Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Luke slammed down the remote in front of his sister and yelled, "Take it!"

Which of the following are examples of literary devices? Choose all that apply.

metaphors, personification, alliteration

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Since the sun is shining, I will go for a walk.

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

We had to do jumping jacks as a warm-up.

a word that holds a similar meaning to another word

What is direct characterization?

telling the reader a fact about the plot, characters, or setting

establishment of the setting and characters in a story

What is character motivation?

the reason he/she takes a particular action

The central message or insight about life that an author presents.

the writer's or speaker's attitude toward the subject

Which of the following is the best example of a main idea?

George Washington helped bring together the developing colonies.

What is central idea?

The most important idea presented in a passage.

What is indirect characterization?

showing details about the plot, characters, or setting through actions

the feeling created in a reader by a piece of writing

First-person narration allows the audience to...

focus on the experience of the person narrating the story

What is author's perspective?

their POV on a topic that is shaped by knowledge, beliefs, and experience

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The fog wrapped the city in a blanket.

What is first-person narration?

The narrator is a character in the story.

Which of the following is the best example of a theme?

Accepting yourself is more important than fitting in.

What are context clues?

words/phrases around an unkown word that help you define the meaning

Dialogue should... (select all that apply!)

be meaningful and original, be a conversation between two or more characters, reveal aspects of a character, drive the plot forward

emotions associated with a word

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Mrs. Moyers and Mrs. Capuano are both teachers.

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1
Opinions express a person's judgment or beliefs.
False
True
2
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
She was excited for her birthday.
Greyson is a great brother.
He was frustrated by the argument with his sister.
Luke slammed down the remote in front of his sister and yelled, "Take it!"
3
Which of the following are examples of literary devices? Choose all that apply.
metaphors
none of the above
personification
alliteration
4
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
My dog, a golden retriever loves to fetch.
Since the sun is shining, I will go for a walk.
The cat sat on the mat, the dog chased its tail.
The students look forward to swimming staying up late, and sleeping in.
5
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
You are my sunshine.
This week is taking forever.
The rain tapped on my window.
After they broke up, he was as cold as ice to her.
6
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
She was quiet as a mouse.
The old tree guarded the secrets of the forest.
We had to do jumping jacks as a warm-up.
This is the easiest exam in the world.
7
What is a synonym?
the origin of a word
the meaning of a word
a word that holds a similar meaning to another word
words that mean the opposite
8
What is direct characterization?
revealing a subject's personality through his/her own words and appearance
telling the reader a fact about the plot, characters, or setting
showing details about the plot, characters, or setting through actions
giving clues about a character
9
What is exposition?
establishment of the setting and characters in a story
the start of the conflict
change or growth in the main character towards the end of the story
the turning point
10
What is character motivation?
saying what a character is like
revealing a subject's personality through his/her own words and appearance
the reason he/she takes a particular action
giving clues about a character
11
What is theme?
It is the main idea.
A summary of a text.
The central message or insight about life that an author presents.
It is the central idea.
12
A _____ is used to show a strong, sudden break in thought or speech.
ellipsis
exclamation point
dash
hyphen
13
What is tone?
the writer's or speaker's attitude toward the subject
the idea or feeling that a word evokes
a poet's choice of words
how the reader feels
14
An _____ shows that you have chosen to leave out a word or words from a quoted passage.
comma
period
dash
ellipsis
15
Which of the following words have a negative connotation?
indifferent
disheartened
irritated
compassionate
16
Which of the following is the best example of a main idea?
George Washington helped bring together the developing colonies.
Courage
Forgiving yourself or others
Friendship can be the glue that holds you together when life gets tough.
17
What is central idea?
An objective summary of a text.
An author's thoughts and opinions on a subject/topic.
The central message or insight about life that an author presents.
The most important idea presented in a passage.
18
What is indirect characterization?
saying what a character is like
showing details about the plot, characters, or setting through actions
telling the reader a fact about the plot, characters, or setting
telling the reader what a person is like
19
What is mood?
the idea or feeling that a word evokes
the author's attitude towards his or her audience and subject
the feeling created in a reader by a piece of writing
a poet's choice of words
20
First-person narration allows the audience to...
understand the inner thoughts and feelings of any one character
focus on the experience of the person narrating the story
understand what each character feels and thinks
learn something the characters do not yet know
21
What is author's perspective?
what an author is saying about the subject
their POV on a topic that is shaped by knowledge, beliefs, and experience
an author's reason for writing
an inference that the author makes
22
Which of the following is an example of personification?
Rocky road is my favorite ice cream flavor.
The fog wrapped the city in a blanket.
He slept like a baby.
Life is a highway.
23
Facts can be proven to be true.
True
False
24
What is first-person narration?
when one person uses various character voices in a story
The narrator is a character in the story.
The narrator is a voice outside of the action.
the perspective from which a story is told
25
Which of the following is the best example of a theme?
Friendship
An impoverished girl meets a prince and falls in love.
Accepting responsibility
Accepting yourself is more important than fitting in.
26
What is author's purpose?
an author's point of view
what an author is saying about the subject
an author's perspective on a topic
an author's reason for writing
27
What are context clues?
the feelings associated with a word
restating the text in your own words
the dictionary definitions of a word that holds multiple meanings
words/phrases around an unkown word that help you define the meaning
28
Dialogue should... (select all that apply!)
be meaningful and original
be a conversation between two or more characters
reveal aspects of a character
drive the plot forward
29
What is connotation?
emotions associated with a word
the official dictionary definition of a word
a figure of speech
a word's literal meaning
30
Which of the following is a multiple-meaning word?
bat
left
all of the above
bow
31
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
Bryce Canyon National park is located in the state of Utah.
Mrs. Moyers and Mrs. Capuano are both teachers.
The concert was at Nissan stadium.
My best friend, adam, has gone skydiving hundreds of times.
32
Which of the following word pairs is synonymous?
maid/made
happy/sad
angry/furious
bark/bark

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