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Unit 1 Review: 2022
Unit 1 Review: 2022
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Narrative Arc/POV/Purpose/Main Idea
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1
A narrator who is not dependable or trustworthy; the narrator may be dishonest, malicious, confused, ignorant, or naive
unreliable
reliable
2
The part of a story in which suspense or tension is decreased is the _______.
falling action
climax
rising action
exposition
3
Identify the point of view used in this excerpt:
first person
fourth person
third person
second person
4
Diane was
lethargic
; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.Which word(s) in the sentence provides a context clue?
didn't have the energy
get out of bed
Diane was
have the energy
5
Which word most likely means
overactive
?
hyperactive
hypersensitive
hypodermic
hypotension
6
A narrator who can be depended on to tell the truth as far as they know it is ______.
reliable
unreliable
7
Which of the following only has
one
wheel?
unicycle
recycle
bicycle
tricycle
8
The terms exposition, complicating incident, rising action, climax, falling action, & resolution are elements of:
story map
plot diagram
narrative arc
all of the above
9
Authors use _______ to describe something that happened in the past.
flashback
foreshadowing
10
A narrator that is
not
involved in the action but knows the thoughts & feelings of
all
characters is called a ____.
1st person limited narrator
3rd person limited narrator
1st person omniscient narrator
3rd person omniscient narrator
11
Identify the point of view used in this excerpt:
fourth person
second person
first person
third person
12
The purpose of a television commercial is most likely to
entertain
persuade
annoy
inform
13
In an informational text, the central idea is typically unstated, so students must infer based on details.
True
False
14
An important early event that signals the start of the action in a story and introduces the conflict is the _______.
falling action
exposition
complicating incident
climax
15
A technique authors use to give clues about or to suggest what is going to happen is called _____
subplot
narrative nonfiction
flashback
foreshadowing
16
Which sentence uses the meaning as shown in the definition?
salvage (v.) to rescue an object from being lost at sea
The family took what they could salvage from their house after the tornado.
Danny managed to salvage his pride by scoring a few points at the end.
The pizza fell on the floor, but we salvaged a few pieces that did not.
Though damaged in battle, the ship was salvaged and used for scrap metal.
17
A series of events that builds interest or suspense in a narrative is the _______.
exposition
falling action
climax
rising action
18
The Encourage Mint says "You've got this. You can do it!"
false
true
19
In a narrative text, the central idea is typically unstated, so students make inferences from the events in the story.
true
false
20
Which type of word is used more in
educational settings
than in conversational settings?
context clue
domain-specific word
slang
academic word
21
Which point of view uses pronouns such as "I" and "me"?
third-person limited
first-person
third person omniscient
second-person global
22
Which of the following means a word having to do with a
specific field
of activity or study?
academic word
context clue
slang
domain-specific word
23
Which of the following could be the central idea of a narrative?
Two friends resolve a personal conflict during a school trip.
A day in the life of a peasant in the Roman Empire.
Real friends may not always tell you what you want to hear.
A family bonds during an eventful canoeing trip.
24
A narrative based on factual material told using the same literary devices and techniques as fictional stories is a ____
flashback
subplot
flashback
narrative nonfiction
25
The purpose of a fiction novel is most likely to
inform
persuade
upset
entertain
26
Which of the following means a word or phrase
in a text
that helps define another word in the text?
domain-specific word
context clue
academic word
slang
27
The solution or working out of a literary conflict is the _______.
complicting incident
rising action
resolution
climax
28
Authors use _______ to give clues about something that will happen in the future.
flashback
foreshadowing
29
A story line or plot that is secondary to the main plot is known as a _____
flashback
foreshadowing
subplot
narrative nonfiction
30
A narrative technique that allows authors to introduce past events that have a direct effect on current events is _____
subplot
flashback
foreshadowing
narrative nonfiction
31
His crime is
egregious
; he won't recover from the shocking scandal. Which word in the sentence provides a context clue?
crime
shocking
scandal
recover
32
The beginning of a narrative in which the setting, characters, and basic situation are introduced is the _______.
falling action
exposition
rising action
complicating incident
33
Celestial
bodies, such as the moon & stars, are visible at night. Which word(s) in the sentence provide a context clue?
at night
are visible
such as
bodies
34
Which of the following is true of
both
fiction and narrative nonfiction?
It informs readers about history.
It involves imaginary characters.
It follows a series of events.
It includes only factual information.
35
The point of highest action in a story, or the turning point is called the _______.
falling action
exposition
rising action
climax
36
We know that the central idea is the main idea of a text. How do we define an
unstated
central idea?
It is the very blatant and clear central idea.
The most exciting or most tense point in the text.
A collection of small details that are somewhat important.
A central idea that is implied rather than explicit.
37
A narrator that is
not
involved in the action but knows the thoughts & feelings of only
one
character is called a ____.
3rd person omniscient narrator
1st person limited narrator
1st person omniscient narrator
3rd person limited narrator
38
The purpose of a scientific article is most likely to:
inform
bore
entertain
persuade
39
Which kind of narrator is outside the story and knows everything about the characters and events in a story?
omnicient narrator
reliable narrator
unreliable narrator
limited narrator
40
Marty is
gregarious
, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy. Which word(s) in the sentence provide a context clue?
unlike
quiet
shy
brother