What does foreboding mean?

a suggestion that something bad is going to happen

Parenthesis can be used to show :

Extra information to clarify, illustrate or as an afterthought (like this!)

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

thoughts, feelings and POV of all characters in the story

what is a flashback ?

a memory from the past that explains something to the reader

the ideas or feelings associated with a word

An indication of a future event

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

to conclude something based on evidence from the passage

A category, defined by common attributes.

Repeating of the same beginning sound in a group of words

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PAT Reading Review Grade 9

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When the opposite of what is meant is said/written
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
ironic irony
2
A concrete object or thing that represents an abstract idea is...
an allusion
an extended metaphor
symbolism
parallelism
3
The author's attitude toward their subject is called the
tone
mood
onomatopoeia
vibe
4
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggeration for effect
Words that imitate sounds
Non-human things given human qualities
Repetition of beginning sounds
5
A character who doesn't undergo change during the story
dynamic
flat
round
static
6
a synonym for 'finally' . . .
for instance
lastly
however
for example
7
When the audience knows more than the characters in the story
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
ironic irony
8
Pathos refers to
logic
credibility
all of the above
emotion
9
Exposition may introduce the setting, the characters, the time-period and
the rising action
the inciting incident
the climax
the resolution
10
What does foreboding mean?
a suggestion that something good is going to happen
a suggestion that something bad is going to happen
a suggestion that the story is almost over
a suggestion that something is not going to happen at all
11
A character who undergoes an important change is called
flat
dynamic
static
round
12
The primary or intended purpose of a Student Code of Conduct handbook is to
persuade students
entertain students
all of the above
inform students
13
Another word for the dictionary definition of a word is called the
all of the above
connotation
definition
denotation
14
What do Words in Italics tell us?
Indicate character's thoughts rather than what is said out loud
can be used to emphasize
Words in italics can indicate important information.
All of these are correct
15
Onomatopoeia
exaggerating for effect.
using words to mimic sounds.
repeating a word or phrase.
using the same sound to start several words.
16
Parenthesis can be used to show :
Extra information to clarify, illustrate or as an afterthought (like this!)
Similes and metaphors
Information which the sentence wouldn't make sense without.
Speech
17
The word "omniscient" means all-knowing. As such, in 3rd person omniscient the reader can see..
thoughts, feelings and POV of all characters in the story
the POV of the narrator
the POV of the central character
18
The opposite of literal meaning is...
simile
allusion
metaphorical meaning
figurative meaning
19
A reference to a well-known person, event, piece of art, or literature is known as
an alliteration
an allegory
an alligator
an allusion
20
A comparison between two unlike things that does not use like or as
metaphor
figurative language
simile
epic simile
21
Which of the following could be an example of an antagonist in a story?
a force of nature, such as a hurricane
the opposing force in a story
all of the above
an undesirable situation or circumstance
22
Details that appeal to the five senses
personification
metaphor
simile
imagery
23
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
Fritos are flammable
Loyalty can be a burden.
overcoming obstables
love vs hate
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Tranquil
Hopeful and optimistic
Downcast and sad
Calm and peaceful
Agitated and nervous
25
what is a flashback ?
an event that may happen next
a memory from the past that explains something to the reader
a memory that is just being made
26
The main character of focus in a literary work
protagonist
antagonist
main character
dynamic character
27
Connotation means -
figurative language words
the ideas or feelings associated with a word
precise meaning of a word
the dictionary definition of a word
28
A comparison between two unalike things using like or as
simile
all of the above
metaphor
figurative language
29
Foreshadowing
Words or phrases that aren’t meant to be taken literally
An indication of a future event
An indirect reference
Comparing two things using like or as
30
What does it mean when a question asks you to "infer" something?
to conclude something based on an educated guess
to conclude something based on your own opinion
to conclude something based on ideas that aliens implanted
to conclude something based on evidence from the passage
31
The feeling an author creates in a reader through the telling of a story or poem
assonance
imagery
mood
tone
32
The literary term that compares unlike things, using "like" or "as"
epic metaphor
metaphor
simile
analogy
33
Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?
character vs. desire
character vs. nature
character vs. character
character vs. society
34
Which of the following is NOT a fragment?
At the line of scrimmage.
Because I really enjoy football.
We are football Fanatics!
The quarterback near the ten-yard line.
35
Characterization can be achieved through...
a character's own speech and actions
all of the above
descriptions of the character made by a narrator
other characters' thoughts about that character
36
If a story is written and the narrator is saying "I" then it is written in ____ point-of-view.
third person omniscient
second person
first person
third person limited
37
Antonym of "quiet"
cool
lovely
noisy
38
What the author reveals to the reader is called the...
theme
message / moral
main idea
all of the above
39
What is a genre?
A very typical example of a certain person or thing.
The effect of contrasted light and shadow.
A category, defined by common attributes.
The arrangement of the scenery, props, etc
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Alliteration is
An indirect reference
comparing two things using like or as
Repeating of the same beginning sound in a group of words
the atmosphere of something
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Narration from the POV of someone who is not in the story but can see into one character
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
1st person limited
2nd person omniscient

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