9th Grade Standardized Test Prep.

“Mr. Miller thinks that some corporations are pondering their association w/ violent programs.”

A series of problems that make a conflict more difficult to solve.

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

To judge or value or condition of something in a careful and thoughtful way.

The main lesson or central idea of a story is called its

The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same. Adds balance and rhythm

Which words means to reword, rephrase, rewrite?

Fact-based, measurable and observable.

A character in a story which displays many characters traits, like a real person.

The central character in a story, the one who initiates or drives the action.

Breakdown a story into parts and examine closely is called

Which of the following words does not belong in this group?

"It is now illegal for anyone in the state to sell a violent video game to anyone under 18.”

Give money to our charity or the kids with starve to death and die because of you.

A conclusion one draws based on premise or evidence

A word or phrase that appeals to one senses.

A recent study was conducted at Harvard University.

Which word means to examine, inspect, study?

Why do writers use indirect characterization?

A character that stays the same over the course of a story is

The opponent who struggles against or blocks the hero, or main character in a story.

A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.

In “Little Red Riding Hood” when the wolf disguises himself as the girl’s grandmother it is

This sentence is an example of what? The writer tells the reader that a character is shy.

A statement in a non-fiction or fiction work that a write intends to support or prove.

"Mr. Miller conducted a statistical review of 85 separate studies of video violence.”

“Last week, Mr. Miller signed into law a bill.”

A character in a story who displays one or two character traits/can be describe in a few words

Which word belongs in this group: convince, manipulate, urge, influence

A character that changes throughout the course of a story is

A major category or type of literature.

As a coach for over 30 years, I have the best methods to win games.

Which word does not belong in the group:

"A survey showed that 1/10 people agreed with the President."

The tree danced in the wind. This is an example of

Based on personal opinions, interpretations, point of view, emotions, and judgement.

Joining our class will help you in many ways, like improving your reading score.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

“Mr. Miller signed a bill to protect the state’s children—admittedly a noble effort.”

Knowledge on which to base a belief to determine whether a belief is true or valid

Which word means to condense, outline, abridge