Graphic Elements
a Pictures b Maps c Charts
d Graphs e All of these
e All of these
What is an author's purpose for writing a text?
A to persuade
B to inform
C to explain
D to describe
E to entertain
F all of the above
F all of the above
Which text structure would an author use to inform the reader of steps how to change a tire?
A description
B chronicle
C sequence
C sequence
Repeating the same consonant in neighboring words is an example of ________________.
A personification
B simile
C alliteration
C alliteration
Read the lines below
7 She was a child and I was a child
8 In this kingdom by the sea
What is the central idea presented in line 7?
A they met in a kingdom
B the location was by the sea
C they were children when they met
C they were children when they met
Which of the following provides a visual of where something is located?
1. Maps
What is an author's purpose for writing a fiction story?
A to inform
B to persuade
C to entertain
C to entertain
Which text structure would you use to tell your friends all the details about your birthday party?
A sequence
B problem/solution
C decription
C description
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is a sizzle, cuckoo, or bang is __________.
A personification
B metaphor
C onomatopoeia
C onomatopoeia
Thanks to my abilities, the rear end of our station wagon has seen pine trees, poles, and snow banks, all up-close and personal.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
A The station wagon is in poor condition
B She is a poor driver
C The area she lives in is dangerous
B She is a poor driver
Which of the following shows the reader what something looks like in real life?
1. Maps
2. Photographs
3. Diagrams
4. Charts/Tables
5. Graphs
2. Photographs
What is an author's purpose for writing an article about the features of the newest iPhone?
A to entertain
B to persuade
D to explain
E to describe
B to persuade
Which text structure would you use to write about reasons why elephants may go extinct?
A problem/solution
B cause/effect
C description
B cause/effect
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using the word "like" or "as" is a ____________.
A metaphor
B simile
C personification
B simile
5 Dad’s sudden chattiness was shocking until I thought about why he was telling me so much. In the car, I was a captive audience.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A She felt trapped.
B Her father found a chance to conversate with her.
C She felt her father was annoying.
B Her father found a chance to conversate with her.
Which of the following shows information that helps the reader see and understand information organized in a different way?
1. Maps
2. Photographs
3. Diagrams
4. Charts/Tables
5. Graphs
6. 3, 4, and 5
6. 3, 4, and 5
What is an author's purpose for writing an informational text about the most recent trip to the moon?
A to inform
B to persuade
C to entertain
A to inform
Which text structure would you use to present a proposal of your plan to improve the economy?
A description
B cause/effect
C problem/solution
C problem/solution
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman is an example of _________________.
A onomatopoeia
B hyperbole
C personification
C personification
`20 The angels not so happy in heaven
21 Went envying her an me!
What is the main idea presented in these lines?
A the speaker believes the angels were not happy
B the speaker believes the angels envied their love
C the speaker believes the angels protected them
B the speaker believed the angels envied their love
Which of the following helps the reader know more information about a photograph or illustration.
1. Maps
2. Photographs
3. Captions
4. Charts/Tables
5. Graphs
3. captions
What is an author's purpose for including a map in his magazine article?
A to entertain the reader about a location on the map
B to inform the reader of where a location is found o the map
C to persuade the reader to travel to a location on the map
B to inform the reader where a location is found on the map
Which text structure would you use to write an essay about the historical dates of American wars?
A description
B cause/effect
C chronological order
C chronological order
An exaggerated claim not to be taken literally is an example of _________.
A personification
B metaphor
C hyperbole
C hyperbole
“Speed up,” shouts Dad. “Watch that ditch on your right!” I press the gas, listen to the bale twine pop as Dad splits open hay bales pitching a trail of feed to hungry cows below.
The abrupt language presents the key idea that -
A the speaker and dad were focused on their work
B the dad was angry at the speaker
C the dad was in a hurry to get home
A the speaker and dad were focused on their work