Question 1

When taking a reading test, why is it important to read all the answer choices before selecting one?

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To ensure that the best answer is chosen after considering all options

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To save time by quickly picking an answer

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To choose the first answer that seems correct

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To avoid reading the entire question stem

Question 2

Which of the following is an effective strategy for finding the main idea of a reading passage?

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Looking for repeated key words or phrases throughout the passage

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Focusing only on the minor details in each paragraph

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Reading the passage quickly without pausing to reflect

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Skipping the introduction and conclusion of the passage

Question 3

What is the term for a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together?

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oxymoron

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onomatopoeia

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personification

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hyperbole

Question 4

What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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simile

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hyperbole

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alliteration

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metaphor

Question 5

What literary device is used to give human characteristics to non-human entities?

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personification

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alliteration

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onomatopoeia

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irony

Question 6

What is the term for the central message or lesson that a story conveys?

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theme

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character

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plot

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setting

Question 7

What is the term for the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe?

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onomatopoeia

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simile

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hyperbole

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metaphor

Question 8

Which literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds (Sally sells seashells by the seashore)?

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alliteration

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hyperbole

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oxymoron

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personification

Question 9

What literary device is used to exaggerate or overemphasize a statement for emphasis?

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hyperbole

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metaphor

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irony

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onomatopoeia

Question 10

What is the meaning of the term 'analyze' in English language arts?

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to examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

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to create something new without looking back

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to summarize without understanding

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to ignore or overlook information

Question 11

What is the meaning of the term 'foreshadowing' in literature?

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a literary device used to hint at events that will occur later in the story

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repeating the same themes throughout the story

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introducing a new character suddenly

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describing events in great detail

Question 12

What is the meaning of the term 'irony' in literature?

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a literary technique that involves a contrast between expectations and reality

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a straightforward and literal statement

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a detailed and descriptive writing style

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a predictable and expected outcome

Question 13

What is the definition of the word 'paraphrase' in English language arts?

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to restate information or a text in your own words, often to clarify or simplify the meaning

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to analyze and interpret a text without altering its content

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to summarize a passage by omitting key details

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to directly quote from a text without any changes

Question 14

What is the definition of the word 'meticulous'?

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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being lazy and sloppy

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showing lack of care or attention

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acting quickly without thinking

Question 15

What is the definition of the word 'obsolete'?

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no longer in use; outdated or outmoded

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commonly used and popular

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cutting-edge and modern

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newly introduced and innovative

Question 16

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'excellent'?

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Mediocre

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Outstanding

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Exceptional

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Superb

Question 17

What is the synonym of the word 'vivid'?

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Bright

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Faint

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Dull

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Pale

Question 18

What is the definition of the word 'magnificent'?

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Grand and splendid

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Loud and obnoxious

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Small and plain

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Dull and boring

Question 19

What is the synonym of the word 'abundant'?

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Plentiful

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Scarce

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Limited

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Sparse

Question 20

What is the meaning of the word 'replenish'?

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To fill or make complete again

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To empty or deplete

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To break or destroy

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To neglect or ignore

Question 21

What is the synonym of the word 'elaborate'?

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Detailed

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Simple

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Basic

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Plain

Question 22

What is the concept of 'imagery' in English Language Arts?

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vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses

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a form of government

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a type of punctuation mark

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a type of verb tense

Question 23

What is setting?

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Where and when the story takes

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The problem in a story

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Extreme Exaggeration

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The overall meaning or message of a text

Question 24

What type of text structure is used to show how two or more things are similar and/or different?

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Compare and Contrast

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Sequential

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Cause and Effect

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Problem and Solution

Question 25

Which text structure explains how one event leads to another?

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Cause and Effect

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Problem and Solution

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Compare and Contrast

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Sequential

Question 26

What is the term for the use of words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'meow'?

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Onomatopoeia

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Irony

Question 27

What is the term for the pattern of rhyming words in a poem, typically identified by assigning a letter to each new rhyme sound?

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Rhyme scheme

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Meter

Question 28

How does a stanza differ from a line in a poem?

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a stanza is a group of lines, while a line is a single row of words in a poem

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a stanza is always longer than a line in a poem

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a stanza is a type of poem, while a line is a type of punctuation mark

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a stanza is used to emphasize a certain word or phrase in a poem

Question 29

Which type of character serves as an obstacle or challenge for the main character?

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Antagonist

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Sidekick

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Protagonist

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Foil

Question 30

Who is a protagonist in a story?

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Good Guy or Hero

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The villain

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The extra

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The sidekick

Question 31

Which type of point of view is characterized by the use of 'he', 'she', or 'they' to narrate the story?

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Third-person

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Second-person

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Omniscient

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First-person

Question 32

Which type of point of view directly addresses the reader using 'you'?

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Second-person

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First-person

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Omniscient

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Third-person limited

Question 33

Which type of point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story?

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Omniscient

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Third-person limited

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Second-person

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First-person

Question 34

In which type of point of view does the narrator only know the thoughts and feelings of one character?

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Third-person limited

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Omniscient

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First-person

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Second-person

Question 35

Which type of point of view uses the pronouns 'I' or 'we'?

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First-person

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Second-person

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Omniscient

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Third-person limited

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