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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe author's attitude or feelings towards the writing and the readers is the _.MoodTone
- 2. Multiple Choice_ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.tonemood
- 3. Multiple Choice"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).
What is the tone of the dialogue?happyseriousoptimisticformal - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is theme in literature?Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader.What the story is aboutWhat the story is aboutThe topic of the text
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
pleasedhappysuspiciousangry - 6. Multiple ChoiceA Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?Be honest.Don't be greedy.Always share your things with others.Be respectful to others. - 7. Multiple ChoiceIn a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?Be honestAlways share with othersBe persistentRespect your family - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is "imagery"?An exaggerationA phrase that is not meant to be taken literallyThe same beginning sound repeatedWords or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word in red mean?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?something that you eat witha place where a road branchesa large farm toolto hand over a possession - 10. Multiple ChoicePick the best summary of the passage:
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.There are a lot of cows in Texas.There are many different, varied parts of Texas.Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas. - 11. Multiple ChoiceBased on the evidence in the passage, you can infer that Katy:
Katy sadly put her last suitcase in the car. She planned to walk inside the only home she had known for thirteen years. Her dad had been transferred to another state, and he had to move because they needed the money. Katy had already said goodbye to her best friend, Gabby, who lived next door. She had told Gabby not to come over because Katy and her family had to pack their belongings. The truth was that she couldn't bear to say goodbye to her friend and the house she loved. Katy made her final walk through the house as she silently said goodbye to each room. When she finally reached her room, she took a good, long look at it, and closed the door. As she turned around to head for the front door, her parents were standing a few feet from her. Her mom started, "We know you are sad, Katy, but you'll love the new house and make new friends." Katy nodded her head as the tears dripped out her eyes. Her dad gave her an envelope. As Katy opened it, she began to smile. She pulled a round-trip airplane ticket out of the envelope and hugged her parents. Saying goodbye to Gabby wouldn't be that bad after all since they had something to look forward to in the near future.will miss her old home.is looking forward to seeing her new home.will not write or call Gabby.is mad at her parents. - 12. Multiple ChoiceThe mood at the end of the selection after Katy opened the envelope is:
Katy sadly put her last suitcase in the car. She planned to walk inside the only home she had known for thirteen years. Her dad had been transferred to another state, and he had to move because they needed the money. Katy had already said goodbye to her best friend, Gabby, who lived next door. She had told Gabby not to come over because Katy and her family had to pack their belongings. The truth was that she couldn't bear to say goodbye to her friend and the house she loved. Katy made her final walk through the house as she silently said goodbye to each room. When she finally reached her room, she took a good, long look at it, and closed the door. As she turned around to head for the front door, her parents were standing a few feet from her. Her mom started, "We know you are sad, Katy, but you'll love the new house and make new friends." Katy nodded her head as the tears dripped out her eyes. Her dad gave her an envelope. As Katy opened it, she began to smile. She pulled a round-trip airplane ticket out of the envelope and hugged her parents. Saying goodbye to Gabby wouldn't be that bad after all since they had something to look forward to in the near future.excited.depressed.apathetic or she didn't care.boredom. - 13. Multiple ChoicePick the best summary of the passage:
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.Jill loves Mexican food.The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin. - 14. Multiple Choice
Which essay category may you use "I, me, you, us, we," etc.?
Informative
Persusaive
Narrative
- 15. Multiple Choice
When writing an informative essay, it is best to choose how many points to address in the body paragraphs?
5
2
3
1
- 16. Multiple Choice
If the prompt says to draw on personal experiences, you can infer that the essay type is:
persuasive
informative
narrative
research
- 17. Multiple Choice
When writing a persuasive essay, it is okay to use personal opinions rather than facts
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
When attacking this beast of a test, you must first:
read the passage
cry your eyes out
fall asleep
read the question
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who is the coolest English II teacher you've ever had?
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison
- 20. Multiple Choice
I can do this because I'm smart, capable, and important
TRUE
TRUE
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