9th Final Exam Review

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

Which sentence is a claim?

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

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

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What makes a good summary?

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

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

Which word best contributes to a humorous tone?

What is the purpose of repetition in a speech?