Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
Literary Elements
The River
Among the Hidden/Percy
100
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?
What is personification?
100
What part of speech is the word “quickly” in the sentence “She ran quickly”?
What is an adverb?
100
The sequence of events in a story is called the ______________.
Plot
100
Who is the protagonist of The River?
Who is Brian?
100
How does the point of view in Among the Hidden affect the reader's understanding of the story?
A. It allows the reader to understand the government's perspective on population control.
B. It distances the reader from the protagonist's feelings and struggles.
C. It provides a deep, personal insight into Luke's fears, thoughts, and experiences as a hidden child.
D. It gives equal focus to all characters, making it difficult to connect with any one character.
It provides a deep, personal insight into Luke's fears, thoughts, and experiences as a hidden child.
200
She was as busy as a bee" is an example of what figurative language?
What is a simile?
200
What part of speech connects words, like “and” or “but”?
What is a conjunction?
200
What is the time and place of a story called?
What is the setting?
200
What causes the main conflict in the story?
What is Derek being struck by lightning?
200
What is a central theme in Among the Hidden?
A. the power of technology
B. the fun of adventure and exploration
C. the importance of exploring the outdoors
D. the impact of government control on personal freedom
The impact of government control on personal freedom
300
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
What is an extreme exaggeration?
300
What part of speech is “Wow!”?
What is an interjection?
300
What is it called when an author gives hints about what might happen later?
What is foreshadowing?
300
What does Brian build to help save Derek?
What is a raft?
300
What is Percy Jackson’s true identity?
What is a demigod?
400
Which figurative language uses the same beginning sounds, like “wild wind whipped”?
What is alliteration?
400
Name three different types of nouns and give an example of each.
Possessive Noun – Shows ownership
Example: Jack’s book, the dog’s bonePlural Noun – Refers to more than one person, place, or thing
Example: books, cats, housesProper Noun – Names a specific person, place, or thing
Example: Sarah, New York, Walmart
400
What do we call the message or lesson of a story?
What is the theme?
400
What kind of conflict is Brian vs. nature?
What is external conflict?
400
In The Lightning Thief, how does Percy Jackson's character change as the plot moves toward the resolution?
He learns to accept his identity and responsibilities as a demigod.
500
What type of figurative language is "Her voice is music to my ears"?
What is a metaphor?
500
What is the part of speech that describes a noun and can answer what kind, how many, or which one?
What is an adjective?
500
Label the plot diagram:
A: Exposition
B: Rising Action
C: Climax
D: Falling Action
E: Resolution
500
What point of view is The River told in?
What is third-person limited?
500
In The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, “Mrs. Dodd´s eyes glow red, she grows wings and talons, and she transforms into some kind of beast.” She lunges for Percy. This is an example of a ____________________ conflict.
character versus character