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Semester 1 Final: Study Guide

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A struggle between the protagonist and opposing forces. It drives the plot and can be internal or external.
a)
Conflict
b)
Theme
c)
Characterization
d)
Point of view
e)
Setting
2.
The perspective from which a story is told. WHO tells the story and HOW.
a)
Point of view
b)
Conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Characterization
e)
Setting
3.
The main idea of a story that is usually a perception or truth about life or human nature.
a)
Theme
b)
Conflict
c)
Characterization
d)
Point of view
e)
Setting
4.
A contrast between expectations, words, or events in a story.
a)
Irony
b)
Conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Characterization
e)
Point of view
5.
When an author uses a concrete image to represent an abstract idea.
a)
Symbolism
b)
Conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Characterization
e)
Point of view
6.

What is the name of the time and place of a story?

a)

Plot

b)

Setting

c)

Symbol

d)

Theme

7.

Match the following

a)

Dramatic

1.

The narrator reveals that the man inherits a fortune, but doesn't tell his family.

b)

Situational

2.

The man realizes he won the lottery but lost his ticket.

c)

Verbal

3.

The cashier sweetly tell the customer to, "Have a nice day!"

8.
Hints or clues a writer uses to indicate events that will eventually happen in a story.
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Characterization
e)
Point of view
9.
When the conflict is resolved and the story's theme is clear.
a)
Exposition
b)
Hook
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
e)
Resolution
10.
An "inciting event" that initiates the rising action. It catches the reader's attention.
a)
Exposition
b)
Hook
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
e)
Resolution
11.

Which point of view directly addresses the reader using "you"?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

12.
Introduces readers to the characters and establishes the setting.
a)
Exposition
b)
Hook
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
e)
Resolution
13.
Builds suspense and is driven by the protagonist's decisions and events that affect the protagonist.
a)
Exposition
b)
Hook
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
e)
Resolution
14.
When the action reaches its peak; the turning point for the protagonist.
a)
Exposition
b)
Hook
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
e)
Resolution
15.
When the audience knows information a character does not, making words or actions ironic.
a)
Situational irony
b)
Verbal irony
c)
Dramatic irony
16.
A story's events are the opposite of what readers would expect.
a)
Situational irony
b)
Verbal irony
c)
Dramatic irony
17.
A character says the opposite of what they mean or the audience expects.
a)
Situational irony
b)
Verbal irony
c)
Dramatic irony
18.

Which element of a story involves the struggle that drives the plot forward?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Conflict

c)

Theme

d)

Exposition

e)

Setting

19.

The sequence of events that make up a story is known as the ____.

a)

Point of view

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

Setting

e)

Characterization

20.

Which point of view uses "I" and "we" to tell the story?

a)

Third person limited

b)

Second person

c)

Third person omniscient

d)

First person

21.

a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated is (a)  

Choose from the below words
irony
voice
context
mood
genre
theme
tone
topic
setting
ominous
22.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
(a)  
Choose from the below words
how a character is feeling
a "life lesson" the main character learns
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
the moral of the story
23.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as.

1.

Simile

b)

The truth about life or main message revealed in a work of literature.

2.

Theme

c)

The attitude that a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character.

3.

Tone

d)

is the emotional atmosphere of the text.

4.

Mood

e)

Refers to the author’s reason for writing a literary text.

5.

Author's purpose

24.

(a)   refers to the techniques used by the author to develop the personalities of the characters in a story.

Choose from the below words
Characterization
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
25.

A conflict between two people

a)

man vs. society

b)

man vs. man

c)

man vs. nature

26.

A conflict where a character struggles with his own thoughts and feelings.

a)

man vs. society

b)

man vs. self

c)

man vs. nature

27.

What type of conflict do you see in the picture​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
28.

The ​ (a)   is the cause of the conflict in a story.

Choose from the below words
antagonist
protagonist
29.

What is the main difference between third person limited and third person omniscient point of view?

a)

Third person limited uses "I" and "me," while third person omniscient uses "you."

b)

There is no difference between the two.

c)

Third person limited focuses on one character's thoughts and feelings, while third person omniscient reveals the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

d)

Third person limited is only used in poetry, while third person omniscient is used in novels.

30.

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a book with one author in MLA in-text citation?

a)

(Smith, 23).

b)

(Smith. 23).

c)

(Smith 23).

d)

(Smith: 23).

31.

How should you format an MLA in-text citation when quoting a source with two authors?

a)

(Smith et al. 45)

b)

(Smith & Jones, 45)

c)

(Smith, Jones 45)

d)

(Smith and Jones 45)

32.

What should you do in an MLA in-text citation if the source does not have an author?

a)

Use 'Anonymous' as the author

b)

Leave the citation blank

c)

Use the publisher's name

d)

Use the title of the work in quotation marks

33.

Which is the correct in-text citation for this source?

a)

("Feelreal VR...")

b)

(Roston).

c)

(Roston, "Feelreal VR...").

d)

Roston

34.

When citing textual evidence, I should always . . .

a)

use bold type.

b)

place quotation marks around the words of others.

c)

make up some of the words.

d)

underline it twice.

35.

Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below:

a)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately" (Smith 10).

b)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith p. 10).

c)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith 10)

d)

(Smith 10) "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately."

36.
What is the time and place of the action in a story or play called?
a)
Plot
b)
Setting
c)
Symbol
d)
Theme
37.

Which detail indicates strong Authority?

a)

“Written by Dr. Emily Moore, Professor of Biology at Duke University”

b)

“Last updated in 2022”

c)

“Includes many colorful graphs and charts”

d)

“This site uses cookies”

38.

A student finds a webpage with no publication date. What part of CRAAP is weakened?

a)

Authority

b)

Accuracy

c)

 Purpose

d)

Currency

39.

A source is very recent and written by experts.

a)

Accuracy

b)

Relevance

c)

Currency

d)

Purpose

40.

A source includes a detailed reference list and data charts. Which CRAAP category does this support most?

a)

Currency

b)

 Purpose

c)

 Accuracy

d)

Relevance

41.

Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below:

a)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately" (Smith 10).

b)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith p. 10).

c)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith 10)

d)

(Smith 10) "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately."

42.

When you evaluate a source, you should look for:

a)

the author, date and title

b)

just the information you need

43.

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

a)

A personal blog sharing opinions

b)

An academic journal

c)

A social media post

d)

An anonymous online forum

44.

The CRAAP test is used to

a)

judge an argument

b)

establish credibility

c)

find a rebuttal

d)

to make a call to action

45.
When do you have to cite your sources?
a)
We do not have to cite sources.
b)
Only if your teacher tells you to.
c)
Whenever you use information from an author or a reference source.
d)
Only when you have time.
46.

What is the correct order of the first three elements in an MLA citation?

a)

Author's last name, first name. Title of the Source. Title of the Container.

b)

Title of the Source. Author's first name, last name. Title of the Container.

c)

Author's first name, last name. Title of the Source. Title of the Container.

d)

Publisher, Author's last name, first name. Title of the Container. Title of the Source.

47.

True or False? "Only direct quotes need to be cited."

a)

True

b)

False

48.
An article called "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" that does not have page numbers. It was obtained from Ebsco. 
Which citation is correct?
a)
English is so cool ("Succeed"). 
b)
English is so cool (How to Succeed). 
c)
English is so cool (Ebsco).
d)
English is so cool, ("Succeed").