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WorksheetsMod. 1 Review of Key Concepts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In this external conflict, two characters struggle against one another. Their opposition may be physical or verbal.
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. society
In this external conflict, a character is battling an outside force like rain, extreme heat, or a hurricane.
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. society
In this internal conflict, a character attempts to overcome a personal issue. This conflict occurs when a character faces problems like fear, anxiety, or confusion.
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. society
In this external conflict, the protagonist may have a problem with a large group. They may feel oppressed, or may want to change their world in some way.
character vs. character
character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. society
A character who develops throughout the plot, undergoes a noticeable change, and grows as a person
Flat
Dynamic
Round
Static
A character who is two dimensional, has limited personality traits, and can be summed up in 1–2 words
Flat
Dynamic
Round
Static
A character who is complicated, unpredictable, and surprising and takes at least a paragraph to summarize
Flat
Dynamic
Round
Static
A character who does not develop, experience change, learn a lesson, or grow as a person
Flat
Dynamic
Round
Static
In literature, symbolism does all of the following except
uses something concrete to represent an abstract idea, trait, or perspective
adds a layer of meaning to a text by including something with a literal and symbolic meaning
allows a reader to recognize universal symbols in literature, regardless of background
uses a feeling to represent an object that is unimportant to a character in the text
Which of the following is the best definition for symbolism?A representation of an idea, emotion, or perspective
A representation of an idea, emotion, or perspective
An underlying message or big idea
The creation of a fictional character
The time and place of the action
A character is dressed in all black and is hanging out in a dark alley. Based on your knowledge of symbolism, what inference can you make?
The character is happy.
The character is evil.
The character is royalty.
The character is innocent
Read this sentence: The people in the audience were falling asleep out of boredom from his banal speech. Which word from the sentence provides a clue to the meaning of banal?
Falling
Sad
Speech
Boredom
Which text feature grabs the reader's attention?
Title
Subtitle
Caption
Which text feature reveals the central idea?
Title
Subtitle
Caption
Which text feature explains a relevant image?
Caption
Title
Subtitle
The central idea of a nonfiction text can be expressed in a word or two.
True
False
The topic of a nonfiction text can be expressed in a word or two.
True
False
The central idea of a nonfiction text is similar to the theme of a fiction text.
True
False
Which of the following statements is true about the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing a text?
A paraphrase and a summary both restate the author's words in your own way, but a summary is longer.
A paraphrase is shorter than the original text; a summary is the same length as the original text.
A paraphrase restates the author's words; a summary expresses the central idea of a text.
Parallel structure is
the use of short, choppy sentences to make writing feel rushed
the use of sentences that repeat the same ideas and thoughts
the use of the same patterns of clauses or phrases within a sentence
