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1
Writers might use words with a ___________ when writing about a specific subject area.
literal meaning
figurative meaning
technical meaning
connotative meaning
2
Characters often change in response to events.
True
False
3
A character's attitude is ________________.
the reasons for their actions
how they think, act, and feel
something you don't want to get with the principal
based on what class period it is
4
A word's dictionary meaning is its __________.
connotation
figurative meaning
denotation
technical meaning
5
There can be more than one possible theme in a text.
False
True
6
Writers choose words with a positive or negative _______ to show how they feel about the topic.
figurative meaning
connotative meaning
technical meaning
context
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Which word has the most neutral connotation?
nosy
eager
curious
8
The _________ happens between the exposition and the climax in a story.
plot
resolution
falling action
rising action
9
What is the difference between the central idea and the theme of a text?
Central idea=what story mainly about. Theme=lesson.
There is no difference.
Central idea=details. Theme=details.
Theme=what story mainly about. Central idea=lesson.
10
Which word has the most negative connotation?
curious
eager
nosy
11
The moral or lesson of a text is called the ________.
theme
conflict
central idea
supporting details
12
A summary of a literary text should include ______________.
main characters, setting, conflict, all details
main characters, setting, conflict, judgments
main characters, setting, conflict, important events
main characters, setting, conflict, opinions
13
The climax is the __________ in a story.
moment of greatest excitement
moment of greatest suspense
The climax is all of them.
turning point
14
A word or phrase's figurative meaning is different from its _________.
literal, or usual, meaning
context
connotation
figurative expression
15
Which of the following is NOT a good example of a theme?
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
Parker should have learned not to run in the house.
We should always try to make the best of every situation.
Knowledge can help people overcome fear.
16
You can usually figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase by looking at its ____.
expression
purpose
context
connotation
17
The beginning of the story is called the _________.
Conflict
Exposition
Theme
Plot
18
The reasons for a character's actions is called their __________.
attitude
conflict
character development
motivation
19
The ____________ is what happens before the resolution but after the climax.
resolution
falling action
rising action
plot
20
Which word has the most positive connotation?
curious
nosy
eager
21
Which of the following would NOT be a good detail to include in a summary?
Ava was so excited that Charlie had asked her.
He really should not have asked her to the dance.
Charlie and Ava went to the dance and had a great time.
Charlie asked Ava to the spring dance.