ELA Midterm

An imperative sentence can end in exclamation point or period.

The quarterback was ____________ after the lineman missed his block.

An idea or conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Which of these is NOT an example of formal writing?

What is the complete subject of this sentence? Dogs, Cats, and Hamsters all make great pets.

Main character;hero of the story

What literary device is shown in the following phrase: The wind screamed as it ripped through the forest.

Tone is the authors attitude toward his/her subject

Threats and harsh treatment meant to make you do something you don’t want to do.

a word, sentence, or paragraph that hints at what is coming next or later in the story

A character with very few traits

What is the underlined phrase “lying like a rug” an example of?

Outward behavior or bearing

using words that mean the opposite of what they seem, usually to mock or highly exaggerate

Which of the following is the best definition of a metaphor?

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.

What type of character experiences an important internal change?

Reluctantly ,enviously jealously

Susan and David ate OMELETS for breakfast. Is omelets an example of a DO or IO?

A novel that follows the growth and development of the main character.

What are the types of Allusion?

To identify second person you look for the words I,me,and my

when the author tells us about a character using adjectives and descriptions