Literary Elements
The story takes place on a farm in the spring. Bright green grass covers the fields, and baby chicks peep near the barn. The mornings are cool, but the afternoons feel warm and sunny. Everywhere, flowers are beginning to bloom.
What is the setting of the story?
A. A farm in the spring
B. A baby chick
C. A problem on the farm
D. A lesson about animals
A. A farm in the spring
The blanket was as soft as a feather against Ava’s skin. She wrapped it around herself while reading by the window. The warm fabric made her feel safe and comfortable. She smiled and settled deeper into the chair.
Which literary device is used in the first sentence?
A. Hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Onomatopoeia
B. Simile
Sea turtles hatch from eggs buried in warm sand. After they hatch, the baby turtles crawl toward the ocean. Many sea turtles travel long distances as they grow. Scientists study them to learn how to protect them.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain with a funny story
B. To persuade readers to visit the beach
C. To inform readers about sea turtles
D. To compare two kinds of animals
C. To inform readers about sea turtles
A triangle has three sides and three angles. This is true for every triangle, no matter its size or color. Students learn this fact when they begin studying shapes. It can be proven by looking at the shape itself.
Which statement is a fact?
A. Triangles are the most interesting shapes
B. Triangles are harder to draw than circles
C. A triangle has three sides
D. Blue triangles look the nicest
C. A triangle has three sides
First, Nora washed the apple. Next, she cut it into slices on a plate. Then she spread peanut butter on each slice. Finally, she added raisins to make a snack.
What happened FIRST?
A. Nora added raisins
B. Nora washed the apple
C. Nora spread peanut butter
D. Nora cut the apple
B. Nora washed the apple
Rosa spent all week building a kite for the school festival. She carefully chose bright paper, strong sticks, and a long ribbon tail. On the day of the festival, the wind blew hard and snapped the kite string just as it lifted into the air. Rosa watched sadly as the kite drifted away.
What is the conflict in the story?
A. Rosa built a kite
B. Rosa went to the festival
C. The wind snapped the kite string
D. Rosa used bright paper
C. The wind snapped the kite string
The alarm clock shouted at me from the nightstand before the sun was even up. It buzzed and beeped as if it wanted to drag me out of bed itself. I groaned and pulled the blanket over my head. Still, the noisy clock refused to be ignored.
Which literary device is used in the passage?
A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
A. Personification
You should bring a reusable water bottle to school each day. It creates less trash than throwing away plastic bottles. It can also save money over time. Making this small change can help the environment.
What is the author’s MAIN purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To describe
D. To summarize
B. To persuade
Mina thinks recess should be longer because it is the best part of the school day. She likes having more time to run and play with friends. Some students might agree with her, but others might prefer more time for art or music. Her idea is based on what she likes best.
Which statement from the passage is an opinion?
A. Students go to recess during the school day
B. Mina likes running and playing
C. Some students prefer art or music
D. Recess is the best part of the school day
D. Recess is the best part of the school day
The class planted seeds in small cups on Monday. Each day, students watered them and placed them near the window. By Friday, green sprouts had pushed through the soil. Everyone crowded around to compare how much their plants had grown.
Which event happened LAST?
A. The class planted seeds
B. Students watered the cups
C. Green sprouts appeared
The class planted seeds in small cups on Monday. Each day, students watered them and placed them near the window. By Friday, green sprouts had pushed through the soil. Everyone crowded around to compare how much their plants had grown.
Which event happened LAST?
A. The class planted seeds
B. Students watered the cups
C. Green sprouts appeared
D. Students compared their plants
D. Students compared their plants
At the beginning of the story, Jamir finds an old map hidden in his attic. Next, he follows the map through the woods with his cousin. Then they cross a creek and discover a locked wooden chest. Finally, Jamir opens the chest and finds the missing family photographs inside.
Which event is MOST LIKELY the climax?
A. Jamir finds the old map
B. Jamir crosses the creek
C. Jamir and his cousin walk through the woods
D. Jamir opens the locked chest
D. Jamir opens the locked chest
“Clang!” went the spoon as it hit the tile floor. Everyone in the kitchen turned to look at the sound. The baby started laughing, and the dog ran over to sniff the spoon. For a moment, the room was full of noise and movement.
Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
A. spoon
B. floor
C. Clang
D. kitchen
C. Clang
A desert is very dry and receives little rain. A rainforest, on the other hand, gets a great deal of rain each year. Deserts often have sandy soil, while rainforests are filled with thick green plants. Both places are home to animals, but the conditions are very different.
Which text structure is used MOST in the passage?
A. Sequence
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
Caleb stepped outside and immediately crossed his arms over his chest. His breath made small white clouds in the air, and frost sparkled on the grass. He hurried back inside to grab his gloves. The front steps felt icy beneath his shoes.
What can the reader infer from the passage?
A. It is a warm spring morning
B. It is very cold outside
C. It has just started raining
D. Caleb is going swimming
B. It is very cold outside
Kira checked out a book about whales from the library. She read the book at home and wrote down important facts. Then she used her notes to make a poster for science class. At the end of the week, she presented her poster to her classmates.
Which is the BEST summary of the passage?
A. Kira went to the library one day
B. Kira completed a research project about whales
C. Kira made a colorful poster for class
D. Kira read a book at home after school
B. Kira completed a research project about whales
The camp sat deep in the forest where tall trees blocked most of the sunlight. At night, the wind rustled the leaves, and strange sounds echoed between the cabins. Emma held her flashlight tightly and stayed close to her friends whenever they walked outside. The dark setting made every small noise seem much bigger.
How does the setting MOST affect the character?
A. It makes Emma feel brave and excited
B. It makes Emma want to move to the forest
C. It causes Emma to feel nervous and stay close to others
D. It helps Emma solve a mystery quickly
C. It causes Emma to feel nervous and stay close to others
Benny’s blue bike bounced over the broken bricks by the park. The repeated beginning sound makes the sentence playful and smooth to read. It helps the words stick in the reader’s mind. The author chose the words carefully for their sound.
Why did the author MOST LIKELY use alliteration?
A. To show a sound pattern for effect
B. To exaggerate how fast the bike moved
C. To compare the bike to another object
D. To explain how bricks are made
A. To show a sound pattern for effect
First, fold the paper in half. Next, draw a large wing on one side. Then, cut along the outside edge while keeping the fold closed. Finally, open the paper to reveal a butterfly shape.
Why did the author MOST LIKELY use this text structure?
A. To show steps in order
B. To compare two butterfly shapes
C. To describe a science experiment
D. To persuade readers to like art
A. To show steps in order
The kitchen grew quiet when Ana looked down at the burnt cookies on the tray. She pushed the pan away and frowned at the timer on the oven. A minute later, she pulled out her cookbook and began reading the directions again more carefully. Then she gathered a fresh bowl and spoon from the cabinet.
What can the reader MOST LIKELY infer?
A. Ana is giving up on baking
B. Ana is about to eat the cookies anyway
C. Ana plans to try baking the cookies again
D. Ana wants someone else to clean the kitchen
C. Ana plans to try baking the cookies again
Ethan forgot to set his alarm the night before school. The next morning, he woke up late and rushed to get dressed. Because he was in such a hurry, he left his lunch on the kitchen counter. At school, Ethan felt hungry when lunchtime finally arrived.
Which sequence BEST explains what happened?
A. Ethan forgot his lunch, woke up late, set his alarm, went to school
B. Ethan woke up late, rushed to get dressed, left his lunch, felt hungry at school
C. Ethan went to school, left his lunch, rushed to dress, woke up late
D. Ethan felt hungry, left his lunch, woke up late, got dressed slowly
B. Ethan woke up late, rushed to get dressed, left his lunch, felt hungry at school
At the start of the story, Luis refused to help anyone clean up after art class. He shoved his crayons into his desk and left scraps of paper on the floor for others to pick up. After his teacher spoke with him, Luis began noticing how much work his classmates were doing. By the end of the story, he stayed after class to sweep the floor and help organize the supplies.
What does this passage show about Luis?
A. He changes over time
B. He is the setting of the story
C. He causes the classroom to close
D. He never learns from his choices
A. He changes over time
After carrying his project across the school, Marcus said his arms were going to fall right off. He dropped the heavy model onto the table and stretched his fingers wide. His shoulders ached from holding it so carefully down the long hallway. Even though he was tired, he laughed at how dramatic he sounded.
What is the PURPOSE of the literary device in the first sentence?
A. To compare two unlike things
B. To make the reader hear a sound
C. To exaggerate how tired Marcus feels
D. To give an exact description of pain
C. To exaggerate how tired Marcus feels
Too many books in our classroom library are torn, bent, or left on the floor. When books are not cared for, other students cannot enjoy reading them. We can solve this problem by turning pages gently, returning books neatly, and keeping food away from the shelves. If everyone helps, our classroom library will stay clean and ready for readers.
Which text structure is used MOST in the passage?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
D. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
“This is the most exciting field trip our class has ever taken,” said Harper as the bus pulled into the museum parking lot. She pressed her face to the window and pointed excitedly at the dinosaur statue outside. Her friend smiled but said the zoo trip last year was still better. The two students laughed and kept talking about their favorite trips.
Why is Harper’s statement an opinion?
A. It describes something that can be measured exactly
B. It tells when the bus arrived at the museum
C. It explains what the class will do next
D. It shows Harper’s personal belief about the trip
D. It shows Harper’s personal belief about the trip
First, the students read a folktale together in small groups. Next, they discussed the lesson the characters learned. Then each group worked together to write a short summary of the story. Finally, the class shared their summaries and compared the important details each group had included.
Which is the BEST summary of the passage?
A. The students talked in groups and compared their writing
B. The class read a folktale and wrote summaries about it
C. The students learned a lesson from the characters
D. Each group shared one detail from the story
B. The class read a folktale and wrote summaries about it