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NJSLA ELA Terms and elements review
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1
Which is an example of
reasoned judgement?
The US has the best healthcare in the world.
America has one of the best educational systems in the world
Immigrant numbers have diminished due to Trump's policies.
2
Connotation
is
an idea or feeling that a word invokes.
the dictionary definition of a word.
3
An
inference
is
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence.
an opinion reached without evidence.
an assumption.
a speculation.
4
What is the
central idea
behind MLK's
I Have a Dream Speech
?
Not all people deserve freedom.
All people are created equal and deserve freedom.
His dreams are prophetic.
His dreams are unrealistic.
5
As her husband ran off with another woman, Sarah sat in the empty house alone.What is the
tone
?
Excited
Happy
Sad
Nervous
6
A
conflict
includes two opposing forces.
is a literary element that involves a struggle.
is a solution to a problem.
7
In what order do the elements of a story's
plot
appear in a story?
Exposition, rising action, climax,falling action, resolution
Resolution, rising action, climax,falling action, exposition
Climax, rising action, resolution,falling action,exposition
8
Which is an example of an
allusion
found in literature?
Mentioning how a magician influenced events.
If a novel mentions an instance found in the Bible.
When Dr. Martin Luther King's speech is described in detail.
9
What is
Tone
in literature?
The gradient of color in a text.
An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
10
What is the principal's
point of view
on hoodies?
He does not care about it.
He thinks they are wonderful.
He does not want them worn in the building.
11
An
objective statement
takes into account personal feelings.
considers facts.
is not influenced by opinions.
is biased.
12
An event that occurs typically at the end and resolves the conflict within a story.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
13
What is
setting
defined as in literature?
The time and place in which the story takes place.
What occurs in a story.
The characters within a story.
Details about immediate surroundings
14
Which has a positive connotation in the eyes of most students?
Test
Spring break.
Homework
15
Which is an example of 1st person
pt. of view
?
You must wear goggles when cutting wood.
I knew I had to change before the end of my life.
Sarah took his chair and did not feel bad about it.
When our whole system collapsed, I stood there uncertain.
16
Which is an example of 3rd person
Point of View
?
She kept her calm and retained all the master had shown her.
I was tired and ready for Spring break.
You will learn someday.
Sage was a wise woman.
17
An event that occurs at the beginning of the story is the
climax
exposition
resolution
18
Which is not an example of
Conflict
?
Dan sat in the grass happily.
Ponyboy was hit by his brother Darry for staying out late.
Dan fought himself over lying or telling the truth.
Darry was imprisoned at the age of 16.
19
Denotation
is
The dictionary definition of a word.
an idea or feeling that a word invokes.
20
In literature, a
summary
puts together the main points of writing.
is like the theme in the story.
Tells us one fact from the story
21
A
reasoned judgment
is
always true.
an opinion with no factual supporting evidence.
an opinion with factual supporting evidence.
22
The U.S. ranks 17th in educational performance. What can we
infer
based on this statistic?
The results were rigged.
Our educational system needs improvement.
Other countries have more rigorous testing.
23
Which is an
objective statement
?
The Harry Potter series is one of the best selling series.
America is the best nation in the world.
Beyonce has the best voice in the industry.
Moonlight won for best picture in 2016.
24
Which sentence describes
setting
?
Along the river's edge, in a time before man...
The skyline of the city was looming in the background
She took off running out of despair.
He began to cry as if he was deeply injured.
25
What is
Point of View
in literature?
The feelings/perspectives of characters involved in a text.
The conflict found in a story.
Where the story takes place.
The angle of writing (1st (I), 2nd(you), or 3rd(he/she).
26
Which is an example of 2nd person
Point of View
?
You are going to regret not treating people fairly.
In life, you will encounter many obstacles.
She was oblivious to the laws of the Universe.
I am constantly learning and evolving, or I at least hope to
27
An event that occurs when the story's tension is at its highest is the
climax
resolution
exposition
28
In literature, an
allusion
is a deceptive appearance.
is an indirect or passing reference.
does not describe in detail the person or thing it refers to
29
What is a
Central Idea
in a text?
The universal, generic truth found in the story.
A unifying element in a story.
The dominant impression found in the story.
An idea found in the middle of the story.
