Fiction
What characteristic of realistic fiction does the author include in the story?
a. Characters with whom readers can relate
b. A common problem experienced by many people
c. Events that lead to a dangerous situation
d. Setting that readers are likely to be familiar with
a. Characters with whom readers can relate
Anecdote means?
a. flashback
b. Summary
c. Brief story about something interesting
a. duh
b. girl ... no
c. Brief story about something interesting
What is the author's purpose for a fiction story about a magical princess?
a. inform
b. persuade
c. entertain
d. explain
c. entertain
True or False: I can remember what I need to capitalize with MINTS: Months, holidays, etc; the pronoun 'I'; Names of people, places, & things; Titles; Start of a sentence?
a. False
b. True
c. 80
b. True
Which is an example of a metaphor?
a. His eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with a hatred of the whole world.
b. Her hair was as shiny as gold
c. He was hungrier than a horse
a. His eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with a hatred of the whole world.
"The old house stood on a hill, its windows like vacant eyes staring out at the stormy sky. The wind howled a mournful song, and the rain lashed against the windows, making them rattle and shake. Inside, a single candle flickered, casting long, dancing shadows on the walls."
What is the overall MOOD or feeling created by the author's description in this passage?
a. Joyful and lighthearted
b. Mysterious and suspenseful
c. Calm and peaceful
d. Gloomy and fearful
d. Gloomy and fearful
True or False: Foreshadowing is a literary device where an author hints at or suggests future events or developments in a story, often subtly, to build suspense and engage the reader.
Backstory or Flashback can reveal a character's motivations, relationships, and worldview from the past to help explain their actions and decisions in the present.
a. True
b. False
a. True
What is a root word?
a. a prefix or a suffix added to give new meaning
b. a base word: a word without a prefix/suffix
c. words about trees
b. a base word: a word without a prefix/suffix
The root word "spect" comes from the Latin verb "specere," meaning "to look" or "to see,"
What does the word spectate mean?
a. to describe
b. to wonder
c. to watch an activity
c. to watch an activity
A group of lines in a poem is called-
a. Stanza
b. paragraph
c. line
a. Stanza
How does the FLASHBACK in paragraph 1 of the excerpt from The Last Wild Place contribute to the plot?
a. It offers questions that the boys have for each other.
b. It demonstrates the boys fear animals.
C. It sets up conflict between the boys
D. It suggests the boys always enjoyed outdoor adventures.
D. It suggests the boys always enjoyed outdoor adventures.
In the passage, the author explains why camels are used in a particular region. Which organizational pattern is most evident in this section?
a. Cause and Effect: Look for words like "because," "therefore," "as a result," or "consequently
b. Compare and Contrast: Look for words like "like," "similar," "unlike," "however," or "on the other hand
c. Problem and Solution: Look for a clear problem presented and then a solution offered
d. Chronological Order: Look for words like "first," "then," "next," "after," or "finally".
a. Cause and Effect: Look for words like "because," "therefore," "as a result," or "consequently
What is the turning point of a story?
a. protagonist
b. climax
c. conflict
b. climax
Is = singular Ex: Evan is playing football.
are= ? Ex: The girls are playing volleyball.
a. one
b. plural
c. singular
b. plural
An Extended Constructed Response (ECR) includes?
a. Summary
b. only my opinons
c. Claim (restate question) + 3 pieces evidence+ reasoning
c. Claim (restate question) + 3 pieces evidence+ reasoning
The author most likely included a simile in the passage to?
a. To give information about apples
b. To compare the apples' sweet taste
c. To suggest why we should eat apples
b. To compare the apples' sweet taste
An example of a primary message (Theme) the author conveys in the story is-
a. It's important to spend quality time with family and friends
b. The crowded, noisy place made me feel anxious
c. His smile was as bright as the sun
a. It's important to spend quality time with family and friends
What does mis / mit mean?
a. good or well
b. empty
c. to send
c. to send
A Summary includes:
a. lots of details
b. Themes
c. Main idea from beginning, middle, end
c. Main idea from beginning, middle, end
Visually descriptive means?
a. simile
b. hyperbole
c. imagery
c. imagery
An example of a Controlling idea (main idea) in a fiction passage-
a. Ponyboy recites Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to Johnny
b. Despite their differences, the greasers and Socs share common human experiences like fear, love, and sorrow.
c. The blue Mustang was circling the park slowly.
b. Despite their differences, the greasers and Socs share common human experiences like fear, love, and sorrow.
“It was a cold, windy night. I could see my breath as soon as I stepped outside in the crunchy snow. My thick boots protected my warm feet from the harsh weather. I didn’t care how bad the weather was, I could already taste grandma’s delicious, flaky blueberry pie. Since she was just next door, I could smell the sweet aroma of the warm blueberries baking and began to walk faster.”
What is the author's purpose for this passage?
a. persuade
b. entertain
c. explain
d. describe
d. describe
Read this information about the origin of the word replica.
from Latin replicare, meaning “repeat”
This information helps the reader understand that a replica in paragraph 1 means a —
a. statue
b. copy
c. gift
d. trophy
b. copy
Short Constructed Response (SCR) should include:
a. Restate the question to make your claim only
b. Evidence only
c. Claim + 1 piece evidence+ reasoning
c. Claim + 1 piece evidence+ reasoning
What can I bring to the test?
a. blanket, pillow
b. snack, water bottle, book (stays under desk)
c. journal and folder
b. snack, water bottle, book (stays under desk)