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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThis type of literature attempts to explain events in the natural worldlegendtall talemythfolk tale
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA story, loosely based on real people, that contains highly exaggerated, unrealistic events ...tankaballadmythtall tale
- 3. Multiple ChoiceShe did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.refrainpersonificationrepetitionmetaphor
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA story passed down through generations based on real events from the past.legendhero mythtall taleodyssey
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich event below represents a factual detail.The whole school was treated to Olive Garden for lunch yesterday.Mrs. Bazan could take on a band of coyotes and come out the winner.SNJH has the toughest teachers in Texas.SNJH school won 1st place in UIL this year.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA story that is told in the order in which events occur is told in...flashbackschronological orderalliterationcause-effect
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the gerund in this sentence: Josiah and Ama were waiting patiently for the reading of the will.
waiting
reading
were
patiently
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why is the word in blue a gerund?
Whomping the children was Mrs. Brennan’s job on Halloween because she was dressed as the Willow from Harry Potter.
Because it comes first
Because it is a fun word
Because it is the subject of the sentence
Because it is the object of a preposition
- 9. Multiple Choice
Macy feels that petting a dog is a lot like therapy when you are in a bad mood.
The word in blue is a...
Gerund
Verb
- 10. Multiple Choice
.........the film at least a dozen times, he knew it almost by heart
seeing
having seen
having been seen
saw
- 11. Multiple Choice
When Linda entered the room, she saw a lot of strangers and she felt....
embarrassed
being embarrassed
embarrass
embarrassing
- 12. Multiple Choice
I wonder what Doctor Brown thinks of the medical problem .....now.
discussing
discuss
having been discussed
being discussed
- 13. Multiple Choice
I heard them........ in the next room
having quarreled
quarrel
quarreling
quarreled
- 14. Multiple ChoiceChoose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.characters, settingcharacters, falling actionclimax, conflictconflict, resolution - 15. Multiple Choice
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?expositionrising actionfalling actionresolution - 16. Multiple ChoiceThe main character of the story is the....protagonistantagonist
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the story is represented by this blue blob?climaxrising actionfalling actionresolution
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the story is represented by this blue blob?climaxexpositionfalling actionresolution
- 19. Multiple Choice
The loose ends of the story are all tied up during which part of the plot?
falling action
climax
resolution
exposition
- 20. Multiple Choice
What structure is poetry written in?
Sentence and paragraphs
Sentences and stanzas
Lines and paragraphs
Lines and stanzas
- 21. Multiple Choice
Poetry uses ____ devices like rhythm and rhyme.
Sound
Taste
Sight
Touch
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the narrator of a poem called?
Author
Main Character
Speaker
Mistress of Ceremonies
- 23. Multiple Choice
Marcy's American Lit teacher gives a quiz every Monday on the 50 pages of reading he assigns on Fridays. His quizzes are becoming harder as the semester progresses, and Marcy hasn't been doing very well on them. What can she do to troubleshoot the problem and hopefully get better grades on the quizzes?
plan to get to class early on Monday to skim the pages
look for a new outfit to wear on Monday so she'll be relaxed
set aside time on Sunday to read and review the new material
spend an hour on Saturday looking over what she missed on past quizzes
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a sound argument?
Sabrina wanted to be a better figure skater, so she took extra lessons and practicedevery day. Her skating improved so much that she entered a competition.
Yesterday, a black cat ran in front of me, and later, I lost my wallet. If I don't seethat black cat today, I won't have any bad luck.
We had a storm last night with hurricane-strength winds, and many trees weredowned. There was a citywide power outage.
On a clear day, I can see the top of Murphy Monument from my house. If it'sclear tomorrow, I'll be able to see the monument.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Critical thinkers demonstrate...
curiosity
skepticism
humility
blind acceptance
- 26. Multiple Choice
If the generalization proves false, then the conclusion proves untrue.
true
false
- 27. Multiple Choice
All bald men are grandfathers.
Harold is a bald man.
Therefore, Harold is a grandfather.
The logic proves faulty.
The logic proves convincing.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Similes and metaphors are poetic devices. What does this mean?
Every poem has at least one simile or metaphor
They are literary techniques commonly found in poetry
They are rarely used in writings other than poetry
They are tricks poets use to fool their readers
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is a simile?
a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"
An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another
a type of poem in which two things are compared
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
The mouse was quiet
The mouse was whisper-quiet
The mouse was quiet as a whisper
The mouse's footsteps sounded whispery
- 31. Multiple Choice
In the sentence, "When the cat stalks his prey, he is a shadow," what two things are being compared?
The cat and its prey
The cat and its shadow
The cat and a shadow
The prey and its shadow
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"
A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"
An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another
A type of poem in which two things are compared
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of the following could be added to the phrase, "My cat is black" to form a simile?
And furry
All over
In color
As ink
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a metaphor?
His hair is flame red
Like a flame, his hair is red
In the sunlight, his hair is flame
His hair is red as a flame
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?
The house was a carnival
The house was noisy like a carnival
The house had a carnival-like atmosphere
The carnival moved into the house
- 36. Multiple Choice
Sometimes, metaphors can be difficult to decipher. What's the best synonym for "decipher?"
Compare
Read
Focus on
Figure Out
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
She was a gazelle
She ran faster than a gazelle
A gazelle couldn't run faster than she did
She was as graceful as a gazelle
- 38. Multiple Choice
Exposition
Setting and background info
Turning point
The end
Events after the climax
- 39. Multiple Choice
Hook
Setting and background
Turning point where protagonist makes a tough decision
Point in the story that grabs your attention
Events after the climax
- 40. Multiple Choice
Rising Action
Events leading to the climax
Events after the climax
Setting and background
Point that hooks the reader's attention
- 41. Multiple Choice
Climax
Events leading to the resolution
Point that grabs the reader's attention
Turning point where the protagonist makes a tough decision
All conflicts are resolved and the story is over
- 42. Multiple Choice
Falling action
Events leading to the climax
Events leading to the resolution
The turning point where the protagonist makes a tough choice
Setting and background information
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
using your own words
the summary has to be shorter than the text
copy the exact words from the text
- 44. Multiple Choice
What is a summary?
When you tell the whole book.
When you tell the most interesting ideas of any text using your own words.
When you ask questions about a text.
When you tell the most important ideas of any text using your own words.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhen you steal the words or ideas from another person without giving them creditparaphrasingcheatingtextingplagiarizing
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhen you put the words of others into your own words, you are doing what?plagiarizingwritingcheatingparaphrasing
- 47. Multiple ChoiceDuring a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?You should cheat to win.Always work hard.It pays to be honest.Teamwork is best. - 48. Multiple ChoiceThe best summary of the text is--Brian wanted to start his summer vacation, but mom said he had to clean his room. Brian tried to convince her that it was summer, but it didn't work. Brian paused his vacation and cleaned his room.Brian wanted to start his summer vacation and play at Tom's house, so he cleaned his room.Rooms need to be cleaned before any fun could be had.Brian wanted to go play with Tom, but his mom wouldn't let him until his room was cleaned.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceThe first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea.
The Summary of this passage is:Chris likes kangaroos.Chris is in the fifth grade.Chris reads a lot of books about animals.Dolphins and whales live in the sea. - 50. Multiple ChoiceJulie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and you never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.
The Summary of this passage is:
Ants carry many things.Some ants may bite you.Ants are hard workers.Some ants help take care of the queen. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags