WorksheetsNYS ELA Regents Review
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins
Central Idea
The main point the author wants you to remember.
The message, lesson, or moral of the passage.
The "claim" or "thesis statement backed up with evidence"
The theme of a work is
The main point the author wants you to remember.
The message, lesson, or moral of the passage.
The "claim" or "thesis statement" backed up with evidence.
The main argument of an article is
The main point the author wants you to remember.
The message, lesson, or moral of the passage.
"The claim" or "thesis statement" backed up with evidence.
Identify snynonms for emphasize
Reiterates
Clarify
Ignore
Downplay
The definition of author's purpose is
Their reason or intent in writing.
The reader's point of view.
A synonym for illustrates is
Depict
Exhibit
Explain
The definition of Figurative Language is
Words, phrases, and sentences that go beyond their literal meaning to add layers of interpretation to the audience's understanding.
Words, phrases, or sentences that mean EXACTLY what is written.
Figurative Language includes
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Imagery
In a literary sense, if a statement contributes to something, it
helps the author achieve his or her purpose.
helps the author confuse the reader.
gives something (especially money) in order to help achieve something.
To reveal means
To make a previously unknown or secret information known.
To showcase
To confuse the reader
To help the author reveal his/her purpose
(a) is the visual or descriptive language that creates an image in the reader's mind
(a) is the creation or construction of a fictional character.
The prevailing tone of the poem is
demanding
angry
celebratory
proud
What is most likely NOT a purpose of the repetition of the phrase “Give us a peace” throughout the poem?
to provide a unified structure
to emphasize a central idea
to solicit the people’s loyalty
to introduce the poet’s requests
The military references throughout the poem serve to
recall the heroic cause of war
stress the destructive nature of war
rally the people for a new form of war
warn the people of an impending war
The poet’s purpose in the poem can best be described as
a condemnation of war
an appeal for justice
an argument for colonial values
a criticism of education
The phrase “poor deluded human” (line 6) conveys a sense of
compassion
fear
loneliness
shyness
The search suggested in lines 6 and 7 can best be described as
boring
simple
futile
brief
The shift in line 10 indicates a transition in tone that can best be described as
sympathetic to critical
humorous to angry
hopeful to cruel
admiring to fearful
The narrator’s references to veils (lines 17 and 18) remind the reader of the need for
caution
secrecy
clarity
investigation
The phrase “onion-juice” (line 21) contributes to the narrator’s purpose by
demonstrating that self-reflection is satisfying
) implying that the search for identity is noble
observing that experimentation is often dangerous
suggesting that the quest for truth is harsh
The narrator’s statements in lines 1 and 2 convey a sense of
fear
disbelief
objectivity
irony
The reference to the T-shirt in lines 14 through 19 contributes to a central idea by suggesting that
errors are common
relationships are complex
stability is important
desires are futile
The figurative language in lines 19 and 20 serves to
illustrate an example
foreshadow an event
signal a transition
predict a resolution
The language in lines 29 through 35 reveals the narrator’s belief that siblings are
mutually dependent
generally friendly
naturally oppositional
largely unconventional
What is a CENTRAL IDEA?
The author's message to the reader - a unifying idea.
The conflict a character faces - oftentimes man vs society.
The main idea - the gist of the story.
None of these.
Which of the following is a correct central idea?
Love hurts.
Technology.
Carla enjoys snack food, but doesn't understand that it is bad for her.
Too much of one thing can bring about negative consequences.
Which of the following is NOT a literary element in your toolbox?
Characterization
Conflict
Setting
Theme
What is the definition of characterization?
The protagonist of the story is the main character.
The character who is focused on.
The way in which the author develops and describes the character.
The antagonist of the story is the "bad" guy.
Which of the following is the correct definition of conflict?
A struggle the character faces with someone or something else.
A problem.
An issue.
None of these.
Setting can best be described as...
The time and place of the action of the story.
Where the story takes place.
When the story takes place.
Why the story takes place.
Which of the following is NOT required in the argument essay.
A thesis.
A counterclaim.
Two claims.
A literary element.
How many sources do you need to use in your argument essay?
All of them.
Three of the four.
Two of the four.
As many as the student needs to answer the question.
Which of the following is the correct citation:
Text four page 7
(Author's last name page).
(Authors last name line #)
What happens if I earn a 79% or above on the Regents exam?
I do not have to take the final for English 11.
I get a pizza party.
I earn some bragging rights.
Nothing different.
What is tone?
When the author gives details that help develop a character.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
The feeling the author creates within you, the reader.
The author's attitude about the topic they are writing about.
What is characterization?
Visually descriptive language
Details that help to develop a character
When an object referenced in the text represents an idea
Where and when the story takes place
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
A pattern of repetition.
The feeling the author creates within you, the reader.
The term for author's strategic word choice is:
Word use
Theme
Diction
Tone
Similes make comparisons between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
Which one of the following is an example of a simile?
Her hair was like snow.
You are my sunshine.
Success is key.
He is a night owl.
What do similes and metaphors have in common?
They both use math equations.
They both use "like" or "as."
They can not be used to describe people.
They compare two or more things.
Using a snake to represent evil or a dove to represent peace are examples of:
Symbolism
Personification
Metaphor
Allusion
The feeling or atmosphere the author creates with their writing is referred to as?
Foreshadowing
Climax
Mood
Plot
Hints or clues in a story that suggest what action is to come are referred to as:
Mood
Foreshadowing
Symbols
Irony
A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story:
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Alliteration
A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits.
Imagery
Personification
Characterization
A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits.
Imagery
Personification
Characterization
The central idea of a text is:
A summary of the text
The main idea or theme of a text, plus what the author says about that theme
Just the theme of the text
Character vs Society, Character vs Nature, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Supernatural, Character vs. Character are all examples of
plot
conflict type
climax
methods of characterization
A reference in one work of literature to another work of literature is
idiom
theme
direct characterization
allusion
The series of events that make up a story is the
conflict type
climax
symbol
plot
Hints or clues about future events in the story
symbol
allusion
idiom
foreshadowing
An object, image, or color that represents something other than itself
symbol
foreshadow
theme
allusion
The place, environment, and time of the story
theme
plot
setting
place
The ELA argumentative essay must include:
Claim, supporting evidence, reasoning (explanation), and counterclaim
Claim and supporting evidence
Ethos, logos, and pathos
Facts and statistics
Choose the best response: A claim in argument writing is
the writer's position or stance on a problem or issue
the writer's personal opinion on the subject
a statement that is not debatable
the main topic of the essay
In an argumentative essay, a COUNTERCLAIM:
gives the audience a reason to not trust the writer
usually involves disrespecting the opposing side
considers an argument that opposes the claim
is a type of logical fallacy
True or false: a rebuttal supports the objections that the "other side" has raised.
True
False
True or false: A counterclaim and counterargument are the same thing.
True
False
For the ELA Regents exam, approximately how long should your argumentative essay be?
2 paragraphs
3 paragraphs
1 paragraph
5 paragraphs
For the ELA Regents exam, how long should the text analysis response be?
1-2 paragraphs
5 paragraphs
2-3 pages
3-5 sentences
For the argumentative essay task of the ELA Regents exam, what is the minimum number of DIFFERENT sources that your essay needs to cite?
1 text
2 texts
3 texts
all 4 texts
What is absolutely essential to include in your argumentative essay?
a hook that captures the reader's attention
the message and the writing strategy
claims that establish a position and answer the question, as well as a counterclaim
a beautiful conclusion with sophisticated vocabulary
On the ELA Regents exam text analysis, what should you do after including a quotation (evidence) in your response?
Paraphrase the evidence
Explain the central idea
Explain how the literary element is shown
Cite the line number where you found the evidence
Use any remaining class time to complete the practice again for a higher score OR to complete other classwork.
How should you spend any remaining class time?
Complete the practice again for a higher score or finish other classwork
Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Compassion
Deception
Intolerance
Resourcefulness
The action of deceiving someone
Compassion
Intolerance
Deception
Aggression
Unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own
Compassion
Deception
Intolerance
Resourcefulness
The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
Compassion
Intolerance
Deception
Resourcefulness
Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront
Aggression
Desperation
Satisfaction
Exhilaration
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation
Exhilaration
Satisfaction
Aggression
Desperation
Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this
Satisfaction
Aggression
Desperation
Exhilaration
A state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior
Desperation
Aggression
Satisfaction
Exhilaration
Existing alone
Solitary
Little
Problematic
Artificial
Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally
Problematic
Solitary
Intentional
Artificial
Done on purpose; deliberate
Solitary
Problematic
Intentional
Artificial
Constituting or presenting a problem or difficulty
Problematic
Artificial
Solitary
Intentional
Represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is
Exaggerated
Inconclusive
Unethical
Necessary
Not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending doubt or dispute
Inconclusive
Exaggerated
Unethical
Necessary
Not morally correct
Unethical
Exaggerated
Inconclusive
Necessary
A verse in a poem.
(a)
To make someone think that something is true without
saying it directly.
(a)
To give or be an example that makes something clearer.
(a)
The first or highest in order or in importance.
(a)
Something that is said; the communication of an idea; a
single sentence.
(a)
A passing or casual reference to another piece of literature, art, music
allusion
alliteration
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way.
imagery
repetition
analogy
inference
Which of the following is a synonym for the word "elaborate" as used in the context of writing?
Simple
Detailed
Brief
Vague
In literature, what is the term for the main character in a story?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Narrator
Foil
Which of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor?
The leaves danced in the wind.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Time is a thief.
He ran like the wind.
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To convince the reader
To describe a process
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The stars were shining brightly.
The wind whispered through the trees.
The river was as cold as ice.
The mountain stood tall and proud.
In poetry, what is the term for a group of lines forming a unit?
Verse
Stanza
Couplet
Quatrain
Which of the following is an example of an alliteration?
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
The sun set slowly in the west.
The cat sat on the mat.
The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.
What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?
Plot
Setting
Theme
Conflict
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Life is a journey.
He is as brave as a lion.
The world is a stage.
The classroom was a zoo.
What literary device is used when a non-human object is given human characteristics?
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
simile
Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
In the sentence 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky', what literary device is being used?
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
Simile
What literary device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
Identify the literary device in the sentence: 'The sun smiled down on the happy couple.'
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
What literary device is used in the phrase 'bitter cold'?
metaphor
oxymoron
personification
simile
In the sentence 'The thunder grumbled in the distance', what literary device is being used?
Alliteration
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Identify the literary device in the sentence: 'The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.'
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
What literary device is used in the phrase 'the silence was a roaring beast'?
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
In the sentence 'The leaves waved in the wind', what literary device is being used?
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Metaphor
