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WorksheetsTest Prep ELA Vocabulary Terms
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Metaphor
a)
A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is spoken of as if it were another
b)
A comparison of two different things using the words LIKE or AS
c)
The central message of a literary work
d)
Choice of words
2.
Simile
a)
A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is spoken of as if it were another
b)
A recurrent image, symbol, theme, character type, subject, or narrative detail that becomes a unifying element in an artistic work or text
c)
A comparison of two different things using the words LIKE or AS
d)
Anything that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level
3.
Author's Purpose
a)
An author's attitude toward his or her subject matter
b)
The way an author reveals a character's personality to readers
c)
When an author tells the reader about a character's appearance, thoughts, feelings
d)
The specific reason or reasons for the writing; what the writer hopes to accomplish
4.
Mood
a)
Visually descriptive language
b)
The central message of a literary work
c)
The atmosphere of a work; the way a reader feels while reading a work of fiction or poetry
d)
An author's attitude toward his or her subject matter
5.
Tone
a)
An author's attitude toward his or her subject matter
b)
The central message of a literary work
c)
The atmosphere of a work; the way a reader feels while reading a work of fiction or poetry
d)
The specific reason or reasons for the writing; what the writer hopes to accomplish
6.
Theme
a)
An author's attitude toward his or her subject matter
b)
The atmosphere of a work; the way a reader feels while reading a work of fiction or poetry
c)
The central message of a literary work
d)
Anything that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level
7.
Personification
a)
The perspective from which a narrative is told, that is first person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient
b)
Characterized by third person pronouns such as he, she, them. An omniscient narrator provides readers with information about the thoughts and feelings of many different characters
c)
A figure of speech that gives human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
d)
speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a special effect or meaning, speech or writing employing figures of speech (especially metaphors and similes)
8.
Point of View
a)
The person or entity telling the story
b)
The perspective from which a narrative is told, that is first person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient
c)
When a character's appearance, thoughts or feelings are revealed through: 1) his actions 2)his words 3)the actions of others 4)the words of others
d)
The atmosphere of a work; the way a reader feels while reading a work of fiction or poetry
9.
A conclusion drawn from the text based on text evidence and the reader's own background knowledge
a)
Perspective
b)
Conflict
c)
Inference
d)
Theme
10.
The part of the story that introduces the readers to the characters, setting, and sets up the conflict
a)
Rising Action
b)
Falling Action
c)
Characterization
d)
Exposition
11.
Which of the following is NOT part of plot
a)
Climax
b)
Rising Action
c)
Exposition
d)
Imagery
12.
Which of the following is the correct definition of INTERNAL CONFLICT
a)
A struggle between two or more characters
b)
A struggle between the protagonist and nature
c)
A struggle within a character's mind, usually from making a difficult decision or conflicting emotions.
d)
A struggle in a fictional world
13.
The time and place in which a story takes place
a)
Exposition
b)
Plot
c)
Point of View
d)
Setting
14.
The major events of a story or other work of fiction
a)
Climax
b)
Plot
c)
Rising Action
d)
Setting
15.
The main message of the text or a lesson about human behavior
a)
Central Idea
b)
Analysis
c)
Perspective
d)
Theme
16.
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or misunderstanding.
a)
Convey
b)
Explicit
c)
Analysis
d)
Cite
17.
The part of the plot that is the turning point where the main character faces conflict is called?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
d)
Resolution
18.
If the author is telling a story, what is the purpose?
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Bore You
d)
Inform
19.
If the author is trying to explain or teach information, what is the purpose?
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
d)
Make you cry
20.
Which point of view means that the narrator is a character in the story?
a)
First person point of view
b)
Second person point of view
c)
Third person point of view
d)
Fourth person point of view
21.
An account that is made up rather than true; usually refers to novels and short stories
a)
nonfictio
b)
fiction
c)
biography
d)
autobiography
22.
The verses in a poem can be grouped into __.
a)
paragraphs
b)
lines
c)
stanzas
d)
themes
23.
What is onomatopoeia?
a)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
c)
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
d)
Words that are made up based on real sounds.
24.
What is allusion?
a)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
b)
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
c)
Comparing one thing to something else
d)
A word formed from the sound it makes.
25.
What is metaphor?
a)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
b)
Comparing or referring to two things to make a point.
c)
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
d)
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing.
26.
What is simile?
a)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
b)
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
c)
The repeated use of words, phrases, or ideas.
d)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
27.
What is personification?
a)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
c)
A word formed from the sound it makes.
28.
Which is an example of simile?
a)
The boat made a buzzing sound in the water.
b)
Like fingernails on a chalkboard.
c)
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
d)
Their (astronauts') dedication was, like Drake's, complete.
29.
Which is an example of metaphor?
a)
The carcrashedinto the guardrail.
b)
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
c)
He flopped around like a fish on a line.
d)
My alarm clockyellsat me every morning.
30.
Which is an example of personification?
a)
Like fingernails on a chalkboard.
b)
He drowned in a sea of grief.
c)
He is the apple of my eye.
31.
Counterclaim
a)
a thesis or point a writer will prove
b)
opposing argument that a writer will disprove
c)
the lesson of the story
32.
Claim
a)
overall theme or point a writer will prove and defend
b)
an idea a writer will disprove
c)
character traits
33.
foreshadowing
a)
a past event inserted into a story
b)
summary of past events
c)
clues or hints about future events to happen
d)
summary of future events
34.
hyperbole
a)
giving human qualities to inhuman objects
b)
an exaggeration
c)
an over used phrase that's popular
d)
using a word or phrase in place of the actual word
35.
paradox
a)
use of humor to point out other's stupidity, vices, and mistakes
b)
the main idea of a story
c)
a statement that's opposite yet still true
d)
giving human qualities to an inhuman object
36.
irony
a)
Funny situation
b)
The opposite of what's expected happens
c)
Making a planned decision
37.
The feelings or emotions surrounding a word
a)
climax
b)
complications
c)
context clues
d)
connotation
38.
A word that means the same as another word
a)
synonym
b)
repetition
c)
antonym
d)
analogy
39.
Repeating words or phrases is called:
a)
Repetition
b)
Resolution
c)
Sequencing
d)
Simile
40.
Encyclopedias, diaries, and biographies are types of:
a)
Fiction
b)
Historical Fiction
c)
Desks
d)
Nonfiction
41.
This happens right after the climax in the plot of a story:
a)
Falling action
b)
Rising action
c)
Resolution
d)
Climax
42.
This happens before the climax in the plot of a story:
a)
Falling action
b)
Rising action
c)
Resolution
d)
Climax
43.
The part of the story's plot in which the problem is worked out:
a)
Falling action
b)
Rising action
c)
Resolution
d)
Climax
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