WorksheetsELA Spring Final Review
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
An allegory is a story in which:
Characters, setting and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning
a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have new definitions
a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have magical powers
a story in which characters, settings, and symbols know one another
What is a simile?
a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"
An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another
a type of poem in which two things are compared
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"
A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"
An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another
A type of poem in which two things are compared
An onomatopoeia is also known as what?
An action word
A descriptive word
A sound word
A statement
A word that is a sound
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
Exaggerating for emphasis or effect
Repeating the same starting sounds in words close together
What is a hyperbole?
A comparison using "like" or "as".
A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.
An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
an expressing whose meaning is different from the literal meaning.
What is assonance?
The repetition of any letter sounds in a line
The repetition of consonant sounds in a line
The repetition of vowel sounds in a line
the repetition of a word or phrase
How would allusion be defined?
a reference to a famous person, place, or event
words that involve one of the five senses
two lines working as a unit
a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds
Symbolism is known as the practice or art of what:
using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea
using an object or a word to represent an literal idea
using an object or a word to represent an idea
using an object or a word to represent a different idea
A comparison between two comparable things; more of a direct and literal comparison than a metaphor or simile
analogy
onomatopoeia
assonance
near rhyme
When an author creates a representation or portrayal of a person's unique qualities.
characterization
allusion
eye rhyme
alliteration
your?
we?
he?
I?
Narrator is not in the story and does not know any character's thoughts or feelings. Can only tell what can be seen.
First Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Objective
Narrator is not in the story and only knows the thoughts or feelings of ONE character.
First person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Third person objective
Narrator is not in the story but knows everything about the characters, including thoughts and feelings.
First person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Third person objective
Which third person point of view means "all-knowing"?
Limited
Omniscient
Objective
What POV is used here?
Hollie was so excited for Thanksgiving. She couldn't wait to eat all the scrumptious food. Jennifer, on the other hand, was dreading Thanksgiving. She was not looking forward to everyone coming over to her house. Nikki, the family dog, was looking forward to all the dropped food.
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Objective
Second Person
What POV is used here?
Chris hit the baseball as hard as he could. He knew his coach would be proud.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
What POV is used here?
Your alarm clock shatters the early morning silence. You hit the snooze button and pull the covers up over your head.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Objective
What POV is used here?
The whole class knew they were going to be unhappy with their test results.
First Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Objective
What POV is used here?
Ms. Lancaster wants her students to always try their best. She knows they have great potential and wants them to meet all their goals.
First Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Objective
What POV is used here?
"Do you love candy?" I asked my friend Roxie. I always try to make friends with other people.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Limited
What POV is used here:
Sometimes you cannot clearly tell the difference between anger and frustration.
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
What POV is used here?
I felt like I was drowning with all of this homework from my teachers.
First person
Second Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
What is diction?
the attitude, the feeling
word choice
different types of sentences and punctuation
tells your story
What is tone?
the attitude, the feeling
word choice
different types of sentences and punctuation
tells your story
Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:
Eat your breakfast before I throw it away!
Positive
Negative
What is mood?
where and when a story takes place
the author's reason for writing a story
the author's attitude toward the story
how the story makes you feel
The girl could smell the fresh lavender as she glided through the beautiful garden of delicate flowers.
What is verbal irony?
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Situational irony is when
what is said is the opposite of what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Dramatic irony is when
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
What is irony?
A figure of speech in which words are used to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal meaning.
A literary technique in which events occur in the exact way one would expect.
A term used to describe extreme seriousness and lack of humor.
The emotional atmosphere or overall feeling that is created in a piece
Define Editorial.
Opinion meant to persuade.
News story with opinion about it.
Agreement of dilemma.
Opinionated answer.
What is the purpose of an editorial article?
To provide objective news reporting
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To present the author's opinion on a specific issue
What types of topics or subject matter are usually covered by editorials?
Personal anecdotes and experiences
Current events and social issues
Sports events and scores
Strictly music
What is an infographic?
A written report on a scientific experiment
A visual representation of information or data
A type of poem with a specific structure
A persuasive speech
What is the purpose of an infographic?
To entertain readers with humorous content
To present a fictional story or narrative
To provide a visual summary of complex information
To promote a political agenda
How do you give credit to the information you use in your research?
By copying and pasting the information without citation
By using in-text citations and including a bibliography at the end of the paper
By paraphrasing the information without giving credit
By claiming the information as your own original work
What are fanboys?
?!,.
for and nor but or yet so
Famous musicians and bands
Abbreviations for literary genres
What do you use FANBOYS for in writing?
To connect independent clauses in a compound sentence
To separate items in a list
To indicate the end of a sentence
Give an example of a compound sentence.
The cat chased the mouse.
Sarah loves to swim, but she is afraid of deep water.
I went to the store to buy some milk.
He ran fast.
Give an example of a simple sentence.
The book is on the shelf.
Despite the rain, we had a great time.
After finishing dinner, she went for a walk.
While I love pizza, I detest pineapples.
Give an example of a compound/complex sentence.
I enjoy reading books.
Although it was raining, they continued playing soccer, and they won the game.
She went to the store and bought some groceries.
The dog barked loudly.
Give an example of a complex sentence.
The sun shines brightly in the sky.
I like pizza and ice cream.
Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
I went to the park yesterday.
What are some subordinating conjunctions?
And, but, or
Because, although, when
Noun, verb, adjective
Commas in a series: Use commas to separate three or more items in a series.
Which one does this correctly
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges from the grocery store.
I bought apples, bananas and oranges from the grocery store.
Commas with coordinating conjunctions: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) when joining two independent clauses.
Which one is correct?
She studied for hours but, she still felt unprepared for the test.
She studied for hours, but she still felt unprepared for the test.
Commas with introductory elements: Use a comma after introductory words, phrases, or clauses.
Which one is correct?
After finishing her homework, she went for a walk.
After finishing her homework she went, for a walk.
Commas with nonessential information: Use commas to set off nonessential information or clauses within a sentence.
Which one is correct?
John, my best friend is coming over for dinner.
John, my best friend, is coming over for dinner.
Commas with direct address: Use commas to separate a person's name or title when directly addressing them in a sentence.
Which one is correct?
Mary, could you please pass the salt?
Mary could you, please pass the salt?
What is the figure of speech?
"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Imagery
What is the figure of speech?
Her family was a circus full of colorful characters, drama, and laughter.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Imagery
I am from a place where the aroma of BBQ surrounds you while listening to the crackling of the fire and watching the flames sway.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Imagery
What is the tone? "Tensions were running high that night in Indianapolis. The first three months of the year had been trubulent and the year before had been a violent one." (Kennedy Article, Liam Stack, New York Times 04/04/2018)
Terrific
Tense
Joyful
Bored
What type of figurative language is used?
What is the common allusion for Goofy?
to be a coward
to be silly
to be sinful
all of the above
Which of these is a hyperbole?
They lived in a small cabin in the woods.
The boy was taller than the Eiffel tower.
Jackson was eating a bite-sized candy bar.
The moon is overwhelmingly beautiful tonight.
What is being personified?
What is a symbol?
An object that stands for itself
A greater idea
An object that stands for itself AND a greater idea
A representation of a person
What can a chain symbolize in a work?
Coming together of two things
A lock
Metal
Release of chains
What does The Ugly Duckling symbolize?
Beauty is skin deep
Even though he was ugly he was still beautiful
Being ugly isn't the worse
The duckling wasn't too ugly
What can the transition from day to night represent?
Time
Sky
Good to evil
The moon
“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
We came barreling around the curve and I could hear
the snow crunch under the tires. I glanced at the speedometer. “Will you please slow down?” I asked Steven. “The weather is getting worse and I’m worried we will hit some ice.” The snow was falling hard now and I could barely
see the road!
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.
What character trait describes Craig?
tired
fast
hard-working
early bird
You asked him nicely to borrow his pencil, but Pete yelled, "No! If you didn't come prepared, it's not my fault!"
What character trait describes Pete?
inconsiderate
upset
selfish
mad
As Sam waited in line for his food, he imagined knocking everyone out of his way to get ahead.
What character trait describes Sam?
hungry
impatient
strong
mean
Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:
The apple cider spilled to the kitchen floor, leaving a thick, sticky mess.
Postive
Negative.
Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:
Eat your breakfast before I throw it away!
Positive
Negative
Which word would best describe the mood of the passage?
Playful
Threatening
Lonely
Calm
What is the figure of speech?
Smiling faces, rustling papers, the swish of feet swinging back and forth; the class began cheerfully with students reading and writing and humming the school fight song.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Imagery
Last night, the fire department building burned down. This is an example of what type of irony?
DRAMATIC
SITUATIONAL
VERBAL
NONE
When Sofia saw the teacher passing around more irony worksheets, she thought to herself, "Awesome! Another homework packet!" This is which type of irony?
DRAMATIC
SITUATIONAL
VERBAL
NONE
Monster’s Inc. is a corporation run by monsters. Their job is to scare children, but the audience knows that they are the ones who are afraid of the children.
DRAMATIC
SITUATIONAL
VERBAL
NONE
Period 4 5 6 7 ?
First Name
Last name
