English Language Arts Midterm Study Guide Quiz PDF
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This document is a study guide quiz covering various aspects of English Language Arts including plot diagrams, types of conflict, character types and analysis, literary devices, point of view, figurative language, and irony. Students should read through and try to identify the correct answers. It's prepared to be used by students in secondary school, though it is not necessarily from a specific school.
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**English Language Arts - Midterm Study Guide Quiz** **1. Story Elements** **A. Plot Diagram**\ Fill in the six steps of a plot diagram: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. **B. Types of Conflict**\ Match the type of conflict to its definition: 1. \_\_\_ Man vs. Man 2. \_\_\_ Man vs. Nature 3. \_\_\_...
**English Language Arts - Midterm Study Guide Quiz** **1. Story Elements** **A. Plot Diagram**\ Fill in the six steps of a plot diagram: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. **B. Types of Conflict**\ Match the type of conflict to its definition: 1. \_\_\_ Man vs. Man 2. \_\_\_ Man vs. Nature 3. \_\_\_ Man vs. Society 4. \_\_\_ Man vs. Self a\) A character struggles with internal feelings or choices.\ b) A character faces challenges against societal norms or expectations.\ c) A character is in opposition to another character.\ d) A character fights against natural forces, such as a storm or an animal. **C. Character Types**\ Define and give an example for each: - Static: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - Flat: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - Round: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - Dynamic: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **D. Define \"setting\" and \"theme.\"** **2. Literary Devices** **A. Define the following literary devices and provide an example for each:** 1. Foreshadowing: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. Flashback: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3. Mood: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 4. Tone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 5. Point of View: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **B. Identify the point of view in these examples:** 1. "I walked to the store and bought milk." \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. "He saw the storm coming and ran to shelter." \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3. "You must complete the task before nightfall." \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **3. Figurative Language** **A. Match the figurative language to its example:** 1. \_\_\_ Simile 2. \_\_\_ Metaphor 3. \_\_\_ Hyperbole 4. \_\_\_ Personification 5. \_\_\_ Alliteration 6. \_\_\_ Onomatopoeia 7. \_\_\_ Imagery a\) The thunder roared as if the sky were angry.\ b) Life is a journey, not a destination.\ c) The tree danced in the wind.\ d) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.\ e) She's as bright as a diamond.\ f) BOOM! CRASH! SPLASH!\ g) The scent of freshly baked cookies filled the air. **B. Define irony and give an example.** **4. Direct and Indirect Characterization** Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization. Provide an example for each. **5. Structure of a PEE Paragraph** **A. What does PEE stand for?** 1. P: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. E: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3. E: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **B. Write a PEE paragraph based on the following prompt:**\ *Explain how the protagonist\'s actions reveal their personality.* **6. Format of a Theatrical Script** **A. What are the key elements of a theatrical script?** 1. 2. 3. **B. Identify the following format element:**\ *Example:*\ **Character Name:** (Stage Direction) Dialogue - What is this an example of? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **7. Reading Comprehension** Read the provided short story and answer the following questions: 1. What is the main theme of the story? 2. How does the author create tension? 3. Identify one example of figurative language used in the story.
