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1
In literature, a
summary
is like the theme in the story.
Tells us one fact from the story
puts together the main points of writing.
2
Which is an example of 1st person
pt. of view
?
I knew I had to change before the end of my life.
When our whole system collapsed, I stood there uncertain.
You must wear goggles when cutting wood.
Sarah took his chair and did not feel bad about it.
3
What is
Point of View
in literature?
The angle of writing (1st (I), 2nd(you), or 3rd(he/she).
The conflict found in a story.
Where the story takes place.
The feelings/perspectives of characters involved in a text.
4
What is
setting
defined as in literature?
What occurs in a story.
Details about immediate surroundings
The characters within a story.
The time and place in which the story takes place.
5
The U.S. ranks 17th in educational performance. What can we
infer
based on this statistic?
Our educational system needs improvement.
Other countries have more rigorous testing.
The results were rigged.
6
Connotation
is
an idea or feeling that a word invokes.
the dictionary definition of a word.
7
Denotation
is
an idea or feeling that a word invokes.
The dictionary definition of a word.
8
Which is an
objective statement
?
America is the best nation in the world.
Beyonce has the best voice in the industry.
The Harry Potter series is one of the best selling series.
Moonlight won for best picture in 2016.
9
Which is not an example of
Conflict
?
Dan sat in the grass happily.
Darry was imprisoned at the age of 16.
Dan fought himself over lying or telling the truth.
Ponyboy was hit by his brother Darry for staying out late.
10
A
conflict
includes two opposing forces.
is a solution to a problem.
is a literary element that involves a struggle.
11
In what order do the elements of a story's
plot
appear in a story?
Exposition, rising action, climax,falling action, resolution
Climax, rising action, resolution,falling action,exposition
Resolution, rising action, climax,falling action, exposition
12
What is
Tone
in literature?
The gradient of color in a text.
An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
13
What is the
central idea
behind MLK's
I Have a Dream Speech
?
All people are created equal and deserve freedom.
His dreams are unrealistic.
His dreams are prophetic.
Not all people deserve freedom.
14
An event that occurs at the beginning of the story is the
resolution
climax
exposition
15
In literature, an
allusion
is a deceptive appearance.
is an indirect or passing reference.
does not describe in detail the person or thing it refers to
16
An
objective statement
is not influenced by opinions.
considers facts.
is biased.
takes into account personal feelings.
17
What is a
Central Idea
in a text?
The dominant impression found in the story.
The universal, generic truth found in the story.
A unifying element in a story.
An idea found in the middle of the story.
18
Which has a positive connotation in the eyes of most students?
Spring break.
Test
Homework
19
An event that occurs typically at the end and resolves the conflict within a story.
Resolution
Climax
Exposition
20
An event that occurs when the story's tension is at its highest is the
climax
exposition
resolution
21
Which is an example of 3rd person
Point of View
?
She kept her calm and retained all the master had shown her.
Sage was a wise woman.
You will learn someday.
I was tired and ready for Spring break.
22
As her children left home for college, Sarah sat in the empty house alone.What is the
tone
?
Excited
Happy
Sad
Nervous
23
Which sentence describes
setting
?
Along the river's edge, in a time before man...
He began to cry as if he was deeply injured.
The skyline of the city was looming in the background
She took off running out of despair.
24
Characterization is
A character's problem
A character's personality
The way an author develops the setting
an assumption.
25
Which is an example of 2nd person
Point of View
?
I am constantly learning and evolving, or I at least hope to
You are going to regret not treating people fairly.
In life, you will encounter many obstacles.
She was oblivious to the laws of the Universe.
