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Fill-in-the-Blank Study Guide: Key Literary Concepts

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A simile compares two things using the words "______________" or "______________".

a)

like, as

b)

and, or

c)

if, then

d)

but, so

2.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 2. A metaphor compares two things by stating that one thing ________________ another thing.

a)

is

b)

likes

c)

follows

d)

describes

3.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 3. Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word; connotation is the ________ or ________ connected to the word.

a)

feeling, idea

b)

sound, spelling

c)

origin, usage

d)

definition, meaning

4.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 4. ______________ is the overall emotion or atmosphere created for the reader.

a)

Mood

b)

Theme

c)

Plot

d)

Setting

5.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 5. ______________ is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

a)

Tone

b)

Theme

c)

Plot

d)

Setting

6.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 6. The __________________ is the main point or key concept of a text.

a)

Central Idea

b)

setting

c)

plot

d)

conflict

7.

A ____________ is a universal truth or message about human nature.

a)

theme

b)

plot

c)

character

d)

setting

8.

A prefix is added to the ________ of a word.

a)

beginning

b)

end

c)

middle

d)

root

9.

The prefix pre- means "_________."

a)

before

b)

after

c)

during

d)

under

10.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 10. A suffix is added to the ________ of a word.

a)

end

b)

beginning

c)

middle

d)

root

11.

Fill in each blank with the correct term.
Section 1: Key Literary Concepts
11. The suffix -less means "_________."

a)

without

b)

with

c)

full

d)

many

12.

Fill in each blank with the correct term. Section 1: Key Literary Concepts 12. ______________________ are surrounding words that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar term.

a)

Context clues

b)

Main idea

c)

Theme

d)

Foreshadowing

13.

A ________________ ________________ presents the main claim or argument in an essay.

a)

thesis statement

b)

topic sentence

c)

supporting detail

d)

conclusion

14.

Three examples of plagiarism besides “cheating” from the academic integrity policy you and your family signed at the beginning of the year are:

a)

Copying someone else’s work, not citing sources, submitting work done by someone else

b)

Bringing snacks to class, using a calculator, asking for help

c)

Wearing the wrong uniform, being late to class, talking during a test

d)

Turning in assignments early, participating in group work, using a pencil

15.

Using AI to generate an answer and changing a few words is not plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Running your written essay through AI to make subtle changes to your work, reading through it to ensure it makes sense, and making sure any outside information is cited correctly is not plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Section 2: Plagiarism Identification True or False: If a teacher doesn’t explicitly say I CAN’T use AI, then it’s fine. Ignorance is bliss.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Section 2: Plagiarism Identification True or False: If I ask a teacher if I can use AI, they say no, and I do anyway, that’s fine. Everyone knows they don’t really read our work.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

If I work with a partner on an essay and change a few words, it’s fine. It’s not plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

If I only borrow part of someone else’s intro paragraph and change the thesis, that’s plagiarism.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Gregor transforms into a giant ________.

a)

insect (or bug, or cockroach)

b)

cat

c)

bird

d)

lizard

22.

He works as a traveling ________.

a)

salesman

b)

teacher

c)

doctor

d)

chef

23.

Gregor’s parents react with fear rather than ________.

a)

compassion

b)

anger

c)

confusion

d)

indifference

24.

His sister, ________, brings him food.

a)

Grete

b)

Anna

c)

Maria

d)

Elsa

25.

Gregor no longer enjoys ________ after his transformation.

a)

food

b)

music

c)

reading

d)

walking

26.

His father injures him by throwing ________ at him.

a)

apples

b)

books

c)

stones

d)

shoes

27.

The family takes in ________ to earn money.

a)

boarders

b)

guests

c)

students

d)

neighbors

28.

Gregor is drawn to Grete’s ________ playing.

a)

violin

b)

piano

c)

flute

d)

harp

29.

Grete insists the family must ________ Gregor.

a)

get rid of

b)

help

c)

ignore

d)

forgive

30.

After Gregor dies, the family feels ________.

a)

relieved

b)

devastated

c)

confused

d)

angry

e)

guilty

31.

Roderick Usher ________ the narrator for help.

a)

summons

b)

ignores

c)

rejects

d)

avoids

32.

Roderick suffers from extreme ________ and agitation.

a)

nervousness

b)

happiness

c)

bravery

d)

calmness

33.

Madeline suffers from ________.

a)

catalepsy

b)

narcolepsy

c)

epilepsy

d)

insomnia

34.

The family line continues through one remaining ________.

a)

descendant

b)

ancestor

c)

relative

d)

parent

35.

A key symbol is the long ________ in the mansion.

a)

crack

b)

door

c)

window

d)

hall

36.

The narrator comforts Roderick with reading and ________.

a)

music

b)

painting

c)

gardening

d)

cooking

37.

Madeline appears to ________ shortly after the narrator arrives.

a)

die

b)

sing

c)

leave

d)

dance

38.

She is placed in the family ________ beneath the house.

a)

vault

b)

room

c)

garden

d)

attic

39.

During the storm, Madeline appears ________.

a)

alive

b)

frightened

c)

missing

d)

asleep

40.

The house sinks into the ________.

a)

tarn

b)

sand

c)

mud

d)

lake

41.

The story begins when a stranger appears at a family’s ________.

a)

door

b)

garden

c)

window

d)

car

42.

He claims he once _____________ in the house.

a)

lived

b)

live

c)

living

d)

lives

43.

The father allows/does not allow him to enter.

a)

allows

b)

does not allow

44.

The mother is nervous but remains ____________ about the stranger.

a)

curious

b)

indifferent

c)

hostile

d)

fearful

45.

The stranger becomes very _______ and nostalgic as he seeks the kitchen.

a)

emotional

b)

angry

c)

confused

d)

hungry

46.

The stranger notices the door to the _____________ right away.

a)

basement

b)

attic

c)

garage

d)

kitchen

47.

He is upset by the ________ room being changed.

a)

dining

b)

living

c)

study

d)

guest

48.

The father becomes increasingly __________ due to the stranger’s erratic behavior, like wanting to go upstairs.

a)

suspicious

b)

relaxed

c)

joyful

d)

indifferent

49.

At the end, the house grows darker and _______________.

a)

cold

b)

bright

c)

noisy

d)

crowded

50.

After the father leaves, he feels confused and ____________ while the mother feels ____________ with the father.

a)

disturbed; angry

b)

happy; pleased

c)

relaxed; joyful

d)

excited; content

51.

The theme of “Where is Here?” explores the thin boundary between normalcy and the _______________.

a)

unknown

b)

ordinary

c)

expected

d)

routine