Grade 9 ELA Final Exam Review
Be Prepared for the English Language Arts Test
Part B: Reading Comprehension
Date: ______________________ from 9:00 a.m. to __________
Name: __________________________ Homeroom: _____________
Students in grade nine are expected to know and understand the following terms and concepts:
o Parallel Sentence Structure
o Commas
o Quotation Marks
o Plot Elements (exposition, initial incident, etc.)
o Sub Plot
o Protagonist/
Antagonist
o Theme
o Simile
o Metaphor
o Personification
o Onomatopoeia
o Allusion
o idiom
o Apostrophe
o Alliteration
o Mood
o Suspense
o Conflict
o Character types (round, flat, etc.)
o Points of View
o Foreshadow
o Satire
o Parody
o Myth & fable
o Flashback
o Hyperbole
o tone
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• Use for sample multiple choice questions (username and password are on the weebly)
• Purchase a copy of “The Key,” or ask to borrow one from Ms. Wiebe, for additional notes and previous exam questions (very useful source)
Vocabulary/Concept List from previous PATs
Vocabulary…
These are examples of some vocabulary words used in questions or as possible answers in the grade 9 PAT. There is no way to know ahead of time if these specific words will be on your PAT.
1. upstage
2. incoherent
3. fatigue
4. impoverish
5. recklessness
6. flustered
7. arrogance
8. humility
9. anxiety
10. pessimism
11. courteous
12. oblige
13. avail- “to no avail”
14. resourceful
15. gratitude
16. indignation
17. amusement
18. irate
19. admiration
20. indifference
21. innovative
22. attribute
23. instinctual
24. debate
25. intensity
26. violate
27. whimsical
28. solitude/solidarity
29. resignation
30. obligation
31. prosperous
32. idealistic
33. impulsive
Concepts/Terminology…
DEFINE& provide an EXAMPLE (where possible)
1. irony
2. sarcasm
3. repetition
4. symbol/symbolism
5. footnotes
6. plot twists
7. editorial notes
8. stage directions
9. mood
10. fable
11. satire
12. parody
13. tragedy
14. simile
15. tone
16. atmosphere
17. alliteration
18. imagery/sensory imagery
19. onomatopoeia
20. hyperbole
21. metaphor
22. dialogue
23. persuasion
24. Pun
25. Oxymoron
26. Denotation
27. Connotation
28. Synonym
29. Protagonist
30. Antagonist
31. Cliché
32. Analysis
33. Allusion
34. Personification
35. Conflict
36. Flashback
37. Theme
38. Foreshadow
39. stereotype
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2. A parallel sentence is ________________________________________________________________________
3. An example of a parallel sentence is:
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4. The exposition contains what? ________________________________________________________________________
5. An allusion is:
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6. An example of an allusion is:
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7. A simile is:
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8. An example of a simile is:
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9. Define and provide an example of a round character: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Define and provide an example of a flat character: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Hyperbole is: _________________________________________________________
12. When are commas used? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. Why are quotation marks used? *Hint: there is more than one reason… ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
14. The exposition reveals what? ________________________________________________________________________
15. What is the initial incident?
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16. What is the rising action? ________________________________________________________________________
17. What is the climax? ________________________________________________________________________
18. What is the falling action?
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19. What is the resolution?
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20. What is the subplot? Why would an author include a subplot in his/her text?
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21. Define protagonist and antagonist. Clue: they are not the “good and bad guy.”
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22. What is theme? How can a reader/viewer determine a text’s theme?
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23. What is a simile? Provide an example.
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24. What is a metaphor? Provide an example.
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25. What is personification? Provide an example.
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26. What is allusion? Provide an example.
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27. What is alliteration? Provide an example.
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28. Why do some authors chose to use alliteration? __________________________________________________________________
29. What is onomatopoeia? Provide an example.
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30. What is apostrophe? Provide examples of the different ways to use an apostrophe.
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31. What is mood? How does mood enhance a text?
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32. What is suspense? What does suspense add to a text?
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33. What are the points of view? Provide definitions.
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34. What are the types of conflict? Provide examples.
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35. What is a hook? What is its purpose? _______________________________________________________________________
36. What does a topic sentence do?
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37. What is foreshadowing? Provide an example.
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38. What is a flashback? Why would an author choose this structure when creating a text? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Types of Questions (samples)…
1. From the beginning of the text to the end of the text, the mood of the character changes from ______________ to ________________.
2. The main purpose of the text is to provide the audience with ___________.
3. In the text, the author most strongly emphasizes the idea/element/imagery of __________.
4. The phrase “_______” implies that _______________.
5. In the text, the narrator tells the reader about __________ mainly through the use of _______________ (narrative structure, such as opinon/dialogue/persuasion/descrition/flashback/etc.)
6. The use of italics in the line “_________” reinforces the _______________.
7. Capital letters are probably used in the lines “___________” to ___________.
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? (i.e.: a) establish setting; b) introduce character(s); c) create a sense of _______; d) establish the author’s theme)
9. The tone of the text/line(s) is _____________.
10. The text is an example of ______________ (i.e. fable/satire/parody/tragedy).
11. In this excerpt, the writing technique the author uses most often is the development of ___________________ (i.e. sensory detail/internal conflict/character motivation/point of view).
12. The phrase “_________” creates an atmosphere of ________________ (i.e. relief/solitude/acceptance/resignation).
13. The character approaches ___________ (the task) with ______________ (character motivation).
14. The sentence “________” establishes/creates/reinforces/develops ___________ (i.e. irony/mood/setting/character).
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