WorksheetsEOC SOL Reading Review
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the purpose of using roots or affixes in words?
To make all words possessive.
To make words longer without changing their meaning
To modify the meaning of a word or change its part of speech
To confuse the reader with complex word structures
What does "connotation" refer to?
The dictionary definition of a word
The feelings associated with a word or phrase
The arrangement of the words in a sentence
The morpheme that gives a word its principle meaning
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Connotation refers to the dictionary definition, while denotation refers to the feelings associated with a word
Connotation and denotation both refer to the dictionary definition of a word
Connotation refers to the feelings associated with a word, while denotation refers to the dictionary definition
There is no difference; they are synonyms
Which of the following best defines an idiom?
A word that has the same meaning as another word
A word that has an opposite meaning to another word
A figure of speech whose meaning is based on common usage and not on the literal meaning of the words in it
The arrangement of words in a sentence to create a specific meaning
What is an allusion in literary terms?
A detailed explanation of historical events within a literary text
A brief reference within a literary text to a person, place, event, or another work of literature
A comparison using like or as
A pattern or symbol that appears repeatedly in a story
What does figurative language often involve?
Literal comparisons meant to be taken at face value
Words and phrases that make comparisons and are not meant to be taken literally
Direct statements without the use of comparisons
References to historical figures without any symbolic meaning
What is a motif in literature?
The primary genre of a literary work
The author's opinion about the topic
A repeated pattern, such as an image, sound, word, or symbol
A brief and purposeful reference to another literary work
What is a universal character, also known as an archetype character?
A character type that is unique to a specific story or author
A character that changes significantly throughout the story
A character type that is found in many different cultures and literature throughout history
A character that represents a historical figure without any symbolic meaning
Which of the following best describes the term 'theme' in literature?
A repeated pattern or symbol in a story
The author's opinion about human nature, society, or a specific topic expressed through his or her story
The goal of the author as he or she writes
The primary genre in which a literary work is classified
Which term describes the repetition of sounds (vowel or vowel and consonant) at the ends of words?
repetition
rhyme
consonance
assonance
What is the term for language that creates pictures in the reader's mind?
sensory language
word choice
mood
imagery
What does the term "tone" refer to in literature?
The main reason for the author's specific work
The author's attitude toward the subject matter
The individual style in which an author writes
The main goal of the work to entertain or amuse the reader
What is the difference between literal and evaluative questions?
Literal questions require interpretation, while evaluative questions do not
Literal questions are based on opinions, while evaluative questions are based on facts
Literal questions do not require interpretation of figurative language, while evaluative questions require the reader to make a judgment
Literal questions require the reader to make a judgment, while evaluative questions are generally in the text
What is the purpose of using boldface in informational and technical writing?
To show the start of a new paragraph
To draw attention to a word, phrase, or sentence
To indicate that there is a hyperlink
To show additional information related to the main article
What does italicizing a word or phrase typically indicate in informational texts?
The start of a new paragraph
A hyperlink to additional information
That the word or phrase is from a foreign language or is the title of a major work
An entertaining story
Sidebars in informational and technical writing are used to:
Show the start of a new paragraph
Provide additional information that does not fit into the main article
Draw attention to a word, phrase, heading, or title
Indicate a hyperlink
What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in a text?
To provide the author's contact information
To offer a detailed explanation of a word or phrase
To break up text into smaller sections and give an idea of the topic
To note corrections in the text
What is a false premise according to the text?
A correct proposition that supports an argument
An incorrect proposition that forms the basis of an argument and makes it unsound
A well-known fact used to support an argument
A rhetorical question to engage the audience
Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words close together?
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Irony
Analogy
Which rhetorical device is used to express the same idea in different words?
Charged language
Restatement
Paradox
Hyperbole
What does ambiguity in a text refer to?
A deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
A figure of speech that pairs two opposing words
A word, phrase, statement, or idea that has multiple meanings or can be understood in more than one way
A repetition of the first part of successive clauses
Which of the following is an example of a paradox?
A statement that creates suspense and uncertainty
A self-contradictory statement that can actually be true
A statement that is less important than it really is
A repetition of the first part of successive clauses
What is an oxymoron?
A word or phrase that states the opposite of what is actually meant
A contradiction between what the character thinks and the audience knows
A figure of speech that pairs two opposing words
A word, phrase, statement, or idea that has multiple meanings
Which type of irony is described as an event that contradicts the expectations of a character or the audience?
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Dramatic irony
Hyperbole
What is hyperbole?
A word or phrase that states the opposite of what is actually meant
A self-contradictory statement that can actually be true
A deliberate, often extreme exaggeration, usually for comic effect
A repetition of the first part of successive clauses
What does understatement refer to?
A statement that is exaggerated or emphasized too strongly
A statement that is smaller or less intense, or less important than it really is
A word, phrase, statement, or idea that has multiple meanings
A figure of speech that pairs two opposing words
What is anaphora?
A deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
A self-contradictory statement that can actually be true
A word, phrase, statement, or idea that has multiple meanings
Repetition of the first part of successive clauses
What is charged language?
Language that is exaggerated or emphasized too strongly
Words that appeal to the emotions (positive and negative)
A self-contradictory statement that can actually be true
Repetition of the first part of successive clauses
Read the following sentence:
He is believed to have gained considerable influence within the tribe, and numerous documents from his contemporaries corroborate his claims and confirm his position of leadership.
As used in the sentence, what does corroborate mean?
examine
support
question
exaggerate
Which of these sentences expresses an opinion?
The Incan city of Machu Picchu was inhabited for centuries after the arrival of the Spanish.
The Spanish knew of the existence of Machu Picchu but never discovered its whereabouts.
Machu Picchu is a region of incredible mystery and power, known for its many spectacular sights.
One of the questions that remains unanswered about Machu Picchu is the mystery of how it was built.
Read this sentence.
When Makeah heard the joyful news, he felt lighter than he had in days. He smiled, and it was as if a heavy black cloak was lifted from his shoulders.
In this sentence, the cloak represents Makeah’s —
relief
sadness
clothing
weight
Read this excerpt:
The valley was gently covered in a blanket of snow. The fat, wet snowflakes piled on the branches of the spruce trees and on the telephone lines, weighing them down. As the snow accumulated, the rabbits, foxes, and people nestled down in their dens. Silent smoke rose from snow-covered roofs against a gray sky.
In the excerpt, the tone is set by the author’s use of —
allusion
metaphor
understatement
imagery
Read the following sentence:
The overworked engine coughed, sputtered, whined, and then died.
The sentence contains an example of —
metaphor
personification
simile
apostrophe
