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English 9 Q3 Review
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Which of these is the most accurate when comparing showing and telling in writing?
Showing describes actions and senses
Showing uses more adjectives
Telling is more detailed
Telling uses dialogue
2
What lesson does the protagonist learn in "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push"?
Money is the key to happiness
Friends are more important than family
Be afraid of failure.
Persistence can lead to success
3
What is the required word count range for the short story (general)?
1000-1200 words
1200-1500 words
500-700 words
800-1000 words
4
Which of the following sentences is an example of showing rather than telling?
She slammed the door and her face turned red.
She was angry.
She felt upset.
She was mad.
5
When are all of your assignments for Q3 due?
This Friday, March 21 @midnight
Next week, Friday, March 28 @6pm
Next Monday, March 24 @6pm
This Friday, March 21 @6pm
6
In "The Scholarship Jacket," what does the jacket symbolize for the protagonist?
Wealth
A new beginning
Popularity
Hard work and achievement
7
What skill involves reading between the lines to understand the text better?
Correct punctuation
Writing dialogue
Making inferences
Using figurative language
8
What is the main role of plot in a story?
To drive the narrative forward
To provide background information
To explain the setting
To explain the setting
9
What challenge does the protagonist face in "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push"?
Standing up to a bully
Winning a scholarship
Finding a lost treasure
Living with a physical disability
10
Which of the following literary devices must be highlighted in yellow?
MLA citations
Chapter headings
Figurative language examples
Dialogue tags
11
What should be clearly stated and positioned under the title?
The author's name
The date of submission
The word count
The theme of the story
12
Which of the following is a metaphor?
As busy as a bee
The classroom was a zoo
She sells sea shells
Boom!
13
In "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," what is Walter known for?
His vivid daydreams
His athletic skills
His musical talent
His bravery
14
Which sentence correctly uses commas for clarity?
Before, we go let's pack our bags and snacks.
Before we go let's pack our bags and, snacks.
Before we go let's pack, our bags, and snacks.
Before we go, let's pack our bags and snacks.
15
Which of the following sentences uses alliteration?
She ran quickly
The lazy dog slept soundly
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
The sun grinned at me
16
Which story element involves choosing precise words to convey meaning?
Dialogue
Setting
Plot
Word choice
17
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Silent
Roar
Bright
Whisper
18
Which figurative language is used in "The wind whispered through the trees"?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?
To make sentences longer
To create vivid imagery and express ideas creatively
To add humor
To confuse the reader
20
When is Spring Break?
We don't have Spring Break at MHA.
Next week -- March 24-31
We're currently having Spring Break.
The week after next -- March 31-April 4
21
What is an example of a dialogue tag?
She ran
He exclaimed
They jumped
We laughed
22
How does dialogue contribute to a story?
It provides unnecessary details
It reveals character traits and advances the plot
It describes the setting
It only adds length to the story
23
Which type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
24
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
It was as cold as ice
The cat meowed loudly
The stars danced in the sky
I could sleep for a year
25
Which short story features a character named Martha?
Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn
Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Scholarship Jacket
26
In which part of a story do we typically find the climax?
End
Beginning
Introduction
Middle
27
What is the correct punctuation for dialogue?
"Hello" she, said.
Hello, she said.
"Hello" she said.
"Hello," she said.
28
Which story involves the protagonist dealing with family responsibilities and dreams?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn
The Scholarship Jacket
Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push
29
What is a dialogue tag used for in writing?
To show time passing
To describe the setting
To indicate who is speaking
To list items
30
Which sentence correctly uses a comma?
She bought apples, oranges and bananas.
She bought apples oranges and bananas.
She bought, apples, oranges, and bananas.
She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
