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Language Arts 8 A Final Exam Prep
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20F Final Exam Prep
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1
"Innocent puppies will suffer if you don't donate" is an appeal to
kronos
ethos
pathos
logos
2
It was hard for Jonas to _________ when he was being chased.
breathe
breath
3
Argument
writing
_________
Uses evidence and facts to prove one's view is correct
Aims to convince someone using emotional appeals.
4
The dog wagged _____ tail.
it's
its
5
What is the theme of "The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs"?
Killing geese is wrong
It is not wise to kill a goose that is laying golden eggs for you
A countryman kills a goose to get more eggs
Do not be greedy
6
Logos
is an appeal to logic and reasoning
True
False
7
Although the problem was difficult, Sandra was ______ in searching for an answer. Her mentor was proud.
bullheaded
persistent
stubborn
headstrong
8
What is
theme
?
The message, moral, or the important idea that is woven throughout the text
Main ideas in the story - stated directly in the text
The time and location in which a story takes place.
The most importatn moment in the story; the turning point.
9
Jonas had more courage ______ he realized.
then
than
10
Select the sentence with the correct use of the em dash
All Felix could do if he could do anything was -- sit and wait for results
All Felix could do, if he could do anything was sit and wait for results
All Felix could do--if he could do anything--was sit and wait for results
All Felix could--do if he could do anything was sit--and wait for results
11
Trusting a health article because it is written by a doctor is an example of
kronos
ethos
pathos
logos
12
Jonas rode his bike ______ so he would not be caught by the search team.
emphatically
stealthily
lethargically
joyfully
13
Jonas lived in a/an _______ world because he could not see color.
ecstatic
vivid
hueless
organized
14
Select all the sentences that are in
passive voice
The cookies were taken by his roommate.
The cookies were given to his dog by his roommate.
Maurice's rommate gave the cookies to the dog.
Maurice bought the chocolate chip cookies
15
When should you use passive voice?
As much as possible
When you do not know the subject of the sentence
When you know the subject of the sentence
As little as possible
16
Which of the following would
NOT
be a
euphemism
?
Nance's employer let him go last week. He will have to find a new job
In The Giver, Gabriel was going to be released .
Maurice's dog was sick, so he had to put him down last night.
My goldfish has been dead for three days.
17
Vigilant
means
filled with something
sluggishness
in a forceful way
on the alert; watchful
18
Which quote is punctuated correctly?
She said, "We had a nice time tonight".
She said, "We had a nice time tonight."
19
The beginning of the story - when you are still getting to know the characters and the background - is called the
plot
exposition
climax
rising action
20
What is
voice
in writing? (six traits)
Using the right tone for your audience and purpose
Adding a lot of dialogue
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Adding plenty of details
21
What is
connotation
?
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its definition
the literal or primary meaning of a word; the definition of a word
22
Which sentence is written in passive voice?
The librarian read the book to the students.
We will have made $1,000 by then.
The money was stolen.
I had washed my car.
23
Who was Lily in
The Giver
?
Jonas's grandmother
Jonas's neighbor
Jonas's love interest
Jonas's sister
24
Jonas didn't want to ______ Gabe forever.
lose
loose
25
Which quote is punctuated correctly?
"Thank you," she said.
"Thank you." she said.
"Thank you" she said.
"Thank you", she said.
