When a story is told from the first-person point of view, the reader

knows only what the narrator knows

Character traits refer to

the qualities that make up the personality of a character

In the resolution of a story,

all the loose ends of the story are tied up

When a writer uses a first-person narrator, the story

is told by one of the characters

To determine the main idea of an informational text, you should first

identify the most important details in the work

Which of the following sentences contains an example of a conflict?

At the campsite the family was threatened by a hungry bear.

When people read a suspenseful story, they feel

uncertainty about what will happen next in the story

word part added to the end of a word

What is an autobiography

The story of a person’s life written by that person

Historical fiction is based on

real people and events from the past

When complications arise in a story

the characters face new problems

One way a reader can identify a story’s theme is by

analyzing the meaning of the story’s title

Which of the following statements about themes is true

works by different authors may share the same themes.

A story in an old house near the ocean, which details would help you picture the setting

Peeling paint; birds circling over an empty beach

Using omniscient or third-person narrator, enables a writer to

reveal the thoughts of all the characters in a story

The purpose of an argument is to

persuade the reader to think or act in a certain way

The theme of a literary work is best described as

the truth or insight the writer reveals about life

Which of the following works is an example of a biography

A book written by that describes the life of a local hero

To show what a character is like you would use all of the following strategies except

revealing the character’s date of birth

An outline of an article should include

the main ideas and supporting details

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1
A story’s most exciting moment is called
the subject
the main idea
foreshadowing
the climax
2
When a story is told from the first-person point of view, the reader
knows only what the narrator knows
views the characters as friends
does not learn about the characters in the story
must guess who the narrator is
3
Character traits refer to
the author’s opinion of a particular character in a story
the qualities that make up the personality of a character
a character’s experiences in a story
the characteristics shared by members of a family
4
Which of the following words contains a prefix
star
dinner
revise
angle
5
A commonly used expression that is not literally true is called a(n
prefix
idiom
antonym
synonym
6
In the resolution of a story,
all the loose ends of the story are tied up
new characters are introduced
information about the author is presented
mysterious events occur
7
When a writer uses a first-person narrator, the story
is told by one of the characters
does not contain a main character
has only one character
does not contain dialogue between the characters
8
To determine the main idea of an informational text, you should first
review the illustrations and photographs in the work
read other works by the author on the same subject
identify the most important details in the work
place the events described in text in chronological order
9
The third-person point of view is used
in both personal essays and plays
only in short stories
in both fiction and nonfiction
only in newspapers and magazine articles
10
The Woodman is in DESPAIR when he ____ his axe.
uses
grips
loses
regains
11
Which of the following sentences contains an example of a conflict?
Nina was elected class president two years in a row.
At the campsite the family was threatened by a hungry bear.
While Nicole played the piano,her brother played the violin.
Mitch and Robby went to the same school for many years.
12
If a theory is contradicted, it is
shown to be false
historically proven
neutral
contrary to opinion
13
The reason for a character’s actions is called
resolution
theme
motivation
biography
14
When you do something instinctively, you do it
with great creativity
with great skill
without thinking of it
immediately
15
When people read a suspenseful story, they feel
disappointed because the story is not believable
happy because events in the story are funny
uncertainty about what will happen next in the story
disturbed by the frightening, bloody details in the story
16
The other Woodmen WAILED to pretend they were
sorrowful
content
trapped
angry
17
A suffix is a(n)
expression unique to a language
word that has a similar meaning to another word
clue planted by a writer to explain a word’s meaning
word part added to the end of a word
18
To act furtively is to act
in an open manner
with other people at your side
in a bold manner
in a secret, hidden manner
19
What is an autobiography
An analysis of a character in a story
A book where writer presents their opinion about a subject
The story of a person’s life written by that person
A short story that focuses on one main character
20
WRINGING one’s hands is a sign of
cleanliness
cheer
distress
joy
21
Historical fiction is based on
situations and ideas that seem outdated today
the experiences of several generations of a family
stories that have been told throughout the ages
real people and events from the past
22
When complications arise in a story
actions and events do not seem logical
the events make the story as long as a novel
the characters face new problems
there is more than one main character
23
One way a reader can identify a story’s theme is by
summarizing the plot of the story
creating a list of the major characters in the story
predicting the outcome of the story
analyzing the meaning of the story’s title
24
Your best demeanor refers to
excellent health
an impressive hairstyle
attractive clothing
good behavior
25
Unlike a theme, the topic of a work of literature
relates to the characters’ lives
is central to the work
can be expressed in one word
may be stated indirectly by the author
26
If you are ravenous for attention, you
do not want to be noticed
deserve to be noticed
do not care whether you are noticed
are eager to be noticed
27
A statement that can be proved true is called
a fact
a cause
prior knowledge
an assertion
28
To dive STRIAGHTAWAY is to dive
obediently
gradually
immediately
unwillingly
29
The table of contents of a textbook tells you the
year the book was published
definitions of key terms covered in the book
reference books the author used to write the book
topics covered in the book
30
Which of the following statements about themes is true
Themes describe the lives of authors.
works by different authors may share the same themes.
Poems, unlike short stories, do not have themes.
Authors add themes to their works to make them suspenseful
31
A story in an old house near the ocean, which details would help you picture the setting
Stars sparkling at night; a long, curving driveway
A garden filled with flowers; shoes drying on a sunny porch
A FOR SALE sign ; cars moving slowly in a rain storm
Peeling paint; birds circling over an empty beach
32
Mythsmost frequently describe
the origin of something
animals that seem human
characters who are lost
true historical events
33
Which words or phrases would be a clue indicating that a writer is contrasting two items
although
therefore
finally
in addition to
34
Using omniscient or third-person narrator, enables a writer to
tell a story that is set in the past
reveal the thoughts of all the characters in a story
describe events that actually took place
express all of his or her opinions
35
The purpose of an argument is to
persuade the reader to think or act in a certain way
provide instructions for completing a task
advertise a product or service
present rules that people must obey
36
The theme of a literary work is best described as
what happens in the work
the time and place of the action
the truth or insight the writer reveals about life
the topic or subject
37
Which of the following works is an example of a biography
An essay about theimpact of a factory on the local community
A report called “The History of Montana”
A book written by that describes the life of a local hero
A newspaper article about current trends in England
38
To show what a character is like you would use all of the following strategies except
revealing the character’s date of birth
indicating how others react to the character
explaining the character’s feelings
describing the character’s appearance
39
The plot of a story is
the place where the story occurs
a series of related events
an idea about life
the writer’s attitude toward the subject
40
The Woodman was VIRTUROUS because he was
poor
content
sneaky
clever
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An outline of an article should include
a biography of the author
the main ideas and supporting details
a list of sources
a retelling of the text

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