Final Exam
Directions: Please read each question and its answers carefully. Some questions
will have more than one answer that sounds correct; pick the best possible answer.
Once you know the answer to a question, mark your answer on the answer sheet.
Make sure your numbers match up.
Identification
1. The turning point or most important moment in a story is called the:
a. Plot
b. Conflict
c. Climax
d. Resolution
e. Popcorn moment
2. The end of the story where the loose ends are tied up is called the:
a. Plot
b. Conflict
c. Climax
d. Resolution
e. Characters
3. The events that move the story along (what the story is about) is called the:
a. Plot
b. Conflict
c. Climax
d. Resolution
e. Characters
4. Setting is:
a. How a story takes place
b. When a story takes place
c. Where a story takes place
d. Both B. and C.
e. Both A. and C.
5. Types of stories that are about real events and are based in truth are:
a. Short Stories
b. Fiction
c. Novels
d. Non-Fiction
6. When an author interrupts the present action of the story to go back to an earlier time:
a. Flashback
b. Theme
c. Foreshadowing
d. Symbolism
7. When you read a story the main point or universal idea from the story is also called the:
a. Plot
b. Conflict
c. Theme
d. Climax
8. When there are hints in the story that give you clues of what’s to come, it is called:
a. Flashback
b. Theme
c. Foreshadowing
d. Symbolism
9. When an object, design, or even person represents a bigger idea it is called:
a. Foreshadowing
b. Theme
c. Chile Verde
d. Symbolism
10. Adding description to writing using the five senses is called:
a. Imagery
b. Voice
c. Smelling the roses
d. Theme
11. A comparison that uses “like”, or “as”, to compare two things:
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Onomatopoeia
d. Personification
e. Metaphor
12. Giving human characteristics to a non-human thing:
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Onomatopoeia
d. Personification
e. Hyperbole
13. The repetition of the same consonant sound like, “Waves washed away wishes....” is
called:
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Onomatopoeia
d. Personification
14. Words like “Bang”, “Slap” and “Hush” sound like what they mean and are examples of:
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Onomatopoeia
d. Hyperbole
15. A vignette is:
a. Salad dressing made with oil and vinegar
b. When contradictory situations happen
c. Onomatopoeia
d. Short descriptive piece that usually is part of a collection
16. Allusion is:
a. The same thing as an illusion
b. The antagonists of heroes
c. In literature a reference to something or someone culturally recognizable
d. A deceptive appearance or impression of the emotion, mood, and feeling
17. Parable is:
a. A story with a moral / message
b. A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature
c. A character that develops the plot towards an unexpected ending
d. An exaggeration of an expression
e. All of the above
18. Dramatic Irony is:
a. When the reader or audience knows something a character does not know
b. When there is a disparity between what is expected and what actually occurs
c. When there is a lot of drama in the story
d. The main cause of the conflict in the story
e. When the speaker says one thing but means the opposite
19. An archetype is:
a. The antagonist of a hero
b. Two characters who are opposite
c. The original, model, or first
d. A type of villain or antagonist
e. Stanza
20. Situational Irony is:
a. When the reader or audience knows something a character does not
b. When there is a disparity between what is expected and what actually occurs
c. When there is a lot of situational drama in the story
d. The main cause of the conflict in the story
e. None of the above
21. Foils in literature are:
a. Swords used in fencing (don’t put A or it will be marked wrong)
b. The antagonists of heroes
c. Two characters similar in nature
d. Characters that develop the conflict
e. Two characters who have opposite characteristics
22. Satire is
a. A sad tire
b. Making fun of literature or culture for political or entertainment reasons
c. A character that develops the plot towards an unexpected ending
d. A short writing piece in a collection
e. All of the above
23. A static character...
a. Stays the same / doesn’t change
b. Changes over time
c. Is the main character
d. Cause the conflict in the story
e. Is a character on TV when the screen fills with static
24. A protagonist is a character who:
a. Stays the same / doesn’t change
b. Changes over time
c. Is the main character
d. Cause the conflict in the story
e. Is one who tells the story
25. A flat character is...
a. A well-developed character with detailed character traits
b. Changes and learns over time as a character
c. Doesn’t have well developed character traits
d. Causes the conflict in the story
e. A character like Flat Stanley or another other flattened character
Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
This argument was produced for an on-demand assessment. Students were asked to
write about whether or not students in high school should be given weekly homework.
This is a student essay.
(1) I think homework is essential when it helps me to learn. Some
teachers just give homework every night for no reason. Other teachers
give very little homework. Homework is good for students if it helps
students learn and isn’t just busy work. I will prove why this is true.
(2) When teachers give homework every night for no reason it isn’t
helpful. Sometimes teachers must think that there students just half to
do alot of homework every night. Why? Students have sports and
activities after school in addition to schoolwork. I have dance
practice every day. I practice jazz, tap, and ballet. Too much homework
means that students will pay less attention to homework and place less
value on that homework.
(3) When homework creates genuine learning then it becomes valuable. I
like homework that gives me the chance to practice what I learned in
class or helps me to finish things I couldn’t finish in class.
Sometimes homework is valuable and necessary.
(4) All of
long as it
long as it
leads to a
these reasons
is for a good
is helpful. A
greater depth
are why I think that homework is essential as
reason. This means homework is important as
plethora of homework is pointless unless it
of learning.
26. Read this sentence from paragraph 2:
“I practice jazz, tap, and ballet.”
As supporting evidence this sentence is:
a. Relevant
b. Irrelevant
c. A statistic
d. The counter claim
27. Which of the following sentences is the claim:
a. “I think homework is essential when it helps me to learn.”
b. “Some teachers just give homework every night for no reason.”
c. “Other teachers give very little homework.”
d. “Homework is good for students if it helps students learn and isn’t just busy work.”
e. "I will prove why this is true."
28. Based on the denotative meaning of the word “plethora” in paragraph 4, which of the
following would be a synonym you could use to replace “plethora”
a. Little
b. Small bit
c. Huge amount
d. Some
29. Choose the most accurate revision to the student draft.
Sometimes teachers must think that there students just half to do alot of homework
every night.
a. Sometimes teachers must think that their students just have to do allot of
homework every night.
b. Sometimes teachers must think that they’re students just have to do a lot of
homework every night.
c. Sometimes teachers must think that their students just have to do a lot of homework
every night.
d. Sometimes teachers must think that their students just half to do a lot of homework
every night.
e. Sometimes teachers must think that there students just have to do a lot of
homework every night.
Passage 1
Directions: Read the passages. Then answer the questions.
It is the wedding day of the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Bloon. The beautiful bride enters the
church and walks down the aisle. Her dress brushes against a helium balloon. The balloon rises
up to the ceiling. The bride reaches the groom as the balloon hits the fire safety sprinkler
system. The sprinkler is triggered and water pours down on the entire church saturating
everyone. "Well isn't this great," says the bride.
30. What kind of irony is being used in this story?
a. Verbal Irony
b. Situational Irony
c. Dramatic Irony
d. No Irony
31. This story would NOT be using irony if:
a. The bride didn’t say, “Well isn't this great.”
b. A child and not the bride’s dress released the balloon.
c. It was raining outside.
d. Both A and C
32. In the context of the story the word saturating probably means:
a. Dissolving until no more can be dissolved
b. To anger
c. Drenching
d. Ruining everything
Passage 2
Mrs. Goody and her son were ready to surprise their family for dinner by making
their favorite meatloaf. Mrs. Goody’s meatloaf was special. She made it in individual muffin
tins and made one for each person, just the way they like it. She and her son mixed it up,
put the meatloaf in muffin tins, and hid them in the refrigerator. They were ready to cook
later for dinner.
Maria came home from school, said hi to her little brother and looked in the fridge
for a snack. “Mmmmm….chocolate muffins," she said. Her brother started to giggle. She
took one out and took a nice, big bite. “Oh!” She screamed and spit it out on the floor.
33. What kind of irony is being used in this story?
a. Verbal Irony
b. Situational Irony
c. Dramatic Irony
d. No Irony
34. What evidence from the story best supports your answer to the above question?
a. “Mrs. Goody’s meatloaf was special.”
b. “Mmmmmm….chocolate muffins,’ she said. Her brother started to giggle.”
c. “She screamed and spit it out on the floor.
d. All of the above
Jimmy was a careful boater. He loved his boat and he was always careful about caring for
it. On the first day of summer Jimmy took the boat out of the garage and washed it and scrubbed
it and washed it. He scrubbed it so well that all the rust was gone. He washed is so well it shined.
Jimmy arrived at the lake and filled the boat with gas. He took off and said, “This is going to be a
great day.”
He arrived at the middle of the lake and looked back behind him. He could see a rainbow
on the water. When he tried to start his engine it wouldn’t start. Jimmy had cared for his boat so
well that he’d scrubbed a hole in the gas tank.
35. What kind of irony is being used in this story?
a. Verbal Irony
b. Situational Irony
c. Dramatic Irony
d. No Irony
Shakespeare:
36. What are the two names for the theater that Shakespeare performed in:
a. The Wooden P and The Ball
b. The Sphere and the Wooden O
c. The Globe and the Wooden O
d. The Wooden O and The Sphere
e. The Wooden Bat and the Frog that got hit by that bat
37. When was Shakespeare thought to be born and when did he die:
a. April 22, 1835 to April 23, 1889
b. April 20, 1564 to April 20, 1616
c. April 23, 1600 to April 23, 1544
d. April 1, 1500 to April 23, 1600
e. His birthday 1564 - 1616
38. During Shakespeare’s time the parts of women were played by:
a. Men
b. Women
c. Bad Actors
d. Young Boys
e. Both A and D
39. In the Globe Theater the Groundlings were:
a. The rich people who sat up front
b. The people in the balconies
c. The working class people up front
d. Without what we today consider good manners at a play
e. Both C and D
40. Shakespeare wrote a lot of description in his plays because:
a. He wanted to make his writing complicated
b. The stage sets were simple
c. Boys played the part of women
d. He was a bad writer
e. He had nothing better to do with his time
Directions: Read the passage and then answer the questions.
Phones, Kites, and Alexander Graham Bell
Most people who think of Alexander Graham Bell think of him as the inventor and first to
patent a telephone in 1876. This invention was the archetype of modern telephones today.
Other people may know that he also invented the gramophone that could emit recorded
sound (play music). But, few people think about A.G. Bell as a master kite flyer!
A.G. Bell was inspired by aeronautics. He created a tetrahedral kite structure using a series of
pyramids connected together. He used his knowledge of geometry to develop kite designs. But
he wasn’t simply a kite enthusiast. He used his kite experiments to further his knowledge of
manned flight.
He made kites with giant radial-wings. He made hexagon kites. But most of all he made
tetrahedral structures which he found had a good strength to weight ratio. This means he had
structural integrity while keeping the kites lightweight. These structures were created from
small pyramid shaped cells that were covered on two sides. The cells were then strung
together into different tetrahedral structures.
In 1907 Bell put a man on one of his kites. The kite was pulled behind a steamship. The pilot
Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge was pulled to a height of 168 feet going 10 m.p.h. for seven
minutes. The men onboard the ship failed to untie the kite rope fast enough so that it could
land safely on the water.
Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge survived the flight, but the kite broke up on the water.
Selfridge died seven months later. He was flying as a passenger of Orville Wright when the
plane crashed. He became the first person to die in the history of powered flight.
41. In the second sentence what does the word archetype most likely mean?
a. The best version
b. Duplicate
c. Invention
d. Original model
e. Opposite type
42. Gramophone and telephone both use -phone. In this case -phone is a:
a. Prefix
b. Suffix
c. Homonym
d. Homophone
e. Root word
43. In gramophone and telephone, -phone most likely means:
a. Call
b. Communication
c. Sound
d. People
e. Music
44. The main idea of this article is:
a. Alexander Graham Bell was a great inventor who also studied aeronautics through
kite design.
b. Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge flew on a kite built by Bell, but died on a plane built
by Orville Wright.
c. Alexander Graham Bell used mostly tetrahedral design in creating kites that he
hoped would carry a person.
d. Alexander Graham Bell was an amazing scientist.
e. Alexander Graham Bell was a kite enthusiast.
45. The purpose of this article is:
a. To persuade the reader
b. To provide humor and education
c. To show geometry
d. To give scientific explanation
e. To provide interesting information
46. From the article we know that:
a. Tetrahedral structures led to lightweight structural integrity for Bell.
b. Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge died in a manned kite.
c. The failure of the manned kite is why Bell moved on to other ideas.
d. Bell was inspired by Orville Wright.
e. Bell’s kites are based on a classic design.
Figurative Language Examples –Choose the word that describes each example.
47. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
d. Pun
e. Irony
48. “A pile of kittens is called a meow-tan (mountain).”
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
d. Pun
e. Irony
49. “Thine eyes are like the sun…”
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
d. Pun
e. Irony
50. “He could kill twenty sea monsters with one swipe of his sword.”
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
d. Pun
e. Irony
51. A police station gets robbed.
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
d. Pun
e. Irony
Directions: Read the following passage carefully before you choose your answers. The passage is
from Act V of Macbeth by William Shakespeare. The character of Macbeth has just found out that his
wife has died. He then says the following:
Macbeth, Act V, Scene V
Macbeth:
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
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5
10
52. In the context of the passage, the word “player” (line 6) most likely means
a. Clown
b. Unfaithful
c. Game Player
d. Beggar
e. Actor
53. "Out, out brief candle!" is a metaphor for:
a. how short life seems
b. the darkness of night
c. hope and life
d. getting emotionally burned
e. royalty
54. The mood of this speech is:
a. Quiet and thoughtful
b. Questioning and academic
c. Jealous and immature
d. Angry and sad
e. Frustrated and forgiving
55. “…tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day," is an example of:
a. personification
b. dramatic irony
c. tragic flaw
d. hyperbole
e. simile
56. Which choice below is not evidence that this poem uses time as a motif:
a. "...It is a tale / Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, /Signifying nothing."
b. "Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.”
c. "Life's but a walking shadow…That struts and frets his hour upon the stage.”
d. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow…”
e. “Out, out brief candle!”
57. Which of the following is true of the first line of the soliloquy?
a. It is a heroic couplet.
b. It is an independent clause.
c. It is its own stanza.
d. It is rhythmically shorter for emphasis.
e. It is uses repetition for effect.
58. Which of the following does Macbeth imply:
a. he is going to miss his wife
b. his wife's life was pointless
c. his wife's life was full of accomplishments
d. his wife was lucky to have lineage and social position
59. Based on the passage we can assume:
a. Macbeth will establish a dynasty
b. Macbeth's wife died at home
c. Macbeth suspects Banquo will assassinate him
d. Macbeth is deeply depressed and angry
You’re Almost Done!
60. We use the writing process:
a. To make a lot of extra work
b. To help to think of ideas and organize them
c. Only for poetry
d. For reading
e. To make good eye contact
61. Good writing must be:
a. Perfect the first time it is written
b. About something that everyone agrees with
c. Well organized and well thought-out
d. Easy to do
62. Voice is:
a. Personality, style, craft, and tone of the writer
b. The emotions, mood, and setting of the story
c. An idea you will prove in your essay
d. The point of view of the story
e. Both A and C
63. A good essay has:
a. Well thought out ideas and examples
b. Five paragraphs
c. An introduction, body, and conclusion
d. Line breaks, personification, and onomatopoeia
e. Both A and C
64. The most essential consideration in choosing what tone to use is:
a. The mood and main idea
b. The story structure
c. The type of writing (for example essay, story, poem, etc)
d. The intended audience and purpose
e. The genre
65. Which of the following is in some way related to the study of English Language Arts:
a. Journalism
b. Construction
c. Music
d. Art
e. All of the Above
Answer Key
1. C
23.
A
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E
2. D
24.
C
46.
A
3. A
25.
C
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A
4. D
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B
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D
5. D
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D
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6. A
28.
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C
7. C
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C
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E
8. C
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A
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A
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B
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B
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B
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D
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E
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D
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B
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E
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C
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40.
B
62.
A
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C
41.
D
63.
E
20.
B
42.
B
64.
D
21.
E
43.
C
65.
E
22.
B
44.
A
End of Year Self Evaluation Essay
Name: ______________________
Please use this as your cover page.
Self Evaluation: English Language Arts is all about learning the arts and
skills of listening, speaking, research, reading, and writing. Think back on
yourself as an English Language Arts learner. What have you learned
about English Language Arts this year? What have you improved and
what do you still need to improve? What are your strengths and
weaknesses? How have you behaved as a learner this year compared to
previous years? Write a self-evaluation in four to five paragraphs. You
will receive points for your reflection and the quality of your essay
writing skills. Be sure to review the grading rubric.
This should be an honest evaluation. You must back your ideas up with
details and examples. You may talk about any or all of the following:
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Explain how you have done in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
What was your best piece of writing, what was your worst?
What was your best or most creative assignment?
What skills did you learn or improve?
What skills do you still need to work on?
What did you read and learn about reading?
What kind of reading do you hope to do again?
What activity did you enjoy in class?
Did you participate well in discussions, presentations, and group work?
What was your best group assignment?
What do you hope to do or learn next year?
How have you behaved as a learner?
Remember this should have details!
“I think I’m done” –
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included all the elements of good organization.
specific details and examples.
shown reflection on my performance this year.
carefully revised and proofread my writing.
reviewed the rubric.
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Self Evaluation Essay Rubric
96-100
 Exceptional organization, ideas, supporting detail, and conventions. Ideas
are exceptionally clear, authentic and accurate. Main ideas have very strong
support including examples and details. Essay has been proofread and
corrected.
 Details are relevant, carefully selected and unique
 Reflection is original, complex and insightful
 Organization includes introductory elements, body elements, and conclusion
90-95
 Ideas are clear, focused, and interesting throughout. Organization includes
introduction, body, and conclusion. Good proofreading.
 Details are relevant and support the main idea well
 Reflection is thoughtful
 Good examples
80-89
 Ideas are clear and organization is apparent. Supporting detail may be limited
but is adequate. Some common spelling/usage errors.
 Details are relevant, but some may be overly general or limited
 Reflection is apparent but general
 Some examples are mentioned
70-79
 Ideas are overly broad or simplistic, and supporting detail is limited and/or
inadequate. Several obvious proofreading/organization errors.
 Details may be irrelevant and are limited in scope
 Reflection/exploration is superficial
 Reflection may not be effective, appropriate, or authentic,
65-69
 Ideas are unclear or somewhat simplistic, or development and supporting
detail are minimal. Organization is minimal or missing key components. May
contain multiple convention errors.
 Details are often irrelevant and are insufficient
 Development/exploration is minimal
 Reflection is largely ineffective
0-64
 Ideas are lacking or overly simplistic, or there are not enough or no
supporting details. Little to no organization. Convention errors may interfere
with text comprehension.
 Details are irrelevant, inappropriate, unclear and/or confusing
 Organization is minimal or non-existent
 Lack of reflection
Overall Score: ____________