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1
What is a synonym?
Words that are in the same family
Two words with similar meanings
Two words with opposite meanings
Something you sprinkle on hot chocolate
2
He was a culinary genius - he knew everything there was to know about cooking and food. What is "culinary?"
having to do with temperatures
having to do with food/cooking
having to do with games
having to do with writing
3
Main idea and topic are the same thing.
Yes
No
4
The use of words that imitate sounds.
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Simile
5
Instructions on changing a flat tire should be written in what type of structure?
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Description/Spatial
Sequence
6
Words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation is...
Figures of Speech
Literal Language
Figurative Language
Both Figurative Language and Figures of Speech
7
Word parts added to the END of words are known as...
A Prefix
A verb
An anomaly
A Suffix
8
My brother is a snake. This is an example of...
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
9
What is the
climax
of a story?
The beginning of the story where characters are introduced
The end of the story
The part of a story that begins to develop the conflict
The most exciting part of a story
10
What is "author's tone?"
the baconator from wendy's
the readers attitude toward his subject
the speakers attitude toward his subject
the characters mindset toward another character
11
In persuasion, Logos is an appeal to logic. Which is an example of Logos?
A crying person on TV saying how your donations save lives
An expert saying the product worked for them
Facts and data supporting your argument
12
If you were writing an essay on the effects of global warming, what structure would you use?
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Spatial
Chronological
13
What is the definition of a
protagonist?
The main villain in a work of fiction
The first character you meet in a story
The main character in a work of fiction
Something you need to see the doctor for
14
An example of 'outer dialogue' is...
A character thinking to himself
A discussion over dinner
A character writing notes
A monologue going on inside a character's head
15
I'm bored to death right now. This is an example of...
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Alliteration
16
The
theme
of a story usually can be written out in just one word.
True
False
17
In persuasion, Ethos is an appeal to Ethics. Which is an example of Ethics?
An expert stating why they use the product
Someone crying and explaining the product saved them
Data and facts
18
The time and place in which events in a short story, novel, play or narrative poem take place.
Plot
Setting
Theme
Characters
19
Tone
is determined by...
Mood
Setting
Author's word choice
All of the Above
20
An example of 'inner dialogue' is...
Two characters yelling at each other
A lecture in the classroom
A discussion over dinner
A monologue going on inside a character's head
21
What point of view would you be most likely to see words like you or yours?
Third Person
Second Person
First Person
22
What is the best definition of
theme
(for example, the theme of our novel)?
The setting of the story
The mood of the story
The underlying 'message' of a story
The color most used in the story
23
The main idea of a piece of writing is what the author wants to say about the topic.
True
False
24
The definition of
mood
is...
How the narrator or speaker feels about the subject
How the reader is supposed to feel when reading the work
25
Which example is correctly written in active voice?
The pool was jumped into by the dog.
The dog jumped into the pool.
26
They built a bridge across the huge abyss of the Grand Canyon. What is an "abyss?"
rocky mountain
deep chasm
desert sand
27
The
exposition
of a story is...
The end, when the story is wound down
The middle, where the journey really starts
Everything in-between
The beginning, where characters are introduced
28
The
resolution
or
denouement
of a story is also known as...
The end
The middle
The beginning
29
The day was quite torrid. Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot.
Define torrid.
Foggy
Warm/Hot
Cold
Humid
30
What is "foreshadowing?"
not under a shadow
against a shadow
a shadow before the sun
to give a hint or shadow of something before it happens
31
What type of text structure would be used to write about dogs vs. cats?
Chronological
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
32
Word parts added to the BEGINNINGS of words are known as...
An adverb
An anomaly
A prefix
A suffix
33
What is the correct definition for "connotation?"
The dictionary definition of a word
The meaning we assign a word (not the dictionary definition)
34
What is the definition of a
counterargument?
When you hit someone who was arguing with you
Your position in an argument
The other side of the position you are currently arguing
When you are arguing over the kitchen counter
35
An 'inference' is best defined as...
An educated guess
A math problem
An assumption based on no evidence
A vocabulary word not in the dictionary
36
What is the definition of
foreshadowing
?
A shadow that precedes an event
The moral of a story
Use of clues/hints to suggest something happens later
What you yell when you hit a golf ball
37
What is the definition of
diction?
Intelligence
Word choice
Sensory Use
Capability
38
What evidence
conflicts
with the idea that smoking is bad?
Smoking yellows your teeth
Smoking makes you smell
5% of people who smoke don't get cancer
Smoking is expensive
39
What evidence s
upports
the idea that kids should wake up earlier?
Waking up early can cause you to be overtired
Kids who sleep late perform better on tests
Extra sleep is extra time for your body to recover
Kids who wake up earlier have more energy throughout the day
40
What is the
rising action
of a story?
The most exciting part of a story
The part of a story that begins to develop the conflict
The end of the story
The beginning where characters are introduced
41
For what purpose would someone write an article arguing that Nike makes the best shoes?
To Persuade
To Entertain
To Inform
42
Select the definition of the word
simile
.
Comparing two things using like or as
Comparing two things NOT using like or as
Giving human qualities to an animal
Repetition of sounds
43
What is an argument (in the academic sense)?
A statement someone believes is or should be true
Screaming and fighting
Throwing objects at someone else
The distance between two points
44
You should also address the other side of an argument when you are attempting to persuade.
True
False
45
Language that creates pictures; activates one or more of our five senses is known as...
Hyperbole
Fiction
Imagery
Sensations
46
What is the best example of 'situational irony?'
A fire station burns down
Calling an idiot a genius
A killer hiding under the bed in a scary movie
47
Select the sentence with
only oneindependent clause
.
I am too tired, and I cannot sleep.
Because I am so tired, I cannot sleep.
I am too tired; I cannot sleep.
I am too tired.
48
The bride and groom only wear the finest raiment on their wedding day.
Define raiment.
Shirts
Dresses
Clothes
Ties
49
What does it mean to "infer" something?
To locate or find information.
To locate supporting details.
To guess, reason or conclude based on evidence.
To define something.
50
The topic is the general subject of a piece of writing, which is usually only a word or two.
True
False
51
Select the definition for the word
metaphor.
Repetition of the same sounds
Comparing two things NOT using like or as
Comparing two things using like or as
Giving human qualities to an animal
52
The wind whistled through the trees. This is an example of...
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
53
Mood
is determined by...
All of the above
The Setting
The Atmosphere
54
What point of view is it when you know the thoughts and feelings of only one character?
First Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Limited
55
Are central and main idea the same?
Yes
No
56
Which is the best example of an
internal conflict
?
Studying for a test
A fist fight with a friend
Deciding what to eat in the fridge
Arguing with your mom
57
The man jumped; he soared into the sky.
Is the semicolon used correctly here?
No
Yes
58
A word for an action is known as a....
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
Verb
59
Sally Sold Seashells by the Seashore is an example of...
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
60
What point of view would you be most likely to see words like I, me, ours, we?
Third Person
Second Person
First Person
61
What point of view would you be most likely to see character names or words like he, she, they?
Third Person
Second Person
First Person
62
The introduction of a persuasive essay should include...
Just the claim
Hook and Claim
Hook, Claim, Hyperbole
Just the hook
63
A word that modifies a verb, adjective or an adverb ( the
really
quick car) is known as an....
Adjective
Verb
Noun
Adverb
64
In persuasion, Pathos is an appeal to emotion. Which is an example of Pathos?
An expert saying why they use the product
Facts and data supporting your position
A crying person talking about how the product saved them
65
Which example is written in passive voice?
The book was stolen.
He stole the book.
66
What type of text structure would be used to write a story about the time you went to the game?
Chronological
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast
67
What is the
falling action
of a story?
The most exciting part of the story
The beginning of the story
The part where all loose ends of the plot are tied up
The part of the story where suspense builds
68
Select the
complex sentence
.
I fell asleep quickly; it was great.
I fell asleep quickly.
Because I was so tired, I fell asleep quickly.
I am a genius.
69
The
theme
of a story should be universal (i.e. it applies to everyone).
True
False
70
What evidence
conflicts
with the idea that studying is bad?
Studying doesn't guarantee good results
If you study, you are more likely to pass your class
Studying takes a lot of time
You could study the wrong thing
71
What is the definition of
plot?
The claim and introduction of a story
A point on a map
The organized pattern or sequence of events of a story
The most fun part of a story
72
Which is the best example of 'dramatic irony?'
In a movie, a killer hiding under the bed
Dramatic music before the shark attacks in Jaws
A fire station burns down
73
What is the best example of 'verbal irony?'
Calling someone a genius for doing something stupid
A fire station burns down
A killer hiding under the bed in a scary movie
74
What point of view is it when you DON'T know any person's thoughts or feelings?
Third Person Limited
Third Person Objective
First Person
Third Person Omniscient
75
If you were writing an essay on solutions to global warming, what structure would you use?
Spatial
Chronological
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
76
Hit the lights! This is an example of...
Idiom
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
77
The definition of
tone
is...
How the narrator or speaker feels about the subject
How the reader is supposed to feel when reading the work
78
My brother acts just like a snake. This is an example of...
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
79
What point of view is it when you know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?
Third Person Objective
First Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
80
A word that modifies a noun (the
blue
car) is known as...
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
Noun
81
Which is the best example of an
external conflict?
Studying for your test
Being mad at yourself for your performance
Deciding what to eat at night
Arguing with your mom
82
Select the
compound sentence.
Mr. Bromke is the man.
I fell asleep quickly.
I fell asleep quickly; it was great.
Because I was so tired, I fell asleep quickly.
83
What is the definition of an
antagonist?
The main character in a story
The main character's best friend
The main character's best friend's best friend
The main villain in a story
84
What is the definition of the word "denotation?"
The dictionary definition of a word
The meaning we assign a word (not the dictionary definition)
