ELA II Test Review

Context Clues

100

The manager was known for being frugal, meaning he was extremely careful with money and avoided any unnecessary spending.

What does frugal mean?

a. Greedy

b. Thrift (cautious)

c. Wealthy

d. Careless

b. Thrift (cautious)

200

After the long hike, Sarah felt lethargic; she was so exhausted and sluggish that she could barely keep her eyes open. What does lethargic mean?

a. Energetic 

b. Grumpy 

c. Hungry 

d. Lacking energy

d. Lacking energy

300

Unlike her gregarious sister who loves being the center of attention at parties, Maya is quite shy and prefers to stay home alone.

What does gregarious mean?

a. Quiet

b. Sociable

c. Brave

d. Intelligent

b. Sociable

400

 'Despite the evidence presented by the defense, the jury's verdict remained immutable.' What does the word 'immutable' most likely mean in this context?

a. Rapid

b. Silent

c. Uncertain

d. Unchanging 

D. Unchanging

500

"Critics found the protagonist's dialogue to be jejune, lacking the nutritional density one expects from a Pulitzer-winning playwright. It was as if the characters were speaking in 'cliché-lite,' offering the audience nothing to chew on." What is the meaning of jejune?

A. Overly complex

B. Highly controversial

C. Dull, superficial, or simplistic

D. Intensely flavorful

 

C. Dull, superficial, or simplistic

Essay Review #1

100

What is the formula for a thesis statement?

A. Claim

B. Claim + reasons

C. ACCES

D. How you feel about the topic 

B. Claim + reasons

200

What is the function of a 'transition' word or phrase in a multi-paragraph essay?

A. To count the number of arguments the author has made.

B. To replace the need for a concluding sentence.

C. To provide the dictionary definition of a difficult word.

D. To show the relationship between ideas and create flow between sentences or paragraphs.

D. To show the relationship between ideas and create flow between sentences or paragraphs.

300

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'counterargument' in an argumentative essay?

A. To introduce the topic and provide necessary background information.

B. To conclude the essay by summarizing the main points.

C. To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints to strengthen the writer's own stance.

D. To provide additional evidence that supports the main thesis statement.

C. To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints to strengthen the writer's own stance.

400

Which sentence uses correct punctuation for an embedded quotation?

A. In the text it says "the journey was just beginning" (Smith 42).

B. The author wrote, '"the journey was just beginning." (Smith 42)

C. The passage states, "the journey was just beginning" Smith 42.

D. The text states, "the journey was just beginning" (Smith 42).

D. The text states, "the journey was just beginning" (Smith 42).

500

What does ACCES stand for?

Answer, context, cite, evidence, and summarize

Essay Review #2

100

Identify what type of essay prompt this is: How do two texts about space exploration present the benefits and risks of investing in space programs? Compare their arguments and evidence.

A. Literary Analysis

B. Argumentative

C. Compare and Contrast

D. Informational/Explanatory

B. Compare & Contrast

200

Identify what type of essay prompt this is: Should social media platforms be responsible for regulating false information? Support your claim using evidence from the text

A. Literary Analysis

B. Argumentative

C. Compare and Contrast

D. Informational/Explanatory

B. Argumentative

300

Identify what type of essay prompt this is: Explain the impact of a decision made by a leader or organization on the community or the world.

A. Literary Analysis

B. Argumentative

C. Compare and Contrast

D. Informational/Explanatory

D. Informational/Explanatory

400

Identify what type of essay prompt this is: How does the author use descriptions of the setting to create a specific mood or atmosphere? Provide examples from the text.

A. Literary Analysis

B. Argumentative

C. Compare and Contrast

D. Informational/Explanatory

A. Literary Analysis

500

Identify the type of essay this prompt is: Analyze the use of imagery in the text and how it contributes to the reader's understanding of the central theme.

A. Literary Analysis

B. Argumentative

C. Compare and Contrast

D. Informational/Explanatory

A. Literary Analysis

Literary Elements #1

100

Define "theme."

The moral/lesson of a story

200

Read the following: 'She was a phoenix, rising from the ashes of her past failures.' This is an example of: 

A. Metaphor

B. Simile 

C. Hyperbole

D. Imager

A. Metaphor

300

How does the 'setting' of a story typically influence the 'mood'?

A. The physical environment and atmosphere evoke specific feelings in the reader.

B. The setting is only used to describe the clothing of the protagonist.

C. The mood is always the opposite of the setting's description.

D. The setting determines the names of the characters.

A. The physical environment and atmosphere evoke specific feelings in the reader.

400

'dramatic irony' occurs when:

A. An event occurs that is the direct opposite of what was expected.

B. A character says the opposite of what they actually mean.

C. The hero overcomes a great obstacle through luck alone.

D. The audience knows something important that a character does not.

D. The audience knows something important that a character does not.

500

Which of the following is an example of 'situational irony'?

A. The audience seeing the killer hide in the closet while the hero enters the room.

B. A story ending with 'And they lived happily ever after.'

C. A fire station burning down.

D. A character saying 'What a beautiful day!' during a hurricane.

C. A fire station burning down.

Literary Elements #2

100

In literature, 'tone' is to the author as 'mood' is to the:

A. Publisher

B. Antagonist

C. Protagonist

D. Reader

D. Reader

200

A 'central idea' in an informational text is best defined as:

A. The author's biography and personal history.

B. The primary message or main point the author wants the reader to understand.

C. The very first sentence of the article.

D. A list of all the facts mentioned in the text.

B. The primary message or main point the author wants the reader to understand.

300

In the phrase 'the cruel wind whistled through the trees,' the author is using: 

A. Personification

B. Oxymoron

C. Simile

D. Allusion

A. Personification

400

What is the purpose of 'foreshadowing' in a narrative?

A. To list the sources the author used for research.

B. To explain the ending of the story after it has happened.

C. To describe the physical appearance of the setting.

D. To give the reader hints about what will happen later in the story.

D. To give the reader hints about what will happen later in the story.

500

What does 'connotation' refer to in literature?

A. The cultural or emotional associations a word carries beyond its definition.

B. The historical period in which a book was written.

C. The main conflict between a protagonist and antagonist.

D. The rhyme scheme of a poem.

A. The cultural or emotional associations a word carries beyond its definition.