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- 1. Multiple Choice
figures of speech that go beyond literal meaning, like metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole
Symbolism
Characterization
Mood
Figurative Language
- 2. Multiple Choice
The way the characters act, either directly or indirectly stated
characterization
characters
conflict
juxtaposition
- 3. Multiple Choice
Objects that represent something important in the story or for the characters
juxtaposition
theme
symbolism
tone
- 4. Multiple Choice
The problem in the story, between the main character and someone/something else or the main character and themself
conflict
perspective
climax
falling action
- 5. Multiple Choice
people in the story who carry out the action
plot
setting
rising action
characters
- 6. Multiple Choice
where or when the story takes place
setting
exposition
persepctive
rising action
- 7. Multiple Choice
the message the author is trying to express within a story
resolution
falling action
theme
point of view
- 8. Multiple Choice
the ending of the story where conflict is resolved
resolution
falling action
theme
conflict
- 9. Multiple Choice
the events that happen after the climax that lead to a resolution or ending to the story
resolution
falling action
conflict
rising action
- 10. Multiple Choice
turning point of the plot
inciting incident
climax
conflict
perspective
- 11. Multiple Choice
the events in the story that lead to the climax
exposition
plot
rising action
falling action
- 12. Multiple Choice
the event that starts the journey of the character/rising action
exposition
conflict
inciting incident
tone
- 13. Multiple Choice
the beginning of the story, reveals the characters + setting
plot
perspective
characterization
exposition
- 14. Multiple Choice
the events of a story, from start to finish
rising action
conflict
theme
plot
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of an "internal" conflict?A hero in a story that saves many lives.A problem that a character has with other characters.A struggle between a character and a family member.An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of an "external" conflict?An issue between a character and an outside force.A problem within the exposition of a story.A struggle that a character has within him/her self.A problem caused by the protagonist.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?Character vs CharacterCharacter vs NatureCharacter vs SocietyCharacter vs Self
- 18. Multiple Choice
Character vs CharacterCharacter vs NatureCharacter vs SocietyCharacter vs Self - 19. Multiple ChoiceA theme should be a statement, not just one word.TRUEFALSE
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe best definition of theme is...The lesson the author is teaching.The message the author is sending.A word that summarizes the story.The character's main problem.
- 21. Multiple Choice
In "Seventh Grade," why does Victor want to take French as his elective?
He loves foreign languages, and he wants to please his parents.
He might travel to France one day, and a girl he likes is in his class.
It is the only elective that is available by the time he gets to sign up.
It is a way to avoid having to take mathematics, which he dislikes.
- 22. Multiple Choice
In "Seventh Grade," Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy their fall clothes." What does that conversation reveal about their characters?
They are intelligent but irresponsible.
They are hardworking and responsible.
They will do anything to avoid working.
They would prefer talking to working.
- 23. Multiple Choice
How can the reader tell that Victor likes Teresa?
He thinks about her, watches her in homeroom, and looks at her at lunch.
He asks her about her summer and tells her how much he likes her.
He scowls at her and ignores her but later speaks to her about ballet.
He bumps into her after homeroom and offers to tutor her in English.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAt which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new year at school?Rising ActionExpositionClimaxResolution
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following happens in the resolution of the story?Victor embarrasses himself when he speaks gibberish French to try to impress Teresa.Teresa asks Victor for help with French.Victor sees Teresa at lunch.Victor goes to his final classes and then decides to go to the public library for French books.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main conflict of the story?Victor is embarrassed when he tries to impress Teresa.Victor doesn't have all of his classes with Teresa.Victor does not know how to scowl.Victor does not know how to speak French.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the setting of the story?A middle school in Colorado.A middle school in Mexico.A middle school in present day Fresno, CaliforniaAn older elementary school in Coralle, Oregon.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of the following BEST describes the setting of “Oranges”?
summer, in a park
fall, by the ocean
winter, in a city
spring, in a store
- 29. Multiple Choice
In “Oranges”, why does the speaker put one orange on the counter of the drugstore?
He wants to use it to pay for half of the candy the girl chooses.
He wants to give it to the girl he brought to the drugstore.
He wants to throw it away because it isn’t ripe.
He wants the saleslady to give it to the girl he brought to the drugstore.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Gary Soto compares the bright color of an orange with the color of a fire. Which of the following lines expresses that thought as a metaphor?
The orange was bright as a fire.
The orange was like a fire in his hands.
The orange peel crackled like a fire.
The orange was a fire in his hands.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of these lines by Gary Soto uses a simile?
“I was making a fire in my hands.”
“Fog hanging like old / Coats between the trees.”
“That was so bright against / The gray of December”
“Bringing a saleslady / Down a narrow aisle of goods.”
- 32. Multiple Choice
Gary Soto's works have many similarities, BUT _______ is NOT one of them
Middle school aged characters
Characters experiencing crushes/liking someone
Olde adult characters who are sympathetic and show understanding
Characters who are regretting committing major crimes
A common setting in hispanic neighborhoods in California
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?STEALFACELONGREAD
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way.SpeechThoughtsEffect On OthersActions - 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich STEAL am I using to describe a character as an athletic
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner.SpeechLooksEffect On OthersActions - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags