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1
Choose the sentence which uses a semicolon INCORRECTLY.
I love Martha; Martha loves Brian.
I won´t see you at school tomorrow; I´m going to Cadiz.
I enjoy Maths; it is my favourite subject.
I like; football, basketball and running.
2
Which word describes the central message or main idea of any story?
plot
resolution
theme
setting
3
"The swim instructor drowned in the lake." This is an example of...
a joke
poor spelling
irony
a metaphor
4
If an author was writing an article about a disease, what would their purpose most likely be?
to narrate
to persuade
to entertain
to inform
5
An essay or an article should always begin with a conclusion and end with an introduction.
False
True
6
In a story, the protagonist must overcome ________ to find resolution.
rising actions
falling actions
conflicts
resolutions
7
What is the turning point in any story?
exposition
resolution
climax
falling action
8
Identify the figurative language. The alarm screamed at the first sign of fire.
personification
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
9
What does this simile show? "Her voice was as smooth as butter."
She spoke loudly.
She was friendly.
Her voice was pleasant to listen to.
The author doesn´t like the character.
10
Correct any mistake in this sentence: The football team brought its best athletes to the regional tournament.
Correct.
Change meet to meat.
Change team to teem.
Change its to it's.
11
What point of view is always used when giving instructions?
third person omniscient
first person
second person
third person limited
12
This point of view covers all characters and their feelings in a story.
third person limited
first person
second person
third person omniscient
13
Identify the literary device. California is drying up similar to the Midwest in the Dust Bowl.
parody
reference
allusion
metaphor
14
Correct any mistake in this sentence: My parents asked if I want anything because their going to the supermarket later.
Change later to after.
Correct.
Change if to do.
Change their to they´re.
15
What would your purpose be for writing a letter to the mayor about a new law?
to explain
to entertain
to persuade
to inform
16
What type of figurative language purposely exaggerates?
hyperbole
personification
assonance
onomatopeia
17
The Joker in the Batman series can best be described as a(n) _______.
protagonist
character
nice guy
antagonist
18
How do you determine the point of view of any story?
By focusing on the narration only.
By identifying the author's purpose.
By focusing on the dialogue only.
Focusing on both dialogue and narration.
19
Identify the figurative language. The Marlins missed the mark to reach the milestone.
rhyme
personification
descriptive language
alliteration
20
At the beginning of any letter, you should tell the person why you are writing to them.
True
False
