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100
An actor is playing the role of a crime scene investigator (detective). What is probably his primary character response? A. physical B. emotional C. Intellectual
C. Intellectual
100
What type of literary device is this? " Her whispers were like fairy wings in the night." A. metaphor B. simile C. alliteration
B. simile
100
What does the prefix "pre-" in the word "pretest" mean? A. after B. before C. during D. near
B. before
100
Which type of literary nonfiction is NEVER written in 1st person? A. journal B. biography C. autobiography C. reflection
B. biography
100
Which word shows the character is tired? A. sighed B. hummed C. thought D. whined
A. sighed
200
Which of the stage directions would add suspense to the play? A. [actor hides behind a part of the scenery and listens to other actors talk] B. [actor walks to table and offers the king a meal] C. [ actor talks slowly and clearly]
A. [actor hides behind a part of the scenery and listens to other actors talk]
200
A short, rhyming poem tells about how it feels to be alone. Which is most probably the form of the poem? A. Limerick B .Epic C. Narrative D. Lyrical
D. Lyrical
200
In a story, the author tells the events that happen and the feelings of one character. What point of view is this? A. 1st person B. 3rd person narrative C. 3rd person limited D. 3rd person all-knowing (omniscient)
C. 3rd person limited
200
A person who lived during the Great Depression would probably feel differently about wasting food than someone alive today. True or False?
TRUE
200
A story written in first person narrator would help the reader... A. understand how everyone feels about the main character B. understand the feelings of the main character C. understand what everyone in the play or story feels
B. understand the feelings of the main character
300
Read the following lines of dialogue from a play: "Well, My lords and ladies, welcome to our lovely home!" and "Happy, happy am I!" ... these phrases help the viewer understand: A. the time period of the play B. the traits of the characters in the play C. both the time period and the traits of the characters in the play
C. both the time period and the traits of the characters in the play
300
Which of the following lines shows the emotion of exhaustion? A. I stopped, wondered about my friends, stared at the test blankly. B. I looked at the stranger and he stared back at me. C. As I walked into the room, I felt all eyes on me.
A. I stopped, wondered about my friends, stared at the test blankly.
300
What important can happen in a story that takes place (setting) in Wal-Mart in modern time? A. you can order chicken nuggets B. you can meet your friends C. you will have only your family around D. you will get really mad
B. you can meet your friends
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!! When and where you lived can affect your perspective of an event. True or False
True
300
What does the figurative language probably mean? "They were like lamps in the night, so bright and clear and calm. They stared at me and I stared back." A. someone is looking at a light B. someone is looking at the sun C. someone is looking at another person D. someone is looking at a lamp
C. someone is looking at another person
400
A play is set in the country, on a rolling hill, with flowers and grass. How does the setting reflect the mood of the play? A. It makes the play seem dark and eerie B. It makes the play seem lighthearted and peaceful C. It makes the play seem fast-paced and adventurous.
B. It makes the play seem lighthearted and peaceful
400
An author wants to show that part of his poem happened in the past and part will happen in the future. Which is the best way to show the difference? A. Capitalize all the words in the part of the poem that happens in the future. B. Italicize all of the words in the part of the poem that happens in the future. C. Put dashes between all of the words in both sections.
B. Italicize all of the words in the part of the poem that happens in the future.
400
A character helps his friend prepare for a football game. What might be his motivation? A. he wants to see his friends do poorly B. he wants his friend to be successful C. he thinks it will make his teacher give him a better grade
B. he wants his friend to be successful
400
Name three types of literary nonfiction...
memoir, journal, reflection, biography, autobiography, diaries
400
What conclusion can you draw about this phrase "I stood, motionless, holding my breath and waiting." A. It is part of the resolution B. It is part of the setting C. It is part of the suspense/R.A. D. It is part of the house
C. It is part of the suspense/R.A.
500
A poster advertising a play has bold print, bright colors, and the starring actors names and pictures. The purpose of this poster is probably too: A. Encourage viewers to buy tickets B. Inform viewers what times the play will be performed C. Give viewers information they need to order tickets
A. Encourage viewers to buy tickets
500
Read the poem: Every day I look at you And see you smile at me... I wonder if you could be my friend Or my enemy! What is the rhyme scheme?
abcb
500
What is a major theme in the movie "Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief"? A. accept yourself B. gods are evil C. there are mythical creatures alive today D. people who are dyslexic have special talents.
A. accept yourself
500
Which movie that we have watched in class is a literary nonfiction? Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief October Sky
October Sky
500
You are visiting a town where everybody is either a Frumper or a Hillagral. The Frumpers always lie. The Hillagral always tell the truth. You need directions but you can only ask three questons. What questions could you ask to make sure that you receive directions that are not a lie?
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