Author’s Purpose
Literary Elements
Poetry & Drama
Characters
Figurative Language
Grammar
100
What is the author’s purpose if the writing gives facts and information?
What is to inform
100
What do we call the time and place of a story?
What is setting
100
What do we call a group of lines in a poem?
What is Stanza
100
True of False:
The main character in the story is the antagonist.
What is False: The main character in a story is the protagonist
100
What type of figurative language is used here?
"She was as fast as a cheetah."
What is simile
100
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a proper noun.
A. I visited the museum last weekend.
B. She went to city to see her friend.
C. We ate lunch at applebee’s on Saturday.
D. My family went to New York during spring break.
What is D. My family went to New York during spring break.
200
Which purpose is most likely for a commercial selling toys?
What is to persuade
200
What is the event that leads to the conflict/problem in a story called?
What is rising action
200
What is a script?
What is A written version of a play, with dialogue and stage directions
200
What do we call a character who causes problems for the protagonist?
What is the antagonist
200
What type of figurative language is used here?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What is personification
200
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the plural form.
A. The childs are playing outside.
B. The children is playing outside.
C. The children are playing outside.
D. The childrens are playing outside.
What is C. The children are playing outside.
(“Children” is the correct irregular plural noun and “are” agrees with it.)
300
Read this short passage:
đź“– "When you drink water from a plastic bottle, remember it takes over 400 years to break down in a landfill. Each year, millions of these bottles pile up in landfills, oceans, and forests. But there's a better way. Reusable water bottles not only help the environment, they also save money over time."
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
What is C to persuade
300
Read this excerpt:
"Ellie didn’t want to admit she was scared. Her feet felt like they were stuck in the mud as she stood at the mouth of the cave. She looked back at her friends, forcing a smile even though her hands were shaking. Taking a deep breath, she stepped into the darkness."
Which literary element is being shown through this description?
What is:
Characterization (Ellie is shown to be scared, but also brave)
300
What does a line break do in a poem?
What is It separates ideas or creates rhythm and flow
300
Read the passage:
"Tara held the door open for her classmates. When someone dropped a pencil, she was the first to pick it up. She offered her seat to a new student and helped them find their way to class. Every morning, she greeted everyone with a cheerful smile."
What character trait is Tara showing?
What is Kindness or helpfulness
300
Read the line and choose the correct technique:
"Boom! The thunder crashed outside."
What is Onomatopoeia
300
Choose the verb in this sentence:
"The puppy barked at the squirrel."
What is barked
400
Based on the texts we read in Module 2, How can an author show they want to entertain a reader?
What is By using humor, interesting characters, or an exciting story.
400
Read the excerpt:
"Micah’s eyes widened when he saw the score on the test. He had studied all week, even skipping his favorite game night. But there it was, a big red 59% at the top of his paper. His heart sank. He crumpled the page and shoved it into his backpack."
What type of conflict is Micah facing?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Character
D. Character vs. Society
What is A: Character v. self
400
Read this stage direction:
[Sam tiptoes toward the door, glancing back.]
What can the audience most likely infer about Sam based on this stage direction?
A. Sam is excited to leave and wants everyone to see him go.
B. Sam is sneaking away and feels uncertain or afraid.
C. Sam is checking to make sure his friends are following.
D. Sam is leaving quickly because he is running late.
What is B. Sam is sneaking away and feels uncertain or afraid.
(The words “tiptoes” and “glancing back nervously” suggest he is being cautious and possibly scared.)
400
What is one way an author can show a character’s personality without saying it directly?
What is Through the character’s actions, thoughts, or dialogue (indirect characterization)
400
"After losing the spelling bee, Max walked around with a storm cloud over his head all day."
What does this figurative phrase most likely mean?
A. Max was stuck outside in a thunderstorm.
B. Max was thinking hard about what went wrong.
C. Max was gloomy and upset about the loss.
D. Max felt embarrassed but quickly got over it.
What is C. Max was gloomy and upset about the loss.
(The “storm cloud” symbolizes a bad mood lingering over him.)
400
Identify the common and proper noun:
"Ms. Rivera brought donuts for the class."
What is
Proper noun: Ms. Rivera; Common noun: donuts, class
500
Take a look at the text structure anchor chart
Read this paragraph:
"In ancient Egypt, people used papyrus, a plant found along the Nile River, to make paper. They wrote using a system called hieroglyphics."
Which text structure and author’s purpose best fit this paragraph?
Text structure: Description; Purpose: To inform
500
Read the passage:
"Maria trained for weeks for the big race. Every morning before school, she ran laps around her neighborhood, even when it was raining or cold. On race day, she was ready. But halfway through the course, she tripped and fell hard. Scraped and bruised, she watched the other runners pass her. A tear slid down her cheek—but then she stood up, wiped her hands on her shorts, and kept going. She didn’t come in first, but she finished with her head held high and a smile on her face."
Question:
What is the theme of this story?
A. Winning is everything
B. You should never try if you might lose
C. Never give up, even when things are tough
D. Being first is the only thing that matters
What is C. Never give up, even when things are tough
500
"The clouds marched across the sky in rows,
Their heavy boots stomping low.
The sun peeked through like a shy child,
Hiding behind the curtain's glow."
What is one element of poetry and one figurative language technique used in this poem?
What is
- Poetry Element: Imagery or personification
- Figurative Language: Personification ("clouds marched", "sun peeked like a shy child")
500
How do a character’s actions move the plot forward?
What is Their decisions and reactions cause new events to happen and lead to the resolution
500
"When it was her turn to present, Jordan froze like a deer in headlights."
What does this phrase suggest about Jordan?
A. She became nervous and didn’t know how to respond.
B. She stared at her audience to grab their attention.
C. She was waiting for someone to help her present.
D. She paused briefly to remember what to say.
What is
A. She became nervous and didn’t know how to respond.
(The phrase implies being stunned or paralyzed by fear or anxiety.)
500
Rewrite the sentence to include correct subject-verb agreement:
"The dogs runs in the park every morning."
What is The dogs run in the park every morning.