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Exploring Literary and Poetic Devices

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 3hrs 36mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of Alliteration?

a)

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

b)

The use of words that imitate sounds.

c)

A figure of speech that involves exaggeration.

d)

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

2.

Which of the following is an example of Alliteration?

a)

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

b)

The sun sets in the west.

c)

She sells seashells by the seashore.

d)

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

3.

What is the definition of Assonance?

a)

The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity

b)

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

c)

The use of similar grammatical structures

d)

The use of words that imitate sounds

4.

Which of the following is an example of Assonance?

a)

The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

b)

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

c)

She sells seashells by the seashore.

d)

The big bad wolf blew the house down.

5.

What is the definition of Consonance?

a)

A repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

b)

A repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

c)

A type of rhyme where the ending sounds are similar.

d)

A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

6.

Which of the following is an example of consonance?

a)

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

b)

The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

c)

The use of words that imitate sounds.

d)

The use of exaggerated statements.

7.

What is the definition of Cacophony?

a)

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

b)

A pleasant and harmonious sound

c)

A type of musical instrument

d)

A silent and peaceful environment

8.

Which of the following is an example of Cacophony?

a)

The gentle rustling of leaves

b)

The harmonious sound of a choir

c)

The clanging and banging of pots and pans

d)

The soft whisper of the wind

9.

What is the definition of Euphony?

a)

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

b)

The quality of being pleasing to the ear

c)

A type of musical instrument

d)

A style of singing

10.

Which of the following is an example of Euphony?

a)

The harsh sound of a car alarm

b)

The gentle rustling of leaves

c)

The screeching of chalk on a blackboard

d)

The clanging of metal pots

11.

What is the definition of Onomatopoeia?

a)

A word that imitates the sound it represents

b)

A type of poem

c)

A figure of speech

d)

A literary device used for emphasis

12.

Which of the following is an example of Onomatopoeia?

a)

Buzz

b)

Run

c)

Happy

d)

Tall

13.

Repetition is defined as:

a)

The act of doing something once

b)

The act of doing something multiple times

c)

The act of doing something differently

d)

The act of doing something without purpose

14.

Which of the following is an example of repetition?

a)

The cat sat on the mat.

b)

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

c)

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

d)

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

15.

What is the definition of Rhyme?

a)

A repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.

b)

A type of poem with no specific structure.

c)

A form of prose writing.

d)

A musical composition.

16.

Which of the following is an example of a rhyme?

a)

Cat and Hat

b)

Dog and Car

c)

Tree and Sky

d)

Book and Pen

17.

What is the definition of Allusion?

a)

A direct reference to a historical event

b)

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

c)

A detailed description of a character

d)

A metaphorical expression

18.

Which of the following is an example of Allusion?

a)

He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

b)

The leaves danced in the wind.

c)

She is as busy as a bee.

d)

The thunder roared like a lion.

19.

What is the definition of Ambiguity?

a)

A situation in which something can be understood in more than one way

b)

A clear and precise statement

c)

A type of logical fallacy

d)

A mathematical theorem

20.

Which of the following is an example of Ambiguity?

a)

The chicken is ready to eat.

b)

The sky is blue.

c)

Water is wet.

d)

Fire is hot.

21.

What is the definition of Analogy?

a)

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

b)

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

c)

A statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true

d)

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

22.

Which of the following is an example of an analogy?

a)

Cat is to kitten as dog is to puppy.

b)

Sun is to day as moon is to star.

c)

Tree is to leaf as flower is to petal.

d)

Book is to read as pen is to write.

23.

What is the definition of Apostrophe in literary terms?

a)

A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or omission of letters

b)

A figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses someone or something that isn't present

c)

A literary device used to create a sense of rhythm and flow

d)

A symbol used to denote a pause or break in a sentence

24.

Which of the following is an example of Apostrophe in literary terms?

a)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.

b)

The sun rises in the east.

c)

All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

d)

To be or not to be, that is the question.

25.

What is the definition of Cliché?

a)

A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

b)

A unique and original idea that is rarely used.

c)

A technical term used in scientific research.

d)

A type of food commonly found in French cuisine.

26.

Write a sentence about how tired you are using hyperbole. Definition: Extreme exaggeration. Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

a)

I'm so tired I could sleep for a thousand years.

b)

I'm so tired I could sleep for eight hours.

c)

I'm so tired I could take a short nap.

d)

I'm so tired I could go to bed early.

27.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of irony?

a)

A chef who loves cooking.

b)

A firefighter who is afraid of fire.

c)

A teacher who enjoys teaching.

d)

A musician who loves music.

28.

Which of the following is a metaphor describing a favorite activity?

a)

The world is a stage.

b)

The sun is shining brightly.

c)

The cat is sleeping.

d)

The car is fast.

29.

Which of the following is an example of a metonymy for the subject "school"?

a)

The classroom is full of students.

b)

The school announced a new policy.

c)

The teacher graded the papers.

d)

The students are studying hard.

30.

Which of the following is an oxymoron that describes a feeling?

a)

Jumbo shrimp

b)

Deafening silence

c)

Living dead

d)

Bittersweet

31.

Which of the following sentences personifies an object in the classroom?

a)

The chalkboard stood silently in the corner.

b)

The clock watched over the students as they worked.

c)

The desks were arranged in neat rows.

d)

The windows let in the bright sunlight.

32.

What is a humorous pun related to a hobby or interest?

a)

I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.

b)

I was a musician, but I couldn't handle the notes.

c)

I tried painting, but I couldn't draw any interest.

d)

I was a gardener, but I couldn't dig it.

33.

Which of the following is a simile describing a recent experience?

a)

As quiet as a mouse

b)

As strong as an ox

c)

As recent as yesterday

d)

As bright as the sun

34.

Which of the following symbols is commonly used to represent peace?

a)

A lion

b)

A dove

c)

A sword

d)

A tree

35.

Which of the following sentences uses synecdoche, where a part of something represents the whole?

a)

The White House announced a new policy.

b)

She has a heart of gold.

c)

Time is a thief.

d)

The wind whispered through the trees.

36.

On an index card, identify your favorite device from today’s lesson.

a)

Smartphone

b)

Laptop

c)

Tablet

d)

Smartwatch

37.

Which of the following is an example of your favorite device from today’s lesson?

a)

Smartphone

b)

Laptop

c)

Tablet

d)

Smartwatch

38.

the creation of a believable personality by showing the character’s appearance, displaying the character’s actions, revealing the character’s thoughts, hearing the character speak and seeing the reactions of others to this character

a)

foreshadowing

b)

characterization

c)

protagonist

d)

dialogue

39.

technique in which writers employ two or more characters to be engaged in conversation with one another

a)

theme

b)

diction

c)

dialogue

d)

tone

40.

 the central character or hero, usually the character the audience is sympathetic towards

a)

characterization

b)

conflict

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

41.

 the villain of the story that works against the protagonist

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

tone

d)

irony

42.

any struggle between opposing forces; it drives each and every story

a)

sensory details

b)

figurative language

c)

plot

d)

conflict

43.

the time, place and atmosphere in which the story takes place

a)

setting

b)

mood

c)

foreshadowing

d)

dialogue

44.

the general idea or insight about life that a writer wishes to express, the moral of the story

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

theme

d)

point of view

45.

the use of clues to hint at events that will occur later in the plot

a)

diction

b)

irony

c)

figurative language

d)

foreshadowing

46.

element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions

a)

characterization

b)

mood

c)

tone

d)

diction

47.

an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

setting

d)

characterization

48.

style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer

a)

figurative language

b)

diction

c)

point of view

d)

characterization

49.

employing the five senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste) to engage a reader's interest

a)

figurative language

b)

characterization

c)

dialogue

d)

sensory details

50.

an outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected; the difference between what is expected to happen and what actually does

a)

plot

b)

foreshadowing

c)

irony

d)

tone

51.

uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful

a)

characterizaton

b)

figurative language

c)

foreshadowing

d)

mood

52.

the sequence of events that happen in a story

a)

conflict

b)

plot

c)

point of view

d)

setting

53.

the vantage point from which the story is told

a)

setting

b)

point of view

c)

tone

d)

theme

54.

narrator is a character in the story

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person

d)

4th Person

55.

narrator is outside of the story

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person

d)

4th Person

56.

Which genre includes magic?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

57.

Which genre includes advanced technology?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

58.

Which genre is based on traditional literature?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

59.

Which genre includes time travel without technology?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

60.

Which genre includes time travel with technology?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

61.

Which genre includes robots?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

62.

Which genre includes talking animals?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

63.

In which genre does a dystopian society fit?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

64.

Which genre can include aliens?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

65.

Which genre can be set in space, on other planets, or other galaxies?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

66.

What kind of genre would include princesses, princes, and nights? This genre could include the story Hansel and Gretel.

a)

Fantasy

b)

Realistic

c)

Traditional Literature/ Fairy Tale

d)

Mystery

e)

Myth

67.

Which of the following genres are TRUE stories?

a)

Informational

b)

Autobiography

c)

Biography

d)

Historical-Fiction

e)

Realistic-Fiction

68.

Which of the following genres contain FAKE stories?

a)

Historical-Fiction

b)

Realistic-Fiction

c)

Science-Fiction

d)

Informational

e)

Biography

69.

The life story of Abraham Lincoln written by a historian would best fall into which subgenre?

a)

Folktale

b)

Biography

c)

Autobiography

d)

Fable

70.

This genre includes imaginative and made up writing.

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fiction

71.

The movie WALL-E is about the last robot on earth who spends his life tidying up the planet. This movie would best fit into the subgenre of...

a)

Fantasy

b)

Historical fiction

c)

Realistic fiction

d)

Science fiction

72.

All of the following are components of prose writing EXCEPT:

a)

Narrators

b)

Paragraphs

c)

Complete sentences

d)

Stanzas

73.
Name that Genre!
a)
historical fiction
b)
realistic fiction
c)
biography
d)
nonfiction
74.

Fairy tales, myths, legends, tall tales and folktales are all subgenres of which genre of literature?

a)

Drama/plays

b)

Traditional Literature

c)

Realistic fiction

d)

Fantasy

75.

This fiction subgenre includes stories with settings that take place in the past and may include SOME real details, events and people.

a)

Historical fiction

b)

Science fiction

c)

Fantasy

76.

Choose the correct genre.

a)

Poetry

b)

Folktale

c)

Science-Fiction

d)

Mystery

77.

The book Wonder is about real struggles that a kid navigates and is based on real people. Some of the details in the story are not true, however. Wonder is an example of...

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Science fiction

c)

Historical fiction

d)

Realistic fiction

78.

This genre typically includes scripts, stage directions, and actors/actresses.

a)

Drama/Plays

b)

Poetry

c)

Nonfiction

d)

Traditional Literature

79.

Examples of this specific genre include haikus, free verse, limericks and quatrains.

a)

Poetry

b)

Fiction

c)

Nonfiction

d)

Fantasy

80.

This genre is informational and may present facts, statistics, real people, real events, etc.

a)

Fiction

b)

Fantasy

c)

Nonfiction

81.

Name that Genre!

a)

nonfiction

b)

fantasy

c)

realistic fiction

d)

historical fiction

82.

This is a story that sounds like it could be real. The characters are relatable and the setting is too.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

nonfiction

c)

science fiction

d)

historical fiction

83.
Name that Genre!
a)
science fiction
b)
fantasy
c)
nonfiction
d)
mystery
84.

Name that Genre!

a)

realistic fiction

b)

fantasy

c)

nonfiction

d)

historical fiction

85.

Which genre involves characters based on people from the past with an imagined plot.

a)

fantasy

b)

nonfiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

realistic fiction

86.
The characters in Historical Fiction books are:
a)
All real.
b)
A combination of real and invented.
c)
All invented.
87.
True or false?  Harry Potter is an example of Historical Fiction. 
a)
True
b)
False
88.

Name the genre: Often includes real people who have lived in the past.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

historical fiction

c)

science fiction

d)

fantasy

89.

Name the genre: Set in the past with a historical person or event.

a)

fantasy

b)

science fiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

realistic fiction

90.

Science Fiction could have advanced technology in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

91.
Science Fiction may contain all of the following except:
a)
robots
b)
aliens
c)
wizards
d)
advanced technology
92.
All of the following may be found in Science Fiction except:
a)
Dystopian Society
b)
Unicorns
c)
Alternate Worlds
d)
Space Travel
93.
Genre that may contain talking animals.
a)
Science Fiction
b)
Realistic Fiction
c)
Fantasy
d)
Historical Fiction
94.
Genre that might have a time machine.
a)
Fantasy
b)
Realistic Fiction
c)
Mystery
d)
Science Fiction
95.
You might read about a world in a galaxy far, far away.
a)
Legend
b)
Historical Fiction
c)
Science Fiction
d)
Folklore
96.
What does realistic mean?
a)
True to life
b)
Kind of real
c)
Something that's like-real, but isn't
d)
All of the above
97.
A fictional narrative / story that could happen in real life, but is NOT a true story
a)
autobiography
b)
realistic fiction
c)
legend
d)
tall tale
98.
A characteristic of a fantasy is
a)
Events occur that could REALLY happen.
b)
Events occur that could NOT really happen.
99.

The villain in a fantasy story, such as Voldemort, is known as the:

a)

Agonist

b)

Synergist

c)

Antagonist

d)

Prtagonist

100.
Characters such as Harry Potter who are the heroes of fantasy stories are known as the:
a)
Agonist
b)
Synergist
c)
Antagonist
d)
Protagonist
101.
What is Biography?
a)
A story of someone's life written by themselves
b)
A story of someone's life written by someone else.
c)
A made up story.
102.

Malala wrote an ____________ about herself.

a)

biography

b)

autobiography

c)

contribute

d)

influence

103.

Which genre includes vocabulary like; plot, setting, characters, sensory details, resolution?

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-Fiction/Informational

104.

Which genre includes vocabulary like; table of contents, glossary, index, captions?

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-fiction/Informational

105.

Which book doesn't fall under the genre category of non-fiction/informational?

a)

Titanic

b)

Who Was Walt Disney?

c)

The Maze Runner

d)

Bomb

106.

"Dogs and Cats" by Bob Brady

- A five paragraph essay where Bob, a student, compares and contrasts dogs and cats. Lots of facts and information about both.

a)

Nonfiction; Informational Writing

b)

Fiction; Historical

c)

Poetry; rhyme

d)

Drama; Comedy

107.

"Journal of a Lumpy Kid" by Ken Jiffy

- In his first year of middle school, Hank Griffin, the main character, deals with all the drama of cooties, bullies, and other middle school problems.

a)

Fiction; Science Fiction

b)

Fiction; Realistic Fiction

c)

Fiction; Historical Fiction

d)

Fiction; Fantasy

108.

Genre and subgenre?

"My Life as the 43rd President" by George W. Bush

a)

Fiction; Fantasy

b)

Drama; comedy

c)

Nonfiction; Autobiography

109.

Genre and Subgenre?

"They Came from the Sun" by Tom Mitchell

- Story about aliens that come to earth to enslave humans using advanced weaponry.

a)

Fiction; Realistic Fiction

b)

Fiction; Science Fiction

c)

Fiction; Historicial Fiction

110.

"The Ant and the Grasshopper" adapted by Chad Peplum.

A really short story of an ant that works hard all summer to put food away for winter while the grasshopper plays. The ant survives winter, the grasshopper doesn't. Moral: Prepare today for tomorrow's needs.

a)

Folklore; fairytale

b)

Folklore; tall tale

c)

Folklore; fable

111.

"Bag Lunch" by Dillard Perkins

A fictional story of two young African American girls living in Greensboro, NC in 1960. One day while buying lunch, they find themselves at a significant crossroads in American history.

a)

Fiction; Science Fiction

b)

Fiction; Autobiography

c)

Fiction; Historical Fiction

112.

"Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind" retold by Mitch Colwell

- Sally was the toughest girl in the Wild West. Flosses with rattlesnakes, dries her clothes in a tornado. Extraordinary, humorous adventure

a)

Folklore; Tall Tale

b)

Folklore; Myth

c)

Folklore; Fable

113.

"Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine" by Sasha Marsh

- Marsha's essay tries to convince people to do small things to help the environment.

a)

Nonfiction; Autobiography.

b)

Nonfiction; Persuasive Writing

c)

Nonfiction; Biography

114.

Your Science textbook.

a)

Nonfiction; Biography

b)

Nonfiction; Persuasive Writing

c)

Nonfiction; Informational Text

115.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

116.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

117.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

118.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

119.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

120.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

121.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

122.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

123.
This type of character is vital to the development and resolution of the story. 
a)
minor
b)
stock
c)
major
d)
caricature
124.
This type of character is only there to complement major characters. 
a)
minor
b)
major
c)
steroetype
d)
damsel in distress 
125.
This type of character is two-dimensional, uncomplicated, and  does not undergo change.
a)
round
b)
flat
c)
direct
d)
indirect
126.
This type of character is complex and undergoes development. 
a)
round
b)
flat
c)
direct
d)
indirect
127.
This type of character undergoes an important change in a story, like The Cowardly Lion or Beast in Beauty and the Beast. 
a)
dynamic 
b)
static
c)
stock
d)
minor
128.
This type of character remains essentially the same at the end of the story as he or she was in the beginning.
a)
dynamic
b)
static
c)
round
d)
caricature
129.
In this type of characterization, the author SHOWS the reader information about a character. 
a)
direct
b)
indirect
c)
protagonist
d)
antagonist
130.
In this type of characterization, the author TELLS the reader information about a character.
a)
direct
b)
indirect
c)
stereotype
d)
minor
131.
Characterization based on the EFFECT one character has on another is ___________. 
a)
direct
b)
indirect
c)
major
d)
flat
132.
Identify the type of characterization demonstrated through this line: " . . . he hated all sports and had nothing but contempt for athletes" (14). 
a)
direct
b)
indirect
c)
major
d)
stock
133.

Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

134.
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
135.
Carly's in 8th grade and she wants to go to high school more than anything else. Unfortunately she's been playing in her ELAR class and now she's backed into a corner. She has to get a perfect score on the final exam or she won't go to high school. With the help of her best friend whom she calls Beans, Carly studies harder than ever before. Will it be enough?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
136.
Linda wants nothing more than to see her children happy, but her youngest has asked for a Robo-Kite, the hottest toy of this holiday season. After many hours of searching, Linda finally finds one at a department store, but Bruce finds it at the same time, and his son Robert wants it equally bad. Linda engages in a battle with Bruce for the Robo-Kite, both determined to take the toy home for their child. Who will take home the prize?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
137.
Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all the animals are out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
138.
When an evil ogre kidnaps the princess, the brave knight Lewis sets out to return her safely to the castle. Along the way he must defeat monsters, powerful wizards, and an evil dragon. Will Lewis prevail on his quest or will the powerful ogre crush him?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
139.
Freddy just turned sixteen and he wants a car badly, so he starts mowing lawns and landscaping to earn money with his neighbor Eric. After a few days working together, Freddy and Eric have a disagreement and Eric leaves to start his own company. Now the former friends are competing ferociously for work in their neighborhood. Things take a turn for the worse when Eric starts sabotaging Freddy's operation. Will Freddy retaliate? Can the former friends reconcile? Will Freddy ever get a car?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
140.
Jerome and his family are vacationing on an island in tropical paradise. The waters are clear, the skies are big, and sand is clean. Suddenly, when a rumble shakes Jerome's sister off of her beach chair, Jerome remembers that the island on which they are staying is one big volcano. Soon the mountain releases its wrath and the eruption threatens every person on the island. Will Jerome and his family ever make it back home?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
141.
Buck is the most skilled banjo player in town and is praised by all, until Chuck arrives from the big city. Soon Buck's fans are going to Chuck's showings instead and Buck decides to settle it. Now Buck must compete with Chuck in a contest of dueling banjos to determine who is the greatest and who will leave town for good. Will Buck's raw, grassroots twang overcome Chuck's more polished big city style?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
142.
After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make a desperate attempt to find water. Will they survive the harsh elements?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
143.
Again they searched meticulously, but no keys.  Where could they be?  They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-
a)
feeling silly.
b)
working very carefully.
c)
trying to finish quickly.
d)
trying to find something.
144.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 
a)
lost
b)
lovable 
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
145.
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
a)
can you help me
b)
her father walked in 
c)
sounding annoyed, too
d)
relaxing with a magazine
146.
Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-
a)
happy 
b)
unsure
c)
nervous
d)
stubborn
147.
In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?
a)
hives
b)
problems
c)
honeybees
d)
beekeepers
148.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
149.
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
a)
Little
b)
Giant
c)
Everything
d)
Hopeful
150.
The continents are slowly drifting apart.  Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean? 
a)
Paper to write letters with
b)
Staying in one place
c)
Land
d)
Melting quickly
151.
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 
a)
Quiet
b)
Secretive
c)
talkative 
d)
Exhausted
152.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
153.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
154.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
155.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over 
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
156.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
157.
Which is the correct meaning of the word spring in this sentence?
A spring popped through the mattress.
a)
To move upward or forward in a single quick motion.
b)
The season of new growth.
c)
A small stream of water flowing naturally from the earth.
d)
An elastic coil of metal.
158.
Which is the correct meaning of the word post in this sentence?
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.
a)
A long piece of wood or other material set upright into the ground.
b)
The bar-like part of a stud earring.
c)
To display in a place for public view such as an announcement.
d)
To publish (a name) on a list.
159.
Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.
a)
A short, indefinite period of time.
b)
A word or formula believed to be magic.
c)
To form words by means of letters.
160.
Which is the correct meaning of the word eye in the sentence?
The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.
a)
An organ of vision or light sensitivity.
b)
The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.
c)
A detective, especially a private investigator.
d)
To watch closely.
161.
Which is the correct meaning of the word patient in the sentence?
The patient had to wait in the waiting room to see the doctor.
a)
Quietly waiting for someone
b)
Someone who is being seen by a doctor
162.
Which is the correct meaning of the word bark in the sentence?
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.
a)
A dog's voice
b)
The covering of a tree

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