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ELA 9 Final Exam Review

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

"I guess I should have called you first," she said.

b)

"I guess I should of called you first," she said.

c)

"I guess i should have called you first," she said.

2.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I didn't never think you would be busy.

b)

I didn't think you would be busy.

c)

i didn't think you would be busy.

3.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

They taked the chance to begin new lives here.

b)

They took the chance to begin new lives here.

c)

They took the chance to begin new lives hear.

4.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The conflict in the story is between the evil man and the hunter she added.

b)

"The conflict in the story is between the evil man and the hunter" she added.

c)

"The conflict in the story is between the evil man and the hunter," she added.

5.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Edgar Allan Poes fritening tales often take place in creepy, dark settings.

b)

Edgar Allan Poe's frightening tales often take place in creepy, dark settings.

c)

Edgar Allan Poes frightening tales ofen take place in creepy dark settings.

6.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Alba, my neighbor, is a good friend of mine and an adventurer.

b)

Alba my neighbor is a good freind of mine and an adventurer.

c)

Alba, my neighbor is a good friend of mine and an adventurer.

7.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The theme of hunger also appears in Wrights' second autobiography, "American Hunger."

b)

The theme of hunger also appears in Wright's second autobiography, American Hunger.

c)

The theme of hunger also appears in wright's second autobiography, AMERICAN HUNGER.

8.
What is the font size for most MLA documents?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
12
d)
14
9.
What is the title of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?
a)
Reference Page
b)
Works Cited
c)
Citations
d)
Sources
10.
The first page of an MLA document includes:
a)
Student name
Teacher Name
Date
b)
Student Name
Date
c)
Student Name
Title of paper
Date
d)
Student name
Teacher name
Course
Date
11.
How large should the margins be for each side of the document?
a)
1/4 inch
b)
1/2 inch
c)
1 inch
d)
2 inches
12.
Each paragraph should be indented by 1/2 inch. This can often be accomplished using which key?
a)
Space bar
b)
Tab
c)
Enter
d)
Shift
13.
MLA documents often include a header in which corner of the page?
a)
Left
b)
Right
14.
The header includes:
a)
Last name and page number
b)
Page number only
15.

According to MLA Guidelines, what should the spacing of the paper be?

a)

Single Spaced

b)

1.5 spacing

c)

Double Spaced

d)

It doesn't matter

16.

Match the following

a)

Paraphrase

1.

Putting someone else's thoughts and ideas into your own words

b)

Direct Plagiarism

2.

Using someone's work without proper attribution

c)

In-Text Citation

3.

Cited information from a source in your work.

d)

Works Cited

4.

Full alphabetized list of all sources cited in-text

17.

What must be included in an in-text citation?

a)

Author's full name and page number

b)

Author's last name and page number

c)

Page number

d)

Hyperlink to the source

18.

Which in-text citation is correct?

a)

(Ashley Renick)

b)

(Ashley Renick 3)

c)

(Renick pg 3)

d)

(Renick 3)

19.

Which in-text citation is correct?

a)

"Orvil couldn't fathom what she meant by risks" (Tommy Orange 118)

b)

"Orvil couldn't fathom what she meant by risks" (Orange 118)

c)

"Orvil couldn't fathom what she meant by risks" (Orange pg 118)

d)

"Orvil couldn't fathom what she meant by risks" (118)

20.
How is the Works Cited page arranged?
a)
Alphabetically, by title of the work
b)
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
c)
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
d)
By publication year
21.
You do not need to include in-text citations when summarizing or paraphrasing information from an outside source. 
a)
True
b)
False
22.

Direct quotations MUST be put in between..

a)

(Parenthesis)

b)

"Quotation Marks"

c)

[Brackets]

d)

...ellipses...

23.

Citations MUST be put in between..

a)

(Parenthesis)

b)

"Quotation Marks"

c)

[Brackets]

d)

...ellipses...

24.

In a Works Cited page, when you site a website, is the URL included?

a)

YES

b)

NO

25.

A book with page number written by Lori Ratliff. Which citation is INCORRECT?

a)

English rocks (Ratliff 14).

b)

According to Ratliff, English rocks (14).

c)

Ratliff asserts that English rocks (14).

d)

English rocks (Ratliff, 14).

26.

An article from Ebsco written by Harrison Roberts. The PDF version shows page numbers. Which citation is INCORRECT?

a)

English is cool (Roberts 33).

b)

English is cool (Roberts, 33).

c)

Roberts believes that English is cool (33).

d)

According to Roberts, English is cool (33).

27.

Which citation is formatted CORRECTLY?

a)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).

b)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)

c)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)

d)

(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately

28.

Which citation is formatted CORRECTLY?

a)

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings," (Wordsworth 263).

b)

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).

c)

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth p. 263).

d)

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings." (Wordsworth 263)

29.

Is this citation formatted correctly? The source is an article by Jack Stolley without page numbers.


The Purdue OWL is accessed by millions of users every year. Its MLA Formatting and Style Guide is one of the most popular resources (Stolley).

a)

Yes

b)

No

30.

Sally Sells Sea Shells by the sea shore.

what is this?

a)

Personifcation

b)

Alliteration

c)

Hyperbole

d)

None of the above

31.

The feather danced across the room what.

what is this?

a)

Personification

b)

metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Similie

32.

What does "the feather danced across the room" mean?

a)

The feather was heavy and stuck in one place.

b)

The feather moved about the room freely.

c)

The feather was beautiful like a dancer.

d)

There is no feather.

33.

The big little shrimp.

What is this?

a)

personifacation

b)

hyperbole

c)

oxymoron

d)

idom

34.

Giving an object/animal human traits.

What figurative language is this describing?

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

personification

35.

She is as sweet as sugar.

What does this SIMILE mean?

a)

She likes sugar.

b)

She LOVES sweets.

c)

She is kind and sensitive.

d)

none of the above.

36.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
37.

What does it mean if an assignment is a breeze?

a)

The assignment feels good on your skin.

b)

The assignment is easy.

c)

The assignment is soft and a little chilly.

d)

None of the above.

38.
A _____________ is a great exaggeration used to emphasize a point, and is used for expressive or comic effect. Example: "I have a ton of chores to do."
a)
Hyperbole 
b)
Imagery 
c)
Idiom 
d)
Personification 
39.
Language that appeals to one of the five senses is _________. “The aroma of hot, apple pie floated across the room,” and “Thunder rolled outside my window,” are examples of imagery. 
a)
Idiom 
b)
Imagery 
c)
Hyperbole 
d)
Onomatopoeia 
40.

He is a wall when he plays linebacker.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

personficiation

e)

onomatopeia

41.

Why compare a linebacker to a wall?

a)

The linebacker is made of concrete.

b)

The linebacker is made of drywall.

c)

The linebacker is solidly built.

d)

The linebacker is hard to see over.

42.

My dog ate so much he looked like a blimp.

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

personficiation

e)

onomatopeia

43.

My dog ate so much he looked like a blimp.

What does that even mean?

a)

Eating so much made him look more round.

b)

Eating too much made him float in the air.

c)

Eating too much made him feel full.

d)

None of the above.

44.

The sun gently kissed me as I hiked

a)

alliteration

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

personficiation

e)

onomatopeia

45.

An expression using familiar phrases that are not meant to be taken literally and do not make sense outside of the historical meaning of the expression.

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Idiom

d)

Imagery

46.

An expression using familiar phrases that are not meant to be taken literally and do not make sense outside of the historical meaning of the expression.

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Idiom

d)

Imagery

47.

The definition of alliteration is:

a)

Repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase.

b)

The repetition of vowel sounds, usually found in poetry and music.

c)

The repetition of the same letter or sounds at the beginning of closely connected words.

48.

The definition of consonance is:

a)

A word that sounds like what it means.

b)

Repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase.

c)

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words.

49.

The definition of assonance is:

a)

The repetition of vowel sounds, usually found in poetry and music.

b)

Applying human behaviors to animals, objects, or nonhuman entities.

c)

Repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase.

d)

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words.

50.

The use of representation (something representing an idea, belief, or setting) in literature is what type of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Symbolism

c)

Representation

d)

Simile

51.

A pun is:

a)

The use of opposite or contradictory terms together for emphasis

b)

A (sometimes humorous) play on words.

c)

A statement of proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical

d)

Expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

52.

The definition of onomatopoeia is:

a)

A really long word that sounds like what it means.

b)

The use of opposite or contradictory terms together for emphasis

c)

An example of literal language

d)

A word that sounds like what it means.

53.

To give a singular human quality to something non-human (such as an animal or inanimate object) is:

a)

Anthropomorphism

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

54.

An oxymoron is:

a)

A word that sounds like what it means.

b)

A statement of proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical

c)

The use of opposite or contradictory terms together for emphasis

d)

To give a human quality or ability to something non-human.

55.

A statement or proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical is:

a)

Metaphor

b)

Paradox

c)

Simile

d)

Ironic

56.

An obviously exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally is:

a)

Imagery

b)

Idiom

c)

Hyperbole

57.

Irony is:

a)

An expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

b)

An expression using familiar phrases that are not meant to be taken literally and do not make sense outside of the historical meaning of the expression.

c)

The use of opposite or contradictory terms together for emphasis

d)

A statement of proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical

58.

Allusion

a)

A nonhuman subject is given human qualities.

b)

A brief indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

c)

Repeating a consonant sound throughout a line of work.

d)

Repeating a vowel sound throughout a line of work.

59.

Understatement

a)

An exaggeration or overstatement.

b)

Deliberately make a situation seem less important or serious.

c)

An expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning.

d)

A comparison between 2 or more things that are similar in some ways but otherwise different.

60.

Analogy

a)

An exaggeration or overstatement.

b)

Deliberately make a situation seem less important or serious.

c)

An expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning.

d)

A comparison between 2 or more things that are similar in some ways but otherwise different.

61.

Houses near the coast should be built at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

62.

This family lost everything in the fire. They lost their irreplaceable family photos, not to mention their furniture and clothing. Please donate to help them start over.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

63.

I know you have many choices when you are looking for a nanny, but I hope you consider my many years of childcare experience and my fabulous references from families I have worked for in the past.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

64.

Please give me the day off. My grandmother died, and I really need to go spend time with my family. They need me to support them during this terrible time.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

65.

Mr. Jones has delivered packages on time for the last year with no exceptions. I know he will be a great addition to our delivery service.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

66.

Reading books each day is beneficial and all students should read for at least twenty minutes each day. Studies have shown that students who read consistently score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

67.

_______________ means: a question someone asks without expecting an answer.

a)

anaphora

b)

epistrophe

c)

rhetorical question

d)

parallelism

68.

________________ means: a repeated grammatical pattern

a)

anthimeria

b)

parallelism

c)

asyndeton

d)

antimetabole

69.
An allusion is:
a)
A repetition of words or phrases to add emphasis
b)
Something you think you see but is not actually there
c)
A reference to either a historical event or another text meant to make a connection between them
d)
A short story meant to draw in the audience and illustrate an idea.
70.
An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
71.

Which appeal proves the speaker can be trusted based on character or qualifications?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

72.

Which appeal persuades to the audiences emotions and feelings.

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

73.

Repetition is...

a)

asking a question of an audience

b)

repeating words or phrases for emphasis

c)

using facts or statistics

d)

repeating words or phrases for emphasis

74.

Her love of chocolate was her Achilles' heel.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Allusion

c)

Anaphora

d)

Alliteration

75.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."

a)

alliteration

b)

allusion

c)

parallelism

d)

logos

76.

Which rhetorical device is being used in the following quote: 'We think our fathers fools, so wise we grow, our wiser sons, no doubt, will think us so.'?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Epigram

c)

Metaphor

d)

Parallelism

77.

Which rhetorical device is being used in the following quote: 'Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort.'?

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Rhetorical question

c)

Simile

d)

Stereotype

78.

____ is a brief, entertaining account of an incident or event.

a)

A narrative

b)

An anecdote

c)

A monologue

d)

Low comedy

79.
Author's attitude toward a subject/topic (examples: irritated, formal, objective, condescending, etc.)
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Antithesis
d)
Pathos
80.
Clauses that may begin each phrase of a piece the same(ex: Alice ran into the room, into the garden, and into our hearts)
a)
Antithesis
b)
Parallelism
c)
Allusion
d)
Rhetorical question
81.
A question used for effect rather than response (ex: Sure! Why not?)
a)
Rhetorical question
b)
Parallelism
c)
Antithesis
d)
Repetition
82.
Instruction to the audience to cause an immediate response (ex: Call now! Vote for me!)
a)
Repetition
b)
Rhetoric
c)
Rhetorical question
d)
Call to action
83.
States what a rhetor is trying to prove
a)
Antithesis
b)
Counterclaim
c)
Claim
d)
Opposition
84.
An opposing view that awakens or invades a rhetor's claim
a)
Antithesis
b)
Counterclaim
c)
Claim
d)
Point of View
85.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Crest White Strips get your teeth 20% whiter than other leading brands.'?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

86.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Wrapping your baby in a Huggies diaper is like wrapping them in a warm hug.'?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

87.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Model Cindy Crawford agrees that this is the only wrinkle cream a woman needs.'?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

88.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Don't be the guy with the yellow lawn, be the guy with the lawn that the neighbors envy'

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

89.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Over 75% of those who suffer from migraines choose Excedrin.'

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

90.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'I am Dr. Mary Web. When I get migraines the only medicine I recommend is Excedrin.'

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

91.

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Sit down for a bowl of chicken soup; it is just like mom used to make.'

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

None of the above

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