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1
What are
statistics
when used in Language Arts?
charts and graphs
topic of learning
math problems
number facts
2
The implied meaning or emotion of a word is referred to as its ________________.
connotation
declaration
consolation
denotation
3
After I take a shower, I plan to lie down and relax the rest of the evening...
Sentence type?
compound
compound-complex
complex
simple
4
Sensory details
are used to create ___________ in the minds of readers.
questions
imagery
a thesis
the main idea
5
"You need to pack your bag and make your bed"... What POV is being used here?
2nd person
3rd person
1st person
6
Which of the following is
NOT
an example of
irony
?
She had a big dog named "Tiny".
The town's fire station burned down.
His car was stolen outside of the police station.
He was directing traffic in the middle lane.
7
The term
"narrative"
refers to a piece of writing that _______.
uses a narrator
is told in 1st person
tells a story
contains a theme
8
When someone makes an inference, he/she is ________________________________________.
reaching a conclusion based on scientific reasoning
None of the options provided
using clues in the story to make an educated guess
ignoring all possible evidence from the story
9
An expression used to call something to mind without mentioning it directly is called ________.
an allusion
indirect characterization
an analogy
a metaphor
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a
text structure
?
cause and effect
compare and contrast
chronological
magazine
11
Which of the following options is an
anecdote
?
a counteraction
a novel series
a magazine article
a brief story
12
The point of view in which the narrator is speaking from his/her own perspective...
3rd person limited
2nd person
3rd person omniscient
1st person
13
A
biography
is an account of someone's life written by _________________.
that person
someone other than that person
14
What are
context clues
?
hints that help readers decide the meaning of a word
the most important clues to details of a story
the way a writer presents information for readers
when something means the opposite of what's expected
15
Which of the following is the correct way to write a piece of
dialogue
?
Matt said, "She is my favorite teacher."
Matt said "she is my favorite teacher."
Matt said "She is my favorite teacher."
Matt said, "She is my favorite teacher"
16
In the poem "Annabel Lee," Poe repeats
"kingdom by the sea"
many times. This is an example of..
hyperbole
oxymoron
personification
refrain
17
Which of the following is an example of
hyperbole
?
He's got tons of money saved up.
His resume contained a lifetime of accomplishments.
Her skin was like ivory.
Good heavens, you are so tall!
18
An
autobiography
is an account of someone's life written by _________________.
that person
someone other than that person
19
What is the
setting
of a story?
the topic an author decides to write
indicates the author's attitude
a story's feeling
where and when a story takes place
20
Chronology
is ____________________.
ABC order
spacial order
numerical order
time order
21
Giving someone the
cold shoulder
is an example of ______________.
hyperbole
metaphor
onomatopoeia
idiom
22
Sammy was a hard worker and class leader
...
Type of characterization?
indirect characterization
direct characterization
23
Which of the following options is
NOT
true regarding the
climax
of a story?
comes before the rising action
the high point of interest
the peak of a story
comes after the rising action
24
Historical fiction
uses historical events as inspiration but may not use names of real people.
False
True
25
Which of the following is
NOT
a good
option for the meaning of
suspense
?
feeling of appreciation
feeling of anticipation
feeling of uncertainty
feeling of anxiousness
26
Which of the following options
best
describes a story's
theme
?
the main idea or topic of a story
a universal truth about life revealed through a story
what the story is mostly about
the sequence of events in a story
27
A
prepositional phrase
will always end with a _____________.
noun / pronoun
adjective / adverb
part of speech
linking or action verb
28
A man is angered by the poor decisions he's made in life. What kind of
conflict
is this?
internal conflict
external conflict
29
What is
dialect
?
a characteristic way of speaking
rare words that are rarely recorded
the words being spoken by a character
a conversation between two people
30
An object, character, figure, or color used to represent a specific concept or idea is called..
context clues
statistics
symbolism
sensory details
31
A woman is jealous of her best friend's natural beauty. What kind of
conflict
is this?
external conflict
internal conflict
32
The point of view in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of
just one
character..
3rd person omniscient
3rd person limited
1st person
2nd person
33
The point of view in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of
ALL
characters...
2nd person
3rd person limited
1st person
3rd person omniscient
34
Which of the following would
NOT
be considered a
primary source
?
a police recording
Oprah's autobiography
The Diary of Anne Frank
US Weekly magazine
35
We will go
to
the mall
across
town
instead of
the one closest
to
us.
Bolded words are...?
adjectives
prepositions
adverbs
pronouns
36
What does it mean to
paraphrase
something?
add new details to the information already given
omit information when reading an article
repeat the information exactly the same
restate the information in your own words
37
Which of the following is
an example of a
generalization
?
Pretty girls are snobs.
Your education is important.
My principal is strict.
The band kids are performing tonight.
38
Which of the following options
BEST
indicates a story's
mood
?
the author's tone
where and when the story takes place
the writer's attitude
its feeling or atmosphere
39
A writer should use ________________ to create
imagery
for readers... Which option is
NOT
true?
precise nouns
sensory details
parts of speech
vivid verbs and adjectives
40
Which of the following statements regarding
protagonist
and
antagonist
is true?
The protagonist and the antagonist are usually very similar.
The conflict between the them is usually minimal.
Whoever opposes the main character is the protagonist.
The main character is known as the protagonist.
41
The act of giving human-like characteristics to nonhuman things is known as __________.
personification
hyperbole
alliteration
personilization
42
The term
fiction
means something is _________.
made up
true
43
Which of the following options
BEST
describes a story's
summary
?
a lengthy account of everything that happens in a story
many small details combined to explain a story
a brief restatement of the main events in a story
the general idea revealed in details from a story
44
The following picture is an example of a _____________.
pun
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
45
She writes in her
daily
journal as a way to relieve stress.
What is the bold word?
adverb
adjective
verb
interjection
46
Which of the following options
BEST
describes
tone
?
the underlying message of the story
the overall feeling of the story
indicates the writer's attitude
indicates the mood of the story
47
Since you seem to know all the answers, tell me what you think about this.
.. Sentence type?
compound
complex
compound-complex
simple
48
When determining the
main idea
of a passage, it is important to choose the option that _______.
gives factual information that can be proven
gives a true supporting detail of the passage
gives an overall picture of what the passage is mostly about
sounds the most complicated and confusing to understand
49
As she stood, her voice was trembling and no words came out....
Type of characterization?
indirect characterization
direct characterization
50
"There was a
deafening silence
as she stepped onto the stage"... Figurative language used?
oxymoron
allusion
idiom
onomatopoeia
51
A person's
motive
is ___________________.
his or her reason for doing anything at all
the reason he/she creates hardships for others
the last thought that crossed his/her mind
the first thought that crossed his/her mind
52
"My homework was a breeze"
... Which figurative language best describes this statement?
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
simile
53
A ___________ is often referred to as the "paragraph of poetry."
couplet
stanza
song
meter
54
When the time comes, I will be a star, and you will regret everything you said.. Sentence type?
complex
compound
simple
compound-complex
55
An
exaggeration
could be all of the following
EXCEPT
...
embellishment
hyperbole
overemphasis
computation
