Worksheets7th Grade FAST Prep Review for Semester 2
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 56mins
"We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts." (a siren is a creature from Greek Mythology). This excerpt is an example of which figurative language term?
Metaphor
Allusion
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! This excerpt is an example of which figurative language term?
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism... This excerpt is an example of which figurative language term?
Illusion
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
An example is “Neither Out Far Nor In Deep” by Robert Frost.
The people along the sand (A)
All turn and look one way. (B)
They turn their back on the land. (A)
They look at the sea all day. (B)
Then, answer the question that follows.What do you notice about the structure of the poem?
(Literary Element)
There are two stanzas and no rhyme scheme.
There are six stanzas with a rhyme scheme.
There is one stanza and no rhyme scheme.
There is one stanza with a rhyme scheme.
Read the poem twice. Then, answer the question that follows.
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Which image does the poem support the most?
(Literary Element)
A city skyline
A slow-moving haze
War of 1812 where the British were trying to take over
A harbor of boats
Paraphrasing is a key to understanding a poem. If you happen to see a word you're unsure of, like 'haunches,' use context clues or a dictionary to clarify the meaning -
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
- and then determine which answer best paraphrases the poem.
(Literary Element)
As long as the flag is still there, we are still in the fight.
In The War of 1812, The British bombed the flag and it disappeared
positioned in a backward stance
Excerpt from "I have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
What is the best purpose of the speech mentioned in the text?
To disregard why equality is important
To express to the audience that all men are equal
To discuss the responsibilities of equality
To compare different types of equality vs. oppressions
When addressing your family about being ready for a new pet, which rhetorical appeal should be used to relate with passion which is a type of emotional level?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Kairos
Which rhetorical appeal is recommended for the speaker to use if he/she wants to appear believable?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Kairos
What type of conflict is characterized by a protagonist struggling with a decision they must make or feelings they have about themselves?
(Literary Element)
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
Which type of conflict occurs when a character faces resistance from a natural force, such as a storm, fire, flood, or other natural disaster? Superman is trying to turn back time.
(Literary Element)
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
In which type of conflict does the protagonist have a different opinion from the majority of society or may want to change society in some way?
(Literary Element)
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
What is the nature of the conflict when the protagonist disagrees with one or more characters about what to do, what is right, or how to do something?
(Literary Element)
Character vs. another character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
What is a characteristic feature of a sonnet's rhyme scheme?
(Literary Element)
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO PQR
I
How many lines does a sonnet typically have?
(Literary Element)
14 lines
19 lines
12 lines
16 lines
Which poetic form is known for its repetition of two lines that reflect a strong focus on with an idea? (Hint: the longer the poem, the more of a focus on a topic)
(Literary Element)
Sonnet
Villanelle
Haiku
Free verse
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
(Literary Element)
To introduce the conflict and antagonist
To resolve the conflict and teach a lesson
To introduce the characters, setting, and provide background information
To show the consequences of the climax
What typically occurs during the rising action of a story?
Select the best answer
(Literary Element)
The conflict is resolved and a lesson is learned
The protagonist makes a significant choice or takes action
The protagonist is introduced to the setting and characters
The conflict and suspense build as the story progresses
What is the climax of a story?
Select the best answer
(Literary Element)
The introduction of the characters and setting
The point just after the highest point, where the conflict begins to resolve
The turning point where the protagonist makes a crucial decision or action
The final resolution and conclusion of the story
What follows immediately after the climax (which is the main action) in a story?
(Literary Element)
The exposition
The falling action
The resolution
The introduction of a new conflict
What is the resolution in a story?
(Literary Element)
The beginning where characters and setting are introduced
The buildup of suspense and conflict
The point of highest tension and drama
The conclusion where the conflict is resolved and lessons are revealed
"Hope" is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all - Here, a metaphor is used to compare hope to a bird. Which of the following tone words best represents poet Emily Dickinson's attitude about hope?
(Literary Device)
Uncaring
Optimistic
Dark
Silly
How cheerfully he seems to grin, How neatly spreads his claws, And welcomes little fishes in, With gently smiling jaws! Review Lewis Carroll’s diction in these lines. Based on his word choice, which word best represents the tone of this stanza?
(Literary Device)
Cheerful
Threatening
Lighthearted
Lighthearted yet threatening
Will it never be possible to separate you from your greyness? Must you be always sinking backward into your grey-brown landscapes - and trees always in the distance, always against a grey sky? What tone do the lack of rhyme, grey images and long, slow sentences create?
(Literary Device)
Cheerful
Surprised
Teasing
Downcast (same as feeling down)
What is diction in the context of a writer's style?
Hint: think of diction-ary
(Literary Device)
The type of narration used in a story
The way something is arranged or organized
The careful and purposeful choice of words to reach a desired effect
Language expressing one thing in terms normally meaning something else
What does point of view refer to in writing?
(Literary Element)
The way writers arrange words and punctuation
The type of narration used
The arrangement or organization of a text
The choice of words to create an effect
What is a flashback?
(Literary Device)
It shows your reader what your characters feel or want and reveals information about the plot or setting through conversation.
Use taglines, quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation according to the rules.
Dialogue, flashback, foreshadowing, juxtaposition, pacing, and sensory details.
A writing technique used to alter time in order to show a past event or an important occurrence.
What are narrative techniques?
(Literary Device)
It shows your reader what your characters feel or want and reveals information about the plot or setting through conversation.
Use taglines, quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation according to the rules.
Dialogue, flashback, foreshadowing, juxtaposition, pacing, and sensory details.
A writing technique used to alter time in order to show a past event or an important occurrence.
How do I correctly punctuate dialogue?
(Literary Device)
It shows your reader what your characters feel or want and reveals information about the plot or setting through conversation.
Use quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation according to the rules, and/or taglines like Nike's, "Just Do It."
Dialogue, flashback, foreshadowing, juxtaposition, pacing, and sensory details.
A writing technique used to alter time in order to show a past event or an important occurrence.
What is foreshadowing?
(Literary Device)
A writer’s side-by-side placement of two contrasting descriptions, ideas, characters, actions, or events in a text.
The methods or strategies a writer uses to advance a plot or create tension, mood, and/or tone in a text. A horror movie using scary music to increase intensity is an example.
Imagery that appeals to the reader’s sight, smell, sound, taste, or touch.
A narrative technique used to suggest or signal something ahead of time in a text.
What is juxtaposition?
(Literary Device)
A writer’s side-by-side placement of two contrasting descriptions, ideas, characters, actions, or events in a text.
The methods or strategies a writer uses to advance a plot or create tension, mood, and/or tone in a text.
Imagery that appeals to the reader’s sight, smell, sound, taste, or touch.
A narrative technique used to suggest or signal something ahead of time in a text.
What are sensory details?
(Literary Device)
A writer’s side-by-side placement of two contrasting descriptions, ideas, characters, actions, or events in a text.
The methods or strategies a writer uses to advance a plot or create tension, mood, and/or tone in a text.
Imagery that appeals to the reader’s sight, smell, sound, taste, or touch.
A narrative technique used to suggest or signal something ahead of time in a text.
What is the definition of Rhetoric according to the Rhetoric Reference Sheet?
(Literary Device)
A) A rhetorical appeal that uses emotion to make a point
B) A statement made in the form of a question with no expectation of an answer
C) The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively, especially as a way to persuade or influence people
D) A rhetorical appeal that makes the speaker seem credible, trustworthy, or like an expert
Which type of rhetorical appeal is based on facts, statistics, and logic?
(Literary Device)
A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) Rhetorical question
Which rhetorical appeal is used to establish the speaker's credibility?
(Literary Device)
A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) Rhetorical question
What is a rhetorical question?
(Literary Device)
A) A question that is asked to provide information
B) A question that is asked to provoke thought without the expectation of an answer
C) A question that is asked to establish credibility
D) A question that is asked to appeal to emotion
What is irony as defined in the image?
(Literary Device)
The use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
A figure of speech where something is compared to another thing of a different kind
The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
(Literary Device)
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
If we wish to be free-- if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending ...
Sir, we have done everything we could to avert the storm which is now here.
What is a simile?
(Literary Device)
A comparison using "like" or "as"
An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally
A word that imitates the sound it represents
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
Which literary device is demonstrated by the phrase "the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament ..."? (Hint: Parliament is a government.)
(Literary Device)
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
What is the effect of using figurative language according to the image?
(Literary Device)
It provides a literal explanation of the topic
It offers a straightforward and factual statement
It can provide a mental picture of what the speaker is saying or clarify a concept
It always makes the text more difficult to understand
What are the basic elements of a poem that work together to create meaning?
(Literary Element)
Line length, meter, rhyme scheme, and stanza length.
Follow the PReP strategy. Preview the poem, read it a few times, and then paraphrase the text.
If there is an idea they are fascinated by, they'd choose a villanelle.
A 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme ... .
A 19-line poem with a repeated ABA rhyme scheme that repeats ... .
What is a villanelle?
(Literary Element)
Line length, meter, rhyme scheme, and stanza length.
Follow the PReP strategy. Preview the poem, read it a few times, and then paraphrase the text.
A 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme that introduces a question or topic and contains a shift in attitude.
A 19-line poem with a repeated ABA rhyme scheme that repeats the same two lines in specific places throughout the poem.
Use the PReP strategy for reading a poem, and match the acronym with the phrase.
(Literary Element)
P
(hint: before)
Preview the poem
Re
Read the poem
P
Paraphrase the poem
Several lines grouped together in a poem
(Literary Element)
line
stanza
poetry
repetition
My arms are weapons
metaphor
One line of poetry
verse
Attitude of a poem
tone
No punctuation before next line
enjambment
A story poem/song
ballad
What are the elements of poetry? (a) (b) (c) (d) . They must be in alphabetical order.
The basic form of a poem, including its visual presentation (e.g., line, stanza, or verse) are called _____
(a)
What is the best answer to describe figurative language?
The use of literal and direct language to convey meaning
The use of facts and data to support an argument
The use of alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, or simile to interest the reader
The use of scientific terms to explain concepts
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
(Literary Elements)
To introduce the conflict that the protagonist is facing
To resolve the conflict and conclude the story
To initially engage the reader by introducing the characters, setting, and provide background information
To describe the consequences of the climax
Who is the protagonist in a story?
The person or thing that causes the conflict
The character who faces and resolves a conflict
The author of the story
The narrator of the story
What is the climax of a story?
(Literary Elements)
The beginning where the setting and characters are introduced
The moment where the conflict begins to build
The highest point of interest in the plot/ turning point where the protagonist makes a choice or takes action
The part where the conflict is fully resolved
What happens during the falling action of a story?
(Literary Elements)
The story is introduced with background information
The tension in the story builds up
The consequences (consequence is an outcome of a choice and does not have to be negative) of the climax are experienced
The story reaches its highest point of tension
What marks the resolution of a story?
(Literary Elements)
The introduction of the main conflict
The point where the story reaches its peak excitement
The ending which is the moment the protagonist and the reader learn the theme, message or lesson.
The buildup of tension before the climax
What does an idiom refer to?
Remember: the only way to know what this is, is to have experienced it or learned it.
A word that imitates a sound like "Bam!"
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words, but must be learned like "Ms. Allen's gonna blow!"
A comparison of two unlike things that does not use comparison words, such as "like" or "as" i.e., "She's as sweet as honey."
A figure of speech in which nonliving or nonhuman things are given human characteristics or abilities i.e., "The clouds danced."
