8th Grade Reading Semester Review

The main source of conflict in this story is:

A myth is

Which would best describe Mary during the second half of the story?

Myths allow people to explore the __ of their actions.

section of literary work that interrupts the sequence of events to relate a event from the past

Which of the following choices is the best description of the mood in Lamb to the Slaughter?

a major character or force who opposes or is in conflict with the main character

Which of the following is not a type of myth?

How would you describe Mary at the beginning of the story?

the highest point of interest or suspense in a story

What did Ponyboy determine was the only smart reason to fight?

The Lottery is told from which point of view?

process or act of creating, developing, or revealing the personality of a character in a story

The exposition states that the kids are gathering stones in a pile. This is an example of what?

What is overall mood of The Lottery?

Which of the following was not a purpose of mythology?

The warfare between the Greasers and the Socs grows out of

Even before the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs, Ponyboy realizes that

The word myth means "mythos" in

Johnny's dying words to Ponyboy are:

the author directly states a character's traits

Instead of receiving a prize, the winner of the lottery is killed. This is an example of:

a struggle opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a character's mind

one the characters is telling the story using "I"

use of clues to hint at events that will occur later in the plot

Ponyboy realizes that Darry really loves him when

a character struggles against an outside force

struggle or clash between opposing characters or opposing forces

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

In Lamb to the Slaughter, which best expresses the irony of the story's title?