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Academic Term Review

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When two or more words have the same ending sound, it is called

a)

scheme

b)

rhyme

c)

alliteration

d)

repetition

2.

Crash, ZOINK, Moo, BOOM, and POP are examples of

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

poetry

3.

Poetry is...

a)

writing that is musical and artistic in nature

b)

writing that expresses feelings

c)

a style of writing with few rules

d)

all of the above

4.

Her eyes are as sparkly as a diamond is a

a)

smilie

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

5.

words that are used within a poem repeatedly to express a certain point

a)

rhyme

b)

repetition

c)

stanza

d)

alliteration

6.

comparing two things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

stanza

7.

On the beautiful summer night, the trees danced in the breeze is an example of ...

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

rhyme

d)

stanza

8.

Several lines grouped together in a poem

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

poetry

d)

repetition

9.

Type of poetry that is meant to be performed

a)

spoken word poetry

b)

free verse poetry

10.

comparing two unlike things using like or as

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

11.

Descriptive writing that appeals to any of our five senses

a)

repetition

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

imagery

12.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
13.
A person’s struggle with his or her own prejudices or doubts or character flaws constitutes this type of conflict 
a)
person vs. technology
b)
Person vs. self
c)
Person vs. Nature
14.
When the protagonist’s conflict extends to confronting institutions, traditions, or laws of his or her culture, he or she struggles to overcome them, either triumphing over a corrupt society
a)
Person vs. society
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. self
15.
In this conflict, the protagonist is pitted against a tornado
a)
Person vs. nature
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. society
16.
The conflict of the story is the 
a)
THeme
b)
Problem
c)
accident
17.
 involves stories where characters are against each other
a)
Person vs. technology
b)
Person vs. self
c)
Person vs. person
18.
The character that causes trouble for the main character
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
19.
The problem is resolved during the 
a)
climax
b)
resolution
c)
rising action
20.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
21.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
22.
characters and setting are introduced
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
23.
this makes up the majority of the story, conflict is introduced
a)
falling action
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
24.
This type of conflict occurs inside the body and is man vs self
a)
inside
b)
internal
c)
external
d)
outside
25.
Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives.   What character trait does Javier demonstrate?
a)
Heroic
b)
Cruel
c)
Angry
d)
Intelligent
26.
Jake is Amanda’s older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
a)
Athletic
b)
Kindhearted
c)
Grateful
d)
Thoughtless
27.
Armando’s car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn’t getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help to arrive.  What character trait does Armando demonstrate?
a)
Silly
b)
Depressed
c)
Bright
d)
Furious
28.
Betty does not enjoy being with Carl. She thinks that he is boring and unattractive. One day Carl called a radio station and won backstage passes to see pop music super group, The Mountain Boys. When Carl asked Betty if she wanted to go to the concert with him, she agreed saying that it would be a great time. Amy was very nice to Carl until the concert. After the concert she treated him the same way that she always had.   What character trait does Betty demonstrate?
a)
Unkind
b)
Adventurous
c)
Petrified
d)
Glad
29.
When Angela asked her mother if she could go to the party, her mother said that she could not. So Angela asked her father, who said that she could. She then played her parents off of one another until she got her way. Angela enjoyed herself at the party.   What character trait does Angela demonstrate?
a)
Deceitful
b)
Calm
c)
Elegant
d)
Playful
30.
Ken does not take good crd of his things.  He often forgets to put things where they belong.  Yesterday, he left his scooter in the driveway and his dad ran it over.
Which word best describes Ken?
a)
cautious
b)
inconsiderate
c)
silly
d)
careless
31.
Makayla is kind to everyone.  Last week, when a new girl came to Makayla's class, Makayla showed her around the school and introduced her to all of her friends.
Which word best describes Makayla?
a)
cruel
b)
compassionate
c)
cheerful
d)
friendly
32.

What is a simile?

a)

A comparison of two unrelated things that uses like or as.

b)

A comparison of two unrelated things that DOES NOT use like or as.

c)

Giving human/lifelike characteristics to something that is not human and/or alive.

d)

An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

33.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison of two unrelated things that uses like or as.

b)

A comparison of two unrelated things that DOES NOT use like or as.

c)

Giving human/lifelike characteristics to something that is not human and/or alive.

d)

An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

34.

What is personification?

a)

A comparison of two unrelated things that uses like or as.

b)

A comparison of two unrelated things that DOES NOT use like or as.

c)

Giving human/lifelike characteristics to something that is not human and/or alive.

d)

An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

35.

What is hyperbole?

a)

A comparison of two unrelated things that uses like or as.

b)

A comparison of two unrelated things that DOES NOT use like or as.

c)

Giving human/lifelike characteristics to something that is not human and/or alive.

d)

An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

36.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

Words that imitate natural sounds.

b)

A set expression or phrase that holds meaning in particular cultures or countries, but may mean nothing to outsiders.

c)

A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined in order to create an effect.

d)

A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that is opposite of what you expect.

37.

What is irony?

a)

Words that imitate natural sounds.

b)

A set expression or phrase that holds meaning in particular cultures or countries, but may mean nothing to outsiders.

c)

A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined in order to create an effect.

d)

A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that is opposite of what you expect.

38.

Which of the following is an example of SIMILE?

a)

The soldier was as brave as a lion.

b)

Her voice is music to my ears.

c)

Her stomach complained loudly after she ate the spicy enchiladas.

d)

Your suitcase weighs a ton!

39.

Which of the following is an example of METAPHOR?

a)

The soldier was as brave as a lion.

b)

Her voice is music to my ears.

c)

Her stomach complained loudly after she ate the spicy enchiladas.

d)

Your suitcase weighs a ton!

40.

Which of the following is an example of PERSONIFICATION?

a)

The soldier was as brave as a lion.

b)

Her voice is music to my ears.

c)

Her stomach complained loudly after she ate the spicy enchiladas.

d)

Your suitcase weighs a ton!

41.

Which of the following is an example of HYPERBOLE?

a)

The soldier was as brave as a lion.

b)

Her voice is music to my ears.

c)

Her stomach complained loudly after she ate the spicy enchiladas.

d)

Your suitcase weighs a ton!

42.

Which of the following is an example of an OXYMORON?

a)

The bacon sizzled in the hot skillet.

b)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

c)

Shaina ordered jumbo shrimp at the seafood restaurant.

d)

The school dietitian eats a double bacon cheeseburger three times a week.

43.

I've told you a million times to clean your room!

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

44.

Rachel is a walking encyclopedia.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Simile

d)

Idiom

45.

“Cars come and go like frantic ants.”

a)

personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Onomatopoeia

e)

Allusion

46.

The sea lashed out in anger at the ships, unwilling to tolerate another battle.

a)

hyperbole

b)

Alliteration

c)

Personification

d)

Repetition

47.

The restless children were hopping about like kernels in a corn popper.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

48.

The book was a spaceship that transported him to strange new worlds.

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

49.

The boy was standing like a statue on the sidewalk in everyone's way.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

50.

Sarah was so quiet that she had an absent presence.

a)

Simile

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Personification

d)

Metaphor

51.
Which point of view is told by the character involved?
The reader sees the pronouns I, me, and we.
a)
2nd person
b)
1st person
c)
3rd person limited
52.
Which point of view has a narrator telling the story from the outside? Pronouns of her, him, he , she, and it are used.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
53.
Which point of view is it when the narrator speaks directly to YOU?
Seems to be a bolder approach. Lots of the pronoun YOU, YOU'RE, and YOU'LL.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
54.
Which point of view only tells the reader ONE character's thoughts and emotions and the narrator is telling the story from the outside?
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person omniscient
55.
Which point of view tells ALL character's thoughts and emotions and is told from the outside narrator? This is the ALL KNOWING narrator.
a)
3rd person omniscient
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
56.
I was nervous when it was my turn in the spelling bee.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
57.
He likes to tell jokes that make everyone laugh.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
58.
Mike took his book to the library to renew it for one more week.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
59.
My grandma is coming to visit and I can't wait to see her.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
60.
You have to be very quiet so you don't scare away the rabbit.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
61.
It is important that you take your time and do your best on all of your work.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
62.
Sally and Johnny are going to get pizza tonight. They are getting if form their favorite pizza restaurant.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
63.
The last piece of cake is mine!!
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
64.
She has a pretty smile. It makes her whole face light up.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
65.
I was the first person to finish the race.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
66.

What type of conflict is being shown in the picture?

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs, Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

67.

What type of conflict is being shown in the picture?

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs Society

68.

What type of conflict is being shown in the picture?

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

69.

What type of conflict is being shown in the picture?

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

70.

Identify the type of conflict for this passage.


Marla stared at her reflection in the mirror while she combed her hair. Every morning, she rehearsed the words she longed to tell her boss--"I'm quitting my job!" She didn't know if she had enough courage to actually go through with it.

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

71.

What type of conflict is represented by the passage?


Timothy leaped from his bed and went under the wooden table. The shaking of the earthquake had not subsided and he wondered if his prized basketball trophies had fallen off his shelf.

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

72.

What type of conflict is represented by the passage.


I was just about to check on my Instagram, when my father barged into my room. He was waving my report card.

"How are you failing English? No more video games or playing on your phone for the next six months!"

I couldn't believe this unfairness.

"Dad! You can't ruin my life!"

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

73.

Identify the type of conflict for this passage.

Tired about the lack of breaks given during long shifts at work and poor air conditioning, Mary decided to take a stand. She started a petition and got all the other secretaries to stage a peaceful protest for better working conditions.

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

74.

In the 1993 film Jurassic Park, Doctors Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler flee an escaped T-rex. Identify the type of conflict.

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

75.

Identify the type of conflict.


Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr disagree politically in the Broadway musical Hamilton.

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Man vs. Society

76.

There are three types of internal conflict.

a)

Yes

b)

No

77.

A struggle between a character and an outside force is what type of conflict

a)

Internal

b)

External

78.

A struggle that takes place inside a character's mind

a)

Internal

b)

External

79.

Man vs. Nature is an example of an external conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

80.
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.
81.
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)
A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.
82.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
83.

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

84.

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

85.

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

86.

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

87.
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
a)
thesis
b)
summary
c)
theme
d)
plot
88.
Where can a reader find the theme?
a)
It stated directly in the text.
b)
A character tells you.
c)
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
d)
Books or movies do not have themes.
89.
If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
a)
Friendship lasts forever.
b)
Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
c)
Money is the root of all evil.
90.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

91.
What is tone in writing?
a)
The reader's attitude toward the subject.
b)
The author's attitude toward the subject.
c)
The reader's feelings about the subject.
d)
The sound that comes from a piano when you press a key. 
92.
What is mood?
a)
The feeling the reader gets from a story.
b)
The dialogue in a story.
c)
The author's attitude about a topic.
d)
A type of figurative language.
93.
Choose the best answer:
a)
Mood and tone can never be the same.
b)
Mood and tone are always the same.
c)
Mood and tone are both how the author feels.
d)
Mood and tone can be the same or different.
94.

My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day, until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do, when he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, for he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy! What is the TONE of the poem?

a)

Frustrated

b)

Humorous

c)

Depressed

d)

Happy

95.
Lola sat on the old, lumpy couch crying. She could let it all out here, alone in her mother’s small, quiet apartment in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The familiar walls were covered in rose pink wallpaper. Goldie, her mother’s dog, seemed to stare sympathetically at Lola. The smell of her mother’s vanilla candles comforted her aching heart. What is the TONE of the passage? 
a)
Angry
b)
Happy
c)
Sad
d)
Hopeful
96.
He approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie eating contest at school. What is the MOOD of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Serious
c)
Sad
d)
Gloomy
97.
He approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie eating contest at school. What is the TONE of this passage?
a)
Excited
b)
Serious
c)
Frustrated
d)
Humorous
98.
The night it happened was one we will never forget. The wind was screeching outside as rain pounded against the window. We had lost electricity hours ago and had nothing but candles to light the house. The battery powered radio we had was broadcasting a warning to lock your doors and stay inside; there was a killer on the loose. What is the MOOD of the passage?
a)
Joyful
b)
Sad
c)
Scary
d)
Lonely
99.
The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room. Silence greets me as I glance around the house.  The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts... What is the MOOD of the passage?
a)
Frustrated
b)
Sad
c)
Holiday
d)
Mysterious
100.
Dear Grandma,
Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school.  I can't wait to wear my new outfit.  I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it.  Thanks again! I love you!
- Mollie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
a)
embarrassed
b)
appreciative
c)
calm
d)
light
101.

Which terms confused you the most?

Which terms did you fully undertand?

4 lines
102.

Why is it important to know and understand these literary terms?

4 lines

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