Vocabulary
Which word has the most negative connotation?
A) Proud
B) Confident
C) Arrogant
D) Egotistical
D) Egotistical
What is the setting of a story?
A) The time and place where the story occurs.
B) The events that happen in the story.
C) The main problem of the story.
D) The overarching idea of the story.
A) The time and place where the story occurs.
"Her voice was music to the audience's ears."
This is an example of...
A) Simile
B) Onomatopoeia
C) Metaphor
D) Allusion
C) Metaphor
In an article about the water cycle, the author most likely aims to:
A. Entertain the reader with funny stories
B. Persuade the reader to conserve water
C. Inform the reader with facts about how water moves through the environment
D. Explain the benefits of drinking water
C. Inform the reader with facts about how water moves through the environment
This point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like "I" and "me."
A) 1st person
B) 2nd person
C) 3rd person limited
D) 3rd person omniscient
A) 1st person
“I travelled through the arid desert for three months.” What is a synonym for arid?
A) Dry
B) Cool
C) Wet
D) Grassy
A) Dry
Which part of the plot includes a related series of incidents that build toward the point of greatest interest?
A. Exposition
B. Resolution
C. Climax
D. Rising Action
D. Rising Action
"The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up."
This is an example of...
A) Onomatopoeia
B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Personification
D) Personification
A novel about a group of friends going on an adventurous treasure hunt is most likely written to:
A) Inform the reader about history
B) Entertain the reader with excitement and mystery
C) Persuade the reader to try treasure hunting
D) Discuss the importance of friendship
B) Entertain the reader with excitement and mystery
The _____ is the "hero" or main character of the story, while the _____ is the "villain" or the force that opposes the main character.
A) Antagonist; Protagonist
B) Deuteragonist; Antagonist
C) Protagonist; Antagonist
D) Antagonist; Deuteragonist
C) Protagonist; Antagonist
"With the invention of the GPS, road maps have become nearly obsolete."
What is an antonym for obsolete?
A) Useless
B) Current
C) Traditional
D) Replaced
B) Current
In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen fights against the oppressive government that forces children to participate in deadly games.
What type of conflict is this an example of?
A. Character VS Self
B. Character VS Character
C. Character VS Nature
D. Character VS Society
D. Character VS Society
"It's raining cats and dogs outside!"
This is an example of...
A) Idiom
B) Metaphor
C) Allusion
D) Personification
A) Idiom
A speech about the benefits of recycling and reducing waste is most likely written to:
A) Inform the audience about the environment
B) Explain the science of landfills
C) Entertain the audience with stories about waste
D) Persuade the audience to recycle more
D) Persuade the audience to recycle more
The water cycle is a continuous process that moves water around the Earth. It begins when water from oceans, lakes, and rivers evaporates into the air due to heat from the sun. The water vapor then cools and condenses to form clouds. As the clouds get heavier, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation in the form of rain, snow, or hail. This water eventually flows back into bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. The water cycle plays a crucial role in regulating climate and providing fresh water for plants, animals, and humans.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) The water cycle involves the movement of water through the atmosphere, helping to regulate climate.
B) Precipitation is the most important part of the water cycle.
C) Water evaporates only from oceans and rivers.
D) The water cycle is a process that only affects plants.
A) The water cycle involves the movement of water through the atmosphere, helping to regulate climate.
The root chron means time. What does the word chronological mean?
A) Arranged in the format required by law
B) Arranged in no discernible pattern
C) Arranged in a way that can be double-checked
D) Arranged in the order that the events occurred
D) Arranged in the order that the events occurred
This type of character grows and develops as the story progresses.
A. Flat
B. Round
C. Static
D. Dynamic
D. Dynamic
"He's a real Einstein when it comes to math."
This is an example of...
A) Simile
B) Symbolism
C) Alliteration
D) Allusion
D) Allusion
A textbook chapter explaining the stages of human digestion is most likely written to:
A) Inform students about how digestion works in the human body
B)Persuade students to eat healthy
C) Entertain students with interesting facts
D) Convince students to become doctors
A) Inform students about how digestion works in the human body
True or False?
When citing evidence from a text, you can only use direct quotes. You can not paraphrase/use indirect quotes.
A. True
B. False
B. False
You can use indirect quotes, but make sure to cite the original speaker/author!
The root cred means trust or believe. What does the word credibility mean?
A) The quality of being convincing
B) The quality of being kindhearted
C) The quality of being well-spoken
D) The quality of being lacking or insufficient
A) The quality of being convincing
Jenna loved playing soccer more than anything, but when she broke her leg, she felt like her dreams were over. After weeks of recovery, she decided to keep working hard, attending practices to support her teammates and practicing her skills from the sidelines. Eventually, she returned to the field stronger and more determined than ever.
What is the theme of the story?
A) The importance of taking risks
B) The power of perseverance and determination
C) The value of winning at all costs
D) The joy of supporting others
B. The power of perseverance and determination
In a play, the audience knows a surprise party is about to happen, but the birthday girl thinks everyone forgot her birthday.
This is an example of...
A) Symbolism
B) Irony
C) Idiom
D) Allusion
B) Irony
An editorial urging people to vote in local elections is most likely written to:
A) Inform people about the history of elections
B) Entertain people with stories about past elections
C) Persuade people to take part in the democratic process
D) Describe how local governments are formed
C) Persuade people to take part in the democratic process
In argumentative writing, the _____ is where you acknowledge the other side's opinion, and the _____ is where you explain why the other side is wrong.
A) Claim; Counterclaim
B) Claim; Refusal
C) Counterclaim; Refusal
D) Counterclaim; Rebuttal
D) Counterclaim; Rebuttal