Language and Vocabulary
“After running five miles, Carlos was fatigued and immediately sat down to rest.” What does fatigued mean?
Tired/exhausted
“Battle-brave” and “whale-road” are examples of what?
Kennings
A narrator says, “I grabbed my backpack and ran outside.” What POV is being used?
First person
Jay keeps looking at the clock, tapping his foot, and checking the door. What can you infer?
He is anxious, impatient, or waiting for something.
The author describes a dark forest as “silent, cold, and empty.” What is the tone
Gloomy/ominous
Choose the correct verb: “The group of students is/are preparing.”
is
“Wild winds whipped around the warrior.” What technique is used?
Alliteration
A fire station burns down. What literary technique does this situation demonstrate?
Irony
Mia studied every night, asked her teacher for help, and practiced difficult problems. What can you predict about her upcoming test?
She will probably be prepared/do well.
A character finds a wallet full of money and returns it without taking anything. What trait does this reveal?
Honest/trustworthy
Identify the appositive: “Mr. Lewis, our basketball coach, opened the gym.”
our basketball coach
A hero with extraordinary strength travels great distances and battles a supernatural monster. What type of literature does this describe?
Epic poetry
“Maria walked into the room. She immediately knew something was wrong.” What POV is being used?
Third Person
Marcus gives his lunch to a student who forgot theirs. Which evidence BEST supports the inference that Marcus is caring?
He gives his lunch to the student.
A student wants to tell the truth, but she fears losing her friend. What type of conflict is this?
Internal conflict / character vs. self
Which is more formal: “The students were really mad about the rule” OR “The students expressed dissatisfaction with the rule”?
The students expressed dissatisfaction with the rule.
Which contains alliteration: “The dog ran home” or “Peter picked purple peppers”?
Peter picked purple peppers.
A narrator only reveals one character's thoughts but refers to that character as “he” or “she.” What POV is this?
Third-person limited
A character packs an umbrella after seeing dark clouds approaching. What is a reasonable prediction?
It will probably rain.
Two teammates both want to become team captain and begin arguing. What type of conflict is this?
External conflict/character vs. character
“Neither the teacher nor the student ___ responsible for the missing books.” is/are?
is
Name three characteristics of epic poetry.
epic hero, extraordinary/superhuman abilities, supernatural forces, large-scale journey/battle, elevated language, actions important to a culture.
“You walk into the room and immediately notice everyone staring at you.” What POV is used?
Second person
Lena tells everyone she hates surprises. Her friends notice her birthday is approaching and begin whispering whenever she enters the room. What can you predict? Give evidence.
Her friends may be planning a surprise; evidence: they whisper when she enters as her birthday approaches.
A character refuses to quit after failing several times and eventually succeeds. What theme is BEST supported?
Perseverance can lead to success.