Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word "perplexed"?
Confused or Puzzled
In the sentence, "Her smile was as bright as the sun," is the comparison between her smile and the sun a simile or a metaphor?
simile
What part of speech is the word "run" in the sentence, "He likes to run every morning"?
Verb
Who is the author of the famous poem "The Raven"?
Answer: Edgar Allan Poe
Which genre of literature typically features made-up characters and events?
Fiction
Give an example of a synonym for the word "diligent."
Hardworking, industrious, or conscientious.
Which literary device is used in the sentence, "The wind whispered through the trees"?
Personification
Which sentence correctly uses commas? a) I went to the store and bought milk bread and eggs. b) I went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
Answer: b) I went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
Who is the author of the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
Answer: Jane Austen
What type of literature presents factual information and real events?
Non-fiction
What is the meaning of the phrase "to have a change of heart"?
To changes one's opinion, attitude, or decision.
Which literary device is used in the sentence, "I've told you a million times to clean your room!"?
Hyperbole
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement? a) The cat jumps over the fence. b) The cat jump over the fence.
Answer: a) The cat jumps over the fence.
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
Answer: J.K. Rowling
What genre of literature uses rhythm, imagery, and figurative language to evoke emotions and convey meaning?
Poetry
Identify the antonym for the word "exuberant."
Gloomy, subdued, or melancholic.
n the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, what does the mockingbird symbolize?
Innocence
Which of the following sentences has correct capitalization?
a) i love reading books by j.k. rowling.
b) I love reading books by J.K. Rowling.
c) I love reading books by j.k. rowling.
Answer: b) I love reading books by J.K. Rowling.
Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Answer: Harper Lee
Which genre of literature is written for performance and includes dialogue and stage directions?
Drama
What are the two different meanings of the word "bark"?
The sound a dog makes and the protective outer covering of a tree.
The Great Gatsby," what does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock symbolize?
The American Dream or Gatsby's hopes and desires
Choose the correct sentence with proper apostrophe usage.
a) Its important to brush your teeth every day.
b) It's important to brush your teeth every day.
c) Its' important to brush your teeth every day.
Answer: b) It's important to brush your teeth every day.
Who wrote the novel "Fahrenheit 451"?
Answer: Ray Bradbury
What genre of literature combines fictional characters and events with real historical settings?
Historical Fiction