PRAXIS 5047 MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULLY SOLVED QUESTION SET
◉ode. Answer: literary sub genre of poetry: a poem in which a
person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or
something
◉ballad. Answer: literary sub genre of poetry: a short poem
comprised of short verses intended to be sung or recited
◉epic poem. Answer: literary sub genre of poetry: A long, narrative
poem that is written in an elevated style and that recounts the deeds
of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society
◉exposition. Answer: literary non-fiction sub genre: a systematic
interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
◉argument. Answer: literary non-fiction sub genre: A single
assertion or a series of assertions presented and defended by the
writer
,◉functional text. Answer: literary non-fiction sub genre: writing or
text that is used in everyday life such, as signs, directions, letters,
and manuals.
◉novel. Answer: literary sub genre stories: an extended narrative
◉implicit theme. Answer: theme is suggested by the author
◉explicit theme. Answer: theme is stated by the author
◉plot. Answer: the story line, usually the element that keeps on e
interested in the reading. Has a definite order, involves conflict, and
has a pattern
◉sensationalism. Answer: (related to plot) the use of emotionally
charged words, expressions, or events in order to provoke a strong
reaction in the reader
◉open denouement. Answer: (related to plot) An ending with loose
ends and unresolved matters
◉closed denouement. Answer: (related to plot) ending that ties up
everything neatly and explains all unanswered questions. Combines
with setting to create the structure of a story
,◉setting. Answer: time and place in which a story or book occurs,
important to juvenile literature, must be believable. combines with
plot to create structure of a story
◉structure of a story. Answer: plot + setting
◉backdrop setting. Answer: details in the story that are not
essential to the plot
◉integral setting. Answer: setting essential to the plot
◉figurative setting. Answer: A setting that simply serves as an
illustration.
◉character. Answer: the personalities who make many books live on
for many years. Ex: Jay Gatsby, Tom Sawyer...
◉round character. Answer: fully described or revealed
◉flat character. Answer: not fully developed, described, or revealed
, ◉connotation. Answer: the impression or feeling a word gives
beyond its exact meaning
◉denotation. Answer: a words precise meaning
◉alliteration. Answer: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in two
or more words in a sentence. For example: steep, straight, stretch
◉consonance. Answer: Repetition of an internal or ending
consonant sound within two or more words in close proximity: the
coal-preparation plant in Caretta was complete
◉assonance. Answer: Repetition of a vowel sound within two or
more words in close proximity: We are right for the fight tonight,
we'll fight for the green and white
◉onomatopeia. Answer: the sound of the word imitates the sound it
represents: Pow, smack, splat!
◉extended metaphor. Answer: A metaphor developed at great
length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULLY SOLVED QUESTION SET
◉ode. Answer: literary sub genre of poetry: a poem in which a
person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or
something
◉ballad. Answer: literary sub genre of poetry: a short poem
comprised of short verses intended to be sung or recited
◉epic poem. Answer: literary sub genre of poetry: A long, narrative
poem that is written in an elevated style and that recounts the deeds
of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society
◉exposition. Answer: literary non-fiction sub genre: a systematic
interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
◉argument. Answer: literary non-fiction sub genre: A single
assertion or a series of assertions presented and defended by the
writer
,◉functional text. Answer: literary non-fiction sub genre: writing or
text that is used in everyday life such, as signs, directions, letters,
and manuals.
◉novel. Answer: literary sub genre stories: an extended narrative
◉implicit theme. Answer: theme is suggested by the author
◉explicit theme. Answer: theme is stated by the author
◉plot. Answer: the story line, usually the element that keeps on e
interested in the reading. Has a definite order, involves conflict, and
has a pattern
◉sensationalism. Answer: (related to plot) the use of emotionally
charged words, expressions, or events in order to provoke a strong
reaction in the reader
◉open denouement. Answer: (related to plot) An ending with loose
ends and unresolved matters
◉closed denouement. Answer: (related to plot) ending that ties up
everything neatly and explains all unanswered questions. Combines
with setting to create the structure of a story
,◉setting. Answer: time and place in which a story or book occurs,
important to juvenile literature, must be believable. combines with
plot to create structure of a story
◉structure of a story. Answer: plot + setting
◉backdrop setting. Answer: details in the story that are not
essential to the plot
◉integral setting. Answer: setting essential to the plot
◉figurative setting. Answer: A setting that simply serves as an
illustration.
◉character. Answer: the personalities who make many books live on
for many years. Ex: Jay Gatsby, Tom Sawyer...
◉round character. Answer: fully described or revealed
◉flat character. Answer: not fully developed, described, or revealed
, ◉connotation. Answer: the impression or feeling a word gives
beyond its exact meaning
◉denotation. Answer: a words precise meaning
◉alliteration. Answer: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in two
or more words in a sentence. For example: steep, straight, stretch
◉consonance. Answer: Repetition of an internal or ending
consonant sound within two or more words in close proximity: the
coal-preparation plant in Caretta was complete
◉assonance. Answer: Repetition of a vowel sound within two or
more words in close proximity: We are right for the fight tonight,
we'll fight for the green and white
◉onomatopeia. Answer: the sound of the word imitates the sound it
represents: Pow, smack, splat!
◉extended metaphor. Answer: A metaphor developed at great
length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.
