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17 November 2016 Review
17 November 2016 Review
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Review based on 18 November 2016 quiz, which includes: narrator's point of view,
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What's key about this POV?
“Maybe, the thought came to Greg, the scene could be even eerier.”
why Greg jumps down the stairs
where Greg is hiding from the men
how Greg feels about Lemon Brown
why Greg howls on the stairs
2
To
denounce
means to
believe in someone
condemn something
hide carefully
speak officially
3
Too lazy to reach for it, Marty stared wishfully at the TV remote. Name the characterization
visually impaired
inactive
hungry
dumb
4
Tentatively means
fearfully
adequately
hesitantly
furiously
5
This point of view is the least often used by writers
First
Second
Fourth
Third
6
What is the KEY for remembering characterization?
SEAL
STAY
STEAL
STEEL
7
What does
listless
mean?
without energy
occurring frequently
lacking rest
extremely talkative
8
What happens in lines 9–12 of “Barbara Frietchie”?
The Confederate army marches into Frederick, Maryland.
Union forces from Frederick join other forces to go to war
Union troops march and force the Confederates out of town
General Lee jumps his horse over the wall of Frederick, MD
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Why does Freedman include Frederick Douglass’s contradictory comments in this biography?
Frederick Douglass was one of Lincoln’s closest friends
The comments show how people viewed Lincoln after his death
Douglass helped change Lincoln’s mind about the war.
The comments show how Lincoln won over his harshest critics
10
To
meddle
means to
intrude
signal
dominate
defeat
11
Once you assemble your grill... decide is where to put it... You’ll have an easier time...
Fourth-person
Third-person
First-person
Second-person
12
Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away. Name the Characterization
brilliant, indirect
resourceful, direct
small, indirect
unhappy, direct
13
The [BLANK] phase is when you look for grammar and spelling mistakes in your essay.
prewriting
editing
completion
spell check
14
According to the poem, John Henry meets his death when he
dies of exhaustion
becomes a shaker
feels depressed
quits his job
15
“Do you love candy?” I asked my friend Roxis. I always make friends with other people.
First-Person
Third-Person
Second-Person
16
The author, when speaking of the main character, uses pronouns like you and yours.
First
Third Limited
Third Objective
Second
17
the narrator tells the story of “he” or “she” and reveals one character’s thoughts and feelings
Third-Person Omniscient
Third-Person Limited
Third-Person Objective
Third-Person Subjective
18
How did Lincoln battle his depression?
wrote speeches
told humorous stories
studied the law
took photographs
19
Read the passage. What is the main idea?
Meeting new people
Riding in a car
Going to school
Getting braces
20
Why do the soldiers most likely shoot the flag in “Barbara Frietchie”?
A woman rather than a soldier puts up the flag.
The flag represents support for the Union.
The flag interferes with their marching.
Union flags have been banned in the North.
21
The authors of both poems characterize the subjects of their poems as people with
inner strength
happiness in their lives
pride in their achievements
faith in their country
22
Read the passage. What is the main idea?
the kinds of benefits
types of people
thieves
how to give more
23
What does Freedman use to support his main idea that Lincoln was a “poor boy who made good”?
He purchased two suits a year from the best tailor
His law partner called him a secretive and reticent man.
Friends never called him Abe to his face b/c he hated it.
He's known to wear carpet slippers while greeting diplomats
24
Rule of Thumb: for the 8th grade, you must have at least...
3-5 words/sentence, 5 sentences/paragraph
8 words/sentence, 8 sentences/paragraph
4 words/sentence, 4 sentences/paragraph
1 words/sentence, 3 sentences/paragraph
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To commence is to
give
remember
explain
begin
26
The author’s narrator shares the thoughts, feelings, and memories of the main character
Third Omniscient
Third Objective
First
Second
27
Name the odd step
editing
inferring
brainstorming
drafting
28
A
melancholy
person is
uncertain
depressed
angry
ambitious
29
When Freedman says Abraham Lincoln was “a man of many faces,” he means that Lincoln
treated people kindly always
changed his mind to please people
wore a tall silk hat every day
had moods that changed often
30
What does ajar mean?
partially open
somewhat musty
half eaten
slightly cold
31
Watch the video. What is the main idea?
making money boxing
achieving your dreams
being homeless
the love of fighting/boxing
32
“I know the answer!” Maya shouted at her friend. “I’m not stupid!” Name the characterization
oversensitive
silly
joyful
smart
33
John Henry’s dialogue with his wife helps characterize him as someone who
wants to be like his father
cares deeply for his family
works hard to prove himself
feels pride in being a steel worker
34
John Henry issues the challenge that he
can hammer more rock than the steam drill
can earn more money than any other man
will be the first man to blast through the tunnel
will be a better steel driving man than his father
35
What does impromptu mean?
absent
unplanned
misunderstood
hidden
36
In lines 13–14 of “Barbara Frietchie,” the sound devices of rhyme and repetition are used to
highlight Barbara Frietchie’s age and sickness
explain why the Union soldiers are fighting
emphasize the number of flags on display
show support for the Confederate soldiers
37
What does gnarled mean?
assaulted by strangers or robbers
roughened from age or work
overcome with emotion
ignored by neighbors
38
A brochure about how people shouldn’t shop at Walmart because they hurt local businesses
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
39
Nonfiction writing is usually organized around [BLANK]... the most important ideas to convey
supporting details
main ideas
the most important main idea
supporting ideas
40
The author, when speaking of the main character, uses pronouns like he, him, his.
Fourth
Second
Third
First
41
To beckon is to
fight for justice
beg for help
signal to come
risk your life
42
Watch the video. What is the main topic?
geese
squid
fish
penguins
43
Read the passage. What is the main idea?
arguments against playing soccer
positive reasons to play soccer
football goals
soccer players
44
When the story is narrated from the perspective of “I”
Third-Person Limited
First-Person
Third-Person Objective
Second-Person
45
Read the passage. What is the main idea?
Congress
John Muir's celebrity
John Muir's life achievements
The Sierra Club
46
To
patronize
means to
go as a customer regularly to a place
engage someone in an interesting way
assume control over something
change your mind about an event
47
When the narrator tells the story of “you”
Second-Person
Third-Person
First-Person
48
(POV) I said, “I’m only going to say this once. I am not going with you to the mall.”
First
Second
Third Limited
Third Omniscient
49
Why does the author say it is difficult for people to imagine the real Lincoln?
B. Few people tried to get to know him.
The war changed him drastically.
He was a complicated and secretive man
His depression made him very unfriendly.
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Harry said, “I’m only going to say this once. I am not going with you to the mall.”
Third Limited
Third Objective
Second
First
