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Worksheets9th-10th Midterm 2025
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
The source of conflict for the main character
Antagonist
Protagonist
Complicaton
Style
The main character of the story.
Tone
Mood
Protagonist
Dialect
A person, animal, or imaginary creature in a literary work.
Mood
Character
Setting
Theme
Refers to the struggle between two opposing forces.
Dialogue
Style
Foreshadowing
Conflict
The sequence of events
Dialogue
Irony
Plot
Mood
The perspective, or vantage point, from which a story is told.
Setting
Point of View
Genre
Flashback
The place and time in which a literary work takes place.
Setting
Style
Theme
Tone
What is another term for author's attitude?
Mood.
Credibility.
Bias.
Tone.
Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.
Characters have no impact on the development of themes
Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story
The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development
Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.
Explain the concept of a universal theme in literature.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that is relevant and relatable to people across different cultures and time periods.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that is only relevant to a small group of people.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that only applies to a specific culture and time period.
A universal theme in literature is a theme that is constantly changing and has no consistent meaning.
Read the following passage from a story.
Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
The last time George saw Charity, they were eight years old, building forts of dirt and sticks in the corner lot. When Charity's family moved to Texas, George was heartbroken. There were 500 miles between them, but to George, she may as well have moved to the moon. For a time, George mourned the loss of their friendship. But much to his surprise, a letter appeared in his mailbox the next week. It was the first of many sharp, funny letters in which Charity's unique personality lept off the page. Through this correspondence, George followed six years of events in Charity's life: her family's many moves, her struggles in school, her triumphs playing the violin. He hoped that she looked forward to his responses as much as he looked forward to hers.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Alan had very few responsibilities, but one of them was to clean his room. It did not take long, but Alan still didn't like doing it. One day Alan thought of a way to save some time. Rather than putting everything neatly back in its place, he decided to just throw all the stuff on the floor into his closet. His mom would think that he had cleaned his room, and it would only take a fraction of the time. Alan was pleased with himself for thinking of this brilliant idea. He figured that this would save a lot of time and energy. The next time his room got messy, he piled everything up in the closet and the pile grew. It grew and grew. Then Alan's friend Steve called. "Alan, everyone is playing baseball at the park. Do you want to play too?" Alan loved baseball. "That sounds great, Steve. I'll be right there." Alan went to grab his baseball mitt when he realized that it wasn't in its usual place. Alan thought to himself, I guess it's in the closet. When he opened up the closet door, he was faced with a huge, unnavigable mess, some of which poured out as he opened the door. Alan began digging through the pile in a frantic attempt to find his mitt. He dug and dug, and as he dug his room got messier and messier. Soon his room was the messiest that it had ever been, and he still hadn't found his mitt. Alan sighed in despair. By the time he found his mitt, the boys had long concluded their game and Alan had hours of cleaning ahead of him before he'd be allowed to leave.
What is the theme of the story?
Treat others as you wish to be treated; what goes around, comes around.
A thing worth doing, is worth doing correctly; cutting corners comes at a cost; it is better to do a thing once the right way than many times the wrong way.
Give credit where credit is due; a good relationship has to have some give and take.
Do not criticize things that are dear to others, particularly if they are not seeking your criticism
Read the following passage from a story.
Marta was stumped. She had turned the details of the case over and over in her head, trying to figure out the answer. The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without leaving any trace or fingerprints. Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague. "I wonder…" she thought.
Hesitantly, Marta typed the details of the case into the device's keyboard. It whirred and spat out a list of similar cases and how they'd been solved. Reading through the information, Marta was amazed. She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find answer! With new respect, she rushed off.
Which detail from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "technology can have good effects"?
The __________ introduces readers to the characters and setting of a story
exposition
expulsion
resolution
rising action
What is the climax of a story?
the turning point of the story
the main problem of the story
the beginning of the story
the point when the conflict is resolved
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
Third Person
First Person
Second Person
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
First Person
Third Person
Second Person
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
Third Person Limited
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
April opened the escape hatch. She was afraid to jump, but she realized that the airship was sinking. She looked at Vince, who was strapping on his parachute. Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct. "I'm sorry, April. That was rude of me. Let me help you with yours." He proceeded to attach the other parachute to April's back. This made him feel a little better.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Limited
You shouldn't argue with people on the Internet. It is a waste of time and energy. Do you want to spend your precious life energy trying to type sense into some delusional fool who will only hate you for your efforts?
Second Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Ominiscient
First Person
Milton may have kept an accurate count of the expenses when he was handling the account, but I did nothing of the sort. That's the strange thing about me, the thing that makes it difficult for me to find employment. I don't believe in record keeping of any sort.
Second Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Ominiscient
First Person
The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
There were a few major events that led to the start of World War II. First, Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933. His Nazi Party, or the Third Reich took power and Hitler was essentially the dictator of Germany. In October of 1936, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy formed the Rome-Berlin Axis treaty. In November of 1936, Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan signed the Anti-Comintern Pact. This was a pact against communism and Russia. Next, on July 7, 1937 Japan invaded China. Then Hitler annexed the country of Austria into Germany, called the Anschluss.
Cause and Effect
Chronological
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Description
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
There were many events that caused World War II to begin. Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. Since Poland and France and Great Britain, were allies, they declared war on Germany. The led to Germany taking over and controlling Denmark and Norway. Due to Germany using quick strikes called blitzkrieg, meaning lightning war, they were able to take over much of western Europe including the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
There were two sides during World War II: the Axis and Allied Powers. The Axis Powers consisted mainly of Germany, Japan, and Italy. On the other hand, the Allied Powers were made up mainly of Britain, United States, the Soviet Union, and France. The major leaders of the Allied Powers were Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. In contrast, the major leaders of the Axis Powers were Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Emperor Hirohito. Both sides had goals, but they were different. The Axis Powers had hope of geographic domination, while the Allied Powers wanted to stop the Axis Powers.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Description
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
Adolf Hitler presented a real problem to the world when he sought domination of Europe and a “perfect race.” To defeat Hitler, the Allied Powers had to work together to stop him. Hitler’s actions led to his own downfall because he was stubborn and refused to back down in many situations. Consequently, the Allied Powers were eventually able to take the countries he had annexed back and Hitler and the Nazis were defeated.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Description
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
World War II was fought between the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) and the Allied Powers (Britain, United States, Soviet Union, France). Most of the countries in the world were involved in some way. In addition, it was the deadliest war in all of human history, with around 70 million people killed
Problem and Solution
Descritpion
Cause and Effect
Chronological
Compare and Contrast
Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with fork. Add mayo, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper then mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white with the mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Then serve.
What text structure is being used?
compare and contrast
cause and effect
problem and solution
sequence/chronological order
descriptive
Have you ever had an ice-cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation resonates in your head after eating something cold (usually ice-cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. Ice-cream headaches have turned many smiles to frowns.
Problem Solution
Description
Cause and Effect
Order and Sequence
The Emperor Penguin is the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. It treks 31-75 miles over the ice to bredding colonies, which may include thousand of penguins. The female lays a single egg, which is then incubated by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed; parents subsequently take turns foraging at sea and caring for their chick in the colony. The average lifespan of the Emperor Penguin is 20 years, although observations suggest that some Emperor Penguins may live to 50 years of age.
What type of text structure is used in the passage above?
sequence
compare / contrast
description
cause / effect
1. After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.
Person vs Society
Person vs Self
Person vs Supernatural
2. It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hovering board to school when all the machines start attacking people due to a powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines that are supposed to help him have turned against him?
Person vs Technology
Person vs Society
Person vs Person
5. Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot (pilotio) in the Air Force. He can take down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while Jack is escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack has never seen before attacks the convoy... aliens (extraterrestre)! Can Jack outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots or is the mission doomed to failure?
Person vs Person
Person vs Technology
Person vs Supernatural
2. Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain (killed) by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the powerful Lotus Clan?
Person vs Nature
Person vs Self
Person vs Person
What is the author's purpose in presenting conflicting perspectives in a text?
To encourage critical thinking and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the topic
To create unnecessary conflict and tension in the text
To confuse the reader and make the text more difficult to understand
To limit the reader's understanding and provide a biased perspective
How does the presentation of conflicting perspectives contribute to the overall theme of the text?
It simplifies the overall theme
It adds depth and complexity to the overall theme.
It confuses the reader and detracts from the theme
It has no impact on the overall theme
How does the author use conflicting perspectives to create tension and suspense in the text?
By using only one perspective throughout the text
By presenting different viewpoints or beliefs held by the characters
By making all the characters agree on everything
By avoiding any conflicting viewpoints
What effect do conflicting perspectives have on the reader's understanding of the text?
Different perspectives opens up a wider view and provides a fuller picture for the reader.
Different perspectives confuse the reader.
Different perspectives limit what the reader understands.
Different perspectives allow the reader to participate in the story.
In what ways do conflicting perspectives reflect the complexities of real-life situations in the text?
Conflicting perspectives reflect the simplicity of real-life situations in the text.
The characters in the text always agree with each other, leading to no conflicts.
Real-life situations in the text are straightforward and easily resolved.
Different characters have their own unique viewpoints and experiences, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.
How does the author use the protagonist's interactions with authority figures to highlight their coming of age?
By showing the protagonist's complete submission to authority.
By depicting the protagonist's growing independence and assertiveness.
By avoiding any interactions with authority figures.
By focusing only on peer interactions.
A picture, usually a drawing, that has labels to identify it's parts.
Diagram/Graph
Heading
Caption
Picture
What does the bold print help a reader to know?
The word is easy.
The words are not important.
The word is important to understand.
The words in bold.
A drawing of a place is called a
map
globe
label
drawing
What is the name of this nonfiction text feature?
Illustration
Diagram
Photograph
Drawing
The following picture has a black box that displays:
a subtitle
a caption
graphic
picture
This is an example of ____________ text feature?
Index
Table of contents
Glossary
Diagram
Photograph
Diagram
Graph
Analyze how the author represents the protagonist's transition from childhood to adulthood in the text. Which of the following best describes this transition?
The protagonist remains unchanged throughout the story.
The protagonist gains new responsibilities and perspectives.
The protagonist becomes more rebellious and defiant.
The protagonist loses interest in their surroundings.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Coming of Age story as described in the text?
The protagonist is socially and psychologically maturing.
The protagonist is receiving an "education" on life.
The protagonist is involved in a crime investigation.
The protagonist is making discoveries about self and the world.
What does the protagonist in coming of age stories gain regarding their view of the world?
A more fictional view
A more realistic view
A more fantastical view
A more biased view
What kind of responses and decisions does the protagonist start making in coming of age stories?
More immature responses and decisions
More impulsive responses and decisions
More mature responses and decisions
More irrational responses and decisions
How is the character typically introduced in a Coming of Age story?
As a wise and experienced individual
As youthful and immature
As a secondary character
As an antagonist
How is the character seen at the end of a Coming of Age story?
As less knowledgeable than before
As different or changed, with the significance of the learning revealed
As the same as they were at the beginning
As the villain of the story
