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Grade 8 ELA FAST Review Question Bank

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 3hrs 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

9. Read these sentences from the passage. “I slunk to the back of the room and glared at the black and white monstrosity. It was so out of place, like a tuxedo in a room full of sweatshirts.” (paragraph 10)

What does this description reveal about the narrator’s view of Mrs. Lahri’s piano?

a)

A Mrs. Lahri is showing off her wealth, making him feel bad.

b)

B Mrs. Lahri should not have brought it, as it stands out in school.

c)

C He should be dressed up to play it, because the piano is so beautiful.

d)

D He is fascinated with the piano, but he does not feel worthy to play it yet.

2.

8. Read this sentence from paragraph 6. “Does she think I’m here for an impromptu tutoring session?” What does impromptu mean in this sentence?

a)

A inspiring

b)

B substitute

c)

C tiresome

d)

D unplanned

3.

11. Read the sentence from paragraph 19. “And I tuck that secret in my back pocket, where no one can hear it but me.” What does this sentence show about the narrator’s feelings about the music he hears?

a)

A He is ashamed of it.

b)

B He believes it is special.

c)

C He does not understand it.

d)

D He wants to share it with others.

4.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

5.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
6.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
7.
True or False
Themes will not have characters' names from the story
a)
true
b)
false
8.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake 
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus 
9.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
10.
A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed.  But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well.  Bats make sounds that people can't hear.  The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things.  Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs.  People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how bats use sound
b)
what things bats often eat as food
c)
how bats fly toward people
d)
how people can hear the sounds of bats
11.
To show something or demonstrate it. 
a)
represent
b)
symmetry
c)
table
d)
equivalent
12.

Which one means ownership?

a)

There’s

b)

Theirs

c)

They’res

13.

The overall feeling of a text created by the author through imagery

a)

Mood

b)

Tone

14.

The main idea/message of a story

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Theme

d)

POV

15.

The choice of words you use in your writing.

a)

Organization

b)

Fluency

c)

Presentation

d)

Diction

16.

Being able to write with smoothness and rhythm (it sounds good when read out loud)

a)

Fluency

b)

Presentation

c)

Organization

d)

Diction

17.

The way something looks (should look appealing)

a)

Diction

b)

Organization

c)

Presentation

d)

Fluency

18.

Hints from the author about what will happen later in the story

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

19.

When the story goes back in time to get additional information about the past

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

20.

What word has a positive connotation?

a)

rejoice

b)

abyss

c)

melancholy

d)

dubious

21.

What is the correct order of the plot diagram?

a)

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

b)

Rising action, climax, exposition, falling action, resolution

c)

Climax, exposition, falling action, resolution, rising action

d)

Exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution

22.

Uses "I" and "me" pronouns when telling the story.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

23.

This point of view talks directly to you, the reader.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

24.

To inform, persuade, morally instruct, entertain, and create artistic expression are all examples of different forms of...

a)

mood

b)

author's purpose

c)

tone

d)

point of view

25.

Describes a noun (pretty, green, lame)

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

verb

d)

conjunction

26.

Illustrates a relationship between two nouns in a sentence (over, inside, around)

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

preposition

d)

conjunction

27.

People, places, things, ideas, qualities, and activities

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

preposition

28.

An action (jump, throw, fly)

a)

verb

b)

conjunction

c)

adjective

d)

noun

29.

Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

a)

It makes your paragraph longer.

b)

It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.

c)

It shows that you know what you are talking about.

d)

It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

30.

What is an inference?

a)

A guess

b)

Evidence that is directly stated in the text

c)

A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning

31.
Setting can often be connected to theme. A theme is a universal message of a story or novel. Themes are about big topics, like exploration, freedom, love and loss. Themes can include morals or lessons. So how is setting connected to theme? Certain times and places lead to explorations of certain big topics. If a novel is set during a war, for example, it might have themes about freedom and loyalty.

Which option is the most likely setting for a story with the theme “humans vs nature?”
a)
A nursing home
b)
A middle school
c)
A forest
d)
A lawyer’s office
32.

Which questions about a story will the setting answer?

a)

What is the author’s attitude toward the characters?

b)

Where and when does the story take place?

c)

Who are the people the story is about?

d)

Why and when did the author write the story?

33.

What is the setting of the passage below?


One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

a)

winter in a train station of a busy city

b)

a hospital in the future

c)

a summer morning in a castle

d)

a grocery store in the 1980s

34.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

a)

Skim through the story

b)

Just read the beginning of the story

c)

Think about what the character has learned

35.

Check all responses that ARE similes.

a)

Watching this movie is like watching grass grow.

b)

Those kids are fighting like cats and dogs.

c)

I like to eat steak and potatoes.

d)

He should have threw it away as he walked by the trash can.

e)

He is as fast as a cheetah.

36.

What two words help you identify simile in a text?

a)

"as" and "like"

b)

"because" and "why"

c)

"cause" and "effect"

37.
True or false. This is an example of a metaphor: Juliet is like the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Life is a roller coaster. What does this metaphor mean?
a)
They have a new roller coaster at Darien Lake
b)
You're in danger when you're on a roller coaster
c)
Life has ups and downs
d)
I shouldn't ride roller coasters
39.

Pick the best answer:

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a)
Inform
b)
Explain
c)
Entertain
d)
Persuade
40.
Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for three blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.
a)
Persuade
b)
Describe
c)
Explain
d)
Inform
41.
“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”
a)
Explain
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
d)
Inform
42.

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

b)

to inform about the rules of games

c)

to persuade people to follow the rules

d)

to explain the rules of chess

43.

Our eyes lit up when we shook each other’s hands. Right out of the gate we both had the same grip and strength to our handshakes. Each had a genuine smile and a light heart. It seemed like a rather auspicious beginning.


What does the word auspicious most likely mean?

a)

giving a sign of a future fight

b)

giving a sign of hard work

c)

giving a sign of future success

d)

giving a sign of past anger

44.

The title can tell you....

a)

what the selection is mostly about

b)

the setting

c)

the problem

45.

Why is it a good idea to read the questions before the selection?

a)

to activate your schema (background knowledge)

b)

to see what types of questions you'll be asked

c)

All of these are correct

d)

so you can read with a purpose

46.

Which of the following sections should you read first?

a)

the questions

b)

the passages

47.

Inferences will be directly stated in the passage.

a)
b)
48.

We can skip over the graphic organizers/ charts/ pictures that are included.

a)
b)
49.

It is import to listen to the directions so you

a)

know if the test is timed

b)

know the company providing the test

c)

know how it will affect your grade

50.
We went to the basketball, and had dinner afterwards. 
Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above. 
a)
We went to the basketball game and had dinner afterwards. 
b)
We went to the basketball game and we had dinner afterwards. 
c)
We went to the basketball game, and we had dinner afterwards. 
d)
The sentence is correct as is. 
51.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
52.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in cause and effect? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
53.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in problem and solution? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
54.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in compare and contrast? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
55.
What is the correct order of plot sequence?
a)
rising action, conflict, climax, exposition, falling action, resolution
b)
exposition, rising action, falling action, climax, resolution, conflict
c)
exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
exposition, resolution, conflict, rising action, falling action climax
56.

If you allow one student to take an online course, soon

everyone will want to, and the schools will be empty.

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

Band Wagon

c)

Ambiguity

d)

Insufficient Evidence

57.

Everyone seems to support the changes in the vacation policy, and if everyone likes them, they must be

good.

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

Band Wagon

c)

Misplaced Cause and Effect

d)

Ambiguity

58.

Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?

a)

Thetas

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Logos

59.

How would you define the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

a)

invokes an emotional response

b)

establishes author’s credibility

or character

c)

uses logical reasoning and facts

60.

How would you define the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

a)

invokes an emotional response

b)

establishes author’s credibility

or character

c)

uses logical reasoning and facts

61.

How would you define the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

a)

invokes an emotional response

b)

establishes author’s credibility

or character

c)

uses logical reasoning and facts

62.

Facts, research, surveys, statistics, charts or diagrams, definitions, and examples would support which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

63.

Trustworthiness, including author’s background and qualifications, authority, and reputation all support which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

64.

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "One glass of Florida orange juice contains 75% of your Vitamin C needs."

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

65.

An error in reasoning

a)

Falsehood

b)

Rhetorical Devices

c)

Logical Fallacies

d)

Mistake

66.

Attacking the person or speaker

a)

Ad Hominiem

b)

Begging the question

c)

False Cause

67.

Ethical Appeals (ethos)- based on character, credibility, and/or reliability of the author.

Identify the dialogue example that persuades using Ethos appeal.

a)

"As a Global Citizen, it is my responsibility to recycle and protect the environment."

b)

"Breaking News... It has been reported that a tornado has touched down off the coast of Italy with destruction of property.

c)

"As an licensed contractor, I an assure you, the foundation of this house will need to be repaired before construction can continue."

d)

I'm sorry. I will try to do better."

68.

Repeating a sentence structure

a)

simile

b)

parallelism

c)

allusion

d)

logos

69.

_______________ means: a question someone asks without expecting an answer. It's just asked to make a point.

a)

allusion

b)

repetition

c)

rhetorical question

d)

parallelism

70.

A comparison to one situation to another situation ("I need my phone like fish needs WATER!")

a)

Analogy

b)

Anecdote

c)

Rhetorical Question

d)

Repetition

71.

A short story that is used to make a point

a)

parallelism

b)

rhetorical question

c)

simile

d)

anecdote

72.

__________________ means: two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.

a)

apposition

b)

antimetabole

c)

parallelism

d)

antithesis

73.

What rhetorical device is used in the following quote:

"We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne..."

a)

antithesis

b)

parallelism

c)

apposition

d)

epistrophe

74.

What rhetorical device is used in the following quote: "Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to win back our love?"

a)

parallelism

b)

rhetorical question

c)

anthimeria

d)

antithesis

75.

a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses or to two others of which it semantically suits only one; The storm sank my boat and my dreams.

a)

Zeugma

b)

Polysyndeton

c)

Chiasmus

d)

Metonymy

76.

Which is the correct definition, or denotation, of an archetype?

a)

an experienced and trusted advisor

b)

a typical type of character found across many genres

c)

a character who forces the hero to recognize his gifts and purpose

d)

an unlikely hero

77.

Which archetype is an evil character who does everything in his/her power to prevent the hero from reaching his/her goal?

a)

mentor

b)

sidekick

c)

antihero

d)

villain

78.

Which character archetype is the experienced, trusted advisor who helps and protects the hero?

a)

mentor

b)

villain

c)

sidekick

d)

antihero

79.

What is the term for using symbols to signify ideas and qualities?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Metaphor

c)

Allegory

d)

Imagery

80.

What is the term for a story's underlying message or lesson?

a)

Theme

b)

Plot

c)

Character

d)

Setting

81.

TRUE OR FALSE: I will do my best on the FSA.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

UNSURE

d)

NOT APPLICABLE

82.

What is the point of view where multiple or all characters have their feelings and thoughts exposed to the audience?

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person

d)

4th Person

83.

What is tone in literature?

a)

The author's attitude toward the story.

b)

The setting of the story.

c)

The main character's conflict.

d)

The plot structure of the narrative.

84.

What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Allegory

d)

Personification

85.

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Theme

d)

Characterization

86.

What is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

87.

What does the word 'parched' mean?

a)

Hungry

b)

Thirsty

c)

Tired

d)

Angry

88.

What is the term for a character's development throughout a story?

a)

Character Arc

b)

Character Development

c)

Character Progression

d)

Character Journey

89.

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

a)

Narrative

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

Character

90.

What is the point of view that uses 'I' or 'we'?

a)

Second Person

b)

Third Person

c)

First Person

d)

Fourth Person

91.

What is the term for a character who undergoes significant internal change?

a)

Static Character

b)

Dynamic Character

c)

Flat Character

d)

Round Character

92.

What is the term for a character who undergoes little or no inner change?

a)

Dynamic Character

b)

Static Character

c)

Round Character

d)

Flat Character

93.

What is the opposite of the protagonist?

a)

Protagonist

b)

Hero

c)

Antagonist

d)

Supporting Character

94.

What is the term for a flashback in literature?

a)

A scene that interrupts the present action to show an event that happened earlier.

b)

A narrative technique that provides background information.

c)

A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

d)

A description of the setting in a story.

95.

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

a)

Setting

b)

Plot

c)

Character

d)

Theme

96.

What is the term for the main character in a story?

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Supporting Character

d)

Narrator

97.

What is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader?

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Theme

d)

Style

98.

What is the term for the author's choice of words?

a)

Diction

b)

Syntax

c)

Tone

d)

Style

99.

What is the term for using symbols to signify ideas and qualities?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Metaphor

c)

Allegory

d)

Imagery

100.

What is the term for a story's underlying message or lesson?

a)

Theme

b)

Plot

c)

Character

d)

Setting

101.

TRUE OR FALSE: I will do my best on the FSA.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

UNSURE

d)

NOT APPLICABLE

102.

What is the point of view where multiple or all characters have their feelings and thoughts exposed to the audience?

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person

d)

4th Person

103.

What is tone in literature?

a)

The author's attitude toward the story.

b)

The setting of the story.

c)

The main character's conflict.

d)

The plot structure of the narrative.

104.

What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Allegory

d)

Personification

105.

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Theme

d)

Characterization

106.

What is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

107.

What does the word 'parched' mean?

a)

Hungry

b)

Thirsty

c)

Tired

d)

Angry

108.

What is the term for a character's development throughout a story?

a)

Character Arc

b)

Character Development

c)

Character Progression

d)

Character Journey

109.

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

a)

Narrative

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

Character

110.

What is the point of view that uses 'I' or 'we'?

a)

Second Person

b)

Third Person

c)

First Person

d)

Fourth Person

111.

What is the term for a character who undergoes significant internal change?

a)

Static Character

b)

Dynamic Character

c)

Flat Character

d)

Round Character

112.

What is the term for a character who undergoes little or no inner change?

a)

Dynamic Character

b)

Static Character

c)

Round Character

d)

Flat Character

113.

What is the opposite of the protagonist?

a)

Protagonist

b)

Hero

c)

Antagonist

d)

Supporting Character

114.

What is the term for a flashback in literature?

a)

A scene that interrupts the present action to show an event that happened earlier.

b)

A narrative technique that provides background information.

c)

A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

d)

A description of the setting in a story.

115.

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

a)

Setting

b)

Plot

c)

Character

d)

Theme

116.

What is the term for the main character in a story?

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Supporting Character

d)

Narrator

117.

What is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader?

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Theme

d)

Style

118.

What is the term for the author's choice of words?

a)

Diction

b)

Syntax

c)

Tone

d)

Style

119.

A restatement of an author’s words in your own words is called __________________________.

a)

summarizing

b)

paraphrasing

c)

tone

d)

mood

e)

reflecting

120.

From the following options, which best describes the theme of a story where a young girl overcomes her fear of speaking in public to win a school debate?

a)

The importance of education

b)

Overcoming personal challenges

c)

The value of hard work

d)

Friendship and loyalty

121.

In literary analysis, what does the term "theme" refer to?

a)

The main characters in a story

b)

The setting of the story

c)

The underlying message or insight that the story conveys

d)

A repeated idea or motif throughout the story

122.

What is the effect of the metaphor in the sentence: "The classroom was a beehive of activity before the holiday break."?

a)

It shows the classroom was disorganized.

b)

It emphasizes the high level of activity and busy environment.

c)

It indicates that the students were making honey.

d)

It suggests that the classroom was quiet.

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