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Midterm Review: SWISS 8th
Midterm Review: SWISS 8th
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Reviewing all standards from theme to poetry analysis.
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1
What is the connotation of the word IMMATURE
Negative
Neutral
Positive
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What is the connotation of the word GRIMY?
Neutral
Positive
Negative
3
What is elaboration?
Repeat of a quote/paraphrase
Your own thoughts based on a quote or paraphrase
4
Choose a popular title of a FABLE
The Truck and the Deer
The ELA Teacher and the Teenage Bear
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Room and the Cockroach
5
Which one is a preposition?
The
On
Fun
Go
6
What is the connotation of a word?
The misspelling of a word
The definition of a word
The opposite of a word meaning
The feeling that a word brings about
7
3rd Person Objective is....
Narrator knows all about one character
Narrator does not reveal any of the characters thoughts
Narrator knows all about every character
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3rd Person Limited Point of View is...
Narrator knows all about 2 or more characters
Narrator knows all
Narrator knows all in regards to one character
9
Vex means to...
scream
wake
annoy
plan
10
Writing about the similarities and differences of Indian food vs. Italian food would be....
Sequence
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
11
To conceive of something is to...
think of it
walk toward it
tell about it
dream about it
12
Explaining the steps involved in making baked ziti would be written in which text structure?
Problem and Solution
Sequence
Chronological
Compare and Contrase
13
The girl's attitude was like a trapped hog!
Idiom
Symbolism
Simile
Personification
14
What is Problem and Solution (text structure)?
Text is written in the order in which the events took place
A problem and an answer are suggested
Tells how two things are similar and different
An action and its results are explained
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What is the dictionary definition of a word?
Its denotation
Its figurative language
Its imagery
Its connotation
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You find the THEME within....
Informational Text
Literature
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The Exposition of a story is...
Resolution
Rising Action
First part of the plot
Narrative
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My English teacher is going to drive me insane!!!
Simile
Hyperbole
Imagery
Alliteration
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The bear's beautiful black fur was hard to see at night.
Symbolism
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Metaphor
20
What is the connotation of the word CONFIDENT
Positive
Neutral
Negative
21
Which sentence has a sentimental tone?
Everyone should become a teacher!
I can't stand Math; I need to learn my times tables!
Put the project in your high school treasure box!
Tom, get away from that llama!
22
Nurzhan is connected to the dance when....
He tells his parents that Maya shouldn't go to the dance
He comes up with a way for Maya to go to the dance
He gets bullied in the bathroom
He decides to sneak out and meet Nancy at the dance
23
Which one is not an adjective?
Silly
Sprint
Lazy
Beautiful
24
What do all FABLES contain?
An Idiom
A Moral Lesson
Grammar Errors
Metaphor
25
Audacity means...
Scornful Mockery
Shameless Daring
Fierce Hostility
Overwhelming Terror
26
The CLIMAX of a story is...
Inciting Incident
Moves the plot along
The turning point of a story
The first part of a plot
27
Which one is a verb?
Deer
Yet
Run
Near
28
Falling Action of a story is....
The resolution of a story
The highest point of action in an article or short story
Events following the climax leading to the resolution
When the main character falls down and hurts her elbow
29
What does the word stifle mean?
Smother
Frighten
Shout
Surprise
30
Which sentence has a mysterious tone?
Did you rip your paper out of your binder??
Out of the trees she heard a sound.
The sister was stealthy as she stole the last piece of pie.
I would love to make lemon cookies tonight.
31
Choose the correct punctuation for the signal phrase...
The bear stated "Ouch, that didn't feel good".
The bear stated, "Ouch, that didn't feel good."
The bear stated, "Ouch that didn't feel good".
The bear stated "Ouch that didn't feel good".
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Why do Maya's parents have stricter rules than her friends' parents do?
They are from a country with different customs
They have to work long hours at their jobs
They expect her to do well in school
They want her to set a good example for her little brother
33
What is the THEME of a story?
A one-word summary
What the text is mainly about
A lesson stated right in the text
Imagery in the plot line
34
Maya is connected to the dance because...
She wants to upset her parents
She wants to meet up with her best friends
Going to the dance will help her fit into American culture
35
Which is the best THEME?
Resilience
Love Conquers All
Courage
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The Rising Action of a story is...
Main part of the story; complications arise
End of the story; the conflict is resolved
Beginning of the story; setting is established
37
Which on is a conjunction?
But
With
Love
Family
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The RESOLUTION of a story is...
Conflicts are resolved
The main point of conflict
Characters are introduced
39
What does derision mean?
Pain
Ridicule
Murder
Madness
40
Which sentence has an optimistic tone?
If I remediate, I know I'll just get the same grade.
If I remediate, I know I'll do better!
41
3rd Person Pronouns are...
He, she, they, them
I, me, we, us, ours
42
Which one is a proper noun?
Teacher
Hospital
High School
Mrs. Pinebottom
43
What is Cause and Effect (text structure)?
An action and its results are explained
Two things are noted for their similarities and differences
Describes something in order of space
A step-by-step process is explained
44
What is Chronological Text Structure?
A step-by-step process is explained
Written in order of which the events take place
A problem and solution are suggested
Describes something in order of space
45
What is Sequence (text structure)?
Information is listed step-by-step
Explaining how two things are similar and different
Describes how something looks
An action and its results are explained
46
The boy's laugh was a rabid hyena.
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Alliteration
47
Choose the correct punctuation for the signal phrase...
According to Jones, "Everyone loves english".
According to Jones, "Everyone loves English."
According to Jones "Everyone loves English".
According to Jones "Everyone loves English".
48
A thesis MUST HAVE....
Your opinion on the topic
A quote
Your 3 reasons stated
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What is Compare and Contrast (text structure)?
An action and its results are explained
Tells how two things are similar and different
A problem is presented with possible solutions
A text is written in order of which the events took place
50
Which sentence has an apathetic tone?
I'll unload the dishwasher for you!
Can I have a mint for my dog?
I don't need to do my homework; I don't care anyway.
Wait, I haven't finished my lunch yet!
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The CENTRAL IDEA is found in....
Informational Text
Literature
52
Omniscient means...
Limited knowledge
All Knowing
2 people know the thoughts of all
53
An introduction includes...
An attention getting first sentence and specific facts
Attention getting first sentence, background, and a thesis
First person pronouns and a thesis
Specific facts and an interesting quote
54
We could hear the whoosh of the waves as they hit our front porch during the hurricane.
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Idiom
Simile
55
The wind sang a soft song.
Hyperbol
Personification
Idiom
Imagery
56
Writing about the events of WWII as they took place would be which text structure?
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Chronological
57
What is the connotation of the word SPOILED?
Positive
Neutral
Negative
58
Which sentence has a bitter tone?
Sally, go pick up your brother at the store.
I love grilled cheese sandwiches.
I didn't make the team because the coach doesn't like talent
Please do your homework!
59
1st Person pronouns are...
I, me, my, us, ours
He, she, they, them
60
A possible THEME for My Favorite Chaperone is...
Hard Work Pays Off
Change Can Be Good
Don't Steal
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Which one is a common noun?
United States of America
School
Swiss Point Middle School
Mrs. Pinebottom
62
She wore an anchor necklace to show that she won't be moved by their nasty comments.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Symbolism
63
An argumentative essay will always include a...
A climax
Figurative Language
Counter Claim
A plot line
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What is the connotation of the word AROMA?
Positive
Neutral
Negative
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What is Text Structure?
A phone message to a friend
The flow of characters
The way a text is organized
The rising action of a text
