Vocabulary
What does the word precise most nearly mean?
A. Careless
B. Exact
C. Confusing
D. Ordinary
B. Exact
What is a claim?
A. A personal story
B. The topic sentence of a narrative
C. A statement that can be argued
D. A summary of a text
C. A statement that can be argued
What is a theme?
A. The main character
B. The setting
C. The lesson or message
D. The conflict
C. The lesson or message
“The classroom was a zoo” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
Which list correctly shows the order of plot elements?
A. Climax, resolution, conflict, setting
B. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
C. Conflict, theme, resolution, climax
D. Rising action, exposition, climax
B. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Which strategy best helps a reader understand an unfamiliar word?
A. Skip the word
B. Look only at the first letter
C. Use context clues
D. Ask a friend
C. Use context clues
Which evidence best supports the claim:
Students should wear school uniforms.
A. Some students dislike uniforms
B. Uniforms are boring
C. Studies show uniforms reduce distractions
D. Uniforms come in many colors
C. Studies show uniforms reduce distractions
How is theme different from main idea?
A. Theme is one word
B. Theme is a lesson about life
C. Theme summarizes events
D. Theme names characters
B. Theme is a lesson about life
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A. Similes use exaggeration
B. Metaphors use “like” or “as”
C. Similes compare using “like” or “as”
D. Metaphors compare people only
C. Similes compare using “like” or “as”
What usually happens during the rising action?
A. The conflict is resolved
B. The story ends
C. Tension and conflict build
D. Characters are introduced
C. Tension and conflict build
What does the word contrast mean?
A. To show similarities
B. To explain
C. To compare differences
D. To summarize
C. To compare differences
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A. Facts are always longer
B. Opinions can be proven true
C. Facts are based on evidence
D. Opinions use statistics
C. Facts are based on evidence
Which is a possible theme of a story about learning from mistakes?
A. Mistakes are embarrassing
B. School is difficult
C. People can grow from failure
D. Friends argue
C. People can grow from failure
Which type of figurative language gives human traits to objects?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Personification
D. Personification
Why is the climax important?
A. It introduces the setting
B. It shows the theme
C. It is the turning point
D. It explains the resolution
C. It is the turning point
Which word is the best synonym for significant?
A. Minor
B. Ordinary
C. Important
D. Temporary
C. Important
Why should an argumentative essay include a counterclaim?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To show multiple perspectives
C. To avoid giving evidence
D. To repeat the claim
B. To show multiple perspectives
Why must a theme be supported by text evidence?
A. To make it longer
B. To prove it is valid
C. To summarize the plot
D. To introduce characters
B. To prove it is valid
“I’ve told you a million times” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
D. Hyperbole
Which plot element introduces characters and setting?
A. Rising action
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Exposition
D. Exposition
Choose the best synonym for reluctant.
A. Excited
B. Hesitant
C. Proud
D. Confident
B. Hesitant
Which sentence correctly uses text evidence?
A. I think the character is brave.
B. The story was exciting.
C. The text states, “She refused to give up.”
D. This reminds me of another story.
C. The text states, “She refused to give up.”
Which is a correctly written theme statement?
A. Friendship
B. Bravery
C. Friends help
D. True friendship requires sacrifice
D. True friendship requires sacrifice
Why do authors use figurative language?
A. To confuse readers
B. To shorten the text
C. To make writing more engaging
D. To avoid description
C. To make writing more engaging
What is the purpose of the resolution?
A. Introduce conflict
B. Build suspense
C. End the story and tie up loose ends
D. Introduce characters
C. End the story and tie up loose ends