9th Final Exam Review

If an author writes mostly in first person, what is their point of view?

Which word best contributes to a humorous tone?

In the sentence, “The judge was known for her impartial decisions,” what does "impartial" mean?

Which sentence supports the central idea “Hard work leads to success”?

Which sentence supports that claim from the previous question (Reading improves brain function and reduces stress)?

What is the central idea of a passage that describes a boy saving a cat from a tree?

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

How can you tell an author is expressing an opinion rather than a fact?

In the sentence, “The smell was so pungent it made my eyes water,” what does "pungent" most likely mean?

Which of the following is the main claim of the article “Why Teens Should Read More”?

Which sentence is a claim?

When comparing a poem and a short story about the same event, what should you analyze?

How does the arrival of the letter in a story most likely advance the plot?

“The professor’s lecture was so esoteric that only a few students could follow it.” What does esoteric mean?

What makes a good summary?

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

What is the best word to replace "walked" in the sentence “She walked nervously into the room”?

What does the sentence “He was a lion on the field” most likely mean?

Which event would best advance the plot of a mystery story?

Which rhetorical device is being used: “If we don’t act now, who will?”

What is the purpose of repetition in a speech?

Combine: “The dog barked. The mailman walked by.”

What tone is conveyed in the sentence, “She sighed as she stared at the rain, feeling hopeless”?

Which transition best fits the sentence: “I love books. ____, I read every day.”

Combine: “She studied hard. She passed the test.”

What does the sentence “She bit her lip and looked down” most likely suggest?

Which sentence best supports the claim: “School uniforms improve focus”?

If a character slams a door and yells, what can you infer?

An author who believes that technology is harmful might use which tone?

Which quote best supports the inference that the character is lonely?