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Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
2.
You may not know who Mark Zuckerberg is but I bet you know about Facebook. Zuckerberg and his roommates launched Facebook from their college dormitory at Harvard. Facebook started off as just a "Harvard thing," but Zuckerberg and roommates spread it to other universities like Stanford, Dartmouth, and NYU. As Facebook grew in size and popularity, Zuckerberg took investments but resisted buyout offers. The founders maintained control and in 2012 Facebook became a publically traded company. Today Facebook is one of the world’s most popular websites and Zuckerberg is the CEO. Facebook has over one billion users and Zuckerberg is one of the 25 richest people in America. That’s not too bad for a college dropout. 
a)
Chronological
b)
Sequence/Order of Importance
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem/Solution
3.
What type of text structure?
Earthquakes - Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
a)
Main idea
b)
Chronological
c)
Cause and effect
d)
Problem and solution
4.
Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
Moths, butterflies
b)
Both, similar, however, while
c)
long, thin
d)
creatures
5.
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form.  The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions.  Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado.  Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.  
a)
problem & solution
b)
cause & effect
c)
compare & contrast
d)
chronological
6.

Which type of text structure is the following book probably written in?


The History of the Cell Phone

a)

Cause and effect

b)

Compare and contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Description

e)

Problem and solution

7.
 Making ice-cream is not easy.  Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container.  Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired.  The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen.  Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour.  After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed.  Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.
a)
cause and effect
b)
sequence/process
c)
chronological
d)
spatial/descriptive
e)
compare and contrast
8.

Date Match by Scott Waterlog:

Diego looked over the edge. He thought about how far the ground was. The wind gusted. Whitney turned to him and said, "It's beautiful up here, huh?" Diego could not think about beauty. All he could think about was not falling off the edge. He said, "Yeah, Whitney, it really is beautiful. Hey, how long do you want to stay up here?" Whitney laughed and said, "Let's stay up here the rest of our lives!" Diego grimaced. He was afraid that this scenario was all too likely.

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person objective

d)

third person limited

e)

third person omniscient

9.

Lone Wolves and Other Frontier Tales by S. Goodson:

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person objective

d)

third person limited

e)

third person omniscient

10.

Without a Net: Life of a Circus Performer by Brett Reyes: The trapeze artist stood high on the platform. The whole crowd was silent. The trapeze artist rubbed his hands on his knees, grabbed the flying trapeze, and sprung into the air. Just as the trapeze had swung its full length, the trapeze artist released his grip and did a triple flip. He narrowly caught a second trapeze bar and swung from it by his legs. The crowd cheered. Another trapeze artist ascended the platform.

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person objective

d)

third person limited

e)

third person omniscient

11.

Tumbleweed by Scotty Prost:

Butch dug his spurs into his horse and she kicked up dust. "Giddy up!" he said. I was riding right behind him, but I was a much less capable rider. "Butch, could you wait up for me?" I asked. He didn't. I kicked my horse and tried to get her to move faster. She whinnied and bucked me off her. As I landed with my posterior in a mud puddle, Butch laughed. Then he kept riding. "Butch!" I shouted, "Wait up!" He didn't.

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person objective

d)

third person limited

e)

third person omniscient

12.

Do you like going on international trips for free? Do you get along with a lot of people from your graduating class? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you may want to be a class representative for Fun Class Trips Inc. Here's how it works: you get 10 or more of your classmates to purchase class trips through the program and you get a free trip. Go to the website and sign up today. Remember, life's a beach!

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

13.

This advertisement is using what technique to persuade a viewer?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

14.

This advertisement is an example of:

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

15.

This term refers to an argument that appeals to one's emotions.

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

16.

This technique tries to convince an audience of the author's credibility or character.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

17.

This term refers to an argument that appeals to logic or reason.

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

18.

What type of statement is this?

One glass of Mr Juicy orange juice contains 75% of your daily Vitamin C needs.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

19.

This cold, Winter's night, where will Queensland's homeless be sleeping?

This statement is an example of:

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

20.

If facts, evidence and statistics are used to influence a reader or viewer, this is an example of:

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

21.

This advertisement attacks another company's product. It demonstrates:

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

22.

Two techniques used in this ad are:

a)

Ethos and Pathos

b)

Logos and Pathos

c)

Ethos and Logos

23.

Which answer best describes the tone of this picture?

a)

Humourous

b)

Cynical

c)

Humourous and mocking

d)

Cynical and mocking

24.

What is the mood of the writer behind this headline?

a)

Annoyed

b)

Frustrated

c)

Optimistic

d)

Angry

25.

Which word from this headline suggests the author is trying to persuade us of something?

a)

This

b)

must

c)

election

d)

climate crisis

26.
a)
She worked very meticulous on her art project.
b)
Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
c)
You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
d)
The story was about a young meticulous.
27.
Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone. 
a)
tired 
b)
confident 
c)
worried
d)
thrilled
28.
The Latin word ob, meaning “in the way,” helps the reader understand that the word obstructs in the sentence below means —
The construction truck parked on the freeway often obstructs traffic during rush hour. 
a)
hinders
b)
reverses
c)
defeats
d)
lengthens
29.
If something is beneficial, it means it is NOT:
a)
favorable
b)
helpful
c)
useful
d)
harmful
30.

On a hill an old man stood, there was a great deal of moss. He began to tear it from the ground and roll it into a great ball. When he had gathered all he needed, he shouldered the load and started for the shore of the lake, staggering under the weight of the great burden. Finally, the townsfolk saw him coming with his load of moss and began to swim away from the shore.

a)

v. 1. To push with or as if with the shoulder, especially roughly

b)

2. To take upon, support, or carry on as if on the shoulder or shoulders

c)

3. To assume a responsibility

d)

4. The command to should arms

31.

What are the fears and insecurities that a protagonist has to overcome in order to get what they want called?

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

c)

plot

d)

antagonist

32.

What is the set up of the story that tells a little bit about the character, the setting, and conflict?

a)

introduction

b)

inciting incident

c)

exposition

d)

plot

33.

What are the events or actions that happen throughout a story called?

a)

climax

b)

conflict

c)

plot

d)

resolution

34.
What is the difference between the falling action and resolution?
a)
The falling action is where the conflict starts to improve, and in the resolution the conflict is getting worse.
b)
The falling action is when the character solves the conflict, and the resolution is when the character is attempting to solve the problem.
c)
The falling action is where the characters are introduced, and the resolution is where the characters change in some way.
d)
The falling action is when the conflict is getting better, and the resolution is when the conflict is completely solved.
35.
What is the inciting incident of a story?
a)
The first part of the plot.
b)
The end of the story.
c)
The event that sets the story in motion.
d)
The main part of the story.
36.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
a)
introduction
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action 
37.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Life is one long, adventurous roller coaster.
a)
simile
b)
onomatopeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
38.
What type of figurative language is shown?
She is so smart. She is a walking dictionary.
a)
metaphor
b)
oxymoron
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
39.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The ice crunched under my feet.
a)
oxymoron
b)
personification
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
40.
His name is mud means...
a)
He is in trouble.
b)
His friends call him "Mud".
c)
He loves to play with mud.
41.

What can you infer about this character through indirect characterization? Whenever anyone tries to speak to Diana, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

a)

Dee has a difficult home life.

b)

Dee is rude and thinks she is better than everyone else.

c)

Dee has eye problems.

d)

Dee has a lot of friends.

42.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Because Joe is an honest guy, he decided to return the chocolate bar he did not pay for.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

43.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "After rolling up his sleeve, the sailor revealed several tattoos on his arm."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

44.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
45.
If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
46.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
b)
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
c)
Marcia was a nervous person.
d)
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
47.
Direct or Indirect Characterization?
"I regretted it the instant the words passed my lips."
-Ungifted by Gordon Korman
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
48.
Direct or Indirect Characterization?
"My heart, which has been pounding like a conga drum, is about to burst through my chest and run itself home."
-Countdown by Deborah Wiles
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
49.
How does satire attempt to improve individuals or society?
a)
By modeling correct thought and behavior
b)
By ridiculing flaws and follies
c)
By praising achievements and honors
d)
By explicitly explaining the difference between right and wrong
50.

True or false: a satire uses humor to critique something that is wrong with society

a)

True

b)

False

51.
Why is this ironic? 
a)
It is not ironic.
b)
People go to the gym to burn calories, not be lazy. 
c)
Fitness is misspelled. 
d)
The escalators are not working. 
52.
What's an example of verbal irony?
a)
Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian
b)
Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car
c)
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
d)
All of the above
53.

Which of the following is NOT an example of irony?

a)

A tall man is nicknamed “Shorty.”

b)

A best-selling author tells boring stories at dinner parties.

c)

The school valedictorian ends up homeless.

d)

A left-handed person is nicknamed “Lefty.”

54.

Jimmy “the Lock” was a master safe cracker. He could bust open any safe in the world in under an hour using a crow bar, stethoscope, drill, and sledgehammer. No lock could hold Jimmy, and that's why they called him "the Lock." Jimmy was scheduled to do a six-year stretch in Statesville for a bank job that got messy in suburbs, but he picked the lock to his cell and escaped. Now Jimmy was set up to get

the score of his life. He had the blueprints all laid out to do a job on an armored car diamond delivery. Gathering up all of his tools and gear, Jimmy headed out the door to meet his contact, Bobby the Rat. But when he got to his car, he couldn't find his keys. He patted down his pockets before he realized that he must have left them on his dresser. Jimmy went back to get his keys, but the door wouldn't open. Jimmy “the Lock” had locked himself out of his house and missed his opportunity to catch the

armored car.

a)

satire

b)

sarcasm

c)

situational irony

d)

understatement

55.

causing great misfortune

a)

calamitous

b)

belated

c)

overbearing

d)

pert

56.

late, tardy

a)

appease

b)

conventional

c)

belated

d)

judicious

57.

in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite

a)

conventional

b)

cite

c)

gallantry

d)

judicious

58.

to lure into a trap; a person or thing used to lure into a trap

a)

decoy

b)

mediate

c)

impart

d)

calamitous

59.

to dig; to search deeply and thoroughly into

a)

gallantry

b)

delve

c)

milieu

d)

outlandish

60.

to follow in order, come immediately after, and as a result

a)

delve

b)

conventional

c)

appease

d)

ensue

61.

using or showing good judgment, wise, sensible

a)

mediate

b)

milieu

c)

outlandish

d)

judicious

62.

strange, freakish, weird, foreign-looking; out-of-the-way, geographically remote; exceeding reasonable limits

a)

mediate

b)

judicious

c)

outlandish

d)

decoy

63.

high-spirited; lively; bold, saucy; jaunty

a)

appease

b)

pert

c)

cite

d)

ensue

64.

In the question, "Which paragraph best develops the central idea?", the word "best" tells me that...

a)

one of the paragraphs in the passage is the author's favorite passage, which is why it's the best.

b)

I have to find the best central idea in the passage.

c)

more than one answer could be correct, but I have to find the answers that is the most correct.

65.

In the question, "Which paragraph best develops the central idea?", I am being asked...

a)

which paragraph is the most important in the passage.

b)

which paragraph best introduces the main idea of the passage.

c)

which paragraph best builds or adds on to the main idea of the passage.

d)

which paragraph best builds or adds on to the theme of the passage.

66.

In the question, “What can you conclude about the protagonist in the story?", the word CONCLUDE means...

a)

infer

b)

think

c)

guess

d)

ask

67.

In the question, "Which of these best summarizes the plot of the story?", I am being asked to summarize...

a)

the theme of the story

b)

the central idea of the story

c)

the conflicts in the story

d)

the main events in the story

68.

In the question, "Which of these best summarizes the plot of the story?", I am being asked...

a)

to state the central idea of the story and provide supporting evidence.

b)

to describe the main conflict the characters face in the story.

c)

to give a short, opinionated retelling of main events in the story.

d)

to give a short, objective retelling of the main events in the story, in chronological order.

69.

In the question, "Which of the following details best supports the theme of the story?", I need to determine....

a)

the main conflict in the story

b)

the central idea of the story.

c)

the message, moral, or lesson of the story.

d)

the author's perspective or point of view.

70.

In the question, "Which of the following details best supports the theme of the story?", the word SUPPORTS means...

a)

develops

b)

reinforces or backs up

c)

restates or repeats

d)

explains

71.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
72.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay. 
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man must get along
b)
Wonderful and beautiful things only last a short while
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty are permanent.
73.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
74.

the tendency to favor one side too much; prejudice

a)

bandwagon

b)

motive

c)

bias

d)

plot

75.

the reason an author writes a text

a)

author's viewpoint

b)

author's purpose

c)

drama

d)

convey

76.

the person who wrote the play/drama

a)

poet

b)

author

c)

playwright

d)

director

77.

to join what appears to be the winning side or successful movement

a)

bias

b)

bandwagon

c)

motive

d)

symbolism

78.

the words directly before or after the word you are trying to define

a)

main idea

b)

fluency

c)

context clues

d)

paraphrase

79.

prediction based on events from the reading

a)

context clues

b)

convey

c)

inference

d)

motive

80.

a break in the series of events to introduce some earlier event of a scene

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

convey

d)

motive

81.

to say the opposite; to disagree

a)

convey

b)

bias

c)

bandwagon

d)

contradict

82.

off the subject; doesn't belong

a)

inference

b)

irrelevant

c)

motive

d)

flashback

83.

hints or clues to warn the reader of something in the future

a)

flashback

b)

fluency

c)

foreshadowing

d)

symbolism

84.

a person, place, or thing that represents something beyond its literal meaning

a)

symbolism

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

85.

An interview with an eyewitness would be considered a

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

86.

An interview with an eyewitness would be considered a

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

87.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
88.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
89.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
90.
An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
91.

What launches the protagonist into the adventure, ready or not?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

inciting incident

d)

climax

92.

Bob and Tom, rivals since 3rd grade, are competing in SMS' 3rd annual cook-off. Bob has lost to Tom EVERY year. This year, he vows to finally beat him. When the chili bowls are put in their spots, Bob sneaks in and dumps a jar of spicy pepper flakes into Tom's bowl. When it comes time for judging, the teacher explains that the chili bowls were moved down one spot because someone did not enter. Bob actually sabotaged his OWN bowl, and he loses to Tom for the 4th year in a row. This is an example of -

a)

foreshadowing

b)

irony

c)

imagery

d)

simile

93.

The kids caught a contagious cold. This is an example of-

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

rhyme

d)

onomatopoeia

94.
Which of the following words signals a contrast?
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
like
d)
due to
95.

Which situation could best be described as ironic?

a)

Though they met in a tent-hospital, Henry and Clara Barton were both educators before the war.

b)

Though Caleb George and Woodrow Hinnant were from the same town, only one of them was injured in the war.

c)

Though Henry was a professor before the war, two uneducated youths taught him how to survive the experience.

d)

Though he is unable to write to his mother, Henry has dictated his letter to a

volunteer nurse.

96.

Maya Angelou said, "Self-pity in its early stage is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable."
What is the purpose of this simile?
a)
to show that people like to sleep
b)
to show that feather mattresses are comfortable until they get hard
c)
to show that it is easy to feel sorry for one's self, but when bitterness sets in it becomes uncomfortable
d)
to show that people will comfort you when you feel sorry for yourself in public
97.

Which TWO words are synonyms for "controversial"? Legalizing marijuana is a controversial topic. While some agree it should happen, many others do not agree.

a)

debatable

b)

offensive

c)

problematic

d)

current

e)

remarkable

98.

Which WORDS are used to show a cause and effect relationship?

a)

yet

b)

so

c)

therefore

d)

consequently

e)

however

99.

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

a)

static character

b)

round character

c)

flat character

d)

dynamic character

100.

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

a)

dynamic character

b)

round character

c)

static character

d)

flat character

101.

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Antagonist

102.

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

a)

Flat

b)

Round

c)

Protagonist

d)

Dynamic

103.
Which scenario would make someone a static character? 
a)
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
b)
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
c)
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
d)
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 
104.
This type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.
a)
Round Character
b)
Flat Character
105.

John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

static character

d)

minor character

106.

the character who causes the conflict the main character must face

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

round character

d)

static character

107.

In this story, Bryan is the main character’s brother. At the beginning of the story, he makes fun of the main character because of her hair cut. At the end of the story, he continues to make fun of the character. Bryan is most likely a

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

protagonist

d)

flat character

108.
A drama, or a play is a passage that tells a story using _______________ characters say to each other.
a)
songs
b)
lines
c)
books
d)
jokes
109.
A list of characters that appear in the play or drama is called a ______________________. They are also written at the beginning of the play.
a)
group
b)
crowd
c)
cast
d)
people
110.
This is the written text of a play.
a)
script
b)
papers
c)
book
d)
text
111.
Printed copy of a play
a)
Director
b)
Playwright
c)
Script
d)
Drama
112.
Items used on stage to help actors tell a story
a)
Flats
b)
Sets
c)
Props
d)
Costumes
113.
A person who writes plays is
a)
Poet
b)
Author
c)
Illustrator
d)
Playwright
114.
The directions, or words, in parenthesis that show the actions or feelings that the characters are supposed to show.  These directions are called______.
a)
Plot directions
b)
Stage directions
c)
Actor directions
d)
Audience directions