LA I Fall Final Review

Question 1

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “I went [to, too, two] the store.”

Answer 1

To - this is a preposition

Question 2

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “Elise has [to, too, two] siblings.”

Answer 2

Two - this is a number

Question 3

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “I got [to, too, two] much milk in my cereal.”

Answer 3

Too - this is an adverb

Question 4

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence:
“[It’s, its] fun to study for finals.”

Answer 4

It’s - this is a contraction for “it is”

Question 5

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence:
“The dog left [it’s, its] bone in the house.”

Answer 5

its - this shows possession

Question 6

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence:
“Lily wants to go [their, there, they’re].”

Answer 6

there - this is referring to a place

Question 7

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “Children often don’t want to share [their, there, they’re] toys.”

Answer 7

their - this shows possession

Question 8

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “[Their, there, they’re] leaving for vacation tomorrow.”

Answer 8

They’re - this is a contraction for “they are”

Question 9

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “I like [you’re, your] shoes!”

Answer 9

your - this shows possession

Question 10

Use the correct version of the word to complete the sentence: “[You’re, your] going to do well on your final.”

Answer 10

you’re - this is a contraction for “you are”

Question 11

What is exposition?

Answer 11

The beginning of the story. Sets the tone, establishes the setting, introduces the characters, and gives the reader background info.

Question 12

What is rising action?

Answer 12

The part of the plot in which the drama intensifies, rising toward the climax.

Question 13

What is the climax?

Answer 13

The plot’s most dramatic and revealing moment, usually the turning point in the story.

Question 14

What is the falling action?

Answer 14

The part of the plot after the climax when the drama subsides.

Question 15

What is the resolution?

Answer 15

The conclusion of the story. The point in the plot at which the conflict comes to an end. Most questions raised throughout the story are answered.

Question 16

What is foreshadow?

Answer 16

A warning or indication of a future event

Question 17

What is a flashback?

Answer 17

Interruptions in a story where the writer inserts past events in order to provide background or context to the current events of the narrative.

Question 18

What is internal conflict?

Answer 18

Man v. Himself. A conflict within the character (jealousy, insanity, fear, hatred).

Question 19

What is external conflict?

Answer 19

Man v. man; man v. nature; man v. society. Characters pitted against an outside force like: natural elements, societal obstacles, one person, or other characters.

Question 20

What is first-person narration?

Answer 20

Identifiable by the use of the pronoun “I.” A first-person narrator may be a major character and often its protagonist.

Question 21

What is third-person omniscient narration?

Answer 21

All-knowing perspective that allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of any character.

Question 22

What is third-person objective?

Answer 22

Gives only observable details and does not have access to the internal thoughts of characters or background information about the setting or situation.

Question 23

What is third-person limited?

Answer 23

Knows what is in the minds of only a select few characters

Question 24

What is mood?

Answer 24

The general atmosphere created by the author’s words

Question 25

What is imagery?

Answer 25

Writing technique an author uses to create mental images and sensory appeal for the reader. Detail which appeal to ANY of the five senses.

Question 26

What is a topic sentence?

Answer 26

An opinionated statements that tells us what the paragraph is about

Question 27

What is a concrete detail?

Answer 27

A fact; something that actually happened or will happen

Question 28

What is commentary?

Answer 28

An explanation of or a comment/opinion about your concrete detail.

Question 29

What is a conclusion?

Answer 29

A wrap-up or restatement of your topic sentence. NO new information here!

Question 30

“My relationship with Cora Grace, my daughter, is exhausting but rewarding.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 30

Topic sentence

Question 31

“She wakes up at least three times a night, and it’s not easy getting her back to sleep.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 31

Concrete detail

Question 32

“She will squirm and kick, and she is really strong!” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 32

Commentary

Question 33

“It’s a long battle, and she almost always requires a bottle.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 33

Commentary

Question 34

“She is so much fun to play with, though.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 34

Concrete detail

Question 35

“One of her most favorite things is when Mommy and Daddy pretend to be scared when she squeals at them.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 35

Commentary

Question 36

“She also loves going to the park and taking rides down the slide.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 36

Commentary

Question 37

“Thankfully, she’s cute and fun, because she sure wears out her mom and dad.” What is this sentence an example of?

Answer 37

Conclusion