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Name this Disney Character.
P.J.
Pete
Max
Goofy
2
A word or words in the text around an unfamiliar word that helps identify a word's meaning
Climax
Contrasting idea
Context Clue
Comparison
3
A piece of writing that a person writes about his/her own life
essay
biography
autobiography
speech
4
In literature, the
setting
is ...
the time and location in which a story takes place.
the place at the table where the author's plate goes.
the reason the author wrote the passage.
the sequence of events in fiction or drama.
5
Text shows one event causes another; Look for words like because, then, since, & as a result
sequencing
problem/solution
cause/effect
compare/contrast
6
Name the Blue Disney Character.
Bruce
Dory
Darla
Nemo
7
Name this Disney Character.
Jack-Jack
Flash
Incredible
Dash
8
"The train whistled when it arrived at the station" is an example of.
simile
symbolism
personification
analogy
9
A boy came outside, tripped and fell. He went back inside. What is the climax?
went inside
a boy
tripped
came outside
10
I can't see the future, because it hasn't happened yet. You may say it's very...
Unpredictable
Hard
Difficult
Obituary
11
This type of point of view uses "I", "me", or "we".
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
First Person
Second Person
12
Name this Disney Character.
Anna
Kristoff
Elsa
Olaf
13
A
root
is ...
an affix added to the end of a root word.
the main part of a word.
extra information that is not necessary.
the part of the plant that is above the ground.
14
A ____ is often a story of immortal characters that explains some aspect of the natural world.
Fable
Tall Tale
Myth
Ballad
15
This type of literature can make things come alive, because they can create an entire world.
Adventure
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Fantasy
16
A portion of a play that takes place in one location is called ______.
a scene
the perspective
an act
a place
17
Skits and plays are also called.
Novel
Short Story
Drama
Poem
18
A presentation of information or events in the order in which they happen is the
sequence.
scenes.
setting.
something, but I don't know what it's called.
19
Language that appeals to one or more of the five senses is called _____.
sensory language
figurative language
literal language
foul language
20
A
contrast
is _____.
the reason the author wrote the passage
a photograph or drawing related to a text
to evaluate the differences between two things
all of the above.
21
Paraphrase
means ...
an affix added to the end of a root word.
a portion of a play that takes place in one location.
a short restatement of a longer text in one's own words.
an affix added to the beginning of a root word.
22
Words that have opposite or nearly opposite meanings are called _____.
analogies
themes
synonyms
antonyms
23
You're a firework! Is what kind of figurative language.
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
24
In paragraph 11, the word logistics means the —
supervising of details
scheduling of practices
raising of funds
recruiting of members
25
Words that express more than their literal meaning are called ...
figurative language
unrealistic
dialogue
first person
26
A struggle or problem that a character in a story must resolve is the _____.
effect
conflict
dilusion
fallacy
27
An example, reason, fact, or description that backs up the main idea of a text is a
conclusion
main idea
falling action
supporting detail
28
A
prefix
is ...
an image that accompanies a text.
an affix added to the beginning of a root word.
the repeition of the beginning sound of a word.
an affix added to the end of a root word.
29
Repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word. "Silly Sarah Sue Slept"
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Idiom
Alliteration
30
The sequence of events in fiction or drama is called the _____.
climax
storyboard
plot
rising action
31
A
trait
is _____.
the time and place a story takes place
a quality that defines a character
the main part of a word
what a character is saying
32
In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means —
fearless
frightening
confident
encouraging
33
What does the word alumni mean in paragraph 7?
Competition judges
College applicants
Former participants
Parent supporters
34
Making an educated guess using details in a passage along with what you already know is:
to assume.
to estimate.
to take a shot in the dark.
to infer.
35
Which of the following does NOT describe a
drama
?
A play written to be performed.
Told with stage directions and dialogue.
A story divided into acts and scenes.
The beginning of the story.
36
He eats like a pig. Is what type of figurative language.
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
37
Name this burger.
Big Mac
Hamburger
Whopper
Krabby Patty
38
The text shows how ideas/things are alike or different; uses best, more, better, less, worse
compare/contrast
sequencing
cause/effect
problem/solution
39
Can be proven or verified as true.
False
True
Unknown
All of the above
40
In a work of fiction, the narrator's outlook in relation to the story is called the _____.
author's purpose
main idea
point of view
conflict
41
An
opinion
is _____.
the fallacy of an idea or principle that is untrue
something that is proven.
a personal belief; a statement that cannot be proven true
extra information that is not necessary
42
When reading a poem, what is a
STANZA
?
The rhyming words only
A group of lines; verse
The title
The entire poem
43
The
exposition
is _____.
the beginning of the story.
the end of the story.
the turning point in the story.
the bulk of the story.
44
Name this Disney Character.
Lighting McQueen
Chick Hicks
Mater like Ta-Mater
Mater
45
Mr. Banks nickname is.
Guapo
Mr. Too Cool for School
Senior Bancos
Mr. Shoe Game
