WorksheetsUnit One Narrative Pre-Test
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Write your first and last name. Share one thing that you hope to do on your eLearning day!
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2.
What is a narrative?
a)
It is the writer.
b)
It is a how-to paper.
c)
It is rarely used.
d)
It is a story.
3.
Why do we use transitions in writing?
a)
Option to write more material.
b)
To fill up the essay.
c)
To impress the teacher.
d)
To make connections.
4.
If you're reading a story that has a bad guy as a character, what component of narrative writing is this?
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
conflict
d)
setting
5.
Why is conflict important in a story?
a)
Because it causes characters pain and answers the questions
b)
Because it provides struggles that push the plot along and keeps readers engaged
c)
Because it causes battles and war
d)
It is not important.
6.
When a writer uses the five senses to help the reader see, hear, feel, smell, and even taste an experience it is called using sensory details to create...
a)
imagery
b)
resolution
c)
characters
d)
rising action
7.
A technique in which an author gives clues about something that will happen later in the story.
a)
Prose
b)
Irony
c)
Climax
d)
Foreshadowing
8.
A narrative technique that is used to capture a conversation between characters is called
a)
theme
b)
plot
c)
transitions
d)
dialogue
9.
Narratives are a popular genre of writing because it
a)
shares imagination and feelings
b)
tells a story
c)
brings the reader to a new place
d)
all of the above
10.
What type of figurative language is used here: Dylan is as strong as an ox. He is also sturdy as an oak tree.
a)
Simile
b)
Denotation
c)
Connotation
d)
Metaphor
11.
Language that does not mean exactly what it says. For example, you can call someone who is very angry “steaming.”
a)
Prose
b)
Literal Definition
c)
Figurative Language
d)
Plot
12.
Language that conveys a certain idea by saying just the opposite. For example, if a pilot is afraid of heights.
a)
Simile
b)
Irony
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Onomatopoeia
13.
The dictionary definition of a word is called:
a)
Denotation
b)
Connotation
14.
The set of images and ideas that you associate with a particular word is called:
a)
Denotation
b)
Connotation
15.
What is the tone of this passage?
The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a kind person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from school has been weighing on me heavily lately. Instead of taking my problems out on him, I need to deal directly with what is causing the stress.
a)
funny
b)
regretful
c)
thrilled
d)
angry
16.
The central idea of a work.
a)
Theme
b)
Point of View
c)
Characters
d)
Tone
17.
The action in the story.
a)
Theme
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Character
18.
The use of one thing to represent another. For example, a dove representing peace.
a)
symbolism
b)
irony
c)
plot
d)
prose
19.
The means by which an author establishes character. An author may directly describe the appearance and personality of character or show it through action or dialogue.
a)
Characterization
b)
Symbolism
c)
Alliteration
d)
Personification
20.
A verb can be defined as:
a)
A person, place or thing
b)
A part of speech that best describes a noun
c)
A word used to describe action
d)
A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective
21.
Which sentence contains a punctuation error?
a)
Participating in class and doing homework will help you be a better student.
b)
The wedding will be held on October 14, 2023, in Boston.
c)
Avery, can you find Luray, Virginia on a map?
d)
We put raisins nuts, chocolate chips and coconut in the cookies.
22.
Which sentence is properly capitalized?
a)
In ms. warrington's class, we’re studying the revolutionary war and about the first President of the united states.
b)
In Ms. warrington's class, we’re studying the revolutionary war and about the first president of the United States.
c)
In Ms. Warrington's class, we’re studying the revolutionary war and about the first President of the United States.
d)
In Ms. Warrington's class, we’re studying the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States.
23.
Select the verbs in the list below. (2)
a)
Splashed
b)
Swim
c)
Pool
d)
Face
24.
Does this sentence use a colon correctly?
The party bus arrived at 142:pm and picked up the wedding group.
a)
Yes
b)
No
25.
What type of mistake occurs in the following sentence?
There is a coffee shop nearby where i will get coffee.
a)
Spelling
b)
Grammar
c)
Punctuation
d)
Capitalization
26.
Which one should you use in this sentence?
I should be __________ in class when my teacher is talking.
a)
quit
b)
quiet
c)
quite
d)
quick
27.
I will submit the signed Film Permission today!
a)
Yes! I know I can find it in the agenda or on Mrs. Warrington's website.
b)
No. I like to keep things interesting.
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