Grade 11 ELA revision

As the sun dipped below the hills, Ava raced through the woods, her breath shallow and her hands scraped. Behind her, the sound of snapping branches grew louder. She reached the clearing where the old oak stood and yanked the lever hidden in its roots. Which stage of plot is most accurately represented by this scene?

• Resolution

• Climax

• Exposition

• Denouement

Despite being cast aside by society and abandoned by his family, Jonas continues to share what little he has with others, giving food to stray animals and helping strangers. Which theme is most strongly communicated?

• The pursuit of identity

• The destructiveness of isolation

• Compassion despite adversity

• The illusion of control

Rachel has always abided by the law, but when she discovers her company is dumping toxic waste into a river, she must choose between her job and reporting the crime. What type of conflict does this reflect?

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Technology

You walk into the silent classroom, every eye on you. You feel your heart pounding, your hands trembling. What is the narrative point of view?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Omniscient

“Well, aren’t you the hero,” Marcus sneered. “Saving the day as always.” What can we infer about Marcus’s tone and character from this dialogue?

• He admires the other person’s actions.

• He is sarcastic and resentful.

• He is confused and indecisive.

• He is joking and friendly.

As she heard the lullaby, Sofia suddenly remembered her grandmother’s hands brushing her hair, the scent of lavender in the air, and the warmth of that tiny cottage in the hills. What literary technique is being used?

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Stream of consciousness

• Juxtaposition

The glass figurine teetered on the edge of the shelf, unnoticed as the couple argued below. This scene most likely serves as an example of:

• Mood setting

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

The firefighter’s house burned down while he was at a safety seminar. What kind of irony is demonstrated?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

• Cosmic

The pages of her book fluttered like wings, each chapter lifting her further from the world’s weight. Which best describes the author’s style?

• Technical and clinical

• Blunt and objective

• Poetic and lyrical

• Satirical and humorous

He stared at the broken photograph frame, his expression unreadable as rain trickled down the window. What is the tone of this passage?

• Optimistic

• Reflective and somber

• Enthusiastic

• Neutral