Parts of Speech
What part of speech describes an action or state of being?
a verb
What is the message or moral of a story called?
the theme
What type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"?
a simile
The sky darkened as thick clouds rolled in. The wind howled, and tree branches bent under its force. Mia hurried inside just as the first raindrops splattered against the pavement.
What type of weather is being described?
a) A sunny afternoon
b) A calm, cool evening
c) A storm approaching
d) A snowy winter day
c) A storm approaching
What punctuation mark goes at the end of a question?
the question mark
What part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
a noun
What is the time and place of a story called?
the setting
What type of figurative language does NOT use "like" or "as" to compare two things?
a metaphor
Ben held his breath as he peeked into the box. Inside was a tiny, fluffy puppy with big brown eyes staring up at him. His heart raced with excitement—he had always wanted a dog.
What can we infer about Ben’s feelings?
a) He is scared of dogs.
b) He is happy and excited.
c) He doesn’t want a new pet.
d) He is unsure about the puppy.
b) He is happy and excited.
What are the three types of sentences?
Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory
Which part of speech modifies a noun or pronoun?
adjective
What is a struggle between opposing forces in a story called?
the conflict
What is giving human qualities to a non-human thing called?
personification
Jason dribbled the basketball down the court, his teammates running beside him. He saw an opening and passed the ball to Liam, who took the shot. The crowd held its breath as the ball soared through the air—then erupted in cheers as it swished through the hoop.
What is the main idea of this passage?
a) Jason is learning how to play basketball.
b) Liam made a game-winning shot.
c) Jason and Liam are arguing about the game.
d) The crowd is leaving the stadium.
b) Liam made a game-winning shot.
Which is the subject in this sentence: “The dog chased the squirrel.”
dog
Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?
a conjunction
What literary device gives hints about what will happen later in a story?
foreshadowing
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What figurative language is used here?
personification
Sophia carefully folded the paper, making sure each crease was perfect. She followed the instructions step by step, excited to see the final result. With a final fold, she smiled—her paper crane was complete!
What activity is Sophia doing?
a) Painting a picture
b) Making origami
c) Writing a letter
d) Building a birdhouse
b) Making origami
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete sentence missing a subject or verb.
Identify the adverb in this sentence: “She quickly finished her homework before dinner.”
quickly
What is the turning point or most exciting moment of a story called?
the climax
What is an extreme exaggeration called, like “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse”?
a hyperbole
David watched as the rabbit inched closer, sniffing the carrot he had placed on the ground. He stayed perfectly still, hoping not to scare it away. After a moment, the rabbit nibbled on the carrot, and David grinned with excitement.
Question: What does David’s behavior suggest about him?
a) He is impatient and restless.
b) He enjoys being around animals.
c) He wants to chase the rabbit away.
d) He is afraid of rabbits.
b) He enjoys being around animals.
What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?
A simple sentence has one independent clause; a compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.