8th Grade Final Exam Review 2016

logical guess; reasonable decision

without change; without fail

"Smart as a whip" is what type of figurative language?

aware of one's own existence, surroundings, sensations

moved backward; deteriorated

Destiny deny's dreaming daily during class.

a careful analysis of the words, phrases, and sentences of text

to make angry

qualities, attitudes, and values that a character has or displays

Poetry is a type of writing that uses figurative language to:

the study of the human mind and its processes

to be diminished in value or ability; to become worse

a central message, concern, or purpose in a story, literary work

What is one aspect of the text that shows Charlie is returning to his own condition?

When two or more words have the same ending sound as "flight" and "sight"...

to disprove; to dispute

advancing; moving forward

What inference about Charlie can you draw from the first section of "Flowers for Algernon"?

"Cruel kindness" is what type of figurative language?

What view of science is most clearly suggested by Charlie's story in "Flowers for Algernon"?

the writer's attitude toward his or her audience and subject/topic

a disturbing thought

"The rain clouds laughed at my plans to go to the beach."

Why do Charlie's fellow workers want him fired?

uneven ridges on the brain's surface

Which phrase best describes Charlie at the end of "Flowers for Algernon"?

Which are themes in Flowers for Algernon?

incredible; spectacular

"You pulled a Charlie Gordon" is what type of figurative language?

"It's hotter than an oven in here!"

set of symptoms connected with a disease

a leveling off in progress

What form does the story "Flowers for Algernon" take?

the story is told by a character who uses the pronoun "I"

to hide; to conceal

observable; something that can be seen or touched

In "Flowers for Algernon," why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

In "Flowers for Algernon," what happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

inward looking; thoughtful

the narrator knows and tells about what each character feels and thinks

narrow openings

An inference is...

studies focused on a limited field or area

using symbols, asking questions, making notes in the columns, while reading...

A fine mess" is which type of figurative language?

"Absolutely unsure" is what type of figurative language?

empty; shallow

understanding how an author's writing is a reflection of his/her life

the feeling created in the reader by the words used in the story

"Hiss" is an example of what type of figurative language?

decline or worsening

From what point of view is "Flowers for Algernon" told?

Alexis always allows Allan to sing another song.