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WorksheetsStudySync Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 41mins
In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters in the movie are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is. Which type of irony is represented in this situation?
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
none of the above
A man looked out the window to see a hail storm, thunder and lightning. He turned to his friend and said, "This is wonderful weather we're having!"
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
none of the above
Melanie and her family decided to travel from Pennsylvania to Florida in January in order to avoid the cold weather. However, as soon as they arrived, they were welcomed by below-freezing temperatures. What type of irony is represented in this situation?
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
none of the above
A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.
comma
dash
ellipsis
A(n) ___ is used to set off direct quotations OR to separate 2 or more adjectives
comma
dash
ellipsis
Change this sentence to correctly use the ellipses: “I went to Cheney after class, only for twenty minutes, and then I went to my dorm.”
“...I went to Cheney after class, only for twenty minutes, and then I went to my dorm.”
“I went to… Cheney after class, only for twenty minutes, and then I went to my dorm.”
“I went to Cheney after class… and then I went back to my dorm.”
“I went to… after class, only for twenty minutes, and then I went to…”
Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?
dwelling, house, home, residence
dwelling
house
home
residence
Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?
cheap, frugal, thrifty
cheap
frugal
thrifty
Which word has the most neutral connotation?
assertive, pushy, aggressive
assertive
pushy
aggressive
What would a negative connotation for the word "quick" be?
prompt
rapid
hasty
responsive
What is a neutral connotation for small?
short
paltry
insignificant
trivial
My mom screamed when she realized she won first place in the pie baking contest.
Does the word "screamed" in the above sentence have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?
positive
negative
neutral
How would you characterize the tone of the following sentence:
"I won the game fair and square — and I'll fight anyone who says differently!"
delighted
angry
bored
deceitful
"One of them is that happy moment at the soda fountain...with a tinkling glass of ice-cold Coca-Cola."
The writer of this advertisement probably used the word ice-cold rather than freezing because ice-
cold has
the opposite meaning
a more negative connotation
a more positive connotation
the same denotation
If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?
Kayla is 13 years old.
Kayla goes to a Catholic School.
Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?
She lost her first game.
Her head was hanging down.
She walked down the street.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:
Sheepdogs are not very smart.
There are many breeds of dogs.
Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.
Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?
Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much-needed program."
In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.
Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."
We can infer that:
Robert was the best player.
Caitlin wanted Robert on her team.
Robert was not a very good player.
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
An author's central argument in their writing is the _____.
claim
evidence
supporting details
reasons
Which of the following statements are not evidence?
Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.
Middle-School students should have daily recess time.
When surveyed, 98% of snack-food eaters responded that Twinkies were their favorite snack.
The population of Evansville, Indiana has fallen by 15% in the past five years.
Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?
Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.
Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.
The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."
The temperature in this room is not comfortable.
Why is it important to keep the audience in mind when writing an essay?
It determines if quotes are required.
It informs the specific content to include.
It decides the amount of research needed.
It controls which sources to use.
What is the most likely purpose of an essay that is full of claims, evidence, and reasons?
To argue a specific issue
To teach a helpful skill
To describe an important scene
To explain a difficult concept
A student has been instructed to write a two-page, first-person essay about her recent trip to the Grand Canyon. What title would best reflect her purpose?
The Grand Canyon: A Geological Marvel
The Ten Best Things about the Southwest
My Vacation with Canyons, Donkeys, and Scenery
Grandma Helena’s Dream Trip Come True
The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.
disguised
watchful
superior
youthful
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
Kelvin is writing about the Greek myths that he recently read. He describes how they each focus on a hero’s quest and how each hero is different. Kelvin is ________.
comparing Greek myths but not contrasting them
comparing Greek myths with Roman myths
comparing and contrasting Greek myths
not comparing or contrasting
Using ________ in your essay helps readers know when you're comparing and contrasting.
nouns
transition words
punctuation
prepositions
Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?
On the other hand
Similarly
In contrast
While
Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?
Similarly
In Conclusion
On the other hand
Nonetheless
Diamond spent twelve hours working on her Popsicle stick White House yesterday. Today she noticed that there are bushes in front of the building, so she spent another six hours making bushes out of construction paper.
What character trait does Diamond demonstrate?
jealous
nurturing
sensible
perfectionist
spontaneous
Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.
What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?
gracious
flippant
mischievous
vengeful
imaginative
I?
he?
"Uh-huh," replied Kyle.
What is the point of view?
What is the meaning of the allusion?
My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!
His brother is unintelligent
His brother works hard
His brother is intelligent
His brother is lazy
What is the meaning of the allusion?
We do serious work in the classroom; it's not a Mickey Mouse Club in here!
We don't keep mice
We don't goof off
We love to eat cheese
We don't like working
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
always shows the setting
is always stated directly in the text
cannot be just one word
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
The little boy lied to his mother.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
