Narrative
Which part of a story introduces the characters, setting, and situation?
Exposition
What is the main purpose of informational text?
To explain or provide facts about a topic
What is a claim?
The writer’s main position or opinion
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor
The desert climate is arid, receiving very little rainfall.
What does arid mean?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Windy
B. Dry
The turning point or most intense moment in a story is called the:
Climax
Which text feature helps readers quickly understand important vocabulary?
A. Caption
B. Glossary
C. Heading
D. Diagram
B. Glossary
Which statement reflects the best evidence on school uniforms?
A. I think school uniforms are good.
B. Many students say uniforms are okay.
C. A study found uniforms reduce bullying in schools.
D. Uniforms look nice.
C. A study found uniforms reduce bullying in schools.
“My backpack weighs a thousand pounds.”
Hyperbole
The scientist created a meticulous plan, checking every detail carefully.
What does meticulous mean?
Very careful and detailed
Which sentence contains dialogue?
A. The rain poured heavily all afternoon.
B. The students worked quietly.
C. “Did you finish the project?” Maya asked.
D. The bell rang loudly.
C. “Did you finish the project?” Maya asked.
What is the main idea?
Sharks play an important role in ocean ecosystems. By controlling fish populations, they help maintain balance in marine environments.
A. Sharks are dangerous animals
B. Sharks help keep ocean ecosystems balanced
C. Sharks eat fish
D. Sharks live in oceans
B. Sharks help keep ocean ecosystems balanced
What is a counterclaim?
A. Supporting evidence
B. The opposite viewpoint
C. The writer’s conclusion
D. A summary
B. The opposite viewpoint
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
After running the marathon, Jordan felt exhausted.
What does exhausted mean?
Extremely tired
Which part of the plot does this moment represent?
Jordan practiced basketball every day after school. During the championship game, he made the final shot that won the game for his team.
Climax
Which source is most reliable for research?
A. A random blog post
B. A science article from NASA’s website
C. A social media comment
D. A friend’s opinion
B. A science article from NASA’s website
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To respond to and disprove the counterclaim
“Her smile shined like the sun.”
Simile
The crowd grew restless, shifting in their seats and whispering. Which word could be used to replace RESTLESS.
A. Calm
B. Nervous
C. Unable to stay still
D. Angry
C. Unable to stay still
Which theme is BEST supported by this idea? A student fails their first driving test but practices more and passes the next time.
A. Practice leads to success
B. Failure ends opportunities
C. Driving is dangerous
D. Rules are unfair
A. Practice leads to success
Which signal word suggests cause and effect?
A. Meanwhile
B. Because
C. Next
D. For example
B. Because
A. Phones exist in schools.
B. Phones can be distracting.
C. Schools should allow phones for educational purposes because they help students research information quickly.
D. Phones are interesting.
C. Schools should allow phones for educational purposes because they help students research information quickly.
A short Japanese poem about nature that is written in the syllable pattern 5-7-5 is called
Haiku
The teacher gave a brief explanation before the quiz.
What does brief mean?
Short