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Midterm Review: SWISS 8th
Midterm Review: SWISS 8th
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Reviewing all standards from theme to poetry analysis.
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Why do Maya's parents have stricter rules than her friends' parents do?
They are from a country with different customs
They have to work long hours at their jobs
They want her to set a good example for her little brother
They expect her to do well in school
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She wore an anchor necklace to show that she won't be moved by their nasty comments.
Metaphor
Simile
Symbolism
Onomatopoeia
3
Which one is not an adjective?
Lazy
Beautiful
Silly
Sprint
4
An argumentative essay will always include a...
Counter Claim
A climax
Figurative Language
A plot line
5
What is Compare and Contrast (text structure)?
A problem is presented with possible solutions
An action and its results are explained
A text is written in order of which the events took place
Tells how two things are similar and different
6
Which one is a proper noun?
Teacher
Hospital
High School
Mrs. Pinebottom
7
Explaining the steps involved in making baked ziti would be written in which text structure?
Sequence
Problem and Solution
Chronological
Compare and Contrase
8
Vex means to...
wake
annoy
scream
plan
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Audacity means...
Shameless Daring
Fierce Hostility
Scornful Mockery
Overwhelming Terror
10
3rd Person Limited Point of View is...
Narrator knows all about 2 or more characters
Narrator knows all in regards to one character
Narrator knows all
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What is the connotation of the word SPOILED?
Neutral
Positive
Negative
12
Which one is a preposition?
Go
Fun
On
The
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What is Text Structure?
The way a text is organized
A phone message to a friend
The rising action of a text
The flow of characters
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What is the THEME of a story?
A one-word summary
What the text is mainly about
Imagery in the plot line
A lesson stated right in the text
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My English teacher is going to drive me insane!!!
Simile
Imagery
Hyperbole
Alliteration
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You find the THEME within....
Informational Text
Literature
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To conceive of something is to...
think of it
dream about it
tell about it
walk toward it
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3rd Person Pronouns are...
I, me, we, us, ours
He, she, they, them
19
Falling Action of a story is....
The highest point of action in an article or short story
The resolution of a story
When the main character falls down and hurts her elbow
Events following the climax leading to the resolution
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Maya is connected to the dance because...
Going to the dance will help her fit into American culture
She wants to upset her parents
She wants to meet up with her best friends
21
We could hear the whoosh of the waves as they hit our front porch during the hurricane.
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
22
What is the connotation of a word?
The misspelling of a word
The definition of a word
The opposite of a word meaning
The feeling that a word brings about
23
Which sentence has a mysterious tone?
I would love to make lemon cookies tonight.
Out of the trees she heard a sound.
Did you rip your paper out of your binder??
The sister was stealthy as she stole the last piece of pie.
24
What is elaboration?
Repeat of a quote/paraphrase
Your own thoughts based on a quote or paraphrase
25
An introduction includes...
First person pronouns and a thesis
Specific facts and an interesting quote
An attention getting first sentence and specific facts
Attention getting first sentence, background, and a thesis
26
Omniscient means...
All Knowing
Limited knowledge
2 people know the thoughts of all
27
Which sentence has a bitter tone?
I love grilled cheese sandwiches.
Sally, go pick up your brother at the store.
I didn't make the team because the coach doesn't like talent
Please do your homework!
28
A possible THEME for My Favorite Chaperone is...
Don't Steal
Hard Work Pays Off
Change Can Be Good
29
The boy's laugh was a rabid hyena.
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
Hyperbole
30
The CLIMAX of a story is...
The turning point of a story
The first part of a plot
Inciting Incident
Moves the plot along
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What is Cause and Effect (text structure)?
A step-by-step process is explained
An action and its results are explained
Two things are noted for their similarities and differences
Describes something in order of space
32
What is the connotation of the word GRIMY?
Negative
Positive
Neutral
33
What is the connotation of the word AROMA?
Neutral
Positive
Negative
34
Which is the best THEME?
Love Conquers All
Courage
Resilience
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Which sentence has an apathetic tone?
Wait, I haven't finished my lunch yet!
I'll unload the dishwasher for you!
Can I have a mint for my dog?
I don't need to do my homework; I don't care anyway.
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What is Chronological Text Structure?
Describes something in order of space
Written in order of which the events take place
A step-by-step process is explained
A problem and solution are suggested
37
Which one is a common noun?
School
Mrs. Pinebottom
United States of America
Swiss Point Middle School
38
A thesis MUST HAVE....
Your 3 reasons stated
Your opinion on the topic
A quote
39
Nurzhan is connected to the dance when....
He gets bullied in the bathroom
He comes up with a way for Maya to go to the dance
He tells his parents that Maya shouldn't go to the dance
He decides to sneak out and meet Nancy at the dance
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What do all FABLES contain?
A Moral Lesson
Grammar Errors
Metaphor
An Idiom
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Which one is a verb?
Yet
Run
Deer
Near
42
Writing about the similarities and differences of Indian food vs. Italian food would be....
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
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What does derision mean?
Pain
Madness
Ridicule
Murder
44
Choose a popular title of a FABLE
The Truck and the Deer
The ELA Teacher and the Teenage Bear
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Room and the Cockroach
45
The wind sang a soft song.
Idiom
Hyperbol
Imagery
Personification
46
Choose the correct punctuation for the signal phrase...
The bear stated "Ouch, that didn't feel good".
The bear stated "Ouch that didn't feel good".
The bear stated, "Ouch, that didn't feel good."
The bear stated, "Ouch that didn't feel good".
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The CENTRAL IDEA is found in....
Literature
Informational Text
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What is the connotation of the word IMMATURE
Neutral
Negative
Positive
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The Rising Action of a story is...
Beginning of the story; setting is established
Main part of the story; complications arise
End of the story; the conflict is resolved
50
Which sentence has an optimistic tone?
If I remediate, I know I'll do better!
If I remediate, I know I'll just get the same grade.
51
3rd Person Objective is....
Narrator knows all about every character
Narrator does not reveal any of the characters thoughts
Narrator knows all about one character
52
What does the word stifle mean?
Smother
Frighten
Shout
Surprise
53
What is the dictionary definition of a word?
Its denotation
Its imagery
Its figurative language
Its connotation
54
Choose the correct punctuation for the signal phrase...
According to Jones, "Everyone loves english".
According to Jones "Everyone loves English".
According to Jones, "Everyone loves English."
According to Jones "Everyone loves English".
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The Exposition of a story is...
First part of the plot
Resolution
Rising Action
Narrative
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The girl's attitude was like a trapped hog!
Simile
Personification
Symbolism
Idiom
57
Which sentence has a sentimental tone?
Tom, get away from that llama!
Put the project in your high school treasure box!
Everyone should become a teacher!
I can't stand Math; I need to learn my times tables!
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The RESOLUTION of a story is...
Characters are introduced
The main point of conflict
Conflicts are resolved
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Writing about the events of WWII as they took place would be which text structure?
Chronological
Sequence
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
60
What is the connotation of the word CONFIDENT
Positive
Neutral
Negative
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What is Sequence (text structure)?
An action and its results are explained
Explaining how two things are similar and different
Information is listed step-by-step
Describes how something looks
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Which on is a conjunction?
Love
But
With
Family
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The bear's beautiful black fur was hard to see at night.
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Symbolism
Metaphor
64
What is Problem and Solution (text structure)?
A problem and an answer are suggested
An action and its results are explained
Tells how two things are similar and different
Text is written in the order in which the events took place
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1st Person pronouns are...
He, she, they, them
I, me, my, us, ours
