PRAXIS 5024 - Sample Test Questions

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Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• The sequence of events
• The main message or lesson

✔✔C. The central idea or underlying meaning

• The description of characters

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?

• To entertain the reader

✔✔B. To convince the reader of a point of view

• To narrate a story
• To explain a process

In poetry, what does the term “meter” refer to?

• The use of similes and metaphors
• The rhyme scheme 1 / 3

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✔✔C. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• The length of the poem

Which sentence contains a correct use of a semicolon?

• I went to the store; and bought some milk.

✔✔B. I went to the store; I bought some milk.

• I went to the store; but, I forgot my wallet.
• I went; to the store and bought milk.

What is the best definition of a complex sentence?

• A sentence with only one clause
• Two simple sentences joined by a comma

✔✔C. A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

• A sentence that uses only simple words

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in literature?

• A character reflecting on past events
• Dialogue that reveals a character’s emotions 2 / 3

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✔✔C. A warning hint about what will happen later

• A detailed description of the setting

What does “point of view” refer to in a narrative?

• The order in which events happen

✔✔B. The perspective from which the story is told

• The setting of the story
• The type of conflict in the story

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Beautiful
• Whisper

✔✔C. Buzz

• Quiet

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

• Connotation is a dictionary definition; denotation is emotional meaning
• Denotation is an emotional meaning; connotation is a dictionary definition
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