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ELA TCAP Quiz 7th Grade
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The type of writing where you give evidence to support your position is a(n)...
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
Expository Writing
2
"The doors to the castle swung open, inviting me in" is an example of...
onomatopoeia
personification
alliteration
simile
3
A metaphor is...
A comparison saying that one thing is another thing
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A word representing a sound
An exaggeration
4
The type of writing that constructs an argument is a(n)...
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
5
Point of view: gives the reader insight into what the main character thinks/feels - uses I/Me
3rd person omniscient
3rd person limited
1st person
2nd person
6
"Peter promptly prepared the spicy peppers" is an example of...
hyperbole
alliteration
simile
onomatopoeia
7
What is symbolism?
The lesson of a story.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
An ancient religion.
A comparision not using like or as.
8
"A big black bear burst out and bounded at me" is an example of...
idiom
simile
metaphor
alliteration
9
Point of View: The narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of only
one
character.
1st person
3rd person limited
3rd person
3rd person omniscient
10
The events of the story
Conflict
Theme
Plot
Setting
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A conversation between two characters
Mood
Dialogue
Dialect
Allusion
12
A reference to something outside the story - something that the reader should know.
Inference
Dialogue
Allusion
Dialect
13
What is imagery?
Words that rhyme
Words that use complicated metaphors
Words that appeal to the 5 senses
Words that Taylor Swift would use
14
The part of the plot diagram where the reader is introduced to the characters and the setting.
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
15
The type of writing that presents the different sides of an argument is a(n)...
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
16
The type of writing that thoroughly informs the reader of information is a(n)...
Explanatory/Informational Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
17
Often the villain of the story, this character is working against the protagonist
Minor Charcters
Main Character
Protagonist
Antagonist
18
What is a central idea?
A one sentence summary of what the text is about.
The lesson of the story.
Only applies to fiction texts.
It is featured in the climax of a narrative.
19
What is tone?
The ringing in my ears.
A comparison using like or as
How we are made to feel as readers
The author's overall attitude toward a subject.
20
What is the allusion in the following sentence?: "The water reflected her beauty as if she were Belle".
beauty
Belle
reflected
water
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"My mean neighbor is such a rat" is an example of...
simile
metaphor
idiom
alliteration
22
TRUE OR FALSE: Subjective means to have no opinion.
False
True
23
A simile is...
A word representing a sound
Repeating the same consonant sound
A comparison using like or as
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
24
What is mood?
The author's overall attitude toward a subject.
The capital of Iowa.
An exaggeration not to be taken literally.
How we are made to feel as readers.
25
Hyperbole is...
A comparison using like or as
Giving human characteristics to something
An exaggeration
A word representing a sound
26
What is a preposition?
It's a word that indicates location.
It compares using like or as
It's a word that starts with a vowel.
You put it at the end of a sentence.
27
What is a stated theme?
It's the main idea of the text.
The author clearly says what the theme is.
You must infer the theme.
A stated theme can only be found in the United States.
28
Correct the following sentence: Punctuation Pete is a fun helpful teacher.
Punctuation Pete is a fun, however helpful teacher.
Punctuation Pete is a fun; moreover, helpful teacher.
Correct as is
Punctuation Pete is a fun, helpful teacher.
29
Which of the following is an internal conflict?
The wifi disconnecting during testing.
A hurricane destroying a city.
Getting in a fight with your mom.
Trying to decide what to do.
30
"That soccer player is a rhino trampling over his opponents" is an example of...
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
idiom
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The overall feeling of the story
Mood
Dialect
Dialogue
Allusion
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What is a simile?
A comparison not using like or as
An accepted phrase having a meaning other than the literal.
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
A comparison using like or as.
33
Breaking up with someone is an example of what type(s) of conflict?
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Self
34
The type of writing that creates interesting characters is a(n)...
Argumentative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
Narrative Writing
35
"She sat in the library as quiet and timid as a mouse" is an example of...
personification
simile
metaphor
alliteration
36
Point of View: The narrator can see any characters thoughts/feelings so we understand all sides of the story
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
3rd person
1st person
37
"This is the worst day anyone has ever had" is an example of...
idiom
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
38
What does a narrative have to have?
A claim
Dialogue
Evidence
A thesis
39
The part of the plot diagram that wraps up the solution to the problem(s).
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
Climax
40
"His arms were long and loose, like an octopus' tentacles" is an example of...
idiom
simile
personifcation
hyperbole
41
An explanatory essay has a claim.
False
True
42
An idiom is...
An exaggeration
A word representing a sound
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
43
What is the narrator's perspective or point of view?
The perspective in which a story is told
How the author feels about a subject.
3rd person
The lesson of the story.
44
"The library after hours was as silent as the grave" is an example of...
idiom
personification
simile
metaphor
45
The type of writing that builds toward an important turning point is a(n)...
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
46
Which sentence is most precise?
Make sure you are being kind and nice to everyone.
You should make sure you are being nice.
Make sure you are being nice to everyone.
Make sure you are being polite.
47
"The wind sang a song to the swaying trees" is an example of...
personification
idiom
metaphor
hyperbole
48
Identify the prepositional phrase: On Tuesday, we will resume testing.
We will
Resume Testing
On Tuesday
Identify the prepositional phrase
49
Onomatopoeia is...
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
A word representing a sound
Repeating the same consonant sound
50
"He got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning" is an example of...
idiom
simile
alliteration
metaphor
51
The type of writing that explains unusual words or terms is a(n)...
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
52
The type of writing that resolves the conflict in the story is a(n)...
Explanatory/Informational Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
53
What type of word is NEVER in a prepositional phrase?
Adverb
Noun
Verb
Adjective
54
Which sentence is correct?
We're having spaghetti, because it's Wednesday.
We're having spaghetti because it's Wednesday.
We're having spaghetti because, it's Wednesday.
Because it's Wednesday we're having spaghetti.
55
The type of writing where you must state your position within an argument is a(n)...
Explanatory/Informational Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
56
Which sentence is complex?
Leslie does all the work however Ron just sits there.
Leslie does all the work Ron just sits there.
Leslie does all the work; and Ron just sits there.
Leslie does all the work while Ron just sits there.
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What is the POV?: I can't eat the cheese. It tastes like old milk. I only hope that he will understand.
1st person
Third limited
2nd person
Third omniscient
58
Which of these is an example of Person vs. Technology?
The leader has to choose whether it is right to go to war or not.
The wolf and his pack circled the campers in their tent.
The robot has become sentient and has begun holding people hostage.
The young adult has to fight against the idea of Communism.
59
What conjunctions do you use in a compound sentence?
Evermore, Folklore, Eeyore
Under, over, around, next to
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Although, as, after, until, because, since, while, when
60
A Person vs Nature/Environment conflict occurs when
a character finds themselves fighting with the natural world/ocean/animals
a character struggles against another character
a character struggles against the oppression of government
a character is compelled to follow an unknown destiny
61
Alliteration is...
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
An exaggeration
Repeating the same consonant sound
A comparison using like or as
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The struggle, or problem, in the plot
Mood
Tone
Conflict
Characters
63
The type of writing that teaches the reader something new is a(n)...
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
64
The turning point of the story; the part where the character comes in direct contact with the conflict.
Resolution
Rising Action
Climax
Exposition
65
Clues about the future or what will happen in the story
Dialogue
Foreshadowing
Suspense
Flashback
66
The part of the plot diagram where the story begins to start to wrap up - but it is not the end; after the climax
Resolution
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
67
Correct the sentence: The dark green sweater is my favorite.
The dark, green sweater is my favorite.
The dark, however green, sweater is my favorite
Correct as is
The dark but green sweater is my favorite
68
When an object/person/thing in a story stands for or represents something else
Inference
Dialect
Allusion
Symbolism
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Personification is...
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
A word representing a sound
An exaggeration
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"The ocean wave picked her up and slammed her onto the beach" is an example of...
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
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A Person vs Person conflict occurs when...
a character has an internal struggle
when characters struggle against an oppressive government structure
when a character is compelled to follow an unknown destiny
a character struggles against another character or group of characters
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"Cows say
moo
and pigs say
oink
" is an example of...
alliteration
metaphor
onomatopoeia
simile
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"This quiz was harder than every test I've ever had put together" is an example of...
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
idiom
74
"I had to pay an arm and a leg for this stereo" is an example of...
idiom
simile
personifcation
metaphor
75
What does a prepositional phrase have to have?
A preposition + a noun or pronoun
A preposition + a coordinating conjunction
A preposition + a verb or adverb
A driver's license.
76
The type of writing that collects the most important information is a(n)...
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
77
The main character in the story that faces the conflict
Protagonist
Antagonist
Minor Character
Therapist
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"I was afraid my friend would spill the beans about our secret" is an example of...
simile
personifcation
hyperbole
idiom
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"Hold your horses and let me explain first" is an example of...
personifcation
idiom
simile
hyperbole
80
The type of writing that tells a story is a(n)...
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
81
The 2 main types of conflict (The big categories)
Climax/Resolution
External/Internal
Drama/More Drama
1st & 3rd Person
82
The way people speak a language
Dialect
Inference
Mood
Dialogue
83
And educated guess based on evidence and information
Allusion
Inference
Mood
Tone
84
The type of writing that outlines the main events is a(n)...
Explanatory/Informational Writing
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
85
Plot Diagram: The part that introduces the conflict through a series of events while adding suspense and drama
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
Climax
86
"The door opened with a
creak
" is an example of...
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
idiom
alliteration
87
The author's message to the reader; the lesson learned from the story
Theme
Tone
Conflict
Resolution
88
The type of writing that informs people about a certain subject is a(n)...
Narrative Writing
Argumentative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
89
A Person vs. Society conflict occurs when...
a character struggles against another character
a character finds themselves at odds with forces of nature
a character struggles against the oppression of government or group mindset
a character is compelled to follow an unknown destiny
90
Identify the prepositional phrase.
It's a pretty day.
on Dwight's beet farm
School is closed.
Michael is the boss.
91
Point of View: A narrator tells the story with
no
thoughts and feelings - is outside the story
3rd person omniscient
1st Person
3rd person limited
3rd person
92
Glimpses into the past that give the reader information
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Mood
Setting
93
What are the two types of characterization?
Protagonist, antagonist
Coordinating, subordinating
Spoken, silent
Direct, indirect
94
Setting is the time and place a story takes place.
False
True
95
A Person vs Self conflict occurs when...
a character struggles against an oppressive government
a character finds themselves at odds with the elements
a character has an internal struggle
a character struggles against another character
96
What is the POV?: He felt scared. If Rebecca did not eat the cheese, who would? He thought of the beautiful cheddar.
Third limited
1st person
2nd person
Third omniscient
97
The type of writing that saves the best argument for last is a(n)...
Argumentative Writing
Narrative Writing
Explanatory/Informational Writing
98
What is the author's perspective or point of view?
The lesson of the story.
3rd person
The perspective in which a story is told
How the author feels about a subject.
