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- 1. Multiple Choice
The CLIMAX of a story can also be referred to as what?
conflict
turning point
denoument
obstacles
- 2. Multiple Choice
When you are asked about the MESSAGE of the passage, you are being asked to identify what?
controlling idea
claim
theme
conflict
- 3. Multiple Choice
Read the following passage.
Matt was always mean to the other younger kids on the school bus. He would make fun of them and put sticky stuff in their seat. He was the oldest and “coolest” kid on the bus. After this year, Matt would be going to high school. He would not have to ride with these little “rug rats” anymore. The summer had passed and Matt was headed to high school. He was a little nervous getting on the bus. When he walked on, he could feel the older kids laughing at him. When he got into his seat there was chocolate sauce smeared all over his seat.
What is the THEME?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Hard work and patience pay off in the end.
Good things happen to good people.
Laziness can have negative outcomes.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is an IDIOM?
the use of symbols in writing to express something to the reader
an exaggeration meant to emphasize
two words that sound the same, but are spelled differently
a phrase that means something other than the literal meaning
- 5. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence.
Sandy had been unhappy with Adam for a long time and when he crashed her car, it was the last straw.
The use of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE in this sentence shows that-
Sandy needs to go to the store for more straws.
Adam owes Sandy an apology for his behavior.
Sandy has lost patience with Adam's ongoing undesirable behavior.
Adam is not old enough to drive.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The author's attitude or feelings toward the writing is the ________.
conflict
tone
mood
drama
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the following sentence.
"Here we go again," he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal.
What is the TONE?
joy
excitement
fury
frustration
- 8. Multiple Choice
Read the following passage.
Feeling rushed, Mom was quickly getting ready as Pete waited impatiently. Rolling on the floor, Pete watched in horror as the vase shattered. Unsure of what broke, Mom came charging into the room.
What is the POINT OF VIEW?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read the following passage.
As I passed Ms. Smith’s house, I knew I was going too fast and quickly pressed my breaks. Nothing happened. What should I do? What could I do? I yelled at Ben, Pat, and Gabe to move, but they just laughed at me.
The use of 1st person POV helps the reader understand-
The narrator was amused by his breaks not working.
Pat was worried about the narrator's speed.
The narrator was scared because his breaks didn't work.
Ms. Smith regretted buying a house on a hill.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The EXPOSITION is the introduction of a story that provides important details.
What are these important details?
conflict, rising action, & claim
conflict, characters, & setting
problem, turning point, & place
plot, flashbacks, & foreshadowing
- 11. Multiple Choice
INFERENCE = story details + your own prior knowledge. Read the following passage and decide what probably happened.
Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.
Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.
Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the word PERIOD mean as used in the following sentence.
They said that there would be a brief period of rain today.
a section of time with a set beginning and end
a section of time in history
a section of a school day
a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence or abbreviation
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best defines a SUMMARY?
A restatement of the author's words to achieve greater clarity.
Who or what the text is about; it can be expressed in 1 or 2 words
What the text says about the topic (“the gist”); usually expressed in less than 1 sentence
A short review of the text that only has the main ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, NOT details; usually 1 paragraph long; written in the reader’s own words
- 14. Multiple Choice
WORKS CITED is another term for-
nonfiction literature
reference list
connotations
text features
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a REFERENCE LIST not used for?
show the author's point of view
allow the reader to find additional information on the topic
gives credit to authors whose information was used
allows the reader to check for credibility
- 16. Multiple Choice
Read the following paragraph.
Recently, pit bulls have become the targets of negative media coverage. They are just too violent to be household pets, some lawmakers believe. As the educated owner of a pit bull, I can say that these reports are false. In fact, I believe they can make affectionate, loving pets.
What is the author's CLAIM?
Pit bulls are a danger to children.
Lawmakers are uninformed about dog breeds.
Pit bulls make great pets.
Some pit bulls are violent.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a RHETORICAL DEVICE?
rhetorical question
repitition
restatement
overgeneralization
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the rhetorical device of REPITITION?
Should we leave things as they are, or should we work for change?
Let’s exclude no one. We should welcome all who wish to join us.
We will fight injustice. We will fight poverty. We will fight for our rights.
Kids spending too much time on their smartphones leads to unhealthy children.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Poetry is...
writing that is musical and artistic in nature
writing that expresses feelings
a style of writing with few rules
all of the above
- 20. Multiple Choice
Free verse poetry does not have...
stanzas
rhyme scheme
plot or conflict
a serious topic
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