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Praxis Literature

Subjects : praxis, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Occur when the adverbs tells where - to where - or from where.






2. Contains the preposition - the object of the preposition and the modifiers of the object.






3. Reference or resource works - textbooks - and informational materials most often used in subject or content areas.






4. The background knowledge or experiences that students may bring with them into the reading of a text.






5. 2 vowels in which the sound begins at the first vowel and moves toward the sound of the second vowel. (Ex. snout=ou - boy=oy)






6. Includes the time - place(s) - physical details - and the circumstances or events in which a situation occurs.






7. Connection is defined as the comparison between what is currently being read to that of other literary works that have been read in the past.






8. A fictional narrative of book length in which characters and plot are developed in a somewhat realistic manner.






9. Have 1 independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.






10. Stories passed down from generation to generation that includes fables - myths - legends - and tall tales.






11. Is the sequential order of events within a narrative






12. A narrative that can be read in one sitting. Has few characters and often one conflict. Characters go through some type of change by the end of the story.






13. Focuses on the manner in which the writer describes - discusses - or narrates a subject.






14. 1. Man vs. Man - One person is against another.2. Man vs. Nature - A person(s) battles with forces of nature.3. Man vs. Society - Societal values (customs) are challenged by person(s).4. Man vs. Self - Internal struggles - or test of values of a char






15. A device in which a word or phrase is used to mean the exact opposite of its normal meaning. Can also be used to show that a person - situation - statement - or circumstance is not as it usually appears.






16. Statements or ideas that are able to be verified and supported with evidence.






17. The setting - time - event - and characters are based on history and facts.






18. Connections are on a larger - broader scale - and this happens when students are able to relay what occurs in a literary work to what ensues in the world.






19. Shows comparison by the suffixes (er/est) or modifiers (more/most).






20. A character is portrayed by the author - the narrator - or the other characters.






21. Occur when the adverbs tells how something is done (often ends in - ly).






22. Is a word placed before a noun - which introduces the noun as specific (the) or nonspecific (a - an).






23. Shows the action is happening now.






24. A simple short story that is used to explain a brief - a moral - or a spiritual lesson






25. When the author says one thing and means something else






26. A real concrete object that is used to represent an idea or concept






27. The use of words that are appealing to the sense of hearing and mimic sounds that aid in the description for the reader. (Ex. boom - sizzle - tinkle - hiss - chiming - tolling - moan - groan - purr - squeak)






28. The writer tells the story another character addressing him as 'you'. It appears to the readers as if they are the characters being told what to do and what to feel.






29. A play that uses dialogue to present its message to the audience and it meant to be performed.






30. Shows the action happened in the past or before (uses 'ed')






31. Shows that the action will happen (uses 'will')






32. Words that have the same pronunciation and spelling - but have different meanings. (Ex. mean - rude - mean - average - or mean - define)






33. The consonant sounds are repeated - generally at the beginning of a word or within words. (Ex. The sneaky snake was snoring loudly as she slept soundly.)






34. Is a scheme of how words are organized into patterns






35. A speech or poem spoken by one character in order to share their innermost thought and feelings - which have been hidden throughout the story






36. A pair of words that when combined have the opposite meanings. (Ex. found missing - exact estimate - tragic comedy - old news - small fortune - pretty ugly - jumbo shrimp






37. Connection occurs when students can relate their own lives or make very personal connections to what is currently being read.






38. Describes a writer's feelings or attitudes toward the subject.






39. Combination of 2 letters possessing a single sound (Ex. head=ea - chance=ch - path=th)






40. A writing in which the reality of life is shown.






41. The main idea or the fundamental meaning of literary work that can be either plainly stated or implied.






42. How the details of a narrative are placed and how transitions are made within the narrative. Helps the story to move forward.






43. Have their own - individual form for each tense - which does not follow a pattern.






44. Compare two things.






45. Focuses on a mix of reality and the imaginary.






46. A sentence that asks a question and ends with a question mark.






47. The ability to impart and share knowledge - opinions - ideas - feelings - and beliefs.






48. Is a word that names a person - place - thing - concept - idea - act - or characteristic. Nouns give names to everything that exists - has existed - or will exist in the world.






49. (extension of reading stage) Reader used text knowledge to connect to personal knowledge of the reader's life - the lives of others - and the human condition.






50. Compares 2 or more people - places - things - ideas - concepts - or characteristics. The event usually ends in - er.