Word Analysis and Vocabulary
Reading Strategies and Comprehension
Literary Elements and Techniques
Variety of Literary Works
Figurative Language
100

The prefix er/or means

"someone who"

100
Which statement is a fact? a) It wasn't a very fair decision. b) Most of the entries were boring. c) Shelia won the top award.
c) Shelia won the top award.
100
What is plot? a) the lines on a graph b) the main events of a story c) the main characters
b) the main events of a story
100
What is the purpose of expository writing? a) to persuade or convince b) to inform or teach c) to entertain
b) to inform or teach
100

What type of figurative language is this: Amazing Alligators all around.

What is alliteration?

200

What does the word understandable mean?

What is able to understand?

200
Who would most likely want to read a book called "How to fix television sets"? a) someone who watches a lot of TV b) someone who wants to buy a TV c) someone who has a broken TV
c) someone who has a broken TV
200
What is the climax of a story? a) when the big problem or conflict occurs b) the resolution of the conflict c) the beginning of the story
a) when the big problem or conflict occurs
200
A story with animals as main characters that teaches a moral or life lesson is called: a) humorous fiction b) fantasy c) a fable
c) a fable
200

The type of figurative language this is: Obviously my computer hates me. 

What is personification?

300
She was a very bright student. What does "bright" mean in the sentence above? a) shiny b) smart c) sunny
b) smart
300
If a story is in chronological order, what does that mean? a) arranged according to the author's memory b) arranged in the order it happened c) Arranged in order of importance
b) arranged in the order it happened
300
Her hair was as black as the night. What kind of literary device is used in this sentence? a) alliteration b) simile c) metaphor
b) simile
300
What is the definition of non-fiction? a) fictional stories that take place during real historical times b) true information about the real world c) realistic characters and events that could really happen
b) true information about the real world
300

The type of figurative language this is: I love watching tv. I am such a couch potato.

What is an idiom?

400
When Lincoln was a boy, there were no trains. Mail that had to be delivered across long distances was carried by horse. It took a long time for a message to travel by stagecoach. What does the word "stagecoach" mean? a) the person who shows the actors how to act b) the place where the actors perform c) a horse-drawn passenger and mail coach
c) a horse-drawn passenger and mail coach
400
What does it mean if an author's purpose is to persuade? a) the author wants to convince you of something b) the author wants to entertain you c) the author wants you to learn something
a) the author wants to convince you of something
400
What is the setting of a story? a) the main and supporting characters b) the plot structure c) the time and place that the story occurs
c) the time and place that the story occurs
400
My pencil broke—I needed one to take my spelling test. I looked into my desk and found one different from the rest. What type of writing is this an example of? a) realistic fiction b) drama c) poetry
c) poetry
400

Name this type of figurative language: Naima, "you're fingers are icicles! They are so cold!"

What is a metaphor?

500

Using prefixes you know- what does misunderstood mean?

What is "not understood?"

500
What does it mean to compare and contrast? a) tell the main idea of a passage b) notice the similarities and differences of two things c) talk about the characters in a story
b) notice the similarities and differences of two things
500
I walked to the store and bought some milk. In what point of view is this sentence written? a) first person b) second person c) third person
a) first person
500
Mandy: Can you believe that Roberta? (points to the girl sitting alone) She doesn't even try to fit in with the rest of us. Have you seen her clothes? Alice: I know! It's almost like she is from another planet. How can you tell that this writing is drama? a) the characters' names are written before what they say instead of using quotation marks b) the characters are talking to each other about someone else c) the characters sound like real people
a) the characters' names are written before what they say instead of using quotation marks
500

Scar's black claw in the Lion King is a _________ for evil

What is a symbol?

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