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NJSLA ELA Terms and elements review
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1
What is the principal's
point of view
on hoodies?
He thinks they are wonderful.
He does not want them worn in the building.
He does not care about it.
2
Which is an example of 2nd person
Point of View
?
In life, you will encounter many obstacles.
You are going to regret not treating people fairly.
She was oblivious to the laws of the Universe.
I am constantly learning and evolving, or I at least hope to
3
Which has a positive connotation in the eyes of most students?
Test
Spring break.
Homework
4
Denotation
is
The dictionary definition of a word.
an idea or feeling that a word invokes.
5
What is
Point of View
in literature?
The angle of writing (1st (I), 2nd(you), or 3rd(he/she).
The conflict found in a story.
The feelings/perspectives of characters involved in a text.
Where the story takes place.
6
Which is an
objective statement
?
The Harry Potter series is one of the best selling series.
Beyonce has the best voice in the industry.
America is the best nation in the world.
Moonlight won for best picture in 2016.
7
A
conflict
is a literary element that involves a struggle.
includes two opposing forces.
is a solution to a problem.
8
An event that occurs at the beginning of the story is the
resolution
exposition
climax
9
Which sentence describes
setting
?
The skyline of the city was looming in the background
He began to cry as if he was deeply injured.
Along the river's edge, in a time before man...
She took off running out of despair.
10
In literature, an
allusion
is a deceptive appearance.
is an indirect or passing reference.
does not describe in detail the person or thing it refers to
11
An event that occurs when the story's tension is at its highest is the
exposition
climax
resolution
12
Which is an example of an
allusion
found in literature?
When Dr. Martin Luther King's speech is described in detail.
Mentioning how a magician influenced events.
If a novel mentions an instance found in the Bible.
13
What is
setting
defined as in literature?
The time and place in which the story takes place.
The characters within a story.
What occurs in a story.
Details about immediate surroundings
14
What is the
central idea
behind MLK's
I Have a Dream Speech
?
His dreams are prophetic.
All people are created equal and deserve freedom.
Not all people deserve freedom.
His dreams are unrealistic.
15
Which is an example of 3rd person
Point of View
?
She kept her calm and retained all the master had shown her.
Sage was a wise woman.
You will learn someday.
I was tired and ready for Spring break.
16
Which is an example of 1st person
pt. of view
?
Sarah took his chair and did not feel bad about it.
I knew I had to change before the end of my life.
You must wear goggles when cutting wood.
When our whole system collapsed, I stood there uncertain.
17
What is
Tone
in literature?
An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
The gradient of color in a text.
18
A
reasoned judgment
is
an opinion with no factual supporting evidence.
an opinion with factual supporting evidence.
always true.
19
Connotation
is
an idea or feeling that a word invokes.
the dictionary definition of a word.
20
An event that occurs typically at the end and resolves the conflict within a story.
Resolution
Exposition
Climax
21
The U.S. ranks 17th in educational performance. What can we
infer
based on this statistic?
The results were rigged.
Our educational system needs improvement.
Other countries have more rigorous testing.
22
What is a
Central Idea
in a text?
An idea found in the middle of the story.
A unifying element in a story.
The universal, generic truth found in the story.
The dominant impression found in the story.
23
In what order do the elements of a story's
plot
appear in a story?
Climax, rising action, resolution,falling action,exposition
Exposition, rising action, climax,falling action, resolution
Resolution, rising action, climax,falling action, exposition
24
An
objective statement
is biased.
takes into account personal feelings.
considers facts.
is not influenced by opinions.
25
In literature, a
summary
puts together the main points of writing.
is like the theme in the story.
Tells us one fact from the story
26
As her husband ran off with another woman, Sarah sat in the empty house alone.What is the
tone
?
Sad
Happy
Nervous
Excited
27
Which is an example of
reasoned judgement?
Immigrant numbers have diminished due to Trump's policies.
America has one of the best educational systems in the world
The US has the best healthcare in the world.
28
Which is not an example of
Conflict
?
Ponyboy was hit by his brother Darry for staying out late.
Dan sat in the grass happily.
Darry was imprisoned at the age of 16.
Dan fought himself over lying or telling the truth.
29
An
inference
is
an assumption.
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence.
an opinion reached without evidence.
a speculation.
