Figurative Language
"Shine bright like a diamond" is an example of what literary device?
Simile
What type of question requires you to determine the meaning of a word by analyzing the surrounding words or phrases in the sentence or passage?
A) Main Idea Question
B) Context Clue Question
C) Inference Question
D) Cause and Effect Question
B) Context Clue Question
A historical passage describes a time when people were standing in long lines for food, and employment opportunities were extremely limited. Based on this information, what is the most reasonable inference a reader can make?
A) The government was giving away free food as part of a celebration.
B) The society was experiencing a period of economic prosperity.
C) The events likely occurred during a time of economic hardship, such as a depression.
D) The people were waiting in line for a new product release.
C) The events likely occurred during a time of economic hardship, such as a depression.
Which of the following best defines figurative language?
A) Language that is meant to be taken literally, with no deeper meaning
B) Technical vocabulary used in scientific writing
C) Descriptive language that uses figures of speech to create imagery or express ideas in creative ways
D) Dialogue spoken by characters in a story
C) Descriptive language that uses figures of speech to create imagery or express ideas in creative ways
What is the literary term for the central idea or most important point that an author conveys in a text?
A) Theme
B) Setting
C) Main Idea
D) Conflict
C) Main Idea
The use of a person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and represents some other meaning, as well.
Ex: The American flag or a white dove.
Symbolism
What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?
A) Theme
B) Setting
C) Point of View
D) Plot
C) Point of View
What is the most reasonable inference based on the statement: “Officials urge citizens to stay indoors and stock up on supplies ahead of the weekend”?
A) Authorities are preparing for a routine weekend event requiring minimal public involvement.
B) An anticipated disruption—such as a natural disaster, health emergency, or civil unrest—may impact access to resources and public safety.
C) The government is conducting a scheduled drill for emergency preparedness.
D) Citizens are being encouraged to participate in a voluntary stay-at-home challenge.
B) An anticipated disruption—such as a natural disaster, health emergency, or civil unrest—may impact access to resources and public safety.
What does the term "tone" refer to in a literary work?
A) The time and place in which a story occurs.
B) The emotions and feelings of the reader.
C) The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
D) The main idea of a story.
C) The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is the literary term for the central topic, message, or underlying meaning that an author explores throughout a text, often revealing a deeper insight about life or human nature?
A) Plot
B) Theme
C) Setting
D) Characterization
B) Theme
"It was the shot heard around the world" is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole
During a class discussion, a student argues that the theme of a poem is about overcoming fear. What should they use to support their idea?
A) Their personal opinion without evidence
B) A summary of the poem without specific details
C) Text evidence, such as lines or phrases from the poem that show overcoming fear
D) The poet’s biography instead of the poem itself
C) Text evidence, such as lines or phrases from the poem that show overcoming fear
What can you infer from the biography statement: “The leader often wore a crown made of simple cloth, even when his advisors insisted he wear gold”?
A) He did not trust his advisors’ fashion sense.
B) He was likely modest and preferred simplicity over displays of wealth.
C) He could not afford a crown made of gold.
D) He was unaware of his advisors' suggestions.
B) He was likely modest and preferred simplicity over displays of wealth.
Which of the following best describes the concept of dramatic irony?
A) When a character says one thing but means another.
B) When an event occurs that is the opposite of what is expected.
C) When the audience knows something that the characters do not.
D) When two characters have a direct conflict in a story.
C) When the audience knows something that the characters do not.
What is it called when a reader makes an educated guess based on evidence from the text and their own background knowledge?
A) Summarizing
B) Inferring
C) Predicting
D) Identifying the Main Idea
B) Inferring
"Life is a highway; I wanna ride it All night long..." "Life is a highway" is an example of ___________.
metaphor
When analyzing a character in a story, these two main types of characterization help reveal their personality.
A) Direct and Indirect Characterization
B) Internal and External Conflict
C) First-Person and Third-Person Narration
D) Protagonist and Antagonist
A) Direct and Indirect characterization
A science article explains that a species of fish is disappearing due to warmer ocean temperatures. What can you infer?
A) Climate change is causing ocean temperatures to rise, which is affecting marine life.
B) The fish are disappearing for an unknown reason.
C) The fish are adapting well to the temperature changes.
D) Warmer ocean temperatures have no impact on fish populations.
A) Climate change is causing ocean temperatures to rise, which is affecting marine life.
Which of the following best defines the climax in a narrative structure?
A) The initial moment when the central conflict is introduced and begins to develop
B) The point in the story where all conflicts are fully resolved and loose ends are tied up
C) The moment of greatest emotional intensity or suspense, often marking a decisive turning point for the protagonist
D) A reflective scene used to reveal a character’s backstory and provide exposition
D) By giving a detailed physical description only.
C) The moment of greatest emotional intensity or suspense, often marking a decisive turning point for the protagonist
What type of text structure presents events in the order they happened?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Chronological Order
D) Problem and Solution
C) Chronological Order
This type of figurative language combines contradictory terms, such as "deafening silence" or "bittersweet."
oxymoron
This term refers to how an author organizes information in a text, such as compare and contrast or cause and effect.
A) Text Structure
B) Point of View
C) Theme
D) Figurative Language
A) Text Structure
What is the most logical inference based on the statement: “Despite its troubled past, the city now boasts bustling streets and a thriving economy”?
A) The city's past continues to prevent it from achieving economic stability.
B) Urban development has stalled due to ongoing historical challenges.
C) The city has undergone significant transformation and now demonstrates resilience and growth.
D) The city's appearance of prosperity is likely temporary and superficial.
C) The city has undergone significant transformation and now demonstrates resilience and growth.
Which of the following best explains the purpose of a counterargument in a well-developed argumentative essay?
A) To present an unrelated opinion that distracts from the main claim
B) To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints, thereby enhancing the credibility and depth of the author’s position
C) To repeat the thesis statement in different words for emphasis
D) To summarize the author's supporting evidence without addressing alternate perspectives
B) To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints, thereby enhancing the credibility and depth of the author’s position
In a nonfiction text, what do you call the specific facts, examples, and explanations that help strengthen and support the main idea?
A) Theme
B) Supporting Details
C) Plot Points
D) Figurative Language
B) Supporting Details