English Major Practice Exam - 10 Items

1) In a play's plot, what do you call the period wherein the dramatic tension caused by the conflict is at its highest? It is the turning point where the rising action ends.

2) Which among the following is regarded as one of the greatest American novels of all time which tells a story about a sea captain's quest for revenge against a whale that attacked him in the past?

3) These refer to opinions and comments from observers regarding the quality of the elements of a play. Collectively, they create the overall reception to a theatrical performance.

4) Jilian had to take an English exam when applying for a US job. The exam gave her a certificate that would let employers know if her English abilities meet the standards required for a working visa. What sort of exam did she take?

5) Mr. Soliman needs to know the reading and writing skill levels of 200 incoming Grade 7 students. What type of test will best suit his needs?

6) At the end of the school year, Mrs. Falcon made her Grade 7 class write a complete paragraph to test if they have developed the skills she taught them. What type of test is she using?

7) Mikaela showed in her diagnostic tests that she has a poor grasp of basic grammar. She is about to enter grade 7. As the grade 7 English grammar teacher, what is the best course of action to take?

8) Among the characters in a play, this type is the primary figure in the story. Often, the story is told from their point of view.

9) This refers to the periods wherein the director and the actors practice to polish their performance during the play.

10) This rhyme scheme in poetry refers to the two rhyming iambic pentameters. It was first widely used in The Canterbury Tales and was later revived in popularity by Alexander Pope.