Literary Elements
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
What is the conflict?
A) Robert's parents are away, and he's afraid.
B) Robert has to watch his little sister.
C) Robert's house is about to flood and his parents are away.
D) Robert and his sister rode the horse to the top of the hill.
C) Robert's house is about to flood and his parents are away.
Which word describes the person who speaks directly to the audience to tell a story, give information or comment on the action of the scene or the characters?
A.) The Cast of Characters
B.) The Stage Directions
C.) The Narrator
C. The Narrator
Why might an author use the word terrified instead of scared in a story?
A) It's an interesting word.
B) It shows that the characters are really afraid.
C) The author knows how to spell that word.
B) It shows that the characters are really afraid.
What is the meaning of this idiom: "Don't chicken out!"
A) Do not let the chickens out of the coop.
B) Decide not to do something because you're afraid
C) Do not become a farmer.
Decide not to do something because you're afraid
If the dog does not have an owner, you may keep him.
What is the meaning of owner?
A) a person that a thing belongs to
B) a person who does a certain job
C) a person who has more of something
A) a person that a thing belongs to
What is the correct way to write the plural of "kitty":
A.) kittys
B.) kitties
C.) kitty's
B.) kitties
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
How is the problem solved?
A) Robert's parents went away.
B) Robert got his sister and rode their horse to the top of the hill.
C) Robert watched his little sister.
D) Robert ran to the river.
B) Robert got his sister and rode their horse to the top of the hill.
What is the name of the instructions in the script of a play that tell actors how to enter, where to stand, when to move, how much lighting to have, what scenery and props to use, and what sound effects should be heard?
A.) The dialogue
B.) The stage directions
C.) The cast of characters
D.) The act
B.) The stage directions
The elephant came crashing through the bush.
Why does the author use the word crashing instead of walking?
A) to show that the elephant is slow
B) to show that the elephant is mean
C) to show that the elephant is strong
D) to show that the elephant is little
C) to show that the elephant is strong
"I have been waiting a million years for this video game to finally come out!"
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Idiom
D) Simile
A) Hyperbole
The stars were not visible last night.
What is the meaning of visible?
A) able to hear
B) able to be moved
C) able to be seen
C) able to be seen
What is the correct way to write the plural noun "child"?
A) child
B) child's
C) children
C) children
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
What are the two settings in the story?
1)Robert's house
2)the top of the hill
How is a drama organized?
A.) Chapters
B.) Acts and Scenes
C.) Stanzas
B.) Acts and Scenes
The mouse nibbled on the cheese.
Why did the author use the word nibbled instead of ate?
A) to show that the mouse ate the cheese quickly
B) to show that the mouse was hungry
C) to show that the mouse took small bites
C) to show that the mouse took small bites
Josh tried to think of the answer, but his mind was a blank page.
What does "his mind was a blank page" show about Josh?
A) He does not think the papers are important.
B) He does not have any ideas.
C) He cannot stopping thinking about the answers.
B) He does not have any ideas.
Think about the Latin root "vis." What is the meaning of the word "invisible?"
A. ) to see an object
B. ) to not be able to see an object
C.) to hear a noise
D.) to not be able to hear a noise
B.) to not be able to see an object
My aunt and uncle live in Florida, but my mom says we can go to visit _____ soon.
What is the correct pronoun to use in this sentence?
A) we
B) them
C) him
D) her
B) them
What is the "THEME" of a story, poem, or drama?
A.) The main problem
B.) The lesson learned
C.) The supporting details
D.) How the problem is solved
B.) The lesson learned
Which element of a drama tells the action that takes place in a single setting?
A) The cast of characters
B) The narrator
C) The scene
D) The dialogue
C) The scene
Mrs. Rodgers struggled to lift the box off the floor.
Why did the author use the word struggled?
A) To show that Mrs. Rodgers need to lift more weights.
B) To show that the box was heavy.
C) To show that Mrs. Rodgers should not move the box.
B) To show that the box was heavy.
The moon follows me when I walk at night.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Simile
D) Onomatopoeia
B) Personification
Think about the Latin root "aud." What is the meaning of the word "audio?"
A.) taste
B.) sight
C.) sound
D.) touch
C.) sound
What is the correct way to write the sentence with quotations?
A.) "What time is school over," asked the tired teacher?
B.) "What time is school over," asked the tired teacher.
C.) "What time is school over?" asked the tired teacher.
C.) "What time is school over?" asked the tired teacher.
Mrs. Rodgers: We are going to have a test tomorrow.
Ms. I: The class really seems to read well.
Mrs. Rodgers: They do. I just hope they do not rush. They need to slow down and take their time to do their best.
Ms. I: I'm sure they'll do great.
Which two characters in the story have dialogue?
Mrs. Rodgers and Ms. I
How is the narrator different than the other participants in a drama?
A) The narrator does not speak.
B) The narrator is not listed as a character.
C) The narrator is not sure what is happening.
D) The narrator does not act in the story.
D) The narrator does not act in the story.
The book I just finished reading was so fascinating that I read it in just one day.
Why does the author use the word fascinating instead of interesting?
A) To show how fast he could read
B) To show that he did his homework
C) To show how interesting the book was
C) To show how interesting the book was
Stop beating around the bush and answer the question.
What does this idiom mean?
A) Come out from behind the bush and give the answer.
B) Stop avoiding the topic and get to the point.
C) Do your work right away.
B) Stop avoiding the topic and get to the point.
Think about what you learned about the suffixes -er/-or.
What do you call someone who creates new things.
creator
"I have a cute dog" he said "and her name is Lexi."
What is the correct way to write this sentence.
A) "I have a cute dog," he said, "and her name is Lexi."
B) "I have a cute dog," he said. "and her name is Lexi."
C) "I have a cute dog." he said, "and her name is Lexi."
D) "I have a cute dog", he said, "and her name is Lexi."
A) "I have a cute dog," he said, "and her name is Lexi."