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WorksheetsELA 7 Midterm Exam
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Setting:
a)
when and where a story occurs
b)
the major problem in the story
c)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
d)
the sequence of events in a story
e)
one large event that changes the outcome of the entire story; the turning point
2.
Plot:
a)
the sequence of events in a story
b)
the major problem in the story
c)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
d)
when and where a story occurs
e)
one large event that changes the outcome of the entire story; the turning point
3.
Characters:
a)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
b)
the major problem in the story
c)
the sequence of events in a story
d)
when and where a story occurs
e)
one large event that changes the outcome of the entire story; the turning point
4.
Theme:
a)
the main lesson the author wants the reader to learn
b)
the major problem in the story
c)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
d)
the sequence of events in a story
e)
when and where a story occurs
5.
Conflict:
a)
the major problem in the story
b)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
c)
the sequence of events in a story
d)
when and where a story occurs
e)
one large event that changes the outcome of the entire story; the turning point
6.
Resolution:
a)
the solution to the problem in the story
b)
the major problem in the story
c)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
d)
the sequence of events in a story
e)
when and where a story occurs
7.
Climax:
a)
one large event that changes the outcome of the entire story; the turning point
b)
the major problem in the story
c)
the important individuals the story is mostly about
d)
the sequence of events in a story
e)
when and where a story occurs
8.
Which is the act or process of forming logical conclusions by combining the text and past knowledge?
a)
Mood
b)
Inference
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Point of View
9.
The point of view of the narrator does not affect the reader's understanding of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which is the emotions the reader feels as they are reading?
a)
Mood
b)
Inference
c)
Imagery
d)
Symbolism
11.
Language that creates a sensory impression within the reader’s mind and consists of words and phrases that appeal to readers’ senses.
a)
Characterization
b)
Inference
c)
Imagery
d)
Point of View
12.
A literary device in which an earlier episode, conversation, or event is inserted into the chronological sequence of a narrative.
a)
Mood
b)
Resolution
c)
Imagery
d)
Flashback
13.
An object, person, or event that represents a deeper meaning or concept, such as a heart symbolizing love or a lion representing courage. What is this literary device called?
a)
Metaphor
b)
Irony
c)
Symbolism
d)
Allegory
14.
The Wildcats basketball team was on a winning streak until their star player sprained his ankle. They were heading into the championship without their key player! The coach was at a loss for solutions.
a)
problem/conflict
b)
setting
c)
theme
15.
Despite their differences, Emma and Lily remained close friends. Emma loved reading books while Lily preferred painting, but they appreciated each other's unique interests.
a)
character development
b)
theme
c)
plot
16.
As the snow melted, the forest floor became visible, and the first flowers of spring began to bloom. The days grew longer, and the animals started to emerge from their winter shelters.
a)
setting
b)
problem
c)
solution
17.
Lisa always made sure her children felt loved and supported. She was truly a wonderful mother.
a)
plot
b)
character
c)
conflict
18.
The setting of a story has no connection to the mood of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The setting consists of the time, place, and/or time of year.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
While reading, you should use the characters’ actions, dialogue, thoughts, feelings, and motive to infer character traits.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Examples of Nonfiction are all of the following except:
a)
Consumer documents
b)
Fables
c)
Autopbiographies
d)
Biographies
e)
News articles
22.
Which is the story of someone's life told by that person?
a)
Historical Fiction
b)
Biography
c)
Autobiography
23.
Which is the story of someone's life told by another person?
a)
Historical Fiction
b)
Biography
c)
Autobiography
24.
Which type of writing would consists of interview of people who know the subject of the writing?
a)
Biography
b)
Autobiography
25.
Nonfiction is writing that presents and explains ideas that tell about real people and some details are made-up.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
The writers ___________ should be supported by important facts and details.
a)
Main idea
b)
plot
c)
peer editing
27.
Which nonfiction writing is meant to convince the reader to adopt a particular point of view?
a)
Expository
b)
Analytical
c)
Narrative
d)
Persuasive
28.
What does "author’s viewpoint" mean in nonfiction writing?
a)
A. The main idea of the text
b)
B. The author’s attitude, opinion, or perspective about the topic
c)
C. The historical context of the text
d)
D. The summary of the entire text
29.
What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in nonfiction writing?
a)
A. To persuade readers to agree with the author
b)
B. To summarize the entire text
c)
C. To describe the author’s opinion on a topic
d)
D. To explain how two or more things are similar and different
30.
I am Malala was an example of which type of nonfiction writing?
a)
science fiction
b)
biography
c)
autobiography
d)
historical fiction
31.
Which of the following is a text-to-world connection?
a)
A. "This book reminds me of another book I read in school."
b)
B. "This article on pollution makes me think about how climate change affects our planet."
c)
C. "This story is similar to something that happened to me last year."
d)
D. "This reminds me of the ending of the last chapter."
32.
What does "cause and effect" mean in nonfiction writing?
a)
A. Identifying a problem and a solution
b)
B. Showing how one event leads to another
c)
C. Describing two similar ideas
d)
D. Summarizing the main idea of a paragraph
33.
___________ format is followed for all ELA writing.
a)
APA
b)
MLA
c)
Chicago
d)
MVP
34.
In order to use a source's information in your writing, you must include:
a)
the exact fact, word for word
b)
nothing, it's your essay
c)
an in-text citation behind the fact
d)
an MLA heading
35.
The thesis statement is found where?
a)
End of the introduction paragraph
b)
Beginning of the introduction paragraph
c)
There is no thesis statement in a research essay
d)
Topic sentences of each body paragraph.
36.
A research essay's last page should always be the Works Cited page.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
How does the reader know what the essay will be about?
a)
The title clearly states it.
b)
The first sentence of the introduction explains the topics.
c)
The reader must guess.
d)
The thesis statement states the topics to come.
e)
The writer states, "This essay is about..."
38.
Simile:
a)
an extreme exaggeration
b)
a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
the use of words to imitate sounds
d)
the repetition of the initial consonant sounds within a given text
e)
a common expression that has a figurative meaning separate from the literal meaning
39.
Alliteration:
a)
an extreme exaggeration
b)
a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
the use of words to imitate sounds
d)
the repetition of the initial consonant sounds within a given text
e)
a common expression that has a figurative meaning separate from the literal meaning
40.
Idiom:
a)
an extreme exaggeration
b)
a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
the use of words to imitate sounds
d)
the repetition of the initial consonant sounds within a given text
e)
a common expression that has a figurative meaning separate from the literal meaning
41.
Hyperbole:
a)
an extreme exaggeration
b)
a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
the use of words to imitate sounds
d)
the repetition of the initial consonant sounds within a given text
e)
a common expression that has a figurative meaning separate from the literal meaning
42.
Onomatopoeia:
a)
an extreme exaggeration
b)
a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
the use of words to imitate sounds
d)
the repetition of the initial consonant sounds within a given text
e)
a common expression that has a figurative meaning separate from the literal meaning
43.
She soothed her secret sorrow.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
44.
Silver bells!... How they ding, ding, ding in the icy air of night.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
45.
My Christmas list is a mile long.
a)
hyperbole
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
imagery
d)
simile
46.
Christmas shopping at the mall is a nightmare.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
idiom
47.
The streets were strange and still, Through the doors of the open churches, The organs were moaning shrill.
a)
hyperbole
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
48.
Chicago is a city that is fierce as a dog with tongue lapping for action.
a)
hyperbole
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
49.
What is drama?
a)
the characters that perform in a play
b)
trouble caused by "friends"
c)
the written words and directions for actors to follow
d)
a story that is written to be performed or acted out
50.
________________________ are the people acting in play.
a)
director
b)
cast of characters
c)
narrator
d)
protagonist
51.
The person who writes the play is called ___________.
a)
Author
b)
Speaker
c)
Playwright
d)
Director
52.
Which of the following best describes a "script"?
a)
the written words that characters speak and directions in a play/drama
b)
the "chapters" of a play/drama
c)
the problem or struggle in a story
d)
the place where a drama is performed
53.
Which of the following best describes "props"?
a)
the words spoken by characters
b)
the place where the play is performed
c)
a story that is written to be acted out
d)
objects used in a play to bring it to life
54.
An aside is a conversation between two characters on stage.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
A drama is organized in chapters and paragraphs.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
A drama will include all the elements of fiction, such as plot, conflict, theme, etc.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
A tragedy is a funny play which will make the audience laugh.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
Stage directions should ALWAYS be read aloud.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
All sentences must begin with a capital letter.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
An imperative sentence will always end with a period.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
The simple predicate of a sentence is who or what of the verb.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
A dependent clause can always stand alone as a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that will follow an action verb.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
A simple sentence will always have at least two independent clauses.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
Noun:
a)
person, place, thing, or idea
b)
show relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence
c)
takes the place of a noun
d)
modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
e)
a word that describes a noun or pronoun
66.
Pronoun:
a)
takes the place of a noun
b)
show relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence
c)
modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
d)
person, place, thing, or idea
e)
a word that describes a noun or pronoun
67.
Adjective:
a)
a word that describes a noun or pronoun
b)
show relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence
c)
takes the place of a noun
d)
modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
e)
person, place, thing, or idea
68.
Adverb:
a)
modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
b)
show relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence
c)
takes the place of a noun
d)
person, place, thing, or idea
e)
a word that describes a noun or pronoun
69.
Verb:
a)
shows action or the state of being
b)
show relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence
c)
takes the place of a noun
d)
modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
e)
person, place, thing, or idea
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