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Worksheets2024 8th Grade Semester 1 Midterm Review Part 1
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 4hrs 39mins
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
The turning point in a story, the most exciting part of the story, or the most intense part of the story is the _______
rising action
resolution
falling action
climax
The _______ is the sequence of events in a story.
problem
plot
theme
solution
Which element of plot introduces the characters and the settings of a story?
exposition
climax
resolution
rising action
The end of the story is called the __________.
falling action
resolution
rising action
climax
A ________ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.
conflict
climax
sequence
solution
What happens right after the climax?
resolution
transition
rising action
falling action
What best describes the time and place of a story?
rising action
conflict
plot
setting
What drives the plot?
conflict
exposition
resolution
rising action
What are the events leading up the the climax called?
falling action
resolution
rising action
exposition
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
If a passage's tone is playful, the author's attitude is...
What is the relationship between the mood of a piece of writing, and the reader of that piece?
Mood is the feeling the reader gets from a piece of writing.
Mood is the knowledge the reader gains from a piece of writing.
Mood is the relationship the reader develops with the author of a piece of writing.
Mood is the amount of sympathy the reader feels for the characters within a piece of writing.
What might be the setting of a story with a lighthearted, relaxed mood?
A drafty old castle
The beach on a sunny day
A junior high school math class
An isolated cottage deep in the dark woods
What is the tone of the following sentence? "'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."
Joy
Fury
Excitement
Frustration
How does the author create a suspenseful mood in a story?
By using short, choppy sentences and intense language.
By using long, descriptive sentences and calm language.
By using humor and light-hearted language.
By using complex vocabulary and formal language.
What is the tone of the following sentence? "'I can't believe you did that,' she said with a smirk."
Angry
Happy
Sad
Sarcastic
Which passage below has the most critical tone?
On the train, the man slowly clipped his fingernails. He focused on the task, beginning with his pinky finger and finishing with his thumb.
On the train, the tired, old man began clipping his fingernails. He was trying to distract himself from his loneliness by focusing on this one small task, moving from pinky to thumb.
The man—right in the middle of the crowded train—began to clip his long, yellow fingernails. He did it slowly, as if he didn't even care that a dozen other people could see and hear him.
The man on the train clipped his fingernails. It took him 2 minutes and 8 seconds. He started on his pinky and finished with his thumb. When he was finished, he put the clippers back into his jacket pocket.
Which words and phrases best show the sentimental tone in the passage below?
I got out of the old car and took a few halting steps up the driveway. A cloud of warmth drifted out of the window and embraced me like a comforting hug. I knew that smell: fresh bread that Papa had just taken from the oven. I heard the familiar pitch of his whistle as he slowly stirred tomato soup on the stovetop. I ran to open the screen door because, now, I knew where I was. I was home.
"warmth," "comforting hug" and "home"
"car," "tomato soup" and "door"
"old," "halting" and "out the window"
"driveway," "screen door" and "slowly stirred"
“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in.
Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.
Most museums have “free days,” but these are usually only one or two days a month. If you’ve ever attended one of these, you know they are jam packed with people. It is hard to even see the exhibits when crammed into a room like sardines in a can!
The thing is, people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city. In addition, museums are supported by arts organizations and individual donors. They do not need to charge the public a hefty sum as well. They should be free for everyone, all the time.
Which of the following evidence would support the author’s claim that “people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city”?
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
Plato’s story of Atlantis is less about a “lost” civilization than it is about the virtue of the Athenians, and scholars believe that Atlantis never in fact existed, but was a literary creation on the part of Plato. Atlantis has never been mentioned in any other Greek literature that has ever been found. In fact, for most of history people have believed that Atlantis was a fictional place, until the late 1800s when a writer named Ignatius Donnelly proposed that significant achievements of the ancient world, like metallurgy, agriculture, religion and language — must have originated in Atlantis.
What evidence best supports the claim that Plato most likely made up the story of Atlantis?
Atlantis has never been mentioned in any other Greek literature that has ever been found.
The story of Atlantis is less about a “lost” civilization than it is about the virtue of the Athenians.
A writer named Ignatius Donnelly proposed that significant achievements of the ancient world . . . must have originated in Atlantis.
Where does the comma go in this sentence: Erica where did you put the new rug I bought?
Erica, where did you put the new rug I bought?
Erica where, did you put the new rug I bought?
Erica where did you put the new rug I, bought?
Erica where did you, put the new rug I bought?
Where does the comma go: Swimming through the water Eric felt that he was winning the race.
Swimming through the water Eric, felt that he was winning the race.
Swimming through the water, Eric felt that he was winning the race.
Swimming through the water Eric felt that he was, winning the race.
Swimming through the water Eric felt that, he was winning the race.
Where do the commas go: John seeing Sarah waved his arms.
John, seeing Sarah waved his, arms.
John seeing Sarah, waved his, arms.
John, seeing Sarah, waved his arms.
John seeing, Sarah waved, his arms.
What is the reason for the commas in this sentence?
John's friend, who had already eaten dinner, joined him for dessert.
to set of a parenthetical phrase
they are after an introductory phrase
to separate adjectives
to separate items in a list
A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage OR to show a pause or hesitation when speaking.
"These emotions can transform, . . . and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness." What do the ellipses indicate?
quotation
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
Which quotation used ellipses in a correct way?
I should not have said that...I’m sorry.
I should not have said that . . . I'm sorry.
"I can't do this," James sobbed. "I just . . . no."
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Giving inanimate objects human characteristics
hyperbole
symbol
mood
personification
What is the best definition for imagery
Saying something you don't mean
Using descriptive words that appeal to the senses
Explaining what something is to a person
Taking a picture of a picture
A literary device where the speaker refers to something that the reader needs prior knowledge of or experience with in order to understand.
apostrophe
allusion
allegory
antonym
A concrete object that stands in for an abstract idea.
symbol
simile
mood
theme
An exaggeration for dramatic effect.
metaphor
simile
allusion
hyperbole
America is a melting pot.
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
personification
I can smell pizza from a mile away.
metaphor
simile
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
The lightning danced across the sky during the storm.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
"The cold night air smelled of smoke and wood as the nearby houses let of a faint glow" is an example of
hyperbole
tone
personifcation
imagery
What is a simile?
Comparing two unlike things using as, like, or than
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
Words that sound like their meaning
A comparison between two things not using like or as
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that does not use like, as, or than
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A comparison that does use like, as, or than
words that sound like their meaning
"He was a car speeding through the streets" is an example of...
What type of figurative language is shown in the image?
A.) Hyperbole
B.) Simile
C.) Pun
D.) Alliteration
Imagery
Uses sensory language to describe
Copying and pasting pictures into stories
Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities
The rate at which a story moves
Pacing
Doing something at a steady speedy to not tire oneself out
Conversation between characters
Unique voice for each writer
Speed/rhythm of writing
Slow pacing gives the feel of:
Suspense
Excitement
Fighting
Fear
Fast pace gives the feel of:
Suspense
Boredom
Excitement
Normalcy
Connotation
Dictionary Definition
The feelings a word evokes
A ceremony or school assembly
Time spent at home due to illness
Denotation
The dictionary definition
The feeling the word evokes
The definition I give to it because I don't know what it is
None of the above
Dialogue
Conversation between characters
Word choice
Speed at which story moves
When only one person talks for a long time in a scene
Select the tips for creating the best dialogue:
Always state the obvious
Have the characters meet and greet one another
Use dialogue to reveal characters' personalities
Use dialogue in place of action
How does the setting of a story typically affect the mood?
It has no impact on the mood.
It can create a specific atmosphere that influences how the reader feels.
It only affects the characters, not the mood.
It determines the plot structure.
Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in a narrative?
A character remembering a past event.
A storm approaching as characters plan a picnic.
A detailed description of a character's appearance.
A dialogue between two characters.
How does a character's actions contribute to their development in a story?
Actions do not affect character development.
Actions reveal traits and motivations, helping the reader understand the character better.
Actions only affect the plot, not the character.
Actions are only important in the climax.
How can the setting of a story influence the plot?
The setting has no influence on the plot.
The setting can create obstacles or opportunities for characters, affecting the plot's direction.
The setting only affects the mood, not the plot.
The setting determines the story's genre.
Which narrative technique involves giving hints about what will happen later in the story?
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Dialogue
Exposition
What role does dialogue play in character development?
Dialogue is only used to advance the plot.
Dialogue reveals character traits, relationships, and emotions.
Dialogue is not important for character development.
Dialogue only provides background information.
Sensory details are
Conversation between characters (there is also internal dialogue which is when a character is talking to his or her self)
When you describe something using the 5 senses: touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight
words and phrases used to connect and link ideas
What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?
We are having peas, carrots, roast beef, and cake for dinner.
use a comma between items in a list
use a comma to set off direct quotations
use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase
What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?
One famous basketball player, Michael Jordan, won five MVP awards.
use a comma between items in a list
use a comma to set off direct quotations
use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase
What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?
“Don’t go there,” said Flora.
use a comma between items in a list
use a comma to set off direct quotations
use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase
Direct characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?
Taking things that don't belong to you
Silly Teal Eels Ate Lasagna
Direct characterization
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
