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ENGLISH FINAL REVIEW - KEY TERMS

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The old house was dark and full of cobwebs.  It seemed as if no one had entered in at least a dozen years.  The floor boards creaked beneath our feet as we walked.
The above lines give the _________ of the story
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
main idea
d)
theme
2.
"Sam wrestled with what to do.  He always studied in the past, so would it really be so wrong to cheat on his vocabulary quiz just this one time?"
This is an example of
a)
external conflict
b)
internal conflict
c)
alliteration
d)
theme
3.
Lightening streaked across the greenish-black sky yet, the air was oddly still. When the warning siren shrieked, the family knew that they should head for the storm cellar.
This is an example of:
a)
alliteration
b)
allusion
c)
foreshadowing
d)
plot
4.
The events of the story, or rising then falling action are the story's
a)
theme
b)
tone
c)
characterization
d)
plot
5.
"The stars danced"
is an example of:
a)
mood
b)
hyberbole
c)
personification
d)
allusion
6.
Which of the following is NOT a type of irony?
a)
verbal
b)
constructed
c)
situational
d)
dramatic
7.

type of irony in which there is a contrast between what we expect to happen and what really does happen

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

8.

a struggle within the character’s own mind (man v. self)

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

9.

the writer tells us directly what a character is like

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

10.

the message of a literary work

a)

theme

b)

motif

c)

tone

d)

mood

11.

a struggle with another character, force, or society

a)

external conflict

b)

internal conflict

12.

the use of clues to hint at what will happen next

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

theme

d)

allusion

13.

the perspective from which the story is told

a)

point of view

b)

theme

c)

conflict

d)

perspective

14.

language that appeals to the senses

a)

imagery

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

15.

type of irony in which what a speaker says is not what they mean (like sarcasm)

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

16.

figure of speech that means something different than a literal translation of the words would lead one to believe

a)

idiom

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

irony

17.

a recurring image, symbol, theme, character, or other detail that usually carries significant meaning

a)

motif

b)

theme

c)

allusion

d)

symbol

18.

type of irony in which the audience knows more than the characters do

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

19.

person, place, thing, or event that stands for something beyond its literal meaning

a)

symbol

b)

allusion

c)

motif

d)

theme

20.

Language that evokes one or all of the five senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Imagery

21.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. [EX: sweet smell of success; a dime a dozen; bigger and better; jump for joy]

a)

Alliteration

b)

Theme

c)

Setting

22.

An exaggeration or overstatement. [EX: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse; He's as big as a house].

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Imagery

23.

The method used by a writer to develop a character. The method includes showing the character's appearance, displaying the character's actions, revealing the character's thoughts, letting the character speak, and getting the reactions of others.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Allusion

c)

Characterization

24.

A big, scary dog running away from a fluffy little kitten is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

slapstick irony

25.

A student saying, "Oh, great, more homework," is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

26.

Sarcasm is a form of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

teenage irony

27.

A famous lion tamer being eaten by a lion is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

karmic irony

28.

When someone says the opposite of what they mean, they are using:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

29.

When what happens in a situation is the opposite of what was expected, this type of irony is being used:

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

ridiculous

30.

When, in a book, movie, or play, the audience knows something that a character doesn't, this kind of irony is being used:

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

fictional

31.

A fire station burns to the ground. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

sarcastic irony

32.

In a horror movie, a teen girl is watching a horror movie. A scary guy in a mask sneaks up behind her. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

terrifying irony

33.

Q1. An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

34.

Q4. When making an inference, the most important thing is...

a)

The characters in the text

b)

The topic of the text.

c)

Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

35.

Q5. "Clues" you see or read in the text are called?

a)

Inference

b)

Background knowledge

c)

Text evidence

36.

A claim is:

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

37.

What is evidence?

a)

False information

b)

Information that doesn't support a claim

c)

Details, facts or information that supports a claim

38.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

examples, data, facts, and information.

b)

a fact.

c)

a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

d)

an answer to a question.

39.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

a statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

information that tends to prove or disprove a claim

c)

a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

40.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

d)

Empirical Evidence

41.
What is the best definition for claim? 
a)
A statement you believe to be false. 
b)
A statement you believe to be true. 
c)
Evidence that proves something right. 
42.

The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.

a)

stops

b)

supports

c)

distracts

d)

removes

43.

To further strengthen the claim, the author must use ____

a)

claim

b)

reasons

c)

evidence

d)

All of these

44.

Once an author selects his topic and establishes his purpose, they then have to produce a ____. 

a)

claim

b)

reason

c)

explanation

d)

evidence

45.

Which of these are characteristics of someone who has grit? Choose all that apply.

a)

Embrace challenges

b)

Make excuses

c)

See effort as the path to mastery

d)

Learn from criticism and failure

46.

Which is a synonym for "perseverance"?

a)

achievement

b)

mindfulness

c)

talent

d)

determination

47.

Which TWO describe resilience?

a)

the ability to recover from difficulties

b)

honesty

c)

toughness

d)

giving up easily

48.

What is grit?

a)

the ability to sustain interest and effort toward achieving long-term goals

b)

moving quickly from one interest to another

c)

being naturally good at something that comes easy to you

d)

the ability to give help when needed

49.

Which of these habits can help me persevere to achieve a long-term goal? Choose all that apply.

a)

Deliberate practice

b)

Sticking with something even when it's really difficult

c)

Having self-control and self-discipline

d)

Giving consistent effort over time

e)

Working hard every other month

50.

This mindset embraces problems as opportunities to learn

a)

Growth mindset

b)

Fixed mindset

c)

Mixed mindset

d)

Grit

51.

Passion and perseverance towards long-term goals is called...

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

c)

Grit

d)

Power of Belief

52.
This will be challenging, but I will keep at it.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
53.
Which character strength relates most directly to grit?
a)
Perseverance
b)
Perspective
c)
Judgement
d)
Self-Regulation
54.
The learning process __________ always fun, and improvement does not come without effort.
a)
is
b)
is not
c)
should
55.
I give up.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
56.

the ability to try again and keep bouncing back after setbacks

a)

tiger

b)

resilience

c)

respect

d)

neuroplasticity

57.
He's just smarter than me.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
58.

This is the ability to have strength for a long time.

a)

Endurance

b)

Courage

c)

Motivation

d)

Optimism

59.

This is the ability to do something that scares you.

a)

Confidence

b)

Optimism

c)

Courage

d)

Motivation

60.

This is having a sense of hope.

a)

Motivation

b)

Optimism

c)

Confidence

d)

Endurance

61.

This is a desire to do things.

a)

Endurance

b)

Courage

c)

Optimism

d)

Motivation

62.

Ben had (a)   that he would bring his grade up from a C to a B before the end of the quarter.

63.

Annie used (a)   to get done with her homework. She knew when she was done she would be allowed to go to her friend's house.

64.

Our brains are like plastic in the way they can mold into new shapes, rewire themselves, and build new pathways.

a)

True

b)

False

65.
Symbols represent...
a)
...abstract concepts.
b)
...layers of meaning.
c)
...something other than the object itself.
d)
...All of the above.
66.
Symbols allow writers to...
a)
...convey layers of meaning.
b)
...take a break from typing so much.
c)
...turn on their headphones while they type.
d)
...play Solitaire.
67.
An allegory is...
a)
...a story that represents something beyond itself.
b)
...when the characters or story represent historical events.
c)
...represent abstract or moral ideas.
d)
...All of the above.
68.
Symbols allow writers to...
a)
...convey layers of meaning.
b)
...take a break from typing so much.
c)
...turn on their headphones while they type.
d)
...play Solitaire.
69.

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

a)

To convey double meanings about a topic or subject

b)

To show the importance of symbols

c)

To help the reader understand the setting

d)

To make the story longer

70.
Literary work in which characters and events are used to represent abstract concepts; a highly symbolic work.
a)
Allusion
b)
Analogy
c)
Allegory
d)
Assonance
71.

Allegory must include

a)

symbolism

b)

irony

c)

allusion

d)

hyperbole

72.
Life is a roller coaster. What does this metaphor mean?
a)
They have a new roller coaster at Darien Lake
b)
You're in danger when you're on a roller coaster
c)
Life has ups and downs
d)
I shouldn't ride roller coasters
73.
The classroom was a zoo. What does this metaphor mean?
a)
The students were loud and crazy in class.
b)
Some animals from the zoo visited our classroom.
c)
The class went on a field trip to the zoo.
d)
Some animals should be kept as pets in the classroom.
74.

A ​ (a)   compares two things using a direct comparison.

Choose from the below words
metaphor
alliteration
onomatopoeia
simile
75.

A ​ (a)   compares two things using the words ​like or ​as .

Choose from the below words
simile
metaphor
alliteration
onomatopoeia
76.

Which kind of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

Olivia, your room is a pig sty.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

77.

Find the Anaphora

a)

I spoke

b)

was a

c)

a child

78.

Where would it be most common to use an Anaphora ?

a)

A biography

b)

Talking to a friend

c)

A speech

d)

In a text

79.

A comparison identifying one thing as being the same as another unrelated thing is called...

a)

metaphor

b)

anaphora

c)

simile

d)

apostrophe

80.

the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect is called...

a)

imagery

b)

Idiom

c)

anaphora

d)

alliteration

81.

Giving a thing, idea, or animal human characteristics is called...

a)

allusion

b)

hyperbole

c)

imagery

d)

personification

82.

An over-exaggeration used for emphasis or effect (example: There is enough food in this fridge to feed an army!)

a)

personification

b)

allusion

c)

hyperbole

d)

anaphora

83.

Character vs. character is a type of ___________ conflict.

a)

external

b)

internal

84.

the deeper message or central idea in a text; the universal idea that applies to all human beings

a)

foil

b)

topic

c)

Homeric simile

d)

theme

85.

Character vs. self is a type of __________ conflict.

a)

internal

b)

external

86.

in the middle of the action

a)

hero's quest

b)

point of view

c)

epic simile

d)

in medias res

87.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

a)

epic hero

b)

allusion

c)

archetype

d)

epic poem

88.

evidence from a fiction or nonfiction text that can be used to support ideas, arguments, opinions, and thoughts.

a)

epic hero

b)

archetype

c)

textual evidence

d)

point of view

89.

The repetition of part of a sentence, usually the beginning of the sentence

a)

Anaphora

b)

Alliteration

c)

Assonance

d)

Irony

90.

Also known as "vowel rhyme," is the repetition of vowel sounds across a line of text or poetry.

a)

Consonance

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Assonance

d)

Alliteration

91.
The repetition of internal vowel sounds in the same sentence. 
a)
Figurative Language
b)
Idiom
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Assonance
92.

BANG! is an example of

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Alliteration

c)

Assonance

93.

The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain

a)

Imagery

b)

Alliteration

c)

Assonance

d)

Consonance

94.

What kind of language and/or tone should you use in argumentative writing?

a)

Humorous

b)

Informal

c)

Formal

d)

Dramatic

95.

Your opinion, thesis or argument is called :

a)

evidence

b)

reasoning/warrant

c)

claim

d)

subclaim

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