📘 Fiction Passages
What is conflict in a fiction story?
A. The events that lead to the solution
B. The introduction of the characters
C. The struggle between opposing forces
D. The moral of the story
C. The struggle between opposing forces
What is the main idea of a passage?
A. The title of the story
B. A fact found in the last sentence
C. The most important point about the topic
D. The author’s opinion about the topic
C. The most important point about the topic
“The fierce debate between the candidates lasted for hours, with each one passionately defending their views and refusing to back down.” What does the word fierce most likely mean in this sentence?
A. Polite and friendly
B. Intense and heated
C. Quick and quiet
D. Fast and chaotic
B. Intense and heated
What structure compares how two animals are alike and different?
A. Chronological
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
A. The rock was shaped like a heart.
B. Her voice was music to my ears.
C. Her voice was smooth as silk.
D. The wind howled outside.
C. Her voice was smooth as silk.
Read the sentence: “Jason glanced at the clock, then hurried to finish his math homework. He quickly scribbled down the last few answers and packed up his things just as the bell rang.” What can the reader infer about Jason?
A. He is not paying attention to the clock.
B. He is trying to finish his homework before the bell.
C. He is often unorganized.
D. He has extra time to finish his homework.
B. He is trying to finish his homework before the bell.
Why would an author include a diagram?
A. To provide additional information about the topic
B. To show what the topic looks like
C. To entertain the reader
D. To describe characters
B. To show what the topic looks like
"Despite her nervousness, Clara spoke in a calm and collected voice, her hands steady as she presented her project to the class.” What does the word collected mean in this sentence?
A. Passionate
B. Controlled
C. Excited
D. Peaceful
B. Controlled
What is a heading in nonfiction?
A. A sentence that starts a paragraph
B. The main idea
C. A title for a section
D. A definition
C. A title for a section
“The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break, with students running around and shouting.” What does the metaphor “a zoo” mean in this sentence?
A. The classroom had a class pet.
B. The classroom was messy and disorganized.
C. The classroom was chaotic and full of noise.
D. The classroom was fun and exciting.
C. The classroom was chaotic and full of noise.
Which sentence best shows the climax of a story?
A. Max finds the key that unlocks the attic door.
B. Max walks into the haunted house for the first time.
C. Max remembers what his grandfather told him about the attic.
D. Max tells his friends about the mysterious attic.
A. Max finds the key that unlocks the attic door.
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?
A. A primary source is more fun to read
B. A secondary source is written after the event
C. A primary source is always more accurate
D. A secondary source has fewer details
B. A secondary source is written after the event
Which word is a synonym for generous?
A. Mean
B. Giving
C. Selfish
D. Pleasant
B. Giving
What text structure explains how something happens in steps?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
D. Chronological
B. Sequence
Which sentence includes personification?
A. The car sped down the highway.
B. The wind whispered through the trees.
C. The athlete ran like the wind.
D. The dog barked loudly.
B. The wind whispered through the trees.
Which detail best supports the theme of perseverance?
A. “Sam looked out the window and sighed.”
B. “Sam tried again, even after three failed attempts.”
C. “Sam walked home slowly, unsure what to do.”
D. “Sam forgot all about the test.”
B. “Sam tried again, even after three failed attempts.”
Which sentence supports the main idea that pollinators are important?
A. “Some bees have fuzzy bodies.”
B. “Pollinators help plants grow by spreading pollen.”
C. “Habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change have caused a decline in pollinator populations.”
D. “Pollination happens in spring.”
B. “Pollinators help plants grow by spreading pollen.”
What does the prefix “pre-” mean in “preview”?
A. After
B. Again
C. Before
D. Without
C. Before
Which one is an example of a text feature?
A. Main idea
B. Setting
C. Bold print
D. Author
C. Bold print
Read this sentence: “This backpack weighs a ton!”
What type of figurative language is used?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
D. Hyperbole
Read the sentence: “As Mia stood at the edge of the diving board, her knees shook and her heart pounded like a drum.” What can the reader infer about Mia?
A. She is tired from swimming.
B. She is excited to compete.
C. She is nervous about diving.
D. She is angry about losing.
C. She is nervous about diving.
How would an author most likely organize a passage about how a volcano erupts?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Chronological order
D. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
"Tom felt a sense of exhilaration as he crossed the finish line, his legs aching but his heart soaring with pride after the long race.” What does the word exhilaration mean in this sentence?
A. Exhaustion
B. Nervousness
C. Joy
D. Confusion
C. Joy
Why might an author include a sidebar in a nonfiction article?
A. To summarize the article
B. To describe the setting of the main text
C. To provide extra information related to the main topic
D. To provide a definition of a vocabulary word in the article
C. To provide extra information related to the main topic
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
A. The rain fell like a thousand tiny drums on the roof.
B. He ran through the park, in awe of the trees green with leaves.
C. Her mind was a maze, full of twisting thoughts and dead ends.
D. The leaves danced in the wind all afternoon.
C. Her mind was a maze, full of twisting thoughts and dead ends.