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HMH: Unit 2 Breaking Through Barriers Study Guide

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the "main point" or main idea of a piece of writing?

a)

The supporting details

b)

The chronological sequence of events

c)

The central idea or message

d)

The figurative language used

2.

What does "syntax" refer to in writing?

a)

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

b)

The emotional tone of the text

c)

The main idea of the passage

d)

The chronological order of events

3.

facts, examples, and other pieces of information directly stated in a text

a)

details

b)

main idea

c)

interaction

d)

dialogue

4.

reaching a conclusion based on detail in the text and your own background knowledge

a)

plot

b)

interaction

c)

inference

d)

mood

5.

the perspective or viewpoint from which a piece of text is written

a)

structure

b)

stanza

c)

sequence

d)

point of view

6.

where and when a story or play takes place

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

setting

d)

figurative language

7.

the order in which events in a story or steps in a procedure occur

a)

subheading/subtitle

b)

sequence

c)

stanza

d)

simile

8.

the specific way a writer organizes a text, such as acts for a drama or stanzas for a poem, that helps the reader understand the writer's meaning

a)

theme

b)

mood

c)

subheading/subtitles

d)

structure

9.

to help explain or provide evidence for a main idea in a text

a)

analyze

b)

support

c)

contrast

d)

contribute

10.

the way an author organizes the ideas and details in their writing. For example, comparison, cause and effect, problem and solution, etc.

a)

text structure

b)

subheading/subtitle

c)

main idea

d)

summary

11.

an important message or lesson that an author wants to share about people or life

a)

tone

b)

main idea

c)

support

d)

theme

12.

the overall feeling or attitude taken away from the text

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

convey

d)

analyze

13.

Which word means: To deduce, conclude, to derive by reasoning; to guess, figure out or surmise from evidence.

a)

explict

b)

describe

c)

infer

d)

demonstrate

14.

Which word means: A process of reasoning, a discussion involving different points of view, a set of reasons why something is true.

a)

demonstrate

b)

analyze

c)

infer

d)

argument

15.

chronological order

a)

A word that joins two phrases or sentences

b)

Tells you what is in each chapter

c)

Describes a verb

d)

In the time order in which events happened

16.

What does "tone" refer to in a piece of writing?

a)

The main idea of the passage

b)

The chronological order of events

c)

The emotional attitude conveyed by the author

d)

The use of figurative language

17.

In a story or poem, what does "theme" refer to?

a)

the conflict

b)

the exposition

c)

the message

d)

the resolution

18.
type of text structure in which the author organizes the information into challenges and potential responses to those challenges
a)
problem-solution
b)
sequence
c)
cause-effect
d)
description
19.
type of text structure in which the author organizes the information by the order in which they need to occur (such as the steps to a process)
a)
problem-solution
b)
sequence
c)
cause-effect
d)
description
20.
type of text structure in which the author organizes the information by time (such as the events that occur in a person's life)
a)
problem-solution
b)
chronological
c)
cause-effect
d)
description
21.
type of text structure in which the author organizes the information so that the reader sees the reasons for something and the results 
a)
problem-solution
b)
sequence
c)
cause-effect
d)
description
22.
type of text structure in which the author organizes the information so that the reader can see how the topics are similar and different
a)
problem-solution
b)
sequence
c)
cause-effect
d)
compare and contrast
23.

Why an author wrote the passage?

a)

Author's plot

b)

Author's main idea

c)

Author's purpose

d)

Author's opinion

24.

What is evidence stemming specifically from a text such as a book, article, or other reliable source?

a)

Textual Evidence

b)

Context

c)

Text Feature

d)

Text Structure

25.

What are supporting details?

a)

The most important or the big idea from the text .

b)

Additional information that helps explain, define or prove the main idea.

26.
What are the three reasons for writing?  
a)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
b)
Personal, Interview, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Irony, Entertain
d)
Personal, Inform, Evolve
27.

Authors use different text structures to ______________.

a)

give facts about their topic

b)

organize their ideas

c)

research their topic

d)

add pictures to their writing

28.

What text structure would an author use when writing about the life of Henry Ford?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Chronological Order/ Sequence

c)

Description

d)

Problem and Solution

29.

What text structure would an author use when writing about an endangered species and how we can save it from extinction?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Problem and Solution

30.

What text structure would an author use when explaining the differences between four types of trees?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Chronological Order/ Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

31.

Characters in these books are friendly, generous, and considerate of others throughout the story. What universal theme is that?

a)

honesty

b)

courage

c)

compassion

d)

kindness

32.

In which POV do you see" I, me, and my" used to convey the story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

33.

What is the definition of a target audience?

a)

The people who a document is made for

b)

The group of people that make a product

c)

A particular group at which an advertisement is aimed

d)

A particular group that decides what a product will look like

34.
Which of the following is NOT oxymoron?
a)
mild hot sauce
b)
comfortable misery 
c)
a wise fool 
d)
 a smart decision 
35.
Which of the following is an oxymoron?
a)
It's a happy medium
b)
It's a sunny morning
c)
It's a calculated risk
d)
It's a great choice
36.

Voice---

a)

is the reader's feelings about a text

b)

is created by the reader and the author

c)

belongs to the reader

d)

is the author's personality and expression

37.

Diction is---

a)

the author's choice of words

b)

the author's illustrations

c)

the reader's feelings

d)

the reader's words

38.

On a cold, rainy night, the young girl and her mother walked on the dark, slippery road alongside the howling coyotes.

What mood does the author create with this setting?

a)

dull

b)

witty

c)

eerie

d)

angry

39.

What is syntax?

a)

a type of writing

b)

how you take in information

c)

the order or arrangement of words and phrases to form proper sentences.

d)

a book

40.
An editorial urging the school board to adopt an open-campus policy is an example fo an editorial with what purpose?
a)
to explain
b)
to criticize
c)
to persuade
d)
to warn
41.

What is the primary goal of persuasive editorials?

a)

To provide background information

b)

To entertain readers

c)

To sway the audience's opinion

d)

To present multiple perspectives

42.

Personal narratives are:

a)

a retelling of an event or moment from the life of the writer

b)

an organized method of writing used to prepare for a debate

c)

used to persuade the reader to side with your opinion

d)

used to present information with relevant data and research

43.

Personal narratives work best when they focus on:

a)

the entire life of the writer

b)

when they focus on a long event, like an entire vacation

c)

when they focus on a brief, narrow moment of time

d)

when they are unfocused and allow the writer to ramble

44.

Personal narratives are usually written with a:

a)

First-person point of view

b)

Second-person point of view

c)

Third-person point of view

45.

Which of these would best work as a personal narrative topic?

a)

Your entire vacation to Florida

b)

Growing up ages 2-7

c)

A dream you had

d)

The moment someone was stung by a jellyfish

46.

What is the main purpose of a short story?

a)

To entertain and convey a theme or message

b)

To provide a detailed history of a subject

c)

To explain scientific concepts

d)

To describe a long journey

47.

What is the main purpose of a short story?

a)

To entertain the reader

b)

To provide a detailed history

c)

To explain scientific concepts

d)

To describe a long journey

48.

What is a fairy tale? A generally brief narrative, often intended for children, featuring strange characters such as elves, witches, wizards, etc. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which of the following is a common theme in fairy tales?

a)

Economic theories

b)

Political intrigue

c)

Good versus evil

d)

Technological advancement

50.

Which of the following is a typical ending for a fairy tale?

a)

The story ends with a cliffhanger

b)

They all lived happily ever after

c)

The villain becomes the hero

d)

The hero is defeated

51.

The balloon began to ________ as we filled it with air.

a)

distend

b)

intend

c)

pretend

d)

disappoint

52.

The small town near the earthquake’s ________ felt the strongest shaking.

a)

external

b)

epicenter

c)

entity

d)

epitome

53.

Some people believe that a ghost is a mysterious ________ that cannot be seen.

a)

external

b)

epicenter

c)

entity

d)

epitome

54.

His test score was ________ high compared to the rest of the class.

a)

appalling

b)

audacious

c)

malicious

d)

anomalous

55.

Climbing that tall mountain alone was an ________ decision.

a)

appalling

b)

audacious

c)

malicious

d)

anomalous

56.

The speaker’s ________ personality drew everyone’s attention.

a)

Skibidi doo dah

b)

RIZZ Bruh

c)

charismatic

d)

6-7

57.

Like a ________, she could easily blend into any group she joined.

a)

leopard

b)

chameleon

c)

butterfly

d)

newt

58.

The teacher had to ________ the rules to keep the classroom fair.

a)

enforce

b)

g force

c)

Air Force

d)

workforce

59.

The judge spoke with ________, and everyone listened respectfully.

a)

gravitas

b)

burritos

c)

gravity

d)

veranda

60.

The rebels used a ________ to surprise the enemy without warning.

a)

party

b)

guerrilla tactic

c)

gorilla tactic

d)

ground tunnel

61.

His kind note showed that his ________ was to help, not to hurt.

a)

intention

b)

internal

c)

intricate

d)

itinerant

62.

The artist created an ________ design full of tiny, detailed patterns.

a)

intention

b)

internal

c)

intricate

d)

itinerant

63.

He had an ________ struggle to stay calm during the test.

a)

intention

b)

internal

c)

intricate

d)

itinerant

64.

The ________ musician traveled from town to town performing for crowds.

a)

intention

b)

internal

c)

intricate

d)

itinerant

65.

The loud hum of ________ filled the summer air.

a)

butterflies

b)

ants

c)

cicadas

d)

stars

66.

The soldiers trained with their foreign ________ during the mission.

a)

counterclaims

b)

counterparts

c)

counter balance

d)

counteract

67.

Even when it was hard, she had to ________ to finish the project.

a)

resolve

b)

redo

c)

rebalance

d)

recall

68.

The frost left a thin ________ of ice on the window.

a)

rime

b)

rhyme

c)

rhythm

d)

lime

69.

The knife’s ________ edge made it perfect for cutting rope.

a)

grated

b)

serrated

c)

G rated

d)

smooth

70.

The baby’s ________ cry could be heard down the hall.

a)

waning

b)

keening

c)

rehabilitation

d)

charismatic

71.

I ________ you forgot your homework since it’s not on your desk.

a)

resume

b)

zoom zoom

c)

presume

d)

preset

72.

It’s unfair to judge people based on a ________ instead of who they really are.

a)

attitude

b)

entity

c)

mustache

d)

stereotype

73.

The sudden ________ of reporters into her yard made her uncomfortable.

a)

intrusion

b)

intention

c)

tension

d)

internal

74.

He was ________ enough to believe that everyone always tells the truth.

a)

naive

b)

intelligent

c)

wise

d)

smart

75.

The injured athlete went through months of ________ before returning to the game.

a)

the cha cha slide

b)

rehabilitation

c)

eating chocolate pudding

d)

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