Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A. A word that sounds like its meaning
B. A comparison using “like” or “as”
C. Giving objects human qualities
D. A phrase that can’t be taken literally
What is the problem or struggle in a story called?
A. Setting
B. Conflict
C. Resolution
D. Theme
What is characterization?
A. The order of story events
B. The setting of the story
C. How an author describes characters
D. The problem in a story
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
A. I like apples, bananas and grapes.
B. I like apples bananas, and grapes.
C. I like apples, bananas, and grapes.
D. I like, apples, bananas and grapes.
What is the purpose of a heading in nonfiction?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To list characters
C. To introduce a new section or topic
D. To tell the main idea of a story
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A. The clouds were like cotton candy.
B. The stars danced in the sky.
C. Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day.
D. Boom! The firework exploded.
Which part of the plot shows the events leading up to the climax?
A. Exposition
B. Falling Action
C. Rising Action
D. Resolution
Which detail best shows that a character is kind?
A. He forgot his homework.
B. She helped a classmate pick up spilled books.
C. He ran to the bus.
D. She stayed inside during recess.
Which sentence needs a quotation mark?
A. Maria asked us if we wanted pizza.
B. Maria asked, “Do you want pizza?”
C. Josh replied, I would love pizza!
D. Do you like pineapple on your pizza?
What does a caption do?
A. Gives the book’s title
B. Explains what is in a picture
C. Shows where something is located
D. Tells what a word means
What type of figurative language is in the sentence: “The leaves whispered in the wind”?
A. Hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Personification
In a story, the turning point or most exciting part is called:
A. Introduction
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Flashback
Which of the following shows characterization that must be inferred?
A. James was a kind boy.
B. James gave his lunch to a friend who forgot his.
C. James had black hair and blue eyes.
D. James lived in a big house.
Which punctuation is used to show a pause in a sentence?
A. Period
B. Comma
C. Exclamation mark
D. Colon
Which text feature helps a reader find the definition of a bold word?
A. Index
B. Timeline
C. Glossary
D. Table of Contents