations.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person objective
d)
third person omniscient
46.
What point of view? Please mark this on your calendar. With the upcoming holidays, it is so important that you as your student's family support system encourage and remind students to work hard.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
47.
What point of view? If your student is absent, please provide a note with the reason of absence upon your student's return to school.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person objective
d)
third person limited
48.
Donovan enjoyed the "Let's Get Fired Up Bonfire" sponsored by PTSO. He wrote an article about it in the school newsletter. His favorite parts were the rock climbing wall, hay ride, and the food truck. He wishes that we could have another one soon.
a)
first person
b)
third person objective
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
49.
Charlene, a sixth grade student, is excited about the upcoming fundraiser. Ethan, an eighth grade student, is wishing that they could sell something other than Butter-Braid pastries. All of the seventh grade chorus students are hoping that they can can sell the most in the fundraiser.
a)
second person
b)
third person objective
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
50.
If you are sick with the flu, you should stay home from work or school to prevent spreading your germs to others.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person objective
d)
third person limited
51.
Which third person point of view includes the thoughts and feelings of all characters?
a)
third person objective
b)
third person limited
c)
third person omniscient
52.
Which first person narrator can not be trusted because they are crazy, drunk, or immature?
a)
reliable narrator
b)
unreliable narrator
53.
Which third person point of view does not include the thoughts and feelings of any character?
a)
third person objective
b)
third person limited
c)
third person omniscient
54.
From the point of view on the right side of the chart, what does the image look like?
a)
rabbit
b)
duck
c)
snake
d)
fox
55.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoyed the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
Why did the Crab decide to go to the meadow?
a)
He thought there was sand there.
b)
He wanted to make friends with Fox.
c)
He was disgusted with his home in the sand.
d)
He was looking for water.
56.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
a)
Be happy with what you have
b)
Friendship is the most important thing
c)
Do not travel
57.
A shepherd-boy, who watched a flock of sheep near a village, brought out the villagers three or four times by crying out, "Wolf! Wolf!" and when his neighbors came to help him, laughed at them for coming when there was no wolf. 
The Wolf, however, did truly come at last. The Shepherd-boy, now really alarmed, shouted in an agony of terror: "Pray, do come and help me; the Wolf is killing the sheep"; but no one paid any attention to his cries, nor helped him. The Wolf destroyed the whole flock. 
There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.
Why did no one respond to the shepherd-boy when the wolf really came?
a)
They couldn't hear his cries.
b)
They didn't believe him because he had called before and there had been no wolf.
c)
They didn't believe him because they didn't know the shepherd-boy.
d)
The shepherd-boy was trustworthy.
58.
A shepherd-boy, who watched a flock of sheep near a village, brought out the villagers three or four times by crying out, "Wolf! Wolf!" and when his neighbors came to help him, laughed at them for coming when there was no wolf. 
The Wolf, however, did truly come at last. The Shepherd-boy, now really alarmed, shouted in an agony of terror: "Pray, do come and help me; the Wolf is killing the sheep"; but no one paid any attention to his cries, nor helped him. The Wolf destroyed the whole flock. 
What is the central message of this story?
a)
Watch your valuables closely all of the time.
b)
Move your valuables away from harm.
c)
Lie all of the time, it will help you.
d)
Liars can't be trusted.
59.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
What is a synonym for the word sweltered?
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
60.
The twins like to CONFUSE their parents by switching places at the dinner table.
What does confuse mean?
a)
hide from
b)
mix up
c)
try out
61.
This is an example of ____________ text feature? 
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
62.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Caption
b)
Picture
c)
Index
d)
Heading
63.
True/False: We should ALWAYS look at the text features.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
1. 
a)
A. Our class visited Johnson Space Center next Wednesday.
b)
B. Our class will visited Johnson Space Center next Wednesday. 
c)
C. Our class visit Johnson Space Center next Wednesday. 
d)
D. Our class will visit Johnson Space Center next Wednesday. 
65.
4. 
a)
A. Right now, videos from Curiosity show the surface of Mars. 
b)
B. Right now, videos from Curiosity will showed the surface of Mars. 
c)
C. In the future, videos from Curiosity showed the surface of Mars. 
d)
D. In the future, videos from Curiosity show the surface of Mars. 
66.
The frog _____ into a prince.
a)
became
b)
changed
c)
was
67.
My parents _____ in that house when I _____ a baby.
a)
livd ..... were
b)
livet ..... wasn'
c)
lived ..... was
68.
At lunchtime I _____ my friends in a café.
a)
met
b)
meted
c)
Metted
69.
Elizabeth _____ her boyfriend  a birthday present.
a)
given
b)
gave
c)
gived
70.
Mary ____ very hard in school.
a)
work
b)
works
c)
workes
d)
workz
71.
A girl and a boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
was
d)
be
72.
Mark went to the park. _______ played on the monkey bars. 
a)
He
b)
She
c)
It
d)
Their 
73.
The students all went to the library. ____ checked out new books.
a)
It
b)
He/Her
c)
We
d)
They
74.
Identify the keywords in this question:  
What kind of climates does Mexico have?
a)
climates, have
b)
climates, Mexico
c)
what, Mexico
d)
type, climates
75.
In a fiction story, plot means....
a)
characters
b)
events in a story
c)
setting
d)
main idea
76.
Which best describes the tone of the poem MOST LIKELY MEANS...
a)
Which best describes the way the author is feeling (by his/her words) in the poem?
b)
Which best describes how I am feeling by reading the poem?
c)
Which best describes the character's feelings?
d)
Which best describes the setting of the poem?
77.
Which best describes the mood of the poem? means............
a)
Which best describes the main idea of the poem?
b)
which best describes the way the author feels and describes to us by his/her words?
c)
Which best describes the setting of the poem?
d)
Which best describes the way I feel when I read the poem?
78.
An inference is..............
a)
the main idea
b)
An educated guess or conclusion 
c)
point of view
d)
the theme
79.
Central idea is a synonym for............
a)
setting
b)
 character
c)
point of view
d)
main idea
80.
Figurative language means..........
a)
language that the author uses in non-fiction
b)
The type of language an author uses in poetry by using symbols and exaggerations to describe normal events.
c)
language the author only uses in short stories
d)
language that is used every day.
81.
An author's claim is..........
a)
only in fiction text.
b)
a central idea.
c)
a fact.
d)
his/her opinion or stance on something; their argument
82.
Perspective is a synonym for _________and means___________
a)
point of view/how you see things
b)
setting/the time and place
c)
central idea/how you summarize
d)
mood/how you feel when you read a text
83.
In a fiction story, climax is...........
a)
where the conflict starts to build in a story
b)
the beginning of the story where characters are introduced.
c)
the turning point, or part where either a character or event changes.
d)
the end of the story
84.
An objective summary is.........
a)
Inferences drawn from the text plus details.
b)
Only details from the text.
c)
the main idea and how you feel about it!
d)
a summary of the main idea but without your opinion, only the facts!
85.
In literature, or fiction (made up) stories, THEME is..........
a)
the central idea.
b)
an author's point of view.
c)
the message or lesson an author wants you to learn.
d)
the climax of a story.
86.
In poetry, the "paragraphs" are called_________and the "sentences" are called ____________.
a)
stanzas/lines
b)
stanzas/phrases
c)
stanzas/sentences
d)
passages/phrases
87.
What is the following sentence an example of?:
"The trees arms reached for the stars"
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
imagery
88.
"She is a flower; so beautiful" is an example of:
a)
hyperbole
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
89.
"He is as ugly as a frog" is a_________.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
onomotopeia
d)
hyperbole
90.
"His foot is the size of Texas!" is a........
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
imagery
91.
What happens in the exposition of a story?
a)
the conflict starts to build
b)
the loose ends are tied up 
c)
the characters, setting, conflict is introduced
d)
the turning point happens
92.
The rising action...........
a)
the end of the story
b)
the turning point
c)
Is where the conflict starts to happen
d)
the beginning of the story
93.
Falling action is...........
a)
beginning of the story
b)
the part of the story where conflict is beginning to resolve and all loose ends are tied up.
c)
turning point
d)
end of story where all problems are solved
94.
Resolution is.........
a)
part where conflict and tension builds
b)
beginning of story
c)
turning point
d)
end of story where all conflict is resolved.
95.
An author's argument is.......
a)
The facts of the story
b)
His/her claim/stance/opinion
c)
The tone of the story
d)
The mood of the story
96.
The RACE strategy can be used for........
a)
answering theme questions
b)
Answering main idea questions
c)
answering poetry questions
d)
Answering inference questions with textual evidence
97.
The BEST reading strategy you can do is.....
a)
Quickly read the text and never look back.
b)
Read the text and "Ink Think" or "Talk to the Text" to track your thoughts and ideas.
c)
Skim the text and cross out wrong answers.
d)
Read the text and go straight to the questions, without looking back at the text.
98.
Author's purpose means.........
a)
The message they want to deliver.
b)
how he/she feels when they write a text.
c)
Why he/she writes a text:  to inform, entertain, or persuade someone.
d)
the opinion of the author.
99.
Before you turn in your EOG, you MUST
a)
Make sure each passage is marked up, AND each question is BUBBLED IN!
b)
Make sure only questions are bubbled in.
c)
Make sure the questions are only answered in the book.
d)
Make sure answers are bubbled only.
100.
When using context clues, you can use ALL of the following types of context clues, EXCEPT:
a)
synonym
b)
definition
c)
antonym
d)
summary
101.
If you want to easily mark up your text, you can use the PUMA strategy to help you.  PUMA stands for:
a)
P:  point of view U:  underline text M:  mention title A:  annotate
b)
P:  Perspective U:  understand text M:  main idea A:  answer questions 
c)
P:  Parts U: Underline important ideas M:  Main idea A:  Answer multiple choice questions
d)
Parts (label the parts of the text), U (Underline known words and figure out what they mean using context clues), M (main idea of each section), A (Ask questions to the author).
102.
When you get a new passage, a good test-taking strategy is:
a)
First read the passage
b)
First read multiple choice questions to know what you are looking for in the text
c)
First read the questions then start answering them
d)
Read the passage then guess
103.
Fiction text is.........
a)
True stories
b)
Fake and made up stories
c)
Fake stories based on history
d)
Poems and no stories
104.
The narrator is.........
a)
The characters in a story
b)
The person who tells a story
c)
People in a true story
d)
Always the author
105.
The difference between fact and opinion is........
a)
Facts and opinions are both true
b)
Facts are true and opinions are what each person thinks
c)
Facts are fake and opinions are true
d)
Both are made up
106.
Setting includes:
a)
The problem in a story
b)
Only place
c)
Only time
d)
Time and place
107.
Convey means.........
a)
to show
b)
to explain 
c)
to admit
d)
to give
108.
Which is the MOST EFFECTIVE strategy for reviewing what you read in a selection?
MOST EFFECTIVE means........
a)
Most likely
b)
Most opinionated
c)
Least helpful
d)
Most helpful
109.
Most similar to means.......
a)
same as
b)
different as
c)
opposite to
d)
similar to
110.
antonym means..........
a)
similar to
b)
opposite of
c)
same as
d)
somewhat like
111.
Quotation is.......
a)
What someone does
b)
What someone says, and it has these marks around it: "...."
c)
How someone acts
d)
What a character feels
112.
Contributes to means........
a)
Remains neutral
b)
Takes away from 
c)
Adds to
d)
Stays the same
113.
When reading a text, how can text features help you?
a)
By looking at subheadings, pictures, titles you can preview the text before reading to show you main idea.
b)
They can help you to tell you the whole story.
c)
They can help you answer all the multiple choice only.
d)
They cannot help you at all with the text.
114.
Author's style is.........
a)
The way the author creates a mood.
b)
The way the author uses characters to show you a story.
c)
The way the author uses words to create feelings.
d)
The way the author uses word choice, sentence structure, figurative language all together to create meaning in a text.
115.
The audience is.......
a)
The speaker in a text
b)
The people the author is writing to
c)
The narrator
d)
The author
116.
Bias means...........
a)
The author agrees with all the readers
b)
When an author is in FAVOR of something and this shows up in his/her writing to influence the reader unfairly
c)
The author persuades the reader of something
d)
The author's style of writing
117.
The lesson taught by a literacy work, usually a fable
a)
Lesson
b)
Moral
c)
fable
d)
myth
118.
A fictional tale that explains natural phenomena through the action of gods and goddesses 
a)
mythical
b)
myth
c)
moral
d)
realistic fiction
119.
writing that attempts to convince the reader or listener to agree with a certain opinion or plan of action
a)
persuasion 
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
all of the above
120.
A piece of literature that is based very loosely on historical facts or is set in a time in the past.  The plot is often embellished, exaggerated, or has many story lines combined.
a)
Realistic fiction
b)
flashback
c)
science fiction
d)
historical fiction
121.
A "fake" story that seems like it could be true
a)
Fantasy 
b)
Realistic fiction
c)
Historical fiction
d)
sceince fiction
122.
When something that you don't expect, an opposite outcome of what is expected
a)
Idiom
b)
conflict
c)
Irony
d)
none of the above
123.
When when an author refers to a famous song, peice of art, location, etc
a)
Allusion 
b)
refrain
c)
Plot
d)
refers
124.
A literacy work that provides clues for the reader to solve as the plot unfolds
a)
legend
b)
tall tale
c)
folk tale
d)
Mystery
125.
A story told to teach a lesson
a)
Memoir
b)
Parable
c)
Bandwagon
d)
sterotype
126.
A traditional strory that is commonly believed to be true and factual
a)
Refrain
b)
Mystery
c)
Legend
d)
fairy tale
127.
A story with unbelievable elements, related as if were true and factual
a)
Fairy tale
b)
Tall tale
c)
Legend
d)
Plot
128.
A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
a)
None of the above
b)
Unicorns🦄
c)
Fare tale 
d)
Fairy tale
129.
An idea or concept that can be proven true
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
true
d)
false
130.
An idea based on feelings or judgements 
a)
Opinion
b)
False
c)
Fact
d)
True
131.
When two words mean the same thing
a)
Alike
b)
Homonym
c)
synonym
d)
Antonym
132.
What order does the plot chart go
a)
Resolution, rising action, falling action, climax, exposition
b)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c)
resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
d)
Exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
133.
Two words spelled the same way,  but with different meanings 
a)
Similar 
b)
Homonym
c)
homophone
d)
alike
134.
Two words that sound the same, but have different meanings
a)
Homophone
b)
Homonym
c)
Different
d)
antonym
135.
Words that have opposite meanings
a)
Homophone
b)
Contrast
c)
Antonym
d)
synonym
136.
the main character in the story
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist 
c)
character
d)
none of the above
137.
the character that causes the conflict for the main character or protagonist 
a)
protagonist
b)
conflict
c)
antagonist
d)
opinion
138.
the reason a writer writes
a)
purpose
b)
persuade
c)
entertain
d)
author's purpose
139.
words that replace proper nouns 
a)
pronouns
b)
antnouns
c)
bias
d)
nouns
140.
ways to persuade others to change there mind
a)
pronouns
b)
propaganda
c)
persuade
d)
bias
141.
when a writer or reader has a certain opinion based on previous experiences or strong feelings toward a subject
a)
bias
b)
bandwagon
c)
propaganda 
d)
none of the above
142.
when a writer encourages the reader to make a judgement
a)
bias
b)
inform
c)
bandwagon
d)
sarcasm
143.
language that is chosen to mock, make fun, or be ironic 
a)
sarcasm
b)
testimonial
c)
bandwagon
d)
none of the above
144.
a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study
a)
secondary source
b)
primary source
c)
stereotype 
d)
dynamic character
145.
is any source about an event, period, or issue in history that was produced after that event, period or issue that has passed
a)
primary source
b)
any source
c)
all of the above
d)
secondary source 
146.
a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing 
a)
value
b)
none of the above
c)
testimonial
d)
declaration
147.
a historical account or biography written from personal
knowledge or special sources 
a)
sources 
b)
memoir
c)
stereotype
d)
none of the above
148.
is one whose personality doesn't change throughout 
a)
static character 
b)
character
c)
dynamic character
d)
memoir
149.
is someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot
a)
plot
b)
static character
c)
dynamic character
d)
character
150.
a widely believed but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular
a)
stereotype
b)
memoir 
c)
bias
d)
none of the above
151.
context clues
a)

a strategy used to figure out the meaning of words based on how they are used in a text
b)
meaning of a word, phrase, or definition
c)
knowledge on which to base belief or conclusions
d)

an expression consisting of one or more words
152.
summarize
a)

common characteristics; identifies how things are alike or similar
b)

to arrive at a decision, to close or bring to an end
c)

present the main points of a text in a concise form
d)

best chance of happening or being correct
153.
central idea
a)
“read between the lines;” the answer is not clearly stated in the passage; you need to use knowledge and experience to draw a conclusion
b)
the main topic or concept of a text
c)
the message that is intended or expressed
d)

an assortment of things from which a choice can be made
154.
analyze
a)

common characteristics; identifies how things are alike or similar
b)

present the main points of a text in a concise form
c)

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
d)

consider in detail in order to discover essential features
155.
choose
a)
knowledge on which to base belief or conclusions
b)

to select from a number of possibilities. Similar words: select, pick, determine, identify
c)

to prove negative; to show to be false
d)

to stress or single out as important
156.
define
a)
meaning of a word, phrase, or definition
b)

clarify by giving an example of
c)

to make clear
d)

to make a logical connection
157.
compare
a)

to clarify, by answering any of the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where, why, or how
b)

characteristics that are not alike; identifies things that are different
c)

consider in detail in order to discover essential features
d)

common characteristics; identifies how things are alike or similar
158.
contrast
a)

to show; to make something known
b)

characteristics that are not alike; identifies things that are different
c)

the mental position from which things are perceived
d)

common characteristics; identifies how things are alike or similar
159.
describe
a)

a larger-life lesson or message that is made clear in a text based on the main character’s growth
b)

presents a clear picture of a person, place, thing, or idea; uses details or sensory words
c)

to elaborate; to express or make clear over time
d)

acceptable; trustworthy
160.
explain
a)

to clarify, by answering any of the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where, why, or how
b)
to provide
c)

to make a logical connection
d)
the main topic or concept of a text
161.
“read between the lines;” the answer is not clearly stated in the passage; you need to use knowledge and experience to draw a conclusion
a)
alter
b)
distinguish
c)
associate
d)
infer