Cold Reading Review 2024

As Mia walked home, the wind howled through the empty streets, carrying with it a faint whisper she couldn't quite make out. Her footsteps quickened, the sound of dry leaves crunching beneath her feet growing louder in the eerie silence. Just as she reached for the door, a shadow moved in the corner of her eye—too quick to be a trick of the light. For a moment, she hesitated, her heart pounding. Something told her this wasn’t the last she’d see of it.

• Foreshadowing/

  Suspense

• Climax

• Static character

• Resolution

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Jake was always the first to lend a hand, whether it was helping his little sister with her homework or carrying heavy bags for his mom. He was kind-hearted and always put others before himself, making everyone around him feel special. His friends admired his honesty, and he never hesitated to stand up for what was right, even if it meant going against the crowd. What is the an example of?

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Antagonist

• Unreliable narrator

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Sarah wanted to join the school play, but her parents insisted she focus on her studies instead. Torn between her love for acting and her duty to her family, she felt the pressure growing with each passing day. What kind of conflict is this?

• Internal

• External

• self vs. monster

• Man vs weather

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At the beginning of the story, Max was shy and unsure of himself, always avoiding the spotlight. But as the weeks went by, he faced his fears and started speaking up in class, eventually taking on a leadership role in the school project. By the end of the year, Max had transformed into a confident and outgoing person, much different from the quiet boy he once was. What kind of character is Max?

• Shy

• Dynamic

• static

• unreliable

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It was a bright, sunny morning in the small town of Maplewood, where life moved at a slow and peaceful pace. In the heart of the town stood the old Maplewood Elementary School, a place where kids ran around during recess and teachers greeted students with warm smiles. Among them was Ella, a curious 12-year-old with a passion for reading, and her best friend, Noah, who was always ready for an adventure. They spent their afternoons exploring the woods behind the school, discovering secret hideaways and imagining exciting quests. But little did they know, this seemingly peaceful town was about to change forever. What part of the plot diagram is this?

• Exposition

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

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After the big storm passed, the townspeople worked together to clean up the fallen trees and debris. Everyone helped, from picking up branches to fixing broken fences. By the time the sun set, the town looked much better, and the people were proud of what they had accomplished. The storm had caused trouble, but it also brought everyone closer together, and the community was stronger than before. What part of the plot diagram is this?

• Exposition

• climax

• Falling action and resolution

• inciting incident

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I woke up to the sound of my alarm buzzing relentlessly. For a moment, I just lay there, not wanting to face the day. But then, I remembered the big game tonight and the hard work I’ve put in. I pushed myself out of bed, determined to make today count. It's a new day, a fresh chance to prove what I’m made of. What POV is this written in?

• First person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• Omniscient

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Hudson stared at the clock, watching the seconds tick by. He had been struggling to focus during the lesson, his mind drifting to the game later that week. He knew he needed to pay attention, but the excitement of the upcoming match was hard to ignore. As the teacher asked a question, Hudson quickly jotted down an answer, hoping it was right. He couldn’t afford to fall behind, especially with so much riding on the game. What POV is this told in?

• First person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• Omniscient

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Hudson sat in class, his mind drifting toward the upcoming game. He tried to focus on the lesson, but his thoughts were already on the field, imagining the plays he’d run. Around him, the room was filled with distractions. Some students were texting quietly, others doodled in their notebooks, while a few stared blankly at the board, tuning out the teacher’s voice. The teacher, unaware of the distractions, continued to speak as if everyone were listening. But inside Hudson’s head, there was more than just a game to think about. He longed for the future he envisioned—a future where he was in control, not just of his football career but of his life. As he struggled to stay engaged, he couldn’t yet see how these moments in the classroom, these distractions, would shape the person he would become. But they would, in ways he couldn't predict. What POV is this story told in?

• first person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person Limited

• Omniscient

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The sun was barely up, casting a soft golden light through the windows of the small classroom. Desks were arranged in neat rows, the faint smell of chalk lingering in the air. The hum of the fluorescent lights above created a steady buzz, barely noticeable amidst the quiet murmur of students shuffling papers and glancing at their phones. Hudson sat near the back, his eyes fixed on the clock, waiting for the bell to ring. Outside, the sounds of the bustling school day had yet to fully wake up, but inside, time seemed to drag on. The teacher stood at the front, writing equations on the board, her voice steady but lost in the sea of distracted minds. What is the setting of the story?

• A winter day in the classroom

• A classroom on a sunny day

• A classroom in the city.

• A hospital on a sunny day.

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