ELA 1 Module 1 Exam Review

Which part of the story introduces and develops the character(s)?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling action

• Resolution

Which of the following is a characteristic of a universal theme?

• Only one culture can find a connection to it.

• Most people can find a connection to it.

• It is found in limited places.

• It is only relevant for a small group of individuals.

Conflict is most likely to be developed during which part of a story?

• Exposition

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Rising action

Which plot element resolves the conflict, ties up loose ends, and brings the story to its conclusion?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew.

What is the theme of this story?

• 1. There is strength in unity

• We should always question people's intentions

• If we work now we can play later

• Don't be greedy

Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn't have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn't play baseball all summer.

What is the theme of the story?

• 1. Tim wanted a new glove.

• 1. Stealing is a good idea.

• 1. If you want something, you should work for it.

• 1. Tim lost his privilege of playing baseball.

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

Using an antonym context clue, what is the meaning of the word dilate?

• contract

• become larger

• darken

• close

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly _______,

• foolish

• silly

• nice

• courageous

Which has the most negative connotation?

• dirty

• soiled

• filthy

• clean

When tigers hunt, they hunt alone. In contrast, lions hunt in groups; they work together to drive their prey into an ambush. Cheetahs are known for their speed when they chase prey. Leopards are able to climb trees when they are prowling for prey. Surprisingly, jaguars often hunt in water. There is great diversity in the hunting habits of large cats. There is also great diversity in the places in which they hunt.

What is the central idea of the paragraph?

• 
  Cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars have different methods of hunting.

• 
  There is great diversity in the hunting habits of large cats, and there is also great diversity in the places in which they hunt.

• When tigers hunt, they hunt alone, but in contrast, lions hunt in groups.

• Leopards are able to climb trees when they are prowling for prey.