English 9: Progress Test 4 Review

The exposition of a plot is

To what aspects should one pay attention to learn the meaning of a story?

In “Old Man at the Bridge,” the characters are developed

Which part of the plot is where the greatest tension is reached

What is the purpose of minor characters in storytelling?

The line from “Old Man at the Bridge” that says “I am without politics” reflects the theme that

Why is the narrator of “Old Man at the Bridge” at the Ebro River pontoon bridge?

Which answer best describes the conflict in “Rules of the Game”?

What adjective best describes the setting of “The Gift of the Magi”?

Which of the following symbolizes Fortunato's foolishness?

When a text gives hints of events to come using images, symbols, and descriptions, the text is

Which of the following best matches a main allusion at the heart of “The Gift of the Magi”?

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Which term conveys a “statement of fact”?

A technique that gives inanimate objects human characteristics is called

The action between the narrator and Doodle occurs mainly in which place in “The Scarlet Ibis”?

The setting in “The Scarlet Ibis” is conveyed to the reader through

What term means “complex” in regard to characterization?

Which type of character stays the same over the course of a story?

Which of the following resources is MOST questionable when doing research?

If a reader is trying to find a story’s message about life, the reader is looking for

Which literary term refers to a contradiction between expectation and what actually happens?

Which answer best explains why conflict is important to a good story?

Which item symbolizes the character “Doodle” in “The Scarlet Ibis”?

Montresor’s leading of Fortunato through the catacombs is

What is something one would normally do before writing?

Which sentence demonstrates correct capitalization usage?

In The Gift of Magi,Della and Jim give up prized possessions to buy gifts that are worthless is

A narrator who knows everything, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters

Which of the following best describes the narrator’s attitude toward his brother (Scarlet Ibis)