Reading Literature
Which of these represents an opinion?
A. Birchwood School was built in 1965.
B. It took 2500 bricks to build the school.
C. The neighborhood children call it the “Elementary School”.
D. Anyone would want to go to this school
D. Anyone would want to go to this school
The boat sailed down the channel on the way to its final destination.
What does “channel” mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. the direction a boat is sailing
B. a length of water
C. grooves or splashes made in the water
D. a radio transmission
B. a length of water
Jennifer grabbed her sunglasses and beach bag because the sun was calling her name.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Personification
Which sentence expresses an opinion?
A. Plumeria trees are tropical and need warm weather in order to survive.
B. Plumeria trees can grow up to 20 feet tall.
C. Plumeria flowers come in red, white or yellow.
D. Plumeria trees will make any garden look better.
D. Plumeria trees will make any garden look better.
Which story element reveals an earlier period of time?
Flashback
Which of these BEST summarizes the major subjects taught in elementary school?
A. Gym is a big part of any elementary school.
B. Math, science, history, language arts, and gym are the primary subjects taught in elementary school.
C. Although math and science are taught in elementary school, language arts is not.
D. Elementary school has a variety of subject areas.
B. Math, science, history, language arts, and gym are the primary subjects taught in elementary school.
Which of these represents a fact?
A. Everyone likes to buy new clothes.
B. A change in schedule would benefit Clare Academy.
C. All students at Clare Academy are required to wear uniforms.
D. Anyone would want to go to this school.
C. All students at Clare Academy are required to wear uniforms.
Sam said his best friend was a Scrooge because he never wanted to spend any money.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Metaphor
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that reading is beneficial?
A. Some children begin reading at the age of four.
B. If you’re good at reading, you will perform better with your other subjects.
C. At the ninth grade level, students will spend approximately two
hours per night on their reading homework.
D. If a parent likes to read, their children will often enjoy it as well.
B. If you’re good at reading, you will perform better with your other subjects.
Which story element provides a clue of something to come?
Foreshadowing
“The Life and Times of Anne Frank”
This passage was most likely written in order to –
A. persuade people to visit Holland
B. interest people in traveling the world
C. entertain people with a made up story
D. share information about a real person
D. share information about a real person
Which of these BEST summarizes the components of a narrative?
A. A narrative is a fictional story.
B. Setting, conflict, character change, climax and resolution are typically present in a narrative.
C. A narrative must be interesting in order to capture the attention of a reader.
D. Thesis statements, transitions, support and citing evidence are all needed for a good narrative.
B. Setting, conflict, character change, climax and resolution are typically present in a narrative.
The bee buzzed around the garden before landing on a flower.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Onomatopoeia
The receiver buckled under the pressure and dropped the ball.
Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “buckled” in this sentence?
A. a flat frame with a hinged pin
B. to join the ends of a belt or strap
C. to yield or collapse from stress
D. to bend out of shape
C. to yield or collapse from stress
This element of plot represents the main problem of the story.
Conflict
The ending of a story can be found in the –
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Resolution
D. Resolution
“How to Make a Timeline with Pages”
This passage was most likely written in order to –
A. persuade people to buy the program, Pages.
B. interest people in creating ipad projects.
C. entertain people with a story about a new ipad.
D. share information about how to create a project.
D. share information about how to create a project.
The little girl was reading in the library like a little angel.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
She rode to the edge of the pond and looked at the steer unhappily. She was loath to get out in the mud herself. But the annoying steer kept up its crying, and made no effort to get clear of the bog on its own.
Which word from this excerpt BEST helps the reader understand what the word “loath” means?
A. Unhappily
B. Mud
C. herself
D. crying
A. Unhappily
This element of plot leads up to the climax.
Rising Action
The information in a cookie recipe is meant to
A. teach someone how to cook meals.
B. encourage someone to sell desserts.
C. help someone bake cookies.
D. influence someone to give away cookies.
C. help someone bake cookies.
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that playing a sport requires a lot of personal sacrifice?
A. Making a team sport requires plenty of skill.
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis.
C. Some teams require a nominal fee to play.
D. Being a part of a team is a rewarding experience.
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis.
I will die if I can’t get a Smartphone.
Hyperbole
The look of pain and sorrow on Ella’s face didn’t stop me. I told her what I thought despite her small gasp and the tears that were waiting to fall. It was something that had to be said.
The narrator’s actions BEST demonstrate her –
A. determination to make her friend feel better.
B. persistence to say what she wants despite the feelings of others.
C. ability to remain positive despite the circumstances.
D. indecision on whether or not to hurt Ella’s feelings.
B. persistence to say what she wants despite the feelings of others.
This element of plot reveals the result of the conflict.
The Climax