Figurative Language
Tina is as tall as a mountain.
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
B. Simile
Birchwood School offers two spring sports. They are baseball and track. Baseball requires the ability to hit a ball, run to the bases, throw a ball, and catch a ball. Track requires short sprints and long-distance running. Both sports will keep students in good shape.
What is the structure of this excerpt?
A.Chronological Order
B.Problem and Solution
C.Compare and Contrast
D. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
Robert was concerned when the other team won the coin toss. The situation escalated when they scored three runs in the first inning.
What does the word “escalated” mean?
A.Got better
B.Concluded
C. Became worse
D. Began
C. Became worse
During which element of plot are the characters introduced and the setting established?
A. Resolution
B. Conflict
C. Exposition
D. Falling Action
E. Rising Action
C. Exposition
Brian was born right before The Great Depression. He managed to escape an orphanage, and was on a mission to find his father. He met a number of interesting people during his adventure, and finally located his father. Although it took him a while, his father was eventually very grateful to have his son in his life again.
Which is the best theme?
A.A boy finds his father.
B.A boy was born before the Great Depression and lived in an orphanage.
C.The importance of family.
D. The importance of working hard and staying in school.
C. The importance of family.
Angleina thought life was a fashion show.
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
It was Ben’s birthday, and he couldn’t wait to open his present from his best friend, Dave. It was a Yankees jersey! The name of his favorite player was on the back. When he tried it on, it was much too small for him. Dave noticed his disappointment. Fortunately he save the receipt, and exchanged it for a larger size. Ben was delighted!
Which is the BEST way to define this text structure?
A.Definition
B.Problem and Solution
C.Compare and Contrast
D. Order of importance
B. Problem and Solution
Brooke assumed her mother would be waiting for her when she exited the library, but she was wrong.
What does the word “assumed” mean?
A.To believe to be true without proof
B. To become upset with a situation
C. To wish something would happen
D. To expect the worst of a situation
A. To believe to be true without proof
(1) Jeremy’s main goal during summer vacation was to beat his father at chess. (2) Jeremy’s father was a very good chess player. (3) Jeremy practiced night and day, and read everything he could about winning this game. (4) Finally, on the last day of summer break, he beat his father. (5) He jumped with joy! (6) His father congratulated Jeremy on his win.
Which sentence represents the climax?
(4) Finally, on the last day of summer break, he beat his father.
Conflict: He wants to beat his father at chess.
Climax: He beat his father at chess.
(1) Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth three times a day. (2) Another benefit of brushing your teeth is to prevent cavities. (3) Cavities can be very painful and must be treated by a dentist. (4) Brushing your teeth helps keep your breath fresh.
These sentences are out of order. What is the correct order?
The correct order is 4, 2, 3, 1:
(4) Brushing your teeth helps keep your breath fresh.
(2) Another benefit of brushing your teeth is to prevent cavities.
(3) Cavities can be very painful and must be treated by a dentist.
(1) Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth three times a day.
The sun was calling my name.
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
A. Personification
Florida is home to an amazing array of fish, wildlife, and the habitats in which they live and thrive. These multitudes of species are dependent upon natural habitats such as tropical coral reefs, and the grasses of the Everglades. Which key idea is being developed with this excerpt?
A.The beauty of Florida’s tropical reefs.
B.Florida’s wildlife and their habitats should be protected.
C.The expense of maintaining habitats for wildlife in Florida.
D. Photographers love the wildlife and their habitats found in Florida.
B. Florida’s wildlife and their habitats should be protected.
Jenna was a half-hour late for the movie. Her mother didn’t believe her feeble excuse about washing her hair.
What does the word “feeble” mean?
A.Late
B.Weak
C.Annoying
D. Quiet
B. Weak
(1) Mallory loves her green pants more than any other pair. (2) She was given the pants for her birthday. (3) One day, she couldn’t find them. (4) She freaked out because she wanted to wear them on the first day of school.
(5) Then, she decided to look in the dryer. (6) They were there! (7) She quickly got dressed and walked to the bus stop.
Which sentence represents the conflict of the story?
(3) One day, she couldn’t find them.
The conflict of the story is the problem of the story. The problem is that Mallory can’t find her green pants.
The way I look at it, someone needs to start doing something about diseases. What's the big deal? People are dying. But the average person doesn't think twice about it until it affects them. Or someone they know.
Which is the BEST word to describe the tone of this excerpt?
A. Formal
B.Critical
C.Hopeless
D.Enthusiastic
B. Critical
But the average person doesn't think twice about it until it affects them. Or someone they know.
Tim’s explanation is as clear as mud.
What does the simile in this sentence emphasize?
A.Tim has a very clear explanation.
B.Tim’s explanation is unclear.
Tim does not have an explanation
B. Tim's explanation is unclear
Athletes of the past and present have played a huge role in giving young people a voice and inspiring them to take action. Rock the Vote is teaming up with those in the sports world to empower and inspire a new generation.
What is the central idea of this excerpt?
A.The importance of playing a sport.
B.Rock the Vote inspires young people to vote for athletes who want to run for office.
C.Athletes can help inspire young people to vote.
D. The connection between rock music and playing sports.
C. Athletes can help inspire young people to vote.
The steak was so sparse that mother wondered if it would feed her family.
What does the word “sparse” mean?
A. Thin
B. Delicious
C.Raw
D. Overdone
A. Thin
(1) The story opens in Topeka, Kansas, during WWI. Sarah Elizabeth wants the right to vote. (2) She cannot understand why she is denied this right. (3) She participates in many protests over the years. (4) In 1920, women were given the right to vote with the 19th Amendment. (5) Eventually, women were given additional rights. (6) Sarah Elizabeth died in 1990, content with the role she played many years earlier for women’s suffrage.
Which sentence represents the climax?
(4) In 1920, women were given the right to vote with the 19th Amendment.
The conflict is the problem: Sarah Elizabeth wants the right to vote.
The climax is the solution: Sarah Elizabeth received the right to vote.
Which story element provides a clue of something to come?
Foreshadowing
The car complained as the key was turned.
What is emphasized with the personification in this sentence?
A.The car started.
B.The car is very fast.
C.The car may need to be fixed.
C. The car may need to be fixed.
Hospital volunteers work without pay in health care settings, under the supervision of nurses. Their work is difficult, but they persevere. Hospitals are grateful for their volunteers. Most have openings for this position.
Which is an objective summary of the excerpt?
A.Hospital volunteers work harder than other volunteers.
B.Volunteers are needed at every hospital.
C.Hospital volunteers work just as hard as nurses.
D. Hospital volunteers work hard and are greatly appreciated.
D. Hospital volunteers work hard and are greatly appreciated.
Brett was tempted to evade his brother’s question because he was unsure of the answer.
What does the word “evade” mean?
A.Examine
B.Answer
C.Interrupt
D. Avoid
D. Avoid
If you wrote a murder mystery, during which element of plot would the clues start to pile up?
During the rising action. Once the murder is discovered, the clues begin to pile up about the suspect during this element of plot.
If you want to write a story from multiple points of view, which would be the BEST narration to use?
A.1st person
B.3rd person objective
C.3rd person limited
D.3rd person omniscient
D.3rd person omniscient