Figurative Language
A character’s fear is described as “a heavy backpack he could not put down.” How does this metaphor help the reader understand the character?
A. It shows the character enjoys traveling.
B. It shows that the character’s fear feels like a constant burden.
C. It shows the character is physically strong.
D. It shows the character has lost something important.
B. It shows that the character’s fear feels like a constant burden.
A character realizes that the only way to solve a problem is to try something he has never done before. How does this event help develop the plot?
A. It introduces a character who is not important.
B. It moves the story forward by causing the character to take action.
C. It explains where the story takes place.
D. It gives information that does not affect the conflict.
B. It moves the story forward by causing the character to take action.
The word sustainable contains the suffix -able, meaning “capable of” or “able to be.” What does sustainable most likely mean?
A. Something that must be stopped
B. Something that can be maintained or continued over time
C. Something that happens suddenly
D. Something that cannot be changed
B. Something that can be maintained or continued over time
A story is told by a narrator who says, “I stared at the dark woods and wondered if I was brave enough to enter.” What does the use of “I” help the reader understand?
A. The thoughts of every character
B. The narrator’s personal thoughts and feelings about the situation
C. The author’s opinion about the woods
D. What will happen at the end of the story
B. The narrator’s personal thoughts and feelings about the situation
Which instrument has 88 keys?
A. Guitar
B. Violin
C. Piano
D. Trumpet
C. Piano
The author writes, “The wind hit his face like icy needles.” How does this simile contribute to the meaning of the scene?
A. It shows that the character is injured.
B. It shows that the wind is gentle.
C. It explains why the character likes cold weather.
D. It helps the reader understand how painfully cold and harsh the conditions are.
D. It helps the reader understand how painfully cold and harsh the conditions are.
Two characters disagree about how to solve an important problem. One character decides to ignore the other character’s advice. How does this interaction contribute to the plot?
A. It shows that the characters have the same ideas.
B. It provides details about the setting.
C. It ends the main conflict immediately.
D. It creates conflict that can affect what happens next.
D. It creates conflict that can affect what happens next.
The word propose comes from Latin roots meaning “to put or place forward.” What does propose most likely mean?
A. To refuse an idea
B. To remove something
C. To hide an idea
D. To put forward an idea or plan for consideration
D. To put forward an idea or plan for consideration
At the beginning of a story, a character believes asking for help is a sign of weakness. After facing a difficult challenge, he realizes that accepting help can make him stronger. How has the character’s perspective changed?
A. He now understands that accepting help can be valuable.
B. He believes challenges should always be avoided.
C. He decides that he should never help others.
D. His perspective has not changed.
A. He now understands that accepting help can be valuable.
What item usually makes Mario grow into Super Mario?
A. Super Mushroom
B. Banana
C. Green Shell
D. Coin
A. Super Mushroom
During an important challenge, the author describes the character’s thoughts as “a storm spinning inside his head.” How does this metaphor help develop the plot?
A. It shows the character is overwhelmed, increasing the tension as he decides what to do next.
B. It shows that a dangerous storm is approaching.
C. It explains why the character decides to go to sleep.
D. It shows that the character already knows how to solve the problem.
A. It shows the character is overwhelmed, increasing the tension as he decides what to do next.
A character makes a risky decision even after another character warns him about the possible consequences. The decision creates a new problem. How does the character’s decision develop the plot?
A. It causes an event that increases the conflict and moves the story forward.
B. It introduces the setting of the story.
C. It solves all of the character’s problems.
D. It provides background information about the character.
A. It causes an event that increases the conflict and moves the story forward.
The word occupy comes from a Latin root connected to taking possession or taking up space. Which sentence best shows the meaning of occupy?
A. The students occupy several tables in the library.
B. The students quickly clean the library.
C. The students describe the library.
D. The students walk past the library.
A. The students occupy several tables in the library.
Two characters experience the same storm. One character describes it as exciting, while the other describes it as terrifying. What does this reveal about their perspectives?
A. One character is telling the truth and the other is not.
B. The setting changes depending on the character.
C. Both characters have the same feelings about the storm.
D. Their experiences and feelings cause them to view the same event differently.
D. Their experiences and feelings cause them to view the same event differently.
In The Lion King, what is Simba’s father’s name?
A. Scar
B. Mufasa
C. Timon
D. Zazu
B. Mufasa
At the beginning of a story, a character is described as “a frightened mouse.” Later, the character faces danger without running away. How does the simile help develop the character and plot?
A. It shows that the character continues to be afraid of everything.
B. It explains why the character likes animals.
C. It establishes the character’s fear at first, making his later courage and growth more noticeable.
D. It shows that the character is physically small.
C. It establishes the character’s fear at first, making his later courage and growth more noticeable.
At first, two characters do not trust each other. After working together to overcome a difficult situation, they begin to respect each other. How does their interaction contribute to the development of the story?
A. It shows that the setting has changed.
B. It introduces a new conflict between the characters.
C. It shows how their relationship changes because of the events they experience together.
D. It shows that neither character has changed.
C. It shows how their relationship changes because of the events they experience together.
The suffix -tion can change a verb into a noun that means an action, process, or result. Based on this information, what does proposition most likely mean?
A. Someone who disagrees with a plan
B. The ability to move something
C. An idea or plan that is proposed for consideration
D. A place where people gather
C. An idea or plan that is proposed for consideration
Two characters experience the same storm. One character describes it as exciting, while the other describes it as terrifying. What does this reveal about their perspectives?
A. One character is telling the truth and the other is not.
B. The setting changes depending on the character.
C. Both characters have the same feelings about the storm.
D. Their experiences and feelings cause them to view the same event differently.
D. Their experiences and feelings cause them to view the same event differently.
Who is Mario’s brother?
A. Toad
B. Bowser
C. Luigi
D. Yoshi
C. Luigi
After overcoming a major problem, the author writes, “Hope was a fire growing inside him.” How does this metaphor contribute to the development of the plot?
A. It warns the reader that the character is in physical danger.
B. It shows the character becoming more hopeful and determined, which may influence what he does next.
C. It shows that the character needs to build a fire.
D. It suggests that the character is becoming angry.
B. It shows the character becoming more hopeful and determined, which may influence what he does next.
A character wants to prove that he can handle a difficult situation on his own. Because of this, he refuses another character’s help and encounters an even bigger problem. How does the character’s motivation contribute to the plot?
A. It explains why the setting is important.
B. It influences his actions, which creates additional conflict and develops the plot.
C. It prevents the character from making any decisions.
D. It immediately resolves the main conflict.
B. It influences his actions, which creates additional conflict and develops the plot.
Read the sentence:
“The community proposed a sustainable plan to protect the park so future generations could continue to enjoy it.”
How do the word parts in proposed and sustainable help you understand the sentence?
A. They show that the community wants to leave the park.
B. They suggest that the community put forward a plan that can continue successfully over time.
C. They show that the community has already completed the plan.
D. They suggest that the park will be occupied by new buildings.
B. They suggest that the community put forward a plan that can continue successfully over time.
At first, a character views moving to a new town as the worst thing that could happen. After making friends and joining a team, she begins to see the move as a new opportunity. How does this change in perspective contribute to the story?
A. It shows that the setting is the story’s main conflict.
B. It shows the character’s growth as her experiences change how she views her situation.
C. It shows that the narrator has changed.
D. It proves that the character’s original perspective was correct.
B. It shows the character’s growth as her experiences change how she views her situation.
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish are Nemo and his dad, Marlin?
A. Angelfish
B. Clownfish
C. Goldfish
D. Pufferfish
B. Clownfish