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8th Grade Final Exam Review Part 2
8th Grade Final Exam Review Part 2
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1
The pattern in which the last words of a line in a poem rhyme.
free verse
rythm
rhyme scheme
meter
2
Which of the following is the correct use of commas.
I have lived in Jacksonville, Florida for several years.
I have lived in Jacksonville Florida for several years.
I, have lived in Jacksonville, Florida, for several years.
I have lived in Jacksonville, Florida, for several years.
3
A character that stays the same through the story.
round character
static character
dynamic character
flat character
4
Something that represents something else.
theme
symbol
irony
conflict
5
Spaghetti Warehouse, located downtown, is supposedly haunted.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma between independent clauses
comma after introductory element
comma in a series/list
6
My aunts think that mac 'n' cheese is a vegetable, and we eat it every holiday.
comma between independent clauses
comma after introductory element
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
7
A character that undergoes a big change by the end of the story.
round character
flat character
dynamic character
static character
8
Once Harry has defeated the Dark Lord, he can enjoy his summer vacation.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
9
By the time Santa reached the last house on the block, he couldn't even look at the cookies.
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
10
Bob's father was a rock through the whole ordeal.
metaphor
comparison
imagery
simile
11
Which of the following is correct?
The movie Charlie and The Chocolate Factory was amusing.
The movie Charlie And The Chocolate Factory was amusing.
The movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was amusing.
None of these are correct.
12
Mrs. Proske, the best choir director ever, keeps a bowl of candy in her office.
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
13
A large bucket of fluffy, crunchy, butter drenched popcorn.
hyperbole
irony
imagery
personification
14
My cousin, the one who went to prison, set a historic building on fire.
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
15
Which of the following is properly punctuated?
On December 28, 2006 a very special person was born.
On December 28, 2006, a very special person was born.
None of these are properly punctuated.
On December, 28, 2006, a very special person was born.
16
Over winter break, I am going to Santa Fe.
comma between independent clauses
comma after introductory element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
17
Where characters are introduced in a story.
climax
conflict
rising action
exposition
18
This type of writing retells the story in an abbreviated form.
paraphrase
poetry
summary
analysis
19
Which of the following is correct?
That girl said "My sister is in big trouble."
He said, "I may forget your name, but I never forget a face."
The boy said "go home, or I will tell my dad."
"How will I get there" he asked.
20
A reference to a well-known person, event, place, or work of art.
allusion
flashback
dialogue
irony
21
Which of the following is correct?
I live in the Northeastern part of the state, where the climate is colder.
I live in the northeastern part of the state, where the climate is colder.
I live in the northeastern part of the State, where the climate is colder.
I live in the Northeastern part of the State, where the climate is colder.
22
Scrooge learns it's still Christmas Day, and he races into the street to celebrate.
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
23
Does a book over 350 pages count as two, Ms. Estep?
comma separating direct address
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
24
A universal idea or big lesson about life.
tone
conflict
symbolism
theme
25
Ms. Estep, the best teacher in the world, has an odd obsession with Edgar Allan Poe.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
26
Which sentence is correct?
I give blood when the red cross holds a blood drive in my area.
The employees of the Company were laid off with little hope of a new job.
The last Ice Age ended a very long time ago.
Have you read All The King's Men?
27
The narrator is outside of the story and uses pronouns like he and she.
2nd person POV
4th person POV.
3rd person POV
1st person POV
28
The contrast between what looks real and what is actually real.
flashback
irony
onomatopoeia
sarcasm
29
The houses include Thor, Valkyrie, Valhalla, Odin, Skald, and Dragon.
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
30
The language arts exam, by the way, will be a breeze if you prepare ahead of time.
comma in a series/list
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
31
Mrs. Estep patrols the hallways, looking for students who are misbehaving.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
comma after introductory element
32
A character with only one or two traits.
static character
round character
dynamic character
flat character
33
The students stepped off the bus, and an Alley employee ushered them into the theater.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma after introductory element
34
A problem or struggle between opposing forces.
antagonist
conflict
protagonist
climax
35
personification
the dog howled
the engine roared
the popcorn is burnt
the toast is being cooked
36
The house of Valkyrie, led by Ms. Estep, is clearly the best.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
37
Which of following correctly uses commas.
Her address was 15 Main Street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Kendra was born on October 28 1992.
Sandra was from St. Louis Missouri
None of these options are correct.
38
One who tells a story, or the "voice" of an oral or written work of literature.
narrator
none of these answers is correct.
storyteller
advisor
39
The yard is a "Garden of Eden."
metaphor
idiom
oxymoron
allusion
40
Dashing through the snow, riding in an open sleigh, and laughing all the way tired me.
comma in a series/list
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
41
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Bob smith, the vice president of the company, embezzled a million dollars.
Bob Smith, the Vice President of the company, embezzled a million dollars.
Bob Smith, the vice president of the company, embezzled a million dollars.
Bob Smith, the vice President of the company, embezzled a million dollars.
42
The narrator is a character in the story and shows only his own thoughts and feelings.
1st person omniscient POV
None of these are correct.
1st person objective POV
1st person limited POV
43
When the author hints about things that might happen in the story.
flashback
allusion
foreshadowing
repetition
44
Ms. Estep, wouldn't you love some Starbucks gift cards for Christmas?
comma in a series/list
comma separating direct address
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
45
Why yes, a Barnes and Noble gift card truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma after introductory element
comma between independent clauses
46
The feeling the reader gets from a story.
theme
attitude
tone
mood
47
Sally sells sea shells.
imagery
hyperbole
allusion
alliteration
48
Which of the following correctly uses commas?
She also lived in Paris France for a few years.
She also lived in Paris, France, for a few years.
She also lived in Paris France, for a few years.
She also lived in Paris,, France, for a few years.
49
A poem with 17 syllables in a 5, 7, 5 pattern.
black out poetry
haiku
concrete poem
cinquain
50
Which of the following is properly punctuated with commas.
He will go to school in Houston, Texas, next year.
He will go to school in Houston Texas next year.
None of these are correct.
He will go to school in Houston Texas, next year.
51
A figure of speech where we say one thing is another thing.
idiom
simile
metaphor
onomatopoeia
52
The same actor played Fred, young Scrooge, and other small roles in the play.
comma after introductory element
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
53
Which of the following correctly uses a comma in a date?
All choices are wrong.
The first iPhone came out on june 29 2007.
The first iPhone came on June 29 2007.
The first iPhone came out on June 29, 2007.
54
The resolution of the novel "Fever 1793"
Mattie and Eliza reopen the coffeehouse together.
Mattie and Nathaniel get married.
Mattie's mother returns very weak and frail.
Mattie's mother is found dead.
