MAP English Language Arts 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the sentence "The old house groaned as the wind pushed against its walls," which literary device is used?
- Personification (Correct answer)
- Alliteration
- Simile
- Hyperbole
Correct answer: Personification
The house is given a human action (groaning), which is personification.
Question 2: A story is told by a narrator who uses "he" and "she" and reveals the thoughts of every character. What point of view is this?
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient (Correct answer)
- First person
- Second person
Correct answer: Third-person omniscient
An omniscient third-person narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Question 3: Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
- I wanted; to go to the park.
- Because I wanted to go; I left early.
- I wanted to go; it was raining, however. (Correct answer)
- I wanted to go; but it was raining.
Correct answer: I wanted to go; it was raining, however.
A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Question 4: In an informational article, the author writes, "Some critics argue that homework harms students; however, research shows moderate homework improves achievement." What is the purpose of this sentence?
- To define a key term
- To introduce a narrative
- To summarize the conclusion
- To acknowledge and respond to a counterclaim (Correct answer)
Correct answer: To acknowledge and respond to a counterclaim
The author presents an opposing view and then rebuts it with evidence.
Question 5: The prefix "mis-" in "misinterpret" means:
- Wrongly (Correct answer)
- Before
- Again
- Not enough
Correct answer: Wrongly
"Mis-" means wrongly or badly, so misinterpret means to interpret wrongly.
Question 6: Which detail would BEST support the claim that a character is generous?
- She smiles at her teacher every morning.
- She gives her lunch to a classmate who forgot his. (Correct answer)
- She finishes her homework before dinner.
- She saves her allowance every week.
Correct answer: She gives her lunch to a classmate who forgot his.
Giving away her own lunch directly shows generosity.
Question 7: When writing a research report, which source would be MOST credible for information about Missouri's state government?
- A personal blog about travel
- An online forum discussion
- An official Missouri state government website (.gov) (Correct answer)
- A social media post from a stranger
Correct answer: An official Missouri state government website (.gov)
Official .gov sites are authoritative primary sources for government information.
MAP English Language Arts 2
In the sentence "The old house groaned as the wind pushed against its walls," which literary device is used?