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Praxis Literature

Subjects : praxis, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is a discrepancy between the expected results and actual results.






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






3. A figure of speech used as a comparison of two unrelated objects - concepts - or ideas without using the words like or as. (Ex. The girl was a hog when it came to ice cream.)






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






5. When the pronoun shows ownership or possession.






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






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






8. Occur when the adverbs tells where - to where - or from where.






9. Are conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.






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






11. About the author's own personal life (written by the author)






12. Express one person - place - thing - concept - idea - or characteristics.






13. (extending stage) Reader delves into the text - using background knowledge to build an understanding of the literary piece with new information being absorbed and used to ask questions.






14. 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.






15. Requires the words more/most of less/least to express comparison.






16. Occur when the adverb tells how often - when - or how long.






17. A sentence that expresses strong feeling or shows surprise and ends with an exclamation point.






18. 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






19. Singles out a specific noun; this that - these - those (a noun must immediately follow).






20. A series of events occurring after the climax that bring the story to a conclusion






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






22. The outcome of the conflict can be forecasted. This is the peak of the story and often included the greatest emotion.






23. When the pronoun is the object of a verb or prepositional phrase.






24. 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.






25. Follows a linking verb and describes the subject.






26. Uses a completely different word to express the comparison.






27. When a conjunction joins a word to a word - a phrase to a phrase - or a clause to a clause; the words or phrases or clauses joined must be equal or of the same type.






28. The conclusion of the story and the completion of all the action.






29. A group of words with a special - more figurative meaning instead of the literal meaning. (Ex. Charlie planned a presentation on water resources - but jack stole his thunder when he told the boss it was his idea.)






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






31. The device in which an author interrupts the story or narrative to go back and explain an earlier event or recall an earlier memory of a character.






32. When the pronoun is used as the sentence's subject.






33. A narrative in which the characters and events represent an idea or truth about life in general.






34. A sentence that gives a command - often with you are the understood subject - and ends with a period.






35. Restating in different words






36. Daily communications that happen as people interact with one another in their common environment. These relations may occur in the home - at work - in school - in the community - or on the computer.






37. A theme of plot the could happen in real life






38. Is the feeling or attitude that is conveyed by a narrative or selection.






39. Main problem in the story.






40. A story with an imaginary setting - plot - and characters - some of whom may have special powers






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






42. 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.)






43. Is formed by a proper noun and is always capitalized.






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






45. Tales that relate to the unknown and revealed through human or worldly dilemmas or situations that include horror - fantasy - crime - solving - secret events - and the supernatural.






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






47. These communications occur as part of a tradition - or established meeting or time when certain groups come together for discussions or in response to activities.






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






49. Is the sequential order of events within a narrative






50. Describe a verb - adjective - or adverb.