FSA Practice Test (8th Grade: English Language & Arts)

Question 1

What do the characters of Cinderella and the stepmother represent in the classic fairy tale "Cinderella"?

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good vs. evil

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traditional vs. non-traditional

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fun vs. boring

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young vs. old

Question 2

The _________ of a word is its implied or suggested meaning that is understood in addition to its literal meaning.

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connotation

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metaphor

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synonym

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denotation

Question 3

Which of the following words is incorrectly spelled?

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disciplinery

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exemplary

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stationery

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machinery

Question 4

What is foreshadowing?

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Hints/clues that the author gives about events to come

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The  author's/character's attitude towards his/her subject, setting, or character(s)

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The way you, the reader, feels at the end of a story.

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When an image, object, or person is used to represent a deeper emotion

Question 5

Josie's heart started pounding so quickly and loudly when she spotted the new boy in class that she was certain everyone could hear it. Her bangs were gently swept behind her right ear as she adjusted her posture. She gave the boy a short glance and then a friendly smile as he sat down next to her. As she bent over her paper, she was sure he noticed her bright red cheeks.

Choose the sentence that best expresses what can be inferred about Josie from the passage above.

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She thought the boy was cute.

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She was scared of the boy.

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She thought the boy was mean.

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She thought the boy had a nice backpack.

Question 6

A __________ is the central message or universal idea of a tale, poem, or play that often reflects the author's beliefs.

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theme

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connotation

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narrative

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moral

Question 7

Which line has a misspelled word?

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patios, radios, heros

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altos, pianos, solos

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rodeos, videos, sopranos

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potatoes, tomatoes, concertos

Question 8

Unlike suspense, ________ refers to how you, the reader, feel at the conclusion of a story.

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mood

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conflict

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symbolism

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tone

Question 9

In both poems, what do you believe the poet is trying to say?

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The actions we perform or the thoughts we express will leave their mark.

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The arrow and the song both fell to the ground.

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What goes around comes around.

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We must think before we do our actions.

Question 10

___________ occurs in a creative work when the reader or viewer is aware of integral information that a character does not.

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dramatic irony

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verbal irony

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tragic irony

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situational irony