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Middle School ELA Exam

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Which of the following is an idiom one might see associated with a difficult situation? : *A) “A blessing in disguise.” B)
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Which statement is the best example of synthesizing? : *A) After Henry and Steve met at school, the two boys went to the park to
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The author of the passage below would probably consider which of the following situations to be most analogous to the critics’
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Based on the below description, would it be likely that a journalist writing in “gonzo” form would have a large amount of
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Which literary devices are most commonly used in poetry? : *A) Alliteration, rhyme, assonance B) Satire, pun, foreshadowing C)
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Which of the following is not a form of figurative language? : *A) Hyperbole B) Exposition C) Assonance D) Onomatopoeia
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Which question could a student ask to demonstrate that they understand the passage below?The Iroquois collaborated by creating a
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What is the rhyme scheme of “Dreams” by Langston Hughes?Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird
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A student is examining the text to determine if the argument has been written effectively. What would you suggest to the
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In the following sentence, how does the author use the literary element of point of view?I knew my daddy was the bravest man on
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Which is the best answer for why an author might use personification in a fantasy book? : *A) To help the reader relate to
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What are the features of a strong thesis statement? : *A) A strong thesis statement will identify the main topics to be covered,
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Based on the information provided, what would be a valid generalization? : *A) Gorillas live in groups called troops. B) Young
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A student needs to add the following to the outline- “Nests are built randomly in a spot chosen by the individual gorilla.”
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Choose the best answer. How would you classify a story about magic? : *A) Science fiction B) Fiction C) Fantasy D) Historical
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What is the primary text structure of the passage below?Since the contrivance of smartphones, the world has become a better
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Which of the following is an effective summary of the poem below?As my feet take flight, I clench my fists and open my mind.
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Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help a student determine the main idea of a text?: *A) Consider the tone
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A Venn Diagram can be used to help a student understand which text structure?: *A) Order and Sequence B) Problem/Solution C)
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How would a student identify the mood of a poem? : *A) Consider the form of the poetry, as the form it is written in is a key
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A student comes to the word anamorphic in a text she is reading. Assuming she is unfamiliar with the term, what would be the
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The best use for a plot diagram is with which of the following?: *A) A fictional narrative B) A poem C) An informational text D)
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What can one infer about “true gonzo” writers in the following passage?The notion that journalists should strive to remain
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What can one infer about “true gonzo” writers in the following passage?The notion that journalists should strive to remain
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Using the words anthropology, misanthrope, and philanthropy, determine the meaning of the Greek root anthrop.: *A) Study B)
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Using context clues, what does the word amused mean in the sentence below?The girl was amused and laughed to herself. : * A) The
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A student has finished reading a text and needs to determine the theme. What advice would be most helpful to them? : *A) The
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Which of the following is an example of an informational text? : *A) The Lightning Thief B) Extreme Weather C) Gorillas in the
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Which of the following should a reader look for when checking for bias in a given text? : *A) A tone of authority on a subject
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The second sentence in this passage is an example of which concept?Everyone thinks twins Liza and Lily like the same foods.
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Which type of context clue will help a student determine the meaning of entomology?People who research and study insects are
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