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Grade 8 ELA test prep
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1
What is an antagonist?
A minor character.
A person that causes a problem for the main character.
Anything that causes conflict for the main character.
The main character.
2
What is the purpose of a supporting detail?
Give details and examples to back up the main idea.
All of the above
To tell the reader about the whole passage.
Provides the topic.
3
Research simulation is ...
reading sources for information.
examining character motivations.
analyzing characters.
discussing theme.
4
The repetition of first consonant sounds in a group of words is...
personification
alliteration
imagery
rhyming
5
A question asks you to compare/contrast more than one text. How many paragraphs do you draft?
Three--One on compare, one on contrast, and one on both.
One--everything will go into one paragraph.
Two--one on how they compare and one on contrast.
Four--I like the number four...
6
What is an internal character trait?
A personality trait.
A physical trait or characteristic.
A trait describing your bones.
A negative trait.
7
What is a thesis statement?
A positive statement.
Something to grab the readers' attention.
A statement that is false.
Statement that tells the reader what the essay will discuss.
8
One event that leads to another event; uses words such as cause, effect, as a result, etc.
compare/contrast
problem/solution
descriptive
cause/effect
9
Which sentence shows the reader that George Washington was a skilled army general?
George Washington was the most popular president.
When the Constitution was ratified he became president.
Washington led unskilled soldiers to victory.
None of the above
10
"My brain is a sponge absorbing all kinds of knowledge" is an example of ....?
a simile
an idiom
personification
a metaphor
11
What two things are included in an exposition?
Characters and setting
Characters and conflict
Setting and conflict
Inciting incident
12
Why are certain words in bold print in nonfiction articles?
They're important and they're usually found in the glossary.
They're not important.
They're spelled wrong.
They're usually found on a map.
13
Your thesis statement should begin how?
With a fact.
With your belief about your topic.
With the reasons for your belief.
With text evidence.
14
When asked to provide the definition of a word based on text, a reader should...
make an educated guess.
read only the sentence that contains the word.
read the sentences before and after the word.
use background knowledge to figure out meaning.
15
What should you include in a summary?
Facts in chronological order.
All of the above
Only the important facts.
An opening sentence and a closing.
16
Which essay uses transition words?
none of the above
explanatory
both explanatory and argumentative
argumentative
17
When an author includes hints or clues about what will happen in the future, this is ...
foreshadowing
resolution
flashback
imagery
18
What does it mean to paraphrase information?
Summarize the main ideas.
Directly quote a text.
Describe the main idea.
Information into the writer's own words, but keep details.
19
What is an example of a pronoun?
the
beautiful
he
run
20
A synonym means...
A sweet word.
A mean word.
A word that means the opposite.
A word that means the same.
21
What is the difference between a heading and subheading?
One is found on top the other on the bottom.
None of the above
A subheading breaks apart a heading into specific sections.
A heading is a main idea a subheading is a photo caption.
22
What's the meaning of
hostile
when used as follows: "The man's hostile attitude scared people."
serious
calm
silly
angry
23
Where will you find quotes to use in your argumentative essay on NJSLA?
Ask your teacher
In the articles with which they provide you
In your binders
Google
24
Persuade, inform, entertain are examples of...
author's purpose
propaganda
symbolism
imagery
25
When asked to compare two things, what are you supposed to do?
See how things are similar/same
See how things are different/differ
26
After you cite in a R.A.C.E. questions, you should...
elaborate on your response
possibly any of the above
explain your quote
extend your answer
27
What is an example of irony?
All of the above
A marriage counselor filing for divorce.
A heart doctor dying of a heart attack.
A language arts teacher not being able to read.
28
Their, there, and they're are examples of...
homonyms
homophones
both homophones and homonyms
neither homophones nor homonyms
29
What part of speech DESCRIBES nouns?
Adverb
Adjective
Pronoun
Verb
30
When responding to a literary analysis essay the writer should be focused on ...
summarizing passages.
close reading of the prompt to analyze what is being asked.
analyzing the theme.
describing the main character.
31
What does chronological mean?
Whatever order you feel like.
In order of importance.
In order from beginning to end; first to last etc..
Backwards order from last to first.
32
What is an excerpt?
A random quote.
Part of a selection/text.
An entire selection/novel.
A synonym for tired.
33
Anyone who reads, sees, or hears a message, essay, or speech is considered ...
an audience.
dialogue.
a protagonist.
an antagonist.
34
What is an external character trait?
Traits describing music.
A personality trait.
Traits found in nature.
A physical trait or characteristic.
35
What is tone of this text: "I will not help you with your homework until you clean your room!"
scared
greedy
frustrated
happy
36
When writing from a certain character's point of view, the writer should...
summarize the text.
write a response as if you are the character.
write in third person.
write about all the characters in a text.
37
Why is it important to do my best on the NJSLA?
All of the above
My score shows my skill ability in the tested subject.
This will affect my placement in courses for high school.
My next year's teachers will be looking at my scores.
38
What is a great open-ended strategy?
Do what the question asks, you might not need to do R.A.C.E.
Reread your answer once it's done.
All of the above
Use the R.A.C.E. formula
39
What is another word for the turning point in a story?
Exposition
Climax
Conflict
Rising Action
40
When the prompt asks the writer to include evidence in a response, what does that mean?
Direct evidence only.
General evidence only.
Summary of text
Direct evidence and general evidence.
41
What should you do with your cell phone/watch/Fitbit on the NJSLA testing days?
Leave it at home.
None of the above
Turn it off and hand it in to your teacher.
Either A or B
42
What does recurrence mean: "The sound stopped but then there was a
recurrence
at 3:00 a.m.
stopping
a break
occurring or happening again
pausing
43
True/False: The point of view can be changed in a narrative if I am continuing the story.
False
True
44
What is the definition for theme?
dictionary definiton
the feeling associated with a word
meaning of life
Subject/topic
45
What three things should be included in a narrative?
theme, main idea, characters
theme, dialogue, figurative language
claim, evidence, reasoning
figurative language, claim, evidence
46
Which sentence below also uses a word that means the same as
hostile
?
The anxious man was sweating bullets.
The furious man threw the ball at the garage door.
The calm man meditated before returning to work.
The studious man studied for hours.
47
What does it mean to contrast?
Describe ONLY the similarities between two things.
Describe ONLY the differences between two things.
48
What is a counterclaim/rebuttal?
Your last paragraph.
None of the above
When you prove your side of the argument wrong.
Shows the other side of an argument.
49
When answering vocabulary questions I need to ...
find a synonym.
find an antonym.
match the word with its meaning.
choose what looks close.
50
When a narrator is all-knowing and outside the story the point of view is ...
first person
third person omniscient
third person limited
second person
51
True/False: You should use scrap paper to plan your essays.
False
True
52
Which literary device is used in this sentence?"The night was a blanket that covered the land."
a simile
imagery
a metaphor
personification
53
Which of these is NOT part of plot?
resolution
rising climax
falling Action
exposition
54
When answering multiple choice questions I should ...
All of the above
randomly choose any old answer.
look for a pattern of answers (all C, ABCD, etc.).
eliminate all obviously wrong answers.
55
What is another name for main idea?
analysis
moral
central idea
theme
56
The actual dictionary definition of a word is its...
stereotyping.
connotation.
denotation.
rhetorical question.
57
To support my answer with text evidence I should...
choose letter C.
go back to the passage and see what best supports my claim.
skip the question.
take a guess.
58
Mystery, historical fiction, realistic fiction, biography, and science fiction are examples of
genres.
symbolism.
name-calling.
imagery.
59
How do you find a theme in a story?
Read the story and figure out what lesson is being taught.
None of the above
It's always the last sentence.
It's the same as the thesis statement.
60
True/False: When using dialogue, you should begin a new paragraph each time speakers change.
False
True
61
How many body paragraphs should be in an argumentative essay?
5
No less than 5
As many as you want
3
62
What is the mood of this: " The stranger stared at her through the window and gave her chills."
sneaky
silly
frustrated
creepy
63
How do the words, thoughts, or actions of a character tell you what he/she is like?
It tells me the age of the character.
They tell me nothing.
I don't pay attention to words, thoughts, or actions.
Demonstrates traits like kindness, impulsivity, etc.
64
What is the point of view with an all-knowing narrator?
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient
first person
65
A dynamic character...
changes and stays the same.
has a huge conflict.
changes throughout the text.
stays the same.
66
What is a great multiple choice strategy?
All of the above
Never leave one blank.
Use the, "rule out two method".
Do the questions you know first.
67
True/False: If I have to view a video, taking notes on scrap paper will help remember ideas.
False
True
68
The biggest part of a story and the events that lead to the climax is...
the turning point.
the resolution.
the introduction.
the rising action.
69
What should be the structure of body paragraphs in an essay?
Topic sent., claim, answer, evidence, explain, restate topic
Topic sent., answer, evidence, explain
Have a claim.
Make a statement.
70
When a text is structured in a specific order, this is called...
cause/effect
sequencing
descriptive
problem/solution
71
Your narrative should include which of the following...?
vocab and figurative language
all of the above
problem and solution
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action,resolution
72
Choose the correctly formatted dialogue:
"I love language arts" responded Dominic.
I love language arts, "said Julianna."
"I love language arts." announced Nathaniel.
"I love language arts!" exclaimed Julio.
73
What is a good example of a theme?
"I strongly feel we should not wear uniforms."
"Imagine being in school for 8 long hours."
None of the above
"Be kind to others and it will come back to you."
74
An antonym means...
A word that sounds like another but spelled differently.
A word that means the same.
None of the above
A word that means the opposite.
75
"Austin's smile is as warm as the sun" is an example of ...
a simile
a metaphor
personification
hyperbole
76
If you compare/contrast you are ...
summarizing.
explaining differences.
explaining similarities.
explaining similarities and differences.
77
How many citations should you include when you compare and contrast texts?
3--the answer is always 3!
However many they tell me
1 citation each text to compare and 1 each to contrast
4--I like the number 4...
78
Ronnie is reliable when asked to raise the roof. What TWO types of figurative language is this
oxymoron and personification
onomatopoeia and alliteration
metaphor and simile
idiom and alliteration
79
The central or main idea of nonfiction text means?
A sentence that ends each paragraph.
Involves a supporting detail.
A sentence that sums up the idea of the whole passage.
None of the above
80
Jo tossed the coin to Jeff & told him to go buy the gum he wanted. What trait does Jo display?
greed
hostility
kindness
amusement
81
What is a protagonist?
The force going against a main character.
A minor character who contributes to the story.
The main character.
A short part of a story.
82
True or false: For the narrative task, the writer will always be asked to continue a story.
True
False
83
Ruby Bridges going to an all-white school with protestors outside is what type of conflict?
man vs self
man vs technology
man vs man
man vs society
84
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone deals with volume, mood deals with attitude.
None of the above
Tone is author's attitude in text, mood is how reader feels.
Mood is how characters feel, tone is how the reader feels.
85
Which of the following are antonyms?
funny and laughing
plethora and slew
frigid and wintry
unimportant and essential
86
What are sensory details?
Details that involve positive words only.
Dictionary definitions.
Details that involve negative words only.
Details that use the five senses for description.
87
Titles, captions, diagrams, graphs, bold print, italics, glossary, and appendix are examples of
stereotyping
author's purpose
text structures
text features
88
Which sentence helps show you the meaning of the word
recurrence
?
The rain finally stopped
I ate the beef jerky in 5 seconds
She cried all day
After 5 years cancer free, the cancer was back again
89
Literary analysis essays are usually about all of the following except ...
characterization.
theme development.
research from sources.
point of view.
90
When a narrator is involved in a story it is called ______ point of view.
dialogue
third person
first person
second person
91
Ducks eat food. A bad food for them is bread. It hurts their bellies. They'll become sick.
A bad food to give a duck is bread.
What is the main idea of the above passage?
Ducks eat food.
They'll become sick.
92
A static character...
changes and stays the same.
stays the same.
changes.
has clothes that stick to them.
93
Which literary device is used in the following sentence: "The teacher roared at her students."
personification
imagery
a metaphor
a simile
94
What is the purpose of a closing paragraph?
To bore the reader.
To bring up new points to discuss.
To sum up your essay and repeat your purpose.
To repeat your first paragraph word for word.
95
What does it mean when a question asks me to support my answer "from the text"?
Use a quote from my memory.
Use textual evidence to support an answer.
Just make up anything.
Generally respond to the question.
96
How many pieces of text evidence should be in your RST, literary analysis, or argument essay?
1
5
2
2-4
97
Why would you cite something when your write?
Say "this shows."
Summarize the page.
Using direct evidence to back up your answer.
Put text in your own words.
98
What is an inference?
Both background knowledge and text.
Background knowledge.
None of the above
Evidence in text.
99
The use of one thing to represent another is...
characterization
symbolism
imagery
author's purpose
100
Which is NOT a type of conflict you've learned about?
man vs self
man vs society
man vs nature
man vs food
101
What's the importance of learning about "connotation"?
All of the above
You think about feelings associated with words before using.
You know what words to use when describing something.
You pay attention to word choice.
102
What is another word for "a lot"
all of the above
abundance
many
plethora
103
The highest point of interest or the turning point in the story is ...
the falling action.
the climax.
the rising action.
the introduction.
104
Text structure that has two or more things that are similar or different is known as ...
cause/effect
problem/solution
descriptive
compare/contrast
105
What is an example of a CLOSING transition word?
To begin
Furthermore
Moreover
Therefore
106
"BOOM" and "BANG" are examples of...
puns
hyperboles
antonyms
onomatopeoia
107
What is a pronoun?
A person, place, or thing.
A word that describes something or someone.
A word or phrase that may be substituted for a noun.
An action.
108
What is irony?
The opposite of what you'd expect to happen in a situation.
What you need to do to a wrinkled shirt.
Something hilarious.
It means to reread the question.
109
Nonfiction text features: What is a glossary?
A part of a book found in the front with page numbers.
It gives you definitions of words in the back of a book.
None of the above
It tells you topics in a book.
110
"I plan on eating everything on the table including the plates and forks" is an example of...?
an oxymoron
hyperbole
personification
a metaphor
111
The feeling expressed in a literary work is known as ...
mood
forshadowing
plot
climax
112
"The moon has a face on it" is an example of...
imagery
onomatopoeia
personification
metaphor
113
Essay time! What is a hook?
All of the above
A statement that tells about the essay.
The first couple sentences that grab the readers' attention.
A closing sentence.
114
What part of speech is an action?
adjective
adverb
verb
pronoun
115
Which of the following groups has all pronouns?
All of the above
she, her, they, them, it, us, we, I, their, him
cat, dog, house, plant, flower, chicken
walk, jog, talk, love, spy, dance, sleep
