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Worksheets24-25 Final Prep
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 59mins
What does a story's setting include (select all that apply)
time
place
purpose
culture
When you make an inference while reading, you should also take into account what you know about genre conventions, or characteristics of a particular type of story.
True
False
Key details about what can help us determine an author's purpose (select all that apply)
details about history
details about the central idea
details about people
details about culture
Diction is...
the pattern and arrangement of sentence structures
the author's attitude toward the subject
the author's word choice
the atmosphere the writer creates for readers
Syntax is...
the pattern and arrangement of sentence structures
the author's attitude toward the subject
the author's word choice
the atmosphere the writer creates for readers
Mood is...
the pattern and arrangement of sentence structures
the author's attitude toward the subject
the author's word choice
the atmosphere or feeling the writer creates for readers
Tone is...
the pattern and arrangement of sentence structures
the author's attitude toward the subject
the author's word choice
the atmosphere or feeling the writer creates for readers
Voice is...
the pattern and arrangement of sentence structures
the author's attitude toward the subject
the unique way of writing that shares the writer's personality
the atmosphere or feeling the writer creates for readers
To figure out tone, look at... (select all that apply)
the diction (especially words that suggest strong feelings)
the way the words are arranged into sentences
the little blurb about the author to figure out where they're coming from
a list you're keeping of tone words that you continually add to
What is a lesson about life or human nature called?
Theme
Short story
Diverse
Intervene
Which of these can you use to figure out theme (select all that apply):
figurative language
change in character
exposition
symbols
What literary elements does a short story contain (select all that apply)?
setting
central idea
character
plot
How can the context of historical events and cultural customs be central to the plot of some stories?
by driving the conflicts and providing character motivation
by persuading the reader to go to different places
by developing the central idea with evidence
by putting the story in chronological order
Character motivation is...
either indirect or direct depending on the author's purpose
how you figure out theme in the exposition
the reason a character acts, feels, or thinks in a certain way
established in the climax of the story
Character motivation includes...
emotions, ambitions, beliefs
direct and indirect
dialogue, description, actions
exposition, rising action, climax
The setting of a work of literature encompasses much more than simply the time and place where the action occurs.
True
False
Setting can have an effect on... (select all that apply)
character motivations
tone
theme
all of the above
To figure out theme of a poem, look at...(select all that apply)
historical and cultural details
changes and shifts
title
repetition
A poem's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
Only complicated, adult stories have themes
It is rarely stated explicitly
Fictional characters are like real people, in that they have...
messages to give
claims and reasons
complex motivations
conclusions
Motivations can include what a character... (select all that apply)
wants
fears
values
believes
True of False: A character might have two conflicting motivations for the same action.
True
False
What kind of character trait clues can help reveal a character's thoughts and feelings?
noun phrases, themes, and resolution
words, actions, and descriptions
author's purpose, tone, and irony
mood, central idea, plot development
An author's cultural background affects his or her ______ about the characters and events in a story.
tone
purpose
diction
point of view
A claim is:
an author's overall opinion
facts
evidence
data that shows us proof
Evidence is:
an opinion or statement without facts
the attitude of the writer
a claim
data, anecdotes, facts, and other examples that support the claim
A counterclaim is:
an opinion or statement without the truth
an argument giving reasons an opponent might disagree
evidence
data that shows us proof
Rebuttal is:
an opinion or statement without the truth
an argument giving reasons an opponent might disagree
discussion of why an opposing reason isn't enough to justify the opposing view
data that shows us proof
Concession is:
an opinion or statement without the truth
an argument giving reasons an opponent might disagree
admission of a valid point
data that shows us proof
Shifts are..
errors in reasoning that undermines an argument or renders it invalid
the repetition of a grammatical patterns
changes in mood, attitude, or point, often signaled by words such as "but", "however", and "although"
the placements of two opposing ideas
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others than an action or idea is right or wrong
Thesis
Claim
Evidence
Argument
Why is it important to include what the opposition might say in your primary claim?
It gives you more credibility as a writer
You will argue both in the essay
You don't need to
You should only mention what side you are taking
Why the author makes the claim is the...
reason
claim
argument
evidence
Another word for claim is...
clam
fact
opinion
essay
What is the first step readers must take to draw an inference?
Put the pieces together in a logical way to produce a reasonable conclusion
Think about what they already know from their own experience in the real world
Look for clues in the text
Motivations
A character might say a reason for a particular action aloud.
are the reasons that underlie a character’s choices and actions.
The narrator might give readers a peek into a character’s mind.
Other characters may reveal an event or action that spurs a response from a major character.
Dialogue (when it comes to character motivation):
Other characters may reveal an event or action that spurs a response from a major character.
are the reasons that underlie a character’s choices and actions.
The narrator might give readers a peek into a character’s mind.
A character might say a reason for a particular action aloud.
Thoughts and Feelings (when it comes to character motivation):
are the reasons that underlie a character’s choices and actions.
A character might say a reason for a particular action aloud.
The narrator might give readers a peek into a character’s mind.
Other characters may reveal an event or action that spurs a response from a major character.
Words and Actions of Others (when it comes to character motivation):
A character might say a reason for a particular action aloud.
Other characters may reveal an event or action that spurs a response from a major character.
The narrator might give readers a peek into a character’s mind.
are the reasons that underlie a character’s choices and actions.
Author's perspective is
the way an author chooses to either inform, persuade, entertain, or tell their feelings
the unique combination of diction, syntax, and tone
shown through dialogue, thoughts and feelings, words and actions of others
the unique combo of ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs that influences the way a person looks at a topic.
To determine author's perspective, look at (select all that apply):
background information
emotional language
examples that suggest how the author feels
statements of opinion
Which of these are helpful context clues (select all that apply)
definition or synonym
dialect
antonym
example or counterexample
Figurative language communicates ideas beyond...
the literal meaning of the words, making an imaginative comparison
what can be inferred about the speaker
just mood and tone
the connotations of each word used
True or False: Figurative language forces a reader to look at familiar things in a new way.
True
False
Paying attention to figurative language can help you figure out...
how mood and theme are developed
how falling action becomes resolution
how the central idea is connected to key details
how reasons support the opinion
inference =
educated guess + text
character motivation + theme
clues from text + knowledge & experience
claim + evidence
a word’s dictionary meaning is called its
etymology
connotation
denotation
part of speech
the images or feelings you connect to a word that add a finer shade of meaning make up its
etymology
denotation
part of speech
connotation
writers use connotations of words to communicate
positive or negative feelings
parts of speech
plot devices
denotations
An informational text (select all that apply)
explores and explains a single topic
provides reasons to support an opinion
provides factual information supported by evidence
is organized in a clear structure to show connections among ideas
The main idea/central idea is
the author's attitude towards the topic
found in the exposition
the author's message about a topic
always an opinion
The title usually provides a hint about (select all that apply)
author's purpose
inferences you can make
the author's background
the main idea
Look at these elements to identify the main idea (select all that apply)
the title
the first paragraph
key details
the last paragraph
When identifying author's purpose, ask yourself (select all that apply)
what other texts did this author write?
why did the author write this?
what do the details have in common?
what is nonfiction?
The central idea of an informational text is developed through the use of...
claim, reason, evidence, and commentary
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
thesis, key ideas, evidence, and a conclusion
entertain, persuade, inform, and explain.
Ask yourself questions about these elements to pinpoint purpose/point of view (select all that apply)?
loaded language & if it affects your viewpoint
the examples & if they spark your emotions
the characters & their motivations
the people that are quoted and their viewpoints
informational texts may include these types of graphics (select all that apply):
table
graph
infographic
diagram
graphics can sometimes communicate information more clearly than words.
true
false
poetry...(select all)
uses figurative language and literary devices
expresses a theme, or a message about life
is arranged in lines and stanzas
uses graphs to teach about a topic
literary devices are techniques writers use...(select all)
to express and enhance ideas
to give background on their own lives
to lead readers to a deeper understanding of a theme
to give motivations to characters
shifts occur...
when a writer clocks out of work
when an author decides to entertain instead of infore
when the writer’s tone or focus changes
when a poet needs money
What is a tragic hero in Shakespearean tragedy?
A character of low social rank who overcomes challenges
A character who provides comic relief in the drama
A character of high social rank with a tragic flaw that leads to a downfall
A character who always survives at the end of the play
What is a soliloquy?
A conversation between two characters on stage
A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing private thoughts, feelings, and motivations
A humorous interlude in a Shakespearean drama
A character's remark to the audience that other characters can hear
What is an aside in Shakespearean drama?
A character's remark that is heard by everyone on stage
A character's remark that is intended to be heard by the audience only
A character's remark that is intended to be heard by other characters but not the audience
A character's monologue about the future events in the play
What is blank verse?
Rhymed lines of iambic pentameter
Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter
Rhymed lines of trochaic tetrameter
Unrhymed lines of trochaic tetrameter
What is the theme in a literary work?
The list of characters and their roles
The setting and time period of the story
The insight about life or human nature that the writer wants to communicate
The sequence of events that make up the story
Which of the following is a literary device used by Shakespeare in Macbeth to explore themes related to ambition and power?
Stage directions
Character foils
Side glosses
Cast of characters
Rhetorical questions are asked for what purpose?
To get a direct answer
To substitute something related to the subject
To represent a part as the whole
To make a point without expecting an answer
A motif is:
The message of the story
A recurring symbol which takes on a figurative meaning
The plot of a story
The setting of a story
True or False: The Lord of the Flies / the beast is the evil within us all.
true
false
This character is elected leader of the group, and represents order and civility
Ralph
Simon
Samneric
Jack
This character represents the scientific and rational side of humanity.
Jack
Ralph
Samneric
Piggy
Which character represents the instinct of savagery and violence?
Ralph
Jack
Simon
Piggy
What is allegory?
A poem, story, or artwork with a secondary, deeper message, typically one that is political or moral
Any story with an alligator, especially one with a political or moral message
A story made by Al Gore that is both about himself and gory
A poem, story or artwork with a secondary meaning that is meant to subliminally convince the audience of something
How is symbolism related to allegory?
Both are afterthoughts
Allegories are made up of many symbols
Symbols exist because of heavy denotation found in allegories
Symbols exist because allegories contain connotation
What is symbolism?
When characters excessively play cymbals
When certain elements of a story represent ideas/concepts
When a story relays a deeper second meaning, typically a moral or political one
Replacing characters with representative symbols for fun
The masks that the boys paint onto their faces symbolize all of the following except
the savagery of the boys.
the disguise that shows that they have become "someone else" with different values and behavior norms.
a way to hide from one's conscience.
the natural goodness of man.
Some themes in Lord of the Flies include ___? Choose all correct answers.
Civilization vs Savagery
Money is the root of all evil
Loss of innocence
The nature of evil
Which of the following reflect Golding's view of human nature?
Humans are innately good.
Humans are innately evil.
Golding did not have strong views on the actions of humanity.
