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WorksheetsSOL Terms and Vocabulary
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Worksheet time: 6hrs 33mins
A category used to classify types of literary work.
anecdote
genre
point of view
plot
The author's attitude, either positive or negative, toward a subject.
genre
setting
bias
generalization
An author's attitude toward a subject. Examples include sarcasm, enthusiasm, or pessimism.
genre
point of view
tone
plot
The place and time a story takes place.
genre
point of view
bias
setting
The main idea of underlying meaning of a literary work. The reader can determine this by finding evidence that is supportable and covers the greatest percentage of the story.
tone
theme
plot
chronological order
The author's reason for creating a specific piece of work. The author may be writing to educate, entertain, or persuade.
anecdote
genre
author's purpose
inference
A literary element that evokes certain feelings in the reader.
mood
tone
point of view
chronological order
Which test structure discusses similarities and differences between people, places, and things.
cause/effect
compare/contrast
chronological order
problem/solution
Which test structure provides the reader with a series of time ordered events..
cause/effect
compare/contrast
chronological order
problem/solution
Which type of figurative language is a comparison of two unlike things using the word like or as.
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personificaion
Which type of figurative language is an exaggerated statement to make a point.
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
"The pen danced across the page," is an example of _______________________________________.
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
The "good gal or guy " of any given story. This character is working for a positive cause.
antigonist
synonym
protagonist
antonym
A series of events that make up a story is called...
novel
book
plot
character
The beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced is called the...
exposition
conflict
rising action
falling action
The events that lead to the climax of the story is called...
characters
complications
falling action
rising action
The falling actions is ...
the events that occur before the climax.
the events that occur after the climax.
the events that wrap up the story.
the end.
The end of the story where all the loose ends are tied up is called the ...
resolution
exposition
climax
theme
True or False
A novel, short story and script do not have a plot.
True
False
Which part of the story is called the climax?
the turning point of the story
the struggle between two characters
the beginning of the story
the point when the conflict is resolved
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
a character who goes against the main character, or protagonist, in the story
dialogue
antagonist
static character
dynamic character
the struggle within the mind of a character who is torn between opposing feelings or goals
external conflict
internal conflict
dialogue
static character
the perspective from which a story is told
Primary
First Person
Reliable
Point of View
What is the method a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character?
exposition
characterization
irony
What is an internal conflict?
Man vs Man
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
The author's attitude in a literary work
Tone
Mood
Plot
What is the message or lesson of a story?
Theme
Conflict
Genre
This is a major problem or obstacle that a character faces.
Setting
Climax
Conflict
Resolution
This is the time and place in a piece of literature. This can take place in the past, present, or future.
Setting
Point of View
Theme
Mood
"My computer throws a fit every time I try to use it." What type of Figurative Language is this?
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
Idiom
"Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers." What type of Figurative Language is this?
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
"Marisa shines as bright as a diamond." What type of Figurative Language is this?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
What is the correct definition for Exposition?
The element of plot structure that begins to resolve the conflict(s) of the story before the resolution
The element of plot structure that develops through a series of events that builds interest and/or suspense leading up to the Climax.
The start of the story, the situation before the action starts.
The conclusion or final outcome of a story that in some way resolves all problems and conflicts.
To retell a story's important events in your own words
summarize
conclusion
denotation
moral
_________ is the use of words that imitate sounds. Examples are: crash, bang, clang.
mood
onomatopoeia
point of view
foreshadowing
___________ is a figure of speech in which two things are compared without the use of "like" or "as". Example: "On the football team, the defensive line was a concrete wall.
simile
metaphor
first person
climax
What is another word for the problems in a story?
climaxes
conflicts
events
exposition
What do we call the turning point of the story? This is usually the most exciting part.
climax
conflict
falling action
resolution
What do we call the author's message or lesson we should learn from reading the story?
plot
point of view
events
theme
a type or category of literature
genre
simile
metaphor
paragraph
writing that deals with real people, events, and places without changing the facts
symbol
nonfiction
theme
point of view
Which is the correct order of the Plot Diagram?
Beginning, Middle, End
Beginning, [Conflict], Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Conclusion
Exposition, [Conflict], Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Exposition, [Conflict], Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Ending
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?
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
What is the main idea?
Its the authors point of view
Is what the passage is mostly about
It is the sequence of the story.
IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.
A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.
Which reference material is used to find definitions of words?
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Atlas
Almanac
Which reference materials could be used to find information about George Washington? CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE!
Internet
Atlas
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Which reference material would you use to plan a cross-country road trip?
Dictionary
Almanac
Atlas
Thesaurus
Which reference material would be most useful if you need information on something that occurred last week?
Almanac
Atlas
Internet
Dictionary
Which reference material would you used to find information about this year's moon phases?
Atlas
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
What are synonyms?
Words with similar meanings
Words with opposite meanings
Which reference materials list their entries alphabetically? You may choose more than one!
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
Which reference material provides you with the most current information?
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Internet
Almanac
Which reference material would you use to find a word with the opposite meaning of "inquisitive"?
Thesaurus
Dictionary
Atlas
Almanac
True or False: Sometimes a root word can stand alone without a prefix or suffix.
True
False
A _____ is a word part with a specific meaning at the beginning of a root word.
prefix
root word
suffix
A _____ is a word part with a specific meaning at the end of a word.
prefix
root word
suffix
How do you split the following word up into prefix / root / suffix? (unthinkable)
unthink / able
un / think / able
un / thinka / ble
prefixes are
small word parts that come after root words
small word parts that come before root words
the basic building blocks of words
a type of root word
Which prefix means "again?"
pre-
(preview)
inter-
(interrupt)
re-
(rewrite)
trans-
(transport)
What does the prefix semi- mean? As used in such words as: semicircle or semifinal?
finished
over
around
half
Peter Pan went to...
Alwaysland
Foreverland
Disneyland
Neverland
Which prefix means "across?"
over-
(overeat)
trans-
(transportation)
fore-
(forearm)
sub-
(subway)
What does the prefix inter- mean? As used in such words as: interstate or interrupt?
not
above
between
opposite
What does the suffix -less mean? As used in such words as: useless or hopeless?
full of
without
none
the most
Which suffix means "the study of?"
-ly
-ity
-ing
-ology
AUTO-
able to be
not
own
self
PRE-
during
after
before
later
GRAPH
automatic
write
self
the study of
-LOGY, -OLOGY
learn
write
the study of
able to be
"Aqua" means...
stars
space
water
soda
If the prefix ( un- ) means not
What do you think the meaning of ( unhealthy ) ?
very healthy
healthy
not healthy
I was sleepy, but I was able to regain my strength. What does "regain" mean?
gain without
not gain
gain again
someone who gains
'The unhappy boy could run the fastest in his preschool.'
What is this?
seal
panda
puppy
polar bear
What cartoon is this from?
Dexter's lab
my little pony
Scooby-Doo
Animaniacs
What is the name of this online famous cat
Whiskers
Chubby
Fluffy
Grumpy Cat
Peter Pan went to...
Alwaysland
Foreverland
Disneyland
Neverland
What is his song?
Under the Sea
Hakuna Matata
Colors of the Wind
three little piggys
What movie is this?
mulan
Tarzan
Beauty and the Beast
Frozen
Leader of the Decipticons
Leader of the Autobots
What goes up but never comes down?
A rocket
A flight of stairs
Your height
Your age
If I have it, I don’t share it. If I share it, I don’t have it. What is it?
A friend
A secret
A whisper
A mobile phone
Who is this athlete?
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Neymar
Which superheroe DOES NOT belong in the Avengers?
Iron Man
Thor
Batman
Do you know my name?
Mario
Sergio
Fonzio
Name the logo.
Spotify
Netflix
Tik Tok
What is the name of this Disney Princess?
Ariel
Elena
Pocahontas
Anna
What logo Is this ?
What superhero is this pixel image for?
Spiderman
Bathero
Batman
Superman
In the Wizard of Oz what was the one thing that Tin man wanted to have?
Brain
To go home
To never rust.
A heart
Which Disney movie takes place in Hawaii?
Snow White
Peter Pan
Marry Poppins
Lilo and Stitch
What Happens In A Minute,
That's In A Month,
But Never In A Year?
Tomorrow
The letter M
Yesterday
The Letter E
What Is Always In Front Of You But Can't Be Seen?
Air
Gravity
Future
Past
Why Did The Football Player Shake The Vending Machine?
He Wanted his Quarter Back
He Wanted A Drink
He Had A Protean Bar Stuck
He Wanted All The Snacks
What Animal Can You Never Trust With Your Homework?
Cheetahs
Lions
Leopards
Jaguars
What Superhero Is Good At Baseball?
Batman
Superman
Captain America
Spiderman
The seven dwarfs were comprised of Sneezy, Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Grumpy, and
Hyper
Smart
Bashful
Spongebob
Rugrats
Fairly Oddparents
Danny Phantom
What show Is this ?
Hannah Montana
Proud Family
Kim Possible
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers
What is the most popular summer vacation location?
a famous city
the beach/ocean
a national park
the lake
Seen on the sunscreen bottles, what does the term SPF stand for?
Skin Protection Factor
Sun Protection Fair
Sun Protection Factor
Skin Preservation Factor
Summertime means it's time to hit the grill. What is the most popular food to put on the grill?
Ribs
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Chicken
The Fourth of July is a national holiday and represents what special event in US history?
Beginning of Civil War
Start of Baseball Season
Boston Tea Party
Signing of Declaration of Independence
what do tigers have that no other animal can have
stripes
cute faces
baby tigers
if a cat can jump 5 feet high why cant it jump through a 3 foot tall window?
the cat is tired
the cat does not have legs
I've got no idea
the window is closed
On a standard traffic light, is green on the top or the bottom?
Top
Bottom
How many states are there in the United States of America?
49
51
50
48
How many sides does a stop sign have?
6
10
none, it is a circle
8
How many hot dog buns are in a standard package?
4
6
8
10
How many curves are there on a standard paper clip?
4
2
3
There’s a one-story house where everything is yellow. The walls are yellow. The doors are yellow. Even all the furniture is yellow. The house has yellow beds and yellow couches. What color are the stairs?
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
There aren’t any stairs
A girl fell off a 20-foot ladder. She wasn’t hurt. Why?
She was careful
She landed on a cushion
She fell off the bottom step
Her mother got her
What word in the dictionary is spelled wrong?
beautiful
nation
wrong
school
Which of the following is not a name of a Ninja Turtle?
Which fictional city is home of Batman?
Gotham
ybor city
New York
Brooklyn
What is the fairy's name in Peter Pan?
Talia
Tausha
Tina
Tinkerbell
In the film Babe, what type of animal was Babe?
dog
doe
cat
pig
Which planet is closest to the Earth?
Pluto
Sun
Uranus
Venus
Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the ram?
Aries
Capricorn
Gemini
Taurus
What's the hunchback of Notre Dame's name?
Bob
Quintaurus
Quentin
Quasimodo
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Joe
Woody
Buzz
Andy
What color are the stars on the American flag?
Red
White
Blue
Purple
What is the largest planet on our solar system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Earth
Mercury
What color is at the top of a rainbow?
Violet
Yellow
Red
Blue
How many inches wide is a basketball hoop?
12
15
18
24
Which U.S. state is the biggest?
Alaska
Texas
California
Florida
Which holidays are celebrated in the summer in the USA?
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Mother's Day
Name that logo
Snapchat
Name that logo
Taco Bell
Jack in the box
McDonalds
Whataburger
Name that logo
Walmart
Kroger
Kohls
Target
Name that logo
Adidas
Reebok
Nike
New Balance
Name that logo
X box
Nintendo
Wii
Playstation
Name that logo
X box
Nintendo
Wii
Playstation
Name that logo
Sprite
Mountain Dew
Coca Cola
Pepsi
Name that logo
Batman
Spiderman
Superman
Wonder Woman
Name that logo
Jack & the box
McDonalds
Taco Bell
Taco Bueno
Name that logo
Snapchat
Name this car logo
What is the name of Mickey's dog?
Plato
Pluto
Plutão
Pluro
What is this?
roads
cantaloupe
A brain
sponge
What is 6 x 9?
18
54
15
99
What is this?
boats
colored pencils
stone
kiwi
What genre is not real but could be?
realistic fiction
nonfiction
fantasy
fiction
If the narrator is using the words I and me, what point of view is it?
Third person
first person
second person
forth person
What is this?
fish
tadpoles
strawberry
watermelon
What is this?
ball
net
honeycomb
nest
What fraction is equivalent to 1/2 ?
1 whole
1/6
3/2
3/6
What is 16 + 6?
10
12
96
22
What animal do you see?
none
penguin
zebra
panda
Say this 3 times fast; roast, roast, roast. What do you put in the toaster?
toast
bread
fruit
milk
Whose logo is this?
IBM
Apple
Cherry
Where is the smallest bone in the body?
Nose
Ear
Toe
Neck
Which is the only mammal that can't jump?
Kangaroo
Tiger
Giraffe
Elephant
What's the name of the famous big clock in London?
London Eye
Tower Bridge
Big Ben
Clock tower
Which is the first letter on a keyboard?
A
W
Z
Q
Fill in the blank
"I'm going to take my ___________ to the old town road"
pony
horse
dog
sloth
Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?
Pinocchio
Tinkerbell
Peter Parker
Steve Rogers
What belongs to you but others use it more than you?
towel
sink
yourself
name
What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
blanket
snow
lunch
dinner
What can taste better than it can smell?
vegetables
a hamburger
a nose
a tongue
How can a pants pocket be empty but still have something in it?
it has a crumb
it has a hole in it
there is no pocket
it has a rock in it
What has hands but cannot clap?
clock
time
person
monkey
Which is the largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
What is this movie?
Cars
Incredibles
Up
Inside Out
What is this movie?
Wall E
Cars
Cars 2
What sport is it?
Skiing
Ice-skating
Skateboarding
What sport is it?
Snowboarding
Fishing
Sailing
What sport is it?
Mountain Biking
Bowling
Skiing
Who is this?
Bill Nye
Isaac Newton
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Ben Franklin
Name this reindeer:
Rudolph
Sven
Kristoff
Blitzen
The sun rises in the:
west
east
north
south
How would you describe this phase of the moon?
full moon
gibbous moon
quarter moon
crescent moon
Name this bear.
grizzly
polar
panda
kodiak
What sport is being played?
Soccer
Football
Rugby
Ultimate
What is the name of this animal's baby?
cub
joey
roo
kit
Who is this?
Incredible Hulk
Shrek
Green Giant
Frankenstein
Who is this?
Spiderman
Batman
Robin
Iron Man
Who is this?
Henry
Garfield
Tom
Cat in the Hat
Who is this?
Ernie
Bart Simpson
Bert
Garfield
What baseball team is this?
Oakland A's
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
What baseball team is this?
Cleveland Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
What football team is this?
49ers
Steelers
Packers
Browns
Which emoji is this?
Upset
Cool
Miserable
Panicky
Which emoji is this?
Bored
Disusted
Calm
Hilarious
What app did Tik Tok replace?
Like!
Funimate
Music video editor
Musically
Who is this?
Taylor Swift
Carly Pearce
Faith Hill
Carrie Underwood
Who is this?
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
Jason Alden
Drake is from which country?
USA
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Canada
Justin Timberlake used to be a member of what 1990s boy band?
'N Sync
Hanson
Backstreet Boys
New Kids on the Block
Who sang a duet with Ed Sheeran on the song “Perfect”?
Sam Smith
Beyonce
Lady Gaga
John Legend
What is the name of the country that neighbors us to the north?
Canada
Mexico
Alaska
Paraguay
What is the name of the country that neighbors us to the south?
Costa Rica
Mexico
Chile
Canada
WHAT DOG IS THIS
RUBBLE
CHASE
SKYE
RIDER
Live at the aquarium.
Live at the zoo.
Never eat Chips again.
Never eat chocolate again.
Have no access to a TV.
Have no access to a phone.
Be able to fly.
Be able to read minds.
Be a pirate.
Be a ninja.
Surf on the Ocean.
Surf on the Internet.
Have a rewind button for your life.
Have a pause button for your life.
Be able to speak to animals.
Be able to speak all the world's languages.
Get stuck in an elevator.
Get stuck on a ski lift.
Live somewhere where it is freezing cold every day.
Live somewhere where it is boiling hot every day.
Read an awesome book.
Watch a great movie?
Go skydiving.
Climb a mountain.
Have your memories reset everyday.
Wake up every day in a new person's life.
Play video games all day.
Go on a day-long nature hike.
Have to sing everything you say.
Have to always speak in rhymes.
Only be able to whisper.
Only be able to shout.
Be the top chef in the world.
The top film director in the world.
Be somebody's pet dog.
Be somebody's pet cat.
Live on a boat.
Live in a motorhome.
Change the past.
See the future.
How many days are in one week?
5
7
10
Which is spelled correctly?
Wesday
Windsday
Wendsday
Wednesday
How many months in a year?
7
30
10
12
Beef is made from...
Cows
Chicken
Sheep
Fish
Hamburger is...
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Fish
Chicken nuggets are made from...
Eggs
Chicken
Duck
Beef
Which animal provides us with bacon?
Hogs/Pigs
Cattle (cows)
Chickens
Buffaloes
How many inches are in a foot?
10
12
15
25
How many quarters make a dollar?
2
4
10
20
How much is a dime worth?
5 cents
10 cents
25 cents
50 cents
Who is on the penny?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Donald Trump
Alexander Hamilton
How many minutes are in an hour?
30
60
100
10
Who was the lead vocalist of the pop-rock band "No Doubt"?
Jennifer Lopez
Gwen Stefani
Michelle Branch
Rihanna
Which singer was the first winner of American Idol?
Jennifer Hudson
Kelly Clarkson
Carrie Underwood
Justin Timberlake
How many keys are on a piano?
112
65
153
88
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it ______."
Speaks
Shines
Moves
Glows
What nationality is Shawn Mendes?
American
Australian
British
Canadian
How many strings are there on a traditional acoustic guitar?
3
4
5
6
What candy is this?
Smarties
Skittles
M&Ms
Good&Plenty
What candy bar consists of a coconut center topped with an almond and coated with milk chocolate?
Mounds
Zagnut Bar
Heath Bar
Almond Joy
What candy was this slogan made for: "Taste the rainbow"?
Swedish Fish
Skittles
Starburst
Mike & Ike
What candy bar is this?
Milky Way
Snickers
Butterfingers
Almond Joy
which food is not a seafood item
caviar
sushi
calamari
gold fish
What is the main food you'll find in 'Guacamole'?
Celery
Parsley
Basil
Avocado
Which vitamin do you get from the sun?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
What candy is this?
Red Vines
Twizzlers
Yum Sticks
I have no idea
Which cookie is the top selling Girl Scout Cookie?
Do-si-dos
Thin Mints
Samoas
Trefoils
What snack has the following logo " the snack the smiles back"
Cheez-its
Cheetos
Goldfish
Doritos
How many flavors of Oreos are there?
3
7
12
25
What is the most popular cereal in the U.S.?
Frosted Flakes
Cheerios
Mini Wheats
Captain Crunch
What's the best selling popcorn brand?
Newman's Own
Act
Smart Pop
Orville Redenbacher
Which of the following was not one of the original Poptart flavors?
Strawberry
Chocolate
Apple
Brown sugar cinnamon
What is the only flying mammal?
Bat
Flying Squirrel
Bald Eagle
Owl
True or False: Ice sinks in water?
True
False
A thermometer is used to measure what?
How thirsty you are
The coldness of water
The temperature
How deep a pool is
Who am I?
Raichu
Pika
Pikachu
Squirtle
Which chain has the most locations in the U.S. ?
McDonald's
Subway
Burger King
Domino's
Which of the following dog breeds is the smallest?
dachshund
poodle
pomeranian
chihuahua
What color are zebras?
White on the surface with black stripes
Black on the surface with white stripes
both of the above
none of the above
Which of the following animals sleeps standing up?
gorillas
flamingos
hedgehogs
ravens
What makes a flamingo pink?
They're born that way.
The water they drink.
The shrimp they eat.
The largest dog ever was what breed?
English Mastiff
Great Dane
St. Bernard
Newfoundland
What is the longest venomous snake?
King Cobra
Black Mamba
Diamondback Rattlesnake
Green Anaconda
Which is the slowest mammal on earth?
muskrat
meerkat
koala
sloth
Where are a dog's sweat glands located?
in its mouth
the bottoms of its feet
behind its ears
in its nose
What do you call a baby dog?
Mule
Donkey
Kitten
Puppy
What is a baby dear called?
Fawn
Kit or kindle
Puppy
Doe
Animals that are kept in farms are called what?
Pets
Domestic animals
Wild animals
Good animals
What cartoon is this from?
Dexter's lab
my little pony
Scooby-doo
Animaniacs
Who, surprisingly, can speak Groot?
Thor
Thanos
Hulk
Dr Strange
Identify the name of the film.
ET
Jurassic Park
Titanic
Grease
What is the name of the paper company in the Office?
Dunder Mifflin
Hazen
Walker Brothers
Two Pines
Identify the birth place of Elvis Presley.
Tupelo, Mississippi
Memphis, Tennessee
Brooklyn, New York
Charleston, South Carolina
Select all the PERCUSSION instruments
Cello
Bongos
Triangle
Harp
Maracas
What comes next?
Do Re Mi Fa ____
Sol
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Here is an easy one: Michael Jackson was in a group called the "The Jackson..."?
2
3
4
5
How much money do I have in this set of coins?
2 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 penny
$.61
$.71
$.17
$.67
How much money do I have?
2 quarters, 3 dimes, 3 nickels, 5 pennies
$1.05
$.95
$1.00
$1.10
Does it equal a dollar?
100 pennies
Yes
No
