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8th Grade Language Arts FSA Review
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1
Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
Answer this question why is the planet: in danger?
Answer: this question why is the planet in danger?
Answer this: question why is the planet in danger?
Answer this question: Why is the planet in danger?
2
This is a comparison based on a similarity between things that are otherwise dissimilar.
Analogy
Metaphor
Paradox
Similie
3
A verb mood that is a command.
interrogative
subjunctive
conditional
imperative
4
This verb mood asks a question.
Imperative
Subjunctive
Interrogative
Conditional
5
This is an individual's mental or moral quality in literature
Quirks
Feelings
Character
Personalities
6
This is to separate a whole into its parts.
Investigate
Evaluate
Compare
Analyze
7
Which punctuation mark is a dash?
/
~
,
-
8
"similar, both, unlike, instead" are all clue words for what text structure?
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Description
Problem and Solution
9
Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
I have several favorite foods Cheetos: meatloaf, & cheese.
I have: several favorite foods Cheetos, meatloaf, & cheese.
I have several favorite foods: Cheetos, meatloaf, & cheese.
I have several: favorite foods Cheetos, meatloaf, & cheese.
10
The way an author expresses ideas through words, literary devices, & sentence structure.
Ghost Writing
Style
Author's Choice
Thesaurus
11
Which sentence correctly uses dashes?
She is afraid of two things spiders—and—snakes.
She is afraid—of two things spiders and snakes.
She is afraid of two things—spiders and snakes.
She is afraid of—two things spiders and snakes.
12
"first, second, after, finally" are all clue words for what text structure?
Description
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Problem and Solution
13
"as a result, due to, if....then, therefore" are all clue words for what text structure?
Compare and Contrast
Description
Sequence
Cause and Effect
14
"propose, the reason for the question, solution" are all clue words for what text structure?
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Description
Sequence
15
What is a claim that can be made from the ad?
Toyota's new Hybrid is good for nature.
Toyota's new hybrid is good for off roading.
Toyota's new hybrid is a great buy.
Toyota's new hybrid is better than Honda's hybrid.
16
Which sentence correctly uses the colon?
The newest energy source is also the most common hydrogen:
The newest energy source is also the most: common hydrogen.
The newest energy: source is also the most common hydrogen.
The newest energy source is also the most common: hydrogen.
17
(Which is correct?) "My report is uh, um, missing."
"My report is ... uh, um, missing."
"My report is uh, um, ...."
"My report ... uh, um, missing."
"My report is uh ... um ... missing."
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A state of heightened anticipation & tension, from events in or the setting of a story.
Heebie Jeebies
Horror
Flashback
Suspense
19
(Place the ellipsis) Some animals, such as the chipmunk, hibernate in the winter.
Some animals, such as the chipmunk, ... in the winter.
Some ... such as the chipmunk, hibernate in the winter.
Some animals ... hibernate in the winter.
Some animals, such as the chipmunk, hibernate in ....
20
The combination of ways an author shows readers what a PERSON in a literary selection is like.
Characterization
Illustrations
Thought Bubbles
Personalities
21
Where does the colon belong?
Dear Adam Levine:
:Dear Adam Levine,
Dear Adam: Levine
Dear: Adam Levine
22
This is a type of character that is well developed. The reader knows a lot about them.
Round Character
Flat Character
Stagnant Character
Dynamic Character
23
"such as, for instance, in addition" are all clue words for what text structure?
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Description
Compare and Contrast
24
This verb mood expresses an idea that is a wish.
Indicative
Conditional
Subjunctive
Imperative
25
This is a person, book, document, website or record that provides information.
Source
Wiki
Contributor
Co-writer
26
The purpose of the author is to...
To entertain the reader with a passage about global warming.
To explain global warming.
To inform the reader about global warming effects.
To describe what global warming is.
27
This is the theme of a passage, story, novel, poem, or drama that readers can apply to life.
Central Message
Epilouge
Prequel
Secondary Theme
28
Which sentence correctly uses dashes?
The letter—sent in October—arrived in January.
The letter—sent—in October arrived in January.
The letter —sent in October arrived in—January.
29
Insert the dash in the correct spot:
The class normally laughs at his jokes but not this time.
The class normally laughs—at his jokes but not this time.
The class—normally laughs at his jokes but not this time.
The class normally laughs at his jokes but—not this time.
The class normally laughs at his jokes—but not this time.
30
This is the reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature, or religion
Allusion
Genre
Hyperbole
Illusion
31
The author's purpose for writing the following is...
To describe tomato vegetable pasta.
To entertain the reader with a recipe for a yummy pasta.
To inform about a recipe for tomato vegetable pasta.
To explain how to make a pasta recipe.
32
This is the reason for creating written work that informs, persuades, or entertains.
Writer's Contract
Author's Purpose
Needs the Money
Author's Oath of Literature
33
This is whoever will be reading, listening or watching a story, text, or drama.
Audience
Peers
Critics
Editors
34
This is the time and place in which a literary work happens.
Historic Placement
Genre
Setting
Time Period
35
Which punctuation mark does a dash often replace?
comma
apostrophe
question mark
period
36
This is a method of relating how two or more elements or texts are SIMILAR.
Analysis
Compare
Pros and Cons
Evaluation
37
This is the attitude that an author takes toward the audience, the subject, or a character.
Tone
Argument
Mood
Point of View
38
(Which is correct?) The boys, Nate, Jase, and Zach, drove Mrs. Derby & Mrs. Nichols crazy.
The boys,Nate,Jase,&Zach, drove Mrs. Derby & Mrs. Nichols...
The boys, Nate, Jase, and Zach, drove ... crazy.
The boys ... drove Mrs. Derby & Mrs. Nichols crazy.
... Nate, Jase, & Zach,drove Mrs. Derby & Mrs.Nichols crazy.
39
Understanding a poets background is important because...
It helps you understand the context for much of the writing.
It helps you understand the poem rhythm.
It helps you understand a writers influences.
It helps you understand what inspired the writer.
40
This verb mood states a fact.
Interrogative
Subjunctive
Indicative
Conditional
41
The verb mood that shows that an action is reliant on something else.
indicative
imperative
subjunctive
conditional
42
What is a claim that can be made from this ad?
Your mom will be happy you drink Pepsi.
Pepsi tastes amazing.
Pepsi is actually good for your teeth and mouth.
Pepsi is better than Coke.
43
A claim that can be made from this ad is...
Brunettes are prettier than blondes.
Crest toothpaste is better than other toothpastes.
Crest 3D white toothpaste will make your smile super white.
Crest 3D white toothpaste is a great value.
44
Identify the purpose of the author for writing this children's book.
To explain how much a mom loves her child.
To entertain with a story about the love of a parent.
To describe how much a parent loves their kid.
To inform about sleeping well.
45
These are the people or animals who take part in a literary work.
Cast
Supporting Cast
Subjects
Characters
46
In this voice, the subject is doing the action.
Subject
Passive
Verbs
Active
47
She loved him so much she would do anything for him at the drop of a hat.(figurative language?)
alliteration
simile
idiom
metaphor
48
This is to state briefly or bring to a close
Wrap up
Crop
Conclusion
Summarize
49
Put the dashes in the correct spot:
We put the supplies water, rope, and food in the backpack.
We put the—supplies water, rope, and food —in the backpack.
We put the—supplies—water, rope, and food in the backpack.
We put the supplies—water, rope, and food—in the backpack.
We put the supplies water—rope—and food in the backpack.
50
Why are dashes used in writing?
to show importance or value
all of these
to show an introduction or conclusion
to show an interruption
51
Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
Mrs. Derby's date with Tom Hardy is at 715:
Mrs. Derby's date with Tom Hardy is at :715
Mrs. Derby's date with Tom Hardy is at 7:15
Mrs. Derby's date with Tom Hardy is at 71:5
52
What is a claim that can be made from this ad?
Volvo is a great family car.
Volvo is a good car.
Volvo is a beautiful car.
Volvo is a great value for the money.
53
The message, usually about life or society, that an author wishes to explore in a literary work
Topic
Subject
Problem
Theme
54
Which sentence correctly uses dashes?
John—the boss—is very angry.
Sam—is—a nice person.
I—like—eating—cake.
55
The key point made in a passage is called its ____ idea.
Secondary
Hidden
Central
Agenda
