Praxis 5047 Study Guide Questions and

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Which of the following best defines a simile?

• A phrase that contradicts itself

✔✔B. A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A direct comparison without using "like"
• A word that imitates sound

Which sentence demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?

• The list of items are on the table.

✔✔B. The list of items is on the table.

• The lists of item is on the table.
• The list of items were on the table.

Which point of view uses "I" and "we"?

• Second person
• Third-person omniscient 1 / 4

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✔✔C. First person

• Third-person limited

What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay?

• To entertain the reader

✔✔B. To convince the reader of a viewpoint

• To describe an object
• To compare two topics

Which of the following best defines a theme in literature?

• The chronological events of the story
• The conflict between characters

✔✔C. The central message or idea

• The physical setting of the story

Which of these words is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Beautiful

✔✔B. Bang 2 / 4

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• Silent
• Dark

Which writing genre focuses on real people and events?✔✔A. Nonfiction

• Fantasy
• Historical fiction
• Science fiction

Which transition word signals contrast?✔✔A. However

• Therefore
• Next
• Finally

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To summarize the text

✔✔B. To introduce the main idea 3 / 4

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• To provide a conclusion
• To cite a source

Which type of figurative language exaggerates for effect?

• Metaphor

✔✔B. Hyperbole

• Irony
• Alliteration

Which of the following is a dependent clause?✔✔A. Because it was raining

• The dog barked loudly
• She jumped high
• I like ice cream

Which type of conflict is best represented by a character facing a moral dilemma?

• Character vs. nature

✔✔B. Character vs. self

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