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WorksheetsFINAL EXAM REVIEW
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 53mins
two girls compete for the same role in the school play
Nancy is tempted to steal money from her employer to feed her hungry children.
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
A husband and wife disagree about where to spend the holiday.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs.Man
Eric and Steve arm wrestle at lunch after getting into an argument over who is the stronger 7th grader.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
A police officer writes Dr. Stevens a ticket after he sped through a red light.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Abe can't finish his assignment online. His family lost power after a storm caused downed power lines all over town.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Stacy starts a petition to allow students to wear ripped jeans at school.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Tone is the attitude the author has about the subject.
True
False
You can only use a negative tone about a negative subject.
True
False
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
Excited
Sad
Confused
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket."
Excited
Calm
Confused
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"As that hurricane threatened, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen-foot waves to crash over the small houses near the shore."
Hopeful
Sad
Ominous
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again."
Gleeful
Annoyed
Factual
What is the tone?
"During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of the evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher."
Melancholy
Hopeful
Scared
What is the tone?
"He furtively glanced behind him, for fear of his imagined pursuers, then hurriedly walked on, jumping at the slightest sound even of a leaf crackling under his own foot."
Happy
Paranoid
Factual
What is the tone?
"I'm sure I failed, she thought as she anxiously chewed at a fingernail, both legs bouncing up and down as she waited to hear the results of her driving test."
Nervous
Sad
Whimsical
What is the tone?
"The laughing wind skipped through the village, teasing trees until they danced with anger and cajoling the grass into fighting itself, blade slapping blade, as the silly dog with golf ball eyes and flopping, slobbery tongue bounded across the lawn."
Playful
Factual
Grim
What is the tone?
"As the kids continued to talk over their teacher, his patience grew thinner and thinner. Eventually he exploded in a loud shout to get the class's attention and scold them for their rude behavior."
Sad
Frustrated
Playful
What is the tone?
"Being the new kid at school is never easy, especially for Mary, who is quite short and not very talkative. Making friends seems to be difficult for her."
Frustrated
Sad
Conversational
Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
As the teacher handed back our graded exams, the kid next to me muttered, “Great.”
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
In Star Wars, the audience knows that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father, but Luke doesn’t learn this until Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
A prisoner spends months digging an underground tunnel leading out of his cell. His plan is flawed, though, and he ends up emerging in the warden’s backyard, where he is promptly caught and returned to prison with additional time added to his sentence.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
In The Truman Show, a 1998 movie starring Jim Carrey, the main character doesn’t realize he’s living inside a TV show, but everyone else around him, including the audience, knows the truth.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
On a TV talk show, viewers are told the real reason why a guest has been brought onto the show. He mistakenly thinks he’s there to talk about his job at a coffeeshop, but he’s really there to be gifted a full college scholarship.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
A police station was robbed.
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Before their televised debate began, one politician sneered, “Good luck,” as her opponent crossed in front of her, walking toward the stage.
Dramatic Irony
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
In the book Holes, the reader is told by a disappointed Stanley Yelnats that “there is no lake at Camp Green Lake.”
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
“I’m sorry, sir, but this flight has been delayed by three hours,” the airline clerk explained to my uncle. “Awesome,” he replied.
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Verbal Irony
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
Which is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
Which is an example of theme?
Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
Jack is a follower.
What is theme?
message about life that the author expresses
the time, location, and mood of a story
sequence of events
the main events
Which is an example of theme?
Inequality
Hope
Justice
Your past does not define you.
What does theme add to a story?
A sense of location.
An important message.
Motivation for the characters.
Dialogue for the characters.
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
Overeating leads to illness.
Insects value food over safety.
Always send a tester.
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
Only complicated, adult stories have themes
It is rarely stated explicitly
Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?
The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain
The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance
The hero fights a villain who can control minds
The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces
What is the theme of this story?
Don't be lazy.
Turtles are faster than rabbits.
Our friends are always there for us.
It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
What is the theme of this story?
Slowly but surely wins the race.
Don't be lazy.
We are stronger together than we are apart.
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
