ELA 1ST SEMESTER FINAL

The ice-cream shop around the corner from my house has the best ice-cream in the city. When you first walk inside, there is a long chrome counter with matching stools extending to alongside the far wall. Right where the counter stops, the booth seating begins. There are lots of old-timey knickknacks on the walls and chrome napkin holders on all the tables. My favorite part of the shop is behind the counter glass, where they keep all of the ice-cream flavors. A rainbow of delicious sugary flavors is kept cool and delicious behind the counter glass.

spatial / descriptive

All of the following are three main reasons why an author writes a story, EXCEPT

to scare his audience

Sally sat down at the dinner table. Her plate was piled high with her mother's home cooking. Sally took very small bites and pushed the food around her plate. Her parents asked how her day was and made small talk. Sally wished her dog, Bubba, wasn't outside. What can we infer?

Sally wasn't hungry and/or her mom's cooking isn't the best

"Her face is like a sunbeam," is an example of what type of figurative language?

Simile

What is Man vs Technology?

When someone goes against something that's not real like a monster or a some sort of creature.

What is a theme?

a main idea in a narrative

"Let us go forth and lead the land we love" contains an example of what type of figurative language?

alliteration

No one knows the true origin of ice-cream, but the first published ice-cream recipe appears in "Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts," a cook book that was printed in London in 1718. Sometime around 1832, an African American confectioner named Augustus Jackson created multiple ice cream recipes and invented a superior technique to manufacture ice cream. Ice cream soda was invented around 1874, but the real breakthrough may have been at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, when the American ice-cream cone was unveiled!

chronological

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

compare and contrast

I'll help you if you help me.

complex

I've brought my umbrella with me in case it rains.

complex

I like playing basketball, and my brother likes playing tennis.

compound

My family came to Germany when I was in grade 5, but I never learned to speak German very well.

compound-complex

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!

entertain

Number 3 is a video clip you have to watch... when you are ready put your hands on your head and wait patiently.... do not choose an answer on this page until after the clip has played

entertain

The day began like any other school day, except she really wanted to run to the bus and get to school. She had a feeling that she was going to be named homecoming queen.

entertain

Which of the following are themes?

fate, marriage, the passage of time

"I had so much homework, I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!" What type of figurative language is used here?

hyperbole

Abraham Lincoln's birthday is on Feb. 12th. He was a great President of the United States. He was our 16th President. He is remembered for freeing the slaves.

inform

Another video... when you are ready to watch put your hands on your head and wait patiently.

inform

One of the most harmful creatures on earth is the fly. Flies spread harmful diseases. They pick up germs with their hair, spreading germs everywhere.

inform

A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

it is rarely stated

Jim spends most of his time staring at the cement walls. He wishes he would have done things differently. Jim hates the meals he is served. He also hates having to wear the required uniform. We can infer that

jail

Which of the following is not a theme but a moral?

love thy neighbor

If you read an editorial (about voting for a particular political candidate or complaining about subscribing to a particular cable tv service) in the newspaper, the author's purpose is to

persuade

The easy Chopper 3 will chop your vegetables for you in about 30 seconds. It is easy to use and you can use any vegetable. The cost is $ 29.95. Order yours today!

persuade

What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views?

point of view

Freezer burn may have wasted more ice-cream than sidewalks. If you don't know, freezer burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice-cream. These ice crystals can ruin the texture and flavor of the ice cream. But you can prevent freezer burn. Since freezer burn is caused when melted ice-cream is refrozen, rather than eating your ice-cream from the container as it melts, scoop your ice-cream into a bowl and put the container back in the fridge immediately. Doing this ought to help you solve your issues with freezer burn.

problem and solution

Making ice-cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container. Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour. After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.

sequence / process

Her feet are as cold as ice! This is an example of which type of figurative language?

simile

The new girl in our ESL class has a brother in grade 7 and a sister in grade 9.

simple

What is the relationship between a theme and motif?

A motif is a something that emphasizes the theme

When a poem's speaker describes beautiful flowers, bright sunshine and a happy childhood, you might conclude that he or she

Has a positive outlook on life

Bill and Jessica are almost done taking turns choosing the players for their teams. It was Jessica's turn to choose and Kurt was the only person left. Jessica called Kurt's name.We can infer that

Jesse does not like Mr. Miser's class

Jill hands were trembling and sweat ran down her back. Her face was red and she could feel her ears turning pink, too. Jill grabbed her speech and walked on stage. She smiled at the audience. What can we infer?

Jill has to make a speech and is nervous

"The tropical storm slept for two days," is an example of what type of figurative language?

Personification

What is Man vs Nature?

When a man faces a tornado,tsunami, or anything that nature throws at you.

What is Man vs Man?

When a man goes against someone else or it could be when a woman goes against a man or a woman.

What is Man vs Self?

When a man needs to make a decision or needs to make a hard choice in life or in a game.

What is Man vs Society?

When a man or woman faces with a crowd or a mob or even a whole city for rights like Rosa Parks or like Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.