Fiction
Which point of view is this? "James told his friends that he is moving this summer."
What is Third Person?
Which text structure discusses the similarities and differences of multiple topics?
What is Compare and Contrast?
To use strong exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
In poetry, what is a stanza?
A) A type of poem B) A group of lines forming a unit C) The title D) The rhyme
What is A group of lines forming a unit?
In the sentence “She devoured the book in one sitting,” what does “devoured” mean?
A) Threw away B) Ate quickly C) Read quickly and eagerly D) Lost
Which literary term describes the struggle between a character and an outside force?
External Conflict
If a text’s structure is chronological, it is organized:
A) By importance B) By time order C) By problem and solution D) By similarities
What is Time Order?
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is personification?
Which literary element refers to where and when a story takes place? A) Theme B) Setting C) Plot D) Characterization
What is Setting?
The word “humble” in the sentence “He remained humble despite his success” means:
A) Proud B) Modest C) Angry D) Excited
What is Modest?
Which character in a story is dynamic?
Who is the main character/protagonist?
Which is a characteristic of informational text?
A) Dialogue between characters B) Factual information C) Made-up stories D) Rhyme scheme
What is B) Factual information?
A word that actually looks like the sound it makes,
onomatopoeia
What are some of the reasons an author may write?
a) entertain
b) inform
c) persuade
d) All the above
D) All the above
Which word best describes the tone if an author uses words like “triumphant” and “celebratory”?
A) Sad B) Joyful C) Angry D) Confused
What is B)Joyful?
What is the connotation and denotation of the word home?
Connotation: a place of warmth and safety
Denotation: a place where someone lives
Read the sentence: "The Amazon rainforest is often called the 'lungs of the Earth' because of its ability to produce large amounts of oxygen." What does the phrase "lungs of the Earth" mean in this context?
A) The rainforest breathes like a human. B) The rainforest is located near the ocean. C) The rainforest helps provide oxygen for the planet. D) The rainforest is shaped like lungs.
What is C The rainforest helps provide oxygen for the planet?
Her eyes are as bright as diamonds.
similie
What is the speakers attitude toward their subject called?
What is tone?
Read the excerpt and answer the question: "The Nile River is over 4,100 miles long, making it one of the longest rivers in the world. Many people believe the Nile is more interesting than other rivers due to its history."
Which words show an opinion?
What is "believe" and "more interesting"?
If the tone of a passage is “sarcastic,” the author likely: A) Means exactly what is said B) Is using humor to mock or convey the opposite C) Is very serious D) Is sad
What is Using Humor to Mock or Convey the Opposite?
"Researchers discovered that honeybees communicate by performing a 'waggle dance' to indicate the direction of food sources." What can the reader infer from this sentence?
A) Bees use sound to communicate. B) Bee communication is only used for mating. C) Bees have complex ways of sharing information. D) All insects perform dances to communicate.
What is C) Bees have complex ways of sharing information ?
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
What is a Metaphor
What is an example of a supporting detail?
A) The main idea of the story B) A fact or example that explains the main point C) The title D) The author’s name
What is B) A fact or example that explains the main point?
Dictionary Entry:
quaint (kwānt) adj.
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Cleverly made or designed. — quaintly adv. — quaintness n.
Which sentence uses the word "quaint" as it is defined above? A. The quaint little cottage had a thatched roof and flower boxes in the windows. B. The quaint storm caused a lot of damage in the city. C. She felt quaint after running a marathon. D. He studied quaintly for his test.
What is A) The quaint little cottage?