9th Grade 4th Nine Weeks Midterm Study Guide

What best describes the status of a tragic hero in a tragedy?

• Poor and unknown

• Magical being

• High-ranking or important person

• Child or teenager

What is a “tragic flaw”?

• A secret talent

• A major achievement

• A personal weakness that leads to downfall

• A minor personality trait

Which of the following is an example of an external conflict?

• The hero is unsure of themselves

• The hero argues with their own conscience

• The hero battles another character or force

• The hero tries to hide a secret

True or False: Tragedies usually contain supernatural elements such as magic, potions, or ghosts.

• True

• False

Why is comic relief often used in a tragedy?

• To distract from the main plot

• To provide entertainment unrelated to the story

• To lighten the mood in a serious story

• To change the story into a comedy

What is often true about the ending of a tragedy?

• It ends with a celebration

• All conflicts are resolved peacefully

• It ends in death or heartbreak, even for good characters

• Only the villain suffers

What message is usually conveyed through the moral undercurrent of a tragedy?

• Success is guaranteed if you try hard

• Magic always causes trouble

• Wrongdoing will lead to consequences

• Love conquers all

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?

• I packed a tent a lantern and sleeping bags.

• I packed a tent, a lantern and sleeping bags.

• I packed a tent, a lantern, and sleeping bags.

• I packed a tent, a lantern and, sleeping bags.

When is a colon used to introduce a list?

• Always, no matter what comes before the list.

• When the list follows an independent clause.

• When the list begins with “such as.”

• When there are three or more items.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to explain?

• I packed all my essentials: including food and water.

• This is the truth: I never wanted to go.

• I packed all of the things she asked me to bring except: my calculator, snacks, and headphones.

• I packed such as: a book, a pillow, and snacks.