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SOL EOC English Review 2010
SOL EOC English Review 2010
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These questions represent the key ideas for the 2010 English SOL.
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1
Name the literary device. When Ty came back to, he said the hit had been just a little tap.
personification
understatement
oxymoron
onomatopoeia
2
What is the tone? I gasped for breath. The air was thin and lacking. I fought to survive.
morose
simplistic
tranquil
urgent
3
Name the literary device used. You can save money by spending it.
pun
paradox
personification
oxymoron
4
Name the point of view. Bea hated school; she was ready to graduate. I wasn't. I liked school.
first person
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient
5
Ben and Chad started yelling at one another. What type of conflict is being addressed?
man v/s self
man v/s supernatural
man v/s nature
man v/s man
6
What type of irony? As the boy fell down the step, his friend yelled, "Smooth dance move, man."
paradox
dramatic
situational
verbal
7
Name the literary device used. The class was a rainbow to the teacher.
simile
allusion
metaphor
idiom
8
Which word has the most positive connotation?
cheerful
joyous
happy
glad
9
What type of irony? A boy is going to step off of a cliff that he does not realize is there.
verbal
dramatic
situational
paradoxical
10
Name the part of the story. Becky opens the closet door and sees an ax coming toward her head.
climax
resolution
rising action
exposition
11
Name the literary device used. The odor was so intense that I passed out twice.
apostrophe
overstatement
pun
oxymoron
12
Tracy copied all of Jill's answers on the test. The teacher saw her and gave her a zero. Theme?
Teachers want to hurt students.
Grades do not matter.
One should choose better friends
Cheating does not pay.
13
Southern California has a
benign
climate- sunny and warm.
Benign
means...
plentiful
good
divided
humid
14
Which word has the most positive connotation?
solemn
pessimistic
malicious
virtuous
15
Text structure? A paper saying how erosion will be avoided if grass is planted in loose soil.
spatial
cause/effect
process/sequence
problem/solution
16
What is inferred? Sue twisted the tissue in her hand as gentle tears fell on the new grave.
She has lost someone dear to her.
She has fallen and hurt herself.
Her father has passed away.
Sue is acting in a movie.
17
What type of irony is used? A tow truck is broken down on the side of the road.
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
paradoxical irony
18
Name the literary device. The cloak of sadness was lifted from weary shoulders.
paradox
simile
allusion
metaphor
19
Name the part of the story. The town started to rebuild, knowing that the evil had been stopped
denouement
exposition
rising action
climax
20
Which word contains a root that means "good or well"?
philanthropy
benefactor
automatic
antechamber
21
Name the literary devices. I like wild flowers, but Al is a Kardashian who has to use florists.
paradox and allusion
metaphor and allusion
simile and allusion
simile and onomatopoeia
22
Name the text structure. An essay tells about air pollution and the connection to lung disease.
process
cause/effect
problem/solution
spatial
23
Which word has the most negative connotation?
elated
indignant
humble
objective
24
Name the literary device used. By not studying, Bill is cutting his nose off to spite his face.
simile
metaphor
allusion
idiom
25
We cancelled the picnic because the storm seemed
imminent. Imminent
means...
slowing down
likely to happen soon
a standard
gloomy
26
Which source is the most biased?
an editorial in a local newspaper
an online encyclopedia article
an article in Newsweek magazine
directions from Google maps
27
What is the mood? The blood dripped down the crypt. Rats scudded through the decomposition.
romantic
gruesome
idyllic
whimsical
28
Name the literary devices used. Kyle is an Einstein in class.
hyperbole and alliteration
simile and metaphor
metaphor and allusion
oxymoron and idiom
29
The huge, sprawling new mall seemed
obtrusive
in the quiet little country town.
Obtrusive
means
greatly improved
unplanned
frugal
unpleasantly obvious
30
How will the text be organized? An architect provides a written layout of his new home.
problem/solution
cause/effect
spatial
process/sequence
31
What can be inferred? Eve stood tapping her foot with her arms crossed. She just glared at Rob.
She is angry with Rob.
She is a dancer.
Rob was late coming home.
She ruined dinner.
32
Which source will provide the most credible information?
an article in Cosmopolitan magazine
a class survey
a blog on the Internet
an article in Newsweek magazine
33
What is the point of view? Jen thought she loved Andy. Andy knew he truly loved Ellen.
first person
third person limited omniscient
second person
third person omniscient
34
If a character steps to the side and tells the audience his thoughts, it is a(n) ___________?
aside
soliloquy
monologue
stage directions
35
What is the main idea?
People used to barter instead of using money.
Not everyone likes rice.
Candy is equal to rice.
Money does not exist.
36
All are facts EXCEPT-
Water contains the element hydrogen.
All plants use photosynthesis.
Humans are classified as omnivores.
Glass is made from sand.
37
All of the following will provide valid information EXCEPT
http://descy.50megs.com/akcj3/bmd.html
https://www.prc.gov/
http://gadsdenstate.edu
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts
38
What is the mood? The children played in the sunlight. Laughter rang through the air.
cheerful
humorous
reflective
gloomy
39
Which word contains a root that means "to throw"?
inspirational
incomprehensible
narcissistic
trajectory
40
Decorum
demands you send a thank-you note for any gift received.
Decorum
means...
a difficult situation
cynical reply
proper conduct
beauty
41
Name the organizational pattern. A boy tells a story about his fifth birthday party.
order of importance
process
chronological
spatial
42
Which word contains a root word that means "to speak"?
maternal
eloquent
contradict
conformity
43
What is the tone? The box in the attic made Dee smile. The old photos made her past come alive.
macabre
nostalgic
dreamy
cynical
44
Which is an opinion?
Pasta is a good source of carbohydrates.
Sixty percent of most brains are fat.
Too much water can harm a human.
Tulips are the best flowers for weddings.
45
What type of test is the English EOC Reading test?
history
math
science
reading
46
How is the paper organized? Liv explains how basketball is played.
spatial
problem/solution
chronological
process/sequence
47
Name the literary term used. We all have to jump through hoops to graduate.
personification
idiom
paradox
alliteration
48
What is the main idea?
Hydraulic power is the best.
The valve is slammed shut.
Grandma is strong.
Hydraulic power can stop a moving vehicle.
49
Whenever I have a
yen
for something sweet, I try to eat fruit instead of candy.
Yen
means ...
a memory
a feeling of disapproval
sugar rush
a longing
50
Name the literary device used. SOL tests are wonderful, terrible things.
pun
oxymoron
allusion
idiom
51
Which word has the most negative connotation?
tranquil
melancholy
timid
harmonious
52
Name the part of the story. It was a stormy night in Fries.
exposition
climax
resolution
rising action
53
What can one predict? The hero is fighting the villain.
The hero will win.
Another character will save the day.
The villain will win.
No one will win.
54
Name the point of view. Kate said the test was easy, but Sid worried. He thought it was hard.
third person omniscient
first person
second person
third person limited omniscient
55
What can one predict? Ruth is eating food in the cafeteria very quickly and not chewing well.
She will get choked.
She will get fat.
She will win a pizza eating bet.
She will not be able to pay.
