a comparison of two unlike things using the word like or as.

Characterization is how an author

reveals the personality of the characters.

The word sheepishly means

embarrassment, especially from having done something wrong.

The exposition reveals the

setting, characters, and conflict of a story.

you understand the feelings and experiences of another.

events that reveal what is happening, to whom, and why.

Setting tells the reader

where and when the story takes place.

to give an angry or disapproving look., a look of anger or disapproval.

In the poem "Oranges," "Tiered like bleachers" refers to

the way the candy was arranged on the shelves.

The rising action is when

then tension of the conflict begins to build.

The five elements of plot are exposition, rising action, climax,

falling action, and resolution.

the central message in a story.

The five elements of a short story are

setting, theme, plot, point of view, and characterization.

In the story "Seventh Grade," the word populace means

the people of a particular region.

"Fog hanging like old / Coats between the trees" is an example of

imagery., personification., simile.

Imagery is the use of

language that appeals to one or more of our five senses.

Point of view in a story is

position of the narrator., how the author allows the reader access to the action.

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1
In the poem "Oranges," the narrator pays for the chocolate with
a nickel and an orange.
a five dollar bill.
a nickel and an apple.
a dime.
2
A simile is
a comparison between two things.
a comparison of two unlike things using the word like or as.
the use of language that appeals to one of our five senses.
a metaphor.
3
In the short story "Seventh Grade," by Gary Soto, the character of Michael scowls
to impress his friends.
to impress girls.
because he is always angry.
to impress Victor.
4
When the conflict begins to unravel or untangle is called
the end of the story.
the falling action.
the resolution.
the exposition.
5
The word portly means
fat or stout
jovial and happy
just the right size
thin and frail
6
Characterization is how an author
reveals the conflicts in a story.
reveals the theme of a story.
reveals the personality of the characters.
reveals the resolution in a story.
7
The word sheepishly means
smelling like a sheep.
having a lot of wool like a sheep.
making noises like that of a sheep.
embarrassment, especially from having done something wrong.
8
A short story is a
work of fiction.
poem.
work of nonfiction.
biography.
9
The exposition reveals the
setting, characters, and conflict of a story.
theme of a story.
resolution of a story.
plot of a story.
10
A short story tells
us what to think.
the reader how to assemble something.
about a single event.
about multiple plot lines.
11
Empathy is when
you ignore others.
you feel sorry for someone.
you cry along with someone.
you understand the feelings and experiences of another.
12
Plot is a series of
unfortunate events.
events that reveal what is happening, to whom, and why.
hills and valleys.
mysteries.
13
The resolution of a story is when
the conflict is worked out.
the tension in the conflict builds.
the conflict begins.
the conflict is rekindled.
14
Setting tells the reader
why the conflict occurs.
where and when the story takes place.
what the theme of the story is.
how the conflict is resolved.
15
The word scowl means
to give an angry or disapproving look.
to pretend to look angry.
a look of anger or disapproval.
fat or round.
16
In the poem "Oranges," "Tiered like bleachers" refers to
the way the candy was arranged on the shelves.
the way the oranges were arranged in the produce section.
nothing. The author just liked the way it sounded.
the bleachers in the narrator's school gym.
17
In the short story "Seventh Grade," by Gary Soto, Victor pretends
to be French by wearing a beret.
to know how to speak Russian.
to know all of the state capitals of the United States.
to know how to speak French.
18
The rising action is when
the resolution is revealed.
then tension of the conflict begins to build.
the theme is explicitly stated.
all flashbacks occur.
19
The short Story "Seventh Grade" and the poem "Oranges" were both written by
Maya Angelou.
Langston Hughes.
Gary Soto.
S.E. Hinton.
20
The five elements of plot are exposition, rising action, climax,
point of view, and theme.
theme, and conflict.
theme, and setting.
falling action, and resolution.
21
The word conviction in the story "Seventh Grade" means
done together or at the same time.
being found guilty of a crime.
having a heavy or somewhat fat body.
a firmly held or fixed belief.
22
Theme is
the central message in a story.
is a river that runs through London, England.
a birthday party that has Hello Kitty decorations.
an amusement park of superheros.
23
The five elements of a short story are
setting, theme, plot, point of view, and characterization.
setting, characters, conflict, onomatopoeia, and simile.
setting, characterization, plot, conflict, and theme.
setting, metaphor, simile, theme, and characterization.
24
In the story "Seventh Grade," the word populace means
embarrassed.
fat; round.
a firmly held belief.
the people of a particular region.
25
"Fog hanging like old / Coats between the trees" is an example of
imagery.
personification.
simile.
metaphor.
26
When the action of a story reaches its highest point is called
the climax.
the resolution.
the rising action.
the falling action.
27
Imagery is the use of
cameras to capture a picture.
pictures to tell a story.
similes and metaphors together.
language that appeals to one or more of our five senses.
28
Point of view in a story is
the same as plot.
position of the narrator.
how the author allows the reader access to the action.
my own personal perspective.

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Short Story/Poetry Review, Period 4

28 termsStudBud Administration21 plays

Short Story/Poetry Review, Period 4

Flashcards28 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 28

Answers

1
In the poem "Oranges," the narrator pays for the chocolate with
a nickel and an orange.
a five dollar bill.
a nickel and an apple.
a dime.
2
A simile is
a comparison between two things.
a comparison of two unlike things using the word like or as.
the use of language that appeals to one of our five senses.
a metaphor.
3
In the short story "Seventh Grade," by Gary Soto, the character of Michael scowls
to impress his friends.
to impress girls.
because he is always angry.
to impress Victor.
4
When the conflict begins to unravel or untangle is called
the end of the story.
the falling action.
the resolution.
the exposition.
5
The word portly means
fat or stout
jovial and happy
just the right size
thin and frail
6
Characterization is how an author
reveals the conflicts in a story.
reveals the theme of a story.
reveals the personality of the characters.
reveals the resolution in a story.
7
The word sheepishly means
smelling like a sheep.
having a lot of wool like a sheep.
making noises like that of a sheep.
embarrassment, especially from having done something wrong.
8
A short story is a
work of fiction.
poem.
work of nonfiction.
biography.
9
The exposition reveals the
setting, characters, and conflict of a story.
theme of a story.
resolution of a story.
plot of a story.
10
A short story tells
us what to think.
the reader how to assemble something.
about a single event.
about multiple plot lines.
11
Empathy is when
you ignore others.
you feel sorry for someone.
you cry along with someone.
you understand the feelings and experiences of another.
12
Plot is a series of
unfortunate events.
events that reveal what is happening, to whom, and why.
hills and valleys.
mysteries.
13
The resolution of a story is when
the conflict is worked out.
the tension in the conflict builds.
the conflict begins.
the conflict is rekindled.
14
Setting tells the reader
why the conflict occurs.
where and when the story takes place.
what the theme of the story is.
how the conflict is resolved.
15
The word scowl means
to give an angry or disapproving look.
to pretend to look angry.
a look of anger or disapproval.
fat or round.
16
In the poem "Oranges," "Tiered like bleachers" refers to
the way the candy was arranged on the shelves.
the way the oranges were arranged in the produce section.
nothing. The author just liked the way it sounded.
the bleachers in the narrator's school gym.
17
In the short story "Seventh Grade," by Gary Soto, Victor pretends
to be French by wearing a beret.
to know how to speak Russian.
to know all of the state capitals of the United States.
to know how to speak French.
18
The rising action is when
the resolution is revealed.
then tension of the conflict begins to build.
the theme is explicitly stated.
all flashbacks occur.
19
The short Story "Seventh Grade" and the poem "Oranges" were both written by
Maya Angelou.
Langston Hughes.
Gary Soto.
S.E. Hinton.
20
The five elements of plot are exposition, rising action, climax,
point of view, and theme.
theme, and conflict.
theme, and setting.
falling action, and resolution.
21
The word conviction in the story "Seventh Grade" means
done together or at the same time.
being found guilty of a crime.
having a heavy or somewhat fat body.
a firmly held or fixed belief.
22
Theme is
the central message in a story.
is a river that runs through London, England.
a birthday party that has Hello Kitty decorations.
an amusement park of superheros.
23
The five elements of a short story are
setting, theme, plot, point of view, and characterization.
setting, characters, conflict, onomatopoeia, and simile.
setting, characterization, plot, conflict, and theme.
setting, metaphor, simile, theme, and characterization.
24
In the story "Seventh Grade," the word populace means
embarrassed.
fat; round.
a firmly held belief.
the people of a particular region.
25
"Fog hanging like old / Coats between the trees" is an example of
imagery.
personification.
simile.
metaphor.
26
When the action of a story reaches its highest point is called
the climax.
the resolution.
the rising action.
the falling action.
27
Imagery is the use of
cameras to capture a picture.
pictures to tell a story.
similes and metaphors together.
language that appeals to one or more of our five senses.
28
Point of view in a story is
the same as plot.
position of the narrator.
how the author allows the reader access to the action.
my own personal perspective.