WorksheetsMid-Term Review
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two unlike things
A story that takes place in the past
A word that imitates a sound
A repetition of vowel sounds
What is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents?
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Theme
Tone
What is foreshadowing?
A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story
A comparison between two things
A repetition of sounds
A story set in the past
What does tone refer to in literature?
The author’s attitude toward the subject
The sequence of events
The emotional atmosphere
The central message
Which sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia?
The bees buzzed in the garden
She ran quickly to the store
The sky was blue and clear
He was as fast as a cheetah
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The sun smiled down on us
He was as tall as a tree
The car zoomed down the road
She sang a beautiful song
Who is the main character in a story called?
Protagonist
Antagonist
Motif
Imagery
What is the process of creating and developing a character called?
Characterization
Imagery
Motif
Climax
Which type of character does not change throughout the story?
Static Character
Dynamic Character
Protagonist
Indirect Characterization
Which element (usually) sets poetry apart from other forms of writing?
Rhyme
Setting
Characterization
Resolution
Why is setting important in a story?
It provides context for the events.
It defines the protagonist.
It creates repetition.
It determines the climax.
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?
under the table
quickly ran
very tall
and but or
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun/prounoun
A word that shows action
A word that joins sentences
A word that replaces a noun/pronoun
Which of the following is an example of an adjective?
blue
run
he
under
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
A word that describes a verb
A word that joins sentences
A word that replaces a noun
What is an action verb?
A word that shows physical or mental action
A word that describes a noun
A word that joins sentences
A word that replaces a noun
Which of the following is an example of an action verb?
jump
blue
she
and
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
The blue car, with the stripes, is fast.
She runs quickly down the street.
Where are the keys?
Why might an author write a manual for an electronic device?
To inform users how to use the device
To entertain readers
To persuade people to buy the device
To confuse users
Which of the following best defines a simple sentence?
A sentence with one independent clause
A sentence with two dependent clauses
A sentence with a subject and a predicate nominative
A sentence with only adjectives
Which of the following is an indirect object?
The noun that receives the direct object
The noun that performs the action
The verb in the sentence
The adjective describing the subject
What does a predicate nominative do in a sentence?
Renames the subject after a linking verb
Describes the verb
Connects two clauses
Receives the action of the verb
What is a complete predicate?
The main verb plus its modifiers
Only the subject of the sentence
Only the direct object
The words after a prepositional phrase only
What is inference?
A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning
A direct statement in the text
A type of genre
A kind of annotation
What does annotation mean?
Adding notes or comments to a text
Reading a text silently
Writing a complete summary
Citing textual evidence
What does implicit mean?
Not directly stated, but implied
Clearly stated
A type of genre
A direct object
Which sentence contains an independent clause?
She went to the store.
Because she went to the store.
After she went to the store.
If she went to the store.
Which word in the sentence "He is a teacher" is the predicate nominative?
Teacher
He
Is
A
In the sentence "The big brown dog barked loudly," what is the complete predicate?
Barked loudly
The big brown dog
Dog
Big brown
What is the main function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?
To replace a noun
To act as the main verb
To describe the subject
To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word
Which of the following best describes a dynamic character?
A character who opposes the protagonist
A character who is only mentioned once
A character who changes throughout the story
A character who narrates the story
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?
The cat slept on the sofa.
She sings beautifully.
He is very smart.
And then she left.
What is the complete subject in the sentence "The children played in the yard"?
The children
The yard
In the yard
Played
Understanding of a character comes from what they say, do, and think and how others act toward the characters.
Exposition
Rising Action
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
A character is understood because the author explicitly tells the reader about his or her personality.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
Falling Action
Resolution
Which sentence contains a simile?
She swims like a fish in the water.
He is a cheetah on the court.
The bugs leaped for joy.
The moon shined brightly on the family.
What job does an adverb have?
modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
modifies a noun or prounon
modifies a prepositional phrase
modifies a direct object
A clause must contain a ________.
subject & verb
verb & direct object
prepositional phrase
indirect object
What is a flat character?
A character that readers know nothing about.
A character that readers know a lot about.
A character that changes dramatically.
A character that remains the same.
What is a round character?
A character that readers know nothing about.
A character that readers know a lot about.
A character that saves the day.
A character that ruins the story.
Choose the synonym with the same positive connotation of "unique."
special
weird
isolated
lone
What is denotation?
Author's word choice
Adding comments to a text
A literal definition
An emotional understanding
What was a theme of "An Open Heart"?
charity
hopelessness
poverty
love
The "Magi" reference in "An Open Heart" is an example of an _______.
allusion
repetition
connotation
personification
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
Skip the word and come back to it later
Google it
Ask your teacher
Use context clues in the sentence
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
An article in a magazine comparing and contrasting waste management in New York City, and in Mexico City.
to inform
to entertain
to persuade
to describe
Max is a pig when he eats.
This is an example of _____
alliteration
simile
metaphor
personification
"Purple as tulips in May, mauve
into lush velvet, purple
as the stain blackberries leave
on the lips, on the hands,
the purple of ripe grapes
sunlit and warm as flesh."
This poem uses the following type of figurative language:
alliteration
onomatopoeia
simile
imagery
Why is the setting important in the following text?
It was a cold, dark night and Sarah was walking alone home. She could hear the crunching of the ice under her feet as she moved quickly. Her heart beat scared like a drum.
The cold weather made her heart beat fast.
Being alone outside in the dark made Sarah scared.
The ice and cold made Sarah run.
To show where the story is taking place.
What is theme?
The moral or lesson of the story.
What the story is about.
The setting of a story.
Stories that have an emotional feeling.
What is tone?
The author's attitude towards the writing.
The way the reader feels when reading a text.
Words that compare two unalike things.
Words that are used to persuade someone.
What does cite mean?
To quote from a passage or book as evidence of a statement.
To summarize what someone else wrote.
Writing or saying words to persuade someone.
Using figurative language to add flavor to a story.
What does analyze mean?
Discover or reveal something through detailed examination.
To say something in a way that is clear and makes sense.
Using someone else's words to explain something.
Seeing something in a different perspective as everyone else.
What type of figurative language is used below?
The crazy car is colorful and can start quickly.
Alliteration
Simile
Personification
Repetition
What word would you use to describe the TONE of this passage?
Just when I thought things could not get more ridiculous, Rebecca’s little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue “winter outfit,” poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote! The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood number. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy’s eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.
Bitter
Respectful
Objective
Humorous
What is the THEME of the narrative below?
Sam and Kate had organized an event in which a group of 20 kids would come together to make 80 frozen egg casseroles to donate to the Salvation Army Free Breakfast Program. They had received food donations from two local grocery stores, and they had received permission from the Community center to use their large kitchen to make the egg casseroles on a Saturday morning.
When everyone arrived on that Saturday morning, kids got a recipe and started working on their own egg casserole. Kids were waiting on one another to get to their needed ingredients, and found themselves bumping into one another as they worked on their own recipes.
“Hey everyone,” Kate said. “Let’s try setting up an assembly line.”
Everyone agreed that was a great idea. They took a few minutes to develop the assembly line, but once they got going, it was so much more efficient. Before long, all 80 egg casseroles were assembled, baked, wrapped up, and ready to be delivered.
Feed the homeless.
It is important to work together.
Helping others has a lot of benefits.
When people donate to worthy causes, much can be accomplished.
What is the THEME of the narrative below?
Betsy’s mom had gotten her a new outfit for school pictures. Betsy grimaced the first time she saw it. It was hideous. She looked like a kindergartner. However, she also knew that money was tight at home and her mom was most likely very excited about the surprise purchase for her daughter.
Betsy knew what she had to do. The morning of school pictures, she got up and got dressed. Her mom smiled widely as she walked out of her bedroom waring the new outfit. Her mom fixed her hair and Betsy left for school.
When she arrived at the school building, classmates stared at her. A few snickered. Some made sarcastic comments about her going into the Kindergarten building. Betsy just kept thinking of her Mom’s huge, proud smile earlier that morning.
When she saw her best friend, Becca, she explained the situation. “Well, I am proud of you, Betsy. What you did today takes a lot of guts.”
Wear the clothes our parents choose for school pictures.
Stand by your friends no matter what.
It often takes strength to do what is right.
Stand up for yourself.
What is a problem between opposing forces?
conflict
personification
simile
climax
A pattern that holds meaning is ______.
a motif
repetition
a metaphor
personification
If something is explicit it is_______.
stated directly
inferred and not directly stated
repeated to show meaning
given to show understnding
If something is implicit it is_______.
stated directly
inferred and not directly stated
repeated to show meaning
given to show understnding
