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Final Exam Review- Language Arts
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Review for the 8th grade ELA exam
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1
In argumentative writing, the
turn back
addresses who the audience of the text is.
restates the issue.
demonstrates why the counterargument is wrong.
explains why the other side of the argument could be right.
2
Which object is a symbol of the departure from civilization?
the conch
the signal fire
Piggy's glasses
Ralph's hair
3
Which character represents savagery and the desire for power?
Roger
Simon
Piggy
Jack
4
Transitive or Intransitive? The teacher spoke for ten minutes.
transitive
intransitive
5
Point of view in which the narrator is an outside observer and uses
he
,
she,
it.
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person
6
The subjunctive mood is used to:
indicate an event that won't happen unless a condition's met
express a command.
express a non-factual, hypothetical situation/suggestion
ask a question.
7
The 3rd Person POV in which the narrator is a reporter; reader doesn't know anyone's thoughts
Limited
Objective
Omniscient
8
What is the meaning of the Lord of the Flies' message to Simon?
Evil is a trait inside of man.
Dreams can be more powerful than reality.
It is unhealthy to eat uncooked meat.
If they ignore the beast it will go away.
9
Which character represents order, leadership, and civilization?
Ralph
Piggy
Jack
Simon
10
Here, invisible yet strong, was the
taboo
of the old life.
Taboo
means:
a state of disorder due to lack of authority
exclusion from use or practice
anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment
a long, angry speech of criticism
11
Which character archetype is described? Guides the hero, teaching them skills
mentor
loveable rogue
jester/joker
hero
12
What happens to Simon when he returns to the group to tell them the beast is really the pilot?
He tells Ralph the truth, then lives alone.
The hunters kill him before he can tell them anything.
He joins the dance and becomes evil.
He keeps quiet because they won't believe him.
13
Verb mood? If I were a unicorn, I would poop glitter.
subjunctive
conditional
interrogative
imperative
14
Which of the following is
not
included in an argumentative essay?
a call to action
a counterclaim
a hook
opinions and feelings
15
Which character represents the scientific and intellectual aspects of human nature??
Jack
Ralph
Simon
Piggy
16
Which character archetype is described? A goofy sidekick who provides comic relief
jester/joker
hero
mentor
loveable rogue
17
The logic, data, and facts that support a thesis are the
evidence.
counterarguments.
issues.
claims.
18
Which character represents brutality and bloodlust?
Jack
Roger
Simon
Piggy
19
Active or Passive? Harriet wore a bright red cap to school
Passive
Active
20
Which object is a symbol of civilization and order?
Piggy's glasses
the signal fire
the conch
the beast
21
Which archetypal theme: The character is put in a place where he feels alone and out of place
coming of age/loss of innocence
stranger in a strange land
the journey or quest
fall from grace and redemeption
22
Which object is a symbol of logic, reason, and intellect?
the signal fire
Ralph's hair
the conch
Piggy's glasses
23
Which of the following is true of narrative writing?
It can be both fiction and nonfiction.
It has vivid descriptions.
All of these.
The purpose is to entertain.
24
Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?
It is the sow's head, and represents evil.
It is the name they have given the dead pilot.
It is a large, poisonous inset that thrives on the island.
It is a game the littluns play to pass the time.
25
A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority. This defines:
tirade
antagonism
anarchy
indignation
26
Point of view in which the narrator uses
I
or
me
.
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person
27
Smoke was rising among the creepers that
festooned
the dead trees.
Festooned
means
heavy
fumbling
draped
doubting
28
Transitive or Intransitive? Do you play tennis every day?
transitive
intransitive
29
Transitive or Intransitive? We arrived at the stadium ten minutes before the game started.
transitive
intransitive
30
How is Ralph saved in the end?
The littluns push Jack off the mountain into the sea.
He is stronger than Jack and defeats him.
A British naval officer finds him.
He swims to the safety of another island.
31
Transitive or Intransitive? Mr. Jenkin's cat watched the birds in the trees.
transitive
intransitive
32
Which object is a symbol of the darkness within every human being?
the conch
the signal fire
Piggy's glasses
the beast
33
Piggy stood and the rose of
indignation
faded slowly from his cheeks.
Indignation
means:
anger due to unfair treatment
a state of disbelief
boldness intended to impress
aggressive or warlike behavior
34
Which archetypal theme: The character is good, does something bad, then does something selfless
stranger in a strange land
the journey or quest
coming of age/loss of innocence
fall from grace and redemeption
35
When SamnEric are watching the fire, they think they see the beast. What do they actually see?
a man in a parachute
a pig in the jungle
a boy in warpaint
vines blowing in the wind
36
Which character represents natural goodness and morality?
Ralph
Piggy
Simon
Jack
37
Active or Passive? My sisters and I share one bedroom.
Active
Passive
38
Which character archetype is described? A good guy who doesn't always follow the rules
hero
mentor
loveable rogue
jester/joker
39
Which character weeps for the end of innocence and the darkness of man's heart in the end?
Jack
Ralph
Simon
Roger
40
When a writer gives hints or clues about what is to come later in the story, it's called:
allusion
alliteration
juxtaposition
foreshadowing
41
On one side the air was cool, but on the other the fire thrust out a
savage
arm.
Savage
means:
a brutal or vicious person
enclosed or confined
fierce, violent, and uncontrolled
to attack ferociously and maul
42
Verb mood? Board up your windows when the zombie apocalypse begins.
imperative
conditional
indicative
interrogative
43
The 3rd Person POV in which the narrator only sees one character's thoughts and feelings
Omniscient
Limited
Objective
44
Which character could best be described by the word
corpulent
?
Jack
Ralph
Piggy
Simon
45
A story with two levels of meaning, a literal and a figurative level, is a(n):
extended metaphor
epic poem
allegory
narrative
46
The interrogative mood is used to:
indicate an event that won't happen unless a condition's met
ask a question.
express a non-factual, hypothetical situation/suggestion
express a command.
47
The optical illusion shown is an example of a:
mirage
pendulum
fulcrum
myriad
48
Active or Passive? An important speech was made by the president.
Active
Passive
49
What happens to Piggy at the end of the book?
Jack kills him with a spear and steals his glasses.
He is rescued with the rest of the boys.
He and the conch are smashed by a giant boulder.
He drowns trying to escape the hunters.
50
Simon, walking in front of Ralph, felt a flicker of
incredulity. Incredulity
means:
rivalry
humor
hostility
doubt
51
The imperative mood is used to:
express a statement, fact, or opinion.
indicate an event that won't happen unless a condition's met
express a command.
ask a question.
52
Which archetypal theme: The character grows up and loses his/her childish ways
fall from grace and redemeption
the journey or quest
coming of age/loss of innocence
stranger in a strange land
53
How are Piggy's glasses broken?
Roger steps on them to be cruel.
Jack drops them when he tries to light the fire.
Jack hits him and knocks them off of his head.
Piggy trips while he's climbing up the mountain after Ralph.
54
The vivid phantoms of his day-dream still
interposed
between him and Piggy.
Interposed
means
fumbled
attacked viciously, mauled
inserted between one thing and another
confined
55
Active or Passive? The awards were presented by the principal.
Passive
Active
56
The indicative mood is used to:
express a statement, fact, or opinion.
express a command.
ask a question.
indicate an event that won't happen unless a condition's met
57
What is an archetype?
a state of disorder due to absence of authority
a person who designs buildings
the principal enemy of someone or something
a type of character/theme that appears over and over again
58
The conditional mood is used to:
express a non-factual, hypothetical situation/suggestion
express a command.
indicate an event that won't happen unless a condition's met
ask a question.
59
What is Ralph's father's job?
He's a pilot in the British air force.
He's a member of the British coast guard.
He's a captain in the British cavalry.
He's an officer in the British navy.
60
What happens to the littlun with the mulberry covered birthmark?
The other boys kill him with their bare hands.
He burns to death when the signal fire ignites the forest.
Roger crushes him with a boulder.
A boar gores him while he is on a hunt with Jack.
61
Active or Passive? During the first act, a solo was performed by Gloria.
Active
Passive
62
Verb mood? Mrs. Edgar starts each day with a cup of coffee.
imperative
interrogative
indicative
conditional
63
Verb mood? What are you doing over summer break?
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
64
Verb mood? If you had turned in your classwork, you'd have passed math.
subjunctive
conditional
interrogative
imperative
65
When two characters/places/ideas are placed side by side to show comparisons and contrasts.
foreshadowing
alliteration
juxtaposition
allusion
66
When a cowboy walks into a saloon, he does so with
bravado
.
Bravado
means:
boldness
cheering
hostility
modesty
67
When an idea, object, or color is used to represent something else, it is called
symbolism
conflict
foreshadowing
simile
68
The 3rd Person POV in which the narrator can see the thoughts and feelings of all characters
Objective
Omniscient
Limited
69
Which archetypal theme: The protagonist is on a mission to find a place, person, or item
coming of age/loss of innocence
fall from grace and redemeption
the journey or quest
stranger in a strange land
70
Which character archetype is described? A protagonist who is admired or idealized for courage
mentor
loveable rogue
hero
jester/joker
71
Which object is a symbol of hope and rescue?
Ralph's hair
the signal fire
Piggy's glasses
the conch
