Figurative Language
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.” Which type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
What best defines tone?
A. Setting B. Author’s attitude C. Plot D. Conflict
Which sentence is correct?
A. Him and me went B. Me and him went C. He and I went D. Him went
What is the main conflict?
A. Bored B. Afraid to jump C. Tired D. Lost
What best evaluates an argument?
A. Length B. Evidence quality C. Font D. Title
“Her smile was a ray of sunshine.” What does this suggest?
A. She is bright and cheerful B. She is outside C. She is hot D. She is tired
“I can’t believe we have another test. This is just great.” What is the tone?
A. Excited B. Sarcastic C. Joyful D. Neutral
Which revision improves clarity?
A. The thing was good B. The project met all requirements C. It was stuff D. It was okay
Which detail shows feelings?
A. Water shimmered B. Hands trembled C. Whispered D. Jumped
Which checks credibility?
A. Is it long B. Who is the author C. Is it interesting D. Is it short
“Time crawled like a tired snail during the test.” How does this contribute to meaning?
A. Time moves quickly B. Time feels slow C. Explains setting D. Gives a fact
How does word choice affect tone?
A. Changes setting B. Shows attitude C. Adds characters D. Changes plot
Which supports the claim “Uniforms improve focus”?
A. Uniforms exist B. Students like clothes C. Studies show fewer distractions D. Clothes are important
What is the theme?
A. Water is dangerous B. Face fears with courage C. Jumping is fun D. Swimming is easy
Which shows strong reasoning?
A. I think so B. Because it is obvious C. This evidence proves D. Maybe
Which revision best strengthens imagery?
A. The room was messy B. The room was dirty C. The room overflowed with crumpled papers and dusty corners D. The room had stuff
“The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled…” What mood is created?
A. Peaceful B. Suspenseful C. Joyful D. Calm
Which adds a counterclaim?
A. Uniforms are good B. Some argue uniforms limit expression, but they reduce distractions C. Uniforms exist D. Students wear clothes
How is tension developed?
A. Food details B. Hesitation and fear C. Dialogue only D. Quick ending
What makes a source unreliable?
A. Short B. No author or evidence C. Long D. Pictures
Why do authors use figurative language?
A. Confuse reader B. Make writing longer C. Create vivid meaning D. Replace facts
Why is tone important?
A. Shows bias/credibility B. Adds length C. Replaces evidence D. Changes characters
Why is reasoning important?
A. Repeats claim B. Explains evidence C. Adds opinions D. Shortens writing
What is the author’s purpose?
A. Inform B. Entertain and show overcoming fear C. Argue D. Describe water
Which best evaluates an argument?
A. It is good B. It is long C. Clear claim but weak evidence D. It has words