FAST (PM3) Reading Review 9th Grade

Question 1

What does it mean when a question asks you to "infer" something?

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to conclude something based on evidence from the passage

Question 2

Studies show that waste removal can be made up to 20% more efficient in the city

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an example of logos

Question 3

I like walking my dog, to eat ice cream, and to read at the beach. (What's wrong?)

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no parallel structure (walking, to eat, to read)

Question 4

The opposite of literal is...

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figurative

Question 5

The primary or intended purpose of a student code of conduct is to

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inform students

Question 6

Fix this sentence: "Its a lovely house!" she exclaimed, trying her best to sound sincere.

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add an ' between the t and s in "Its"

Question 7

Which of the following strategies will help you when taking the FAST test?

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all of the following

Question 8

Connotation is the _____ meaning of a word.

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implied/feeling/connection

Question 9

"I have a dream that one day my four little childrenWill live in a nation where they are not judged by..."MLK

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an example of pathos

Question 10

When an author uses an object, person, or action to represent more than itself, it is called...

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symbolism

Question 11

Which of the following should you pay attention to when reading a passage?

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all of the above

Question 12

What should you look at to determine how an author develops the main idea?

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all of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of a theme?

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loyalty can be a burden

Question 14

Before choosing an answer, it&#x27;s important to make sure that your response is...

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backed with textual evidence from the passage

Question 15

The main thing that the author is trying to show the reader is called the...

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theme, main idea

Question 16

A figure of speech particular to a certain culture is called____. If a person takes this literally, it can be confusing.

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an idiom

Question 17

Many hipsters find the lives of non-hipsters very pedestrian. In this context, pedestrian means

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dull or uninspired

Question 18

If, in a story, the narrator is saying "I" then it is written in ____ POV.

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first person

Question 19

T/F: For FAST questions with 2 parts, the entire question is wrong if you get part of it wrong.

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true

Question 20

A reference to a well-known person, event, etc. that the writer expects the reader to know is

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an allusion

Question 21

The main character of focus in a literary work is called

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protagonist

Question 22

Apostrophes should be used...(2 possible answers)

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in contractions of 2 words (I'm, don't, shouldn't), to show possession (Joe's, grandma's, the dog's)

Question 23

When the audience knows more than the characters in the story

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dramatic irony

Question 24

A comparison between two unalike things that does not use like or as is called

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metaphor

Question 25

For "hot text" type questions on the FAST test, you will be asked to select more than one:

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all of the above

Question 26

When the opposite of what is meant is said/written

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verbal irony

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment?

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We love Mrs. Fulgier&#x27;s class.

Question 28

Which of the following should you be sure to do the night before a test?

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get a good night's sleep

Question 29

The feeling the reader gets when reading a story is called...

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mood

Question 30

Which of the following is a possible purpose for an author&#x27;s writing?

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all the above

Question 31

This is when you take what the writer says and translate it into your own words.

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paraphrasing

Question 32

Which of the following could be an example of an antagonist in a story?

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all of the above

Question 33

How will questions be formatted on the FAST test?

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All of the above

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of conflict?

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man vs. desire

Question 35

This is when you take a large portion of text and shrink it down to a bite-sized chunk.

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summarizing

Question 36

Which of the following is correctly capitalized?

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Question 37

As a three-time Olympic gold medalist, I can assure you that this energy drink will improve your fitness and stamina is

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an example of ethos

Question 38

The word "omniscient" means all-knowing. As such, in 3rd person omniscient, the reader can see.

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the POV of multiple characters

Question 39

A comparison between two unalike things using like or as is called

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simile

Question 40

The author&#x27;s attitude toward his or her subject is called the

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tone

Question 41

Characterization can be achieved through...

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all of the above

Question 42

Details that appeal to the five senses are called

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imagery

FAST (PM3) Reading Review 9th Grade

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FAST (PM3) Reading Review 9th Grade

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