FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
THEME
LITERARY DEVICES
REVISING & EDITING
100
“Her ideas bloomed into something beautiful.”
What is the effect of the figurative language?
A. It shows literal growth
B. It compares ideas to flowers to show development
C. It exaggerates her intelligence
D. It gives human traits to ideas
B. It compares ideas to flowers to show development 
100
An article lists the benefits of drinking water daily.
What is the author’s primary purpose?
A. Entertain
B. Persuade
C. Inform with a slight persuasive tone
D. Describe
C. Inform with a slight persuasive tone
100
A character fails multiple times but continues trying.
What is the BEST theme?
A. Failure is bad
B. Persistence leads to success
C. Life is unfair
D. People give up
B. Persistence leads to success
100
The author hints early that the trip will go wrong.
What device is used?
A. Flashback
B. Foreshadowing
C. Irony
D. Symbolism
B. Foreshadowing
100
Which sentence is correctly written?
A. Everyone have their own opinion
B. Everyone has his or her own opinion
C. Everyone have his opinion
D. Everyone has their opinion (informal)
B. Everyone has his or her own opinion
200
“The classroom was a zoo during group work.”
What does this metaphor suggest?
A. Students were learning about animals
B. The classroom was loud and chaotic
C. The classroom was clean
D. Students were quiet
B. The classroom was loud and chaotic
200
A blog post describes why homework should be banned.
What is the author MOST likely trying to do?
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade the reader to agree
D. Explain
C. Persuade the reader to agree
200
A story shows a character who lies and loses friendships.
What theme is BEST supported?
A. Trust must be earned
B. Friends are unnecessary
C. Honesty is important in relationships
D. Lying is harmless
C. Honesty is important in relationships
200
A character says, “What a great day,” during a storm.
What device is used?
A. Symbolism
B. Tone
C. Verbal irony
D. Mood
C. Verbal irony
200
Choose the BEST revision:
“Running late she missed the bus.”
A. Running late, she missed the bus.
B. Running late she, missed the bus.
C. Running, late she missed the bus.
D. Running late she missed, the bus.
A. Running late, she missed the bus.
300
A passage explains how to prepare for a hurricane using facts and steps.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform/Explain
C. Entertain
D. Describe emotions
B. Inform/Explain
300
A character values money over family and ends up alone.
What is the theme?
A. Money is everything
B. Family is not important
C. Prioritizing wealth over relationships leads to loss
D. Life is easy
C. Prioritizing wealth over relationships leads to loss
300
A broken mirror appears whenever the character feels lost.
What does the mirror MOST likely represent?
A. Happiness
B. Wealth
C. Symbol of confusion or identity loss
D. Strength
C. Symbol of confusion or identity loss
300
Which sentence corrects the error?
“The team are winning the game.”
A. The team is winning the game.
B. The team are wining the game.
C. The team were winning the game.
D. The team be winning the game.
A. The team is winning the game.
400
“He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.”
What does this imply about the character?
A. He feels overwhelmed with responsibility
B. He is physically strong
C. He enjoys helping others
D. He is traveling
A. He feels overwhelmed with responsibility
400
The author uses emotional language and strong opinions about animal testing.
Which purpose is MOST supported?
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Describe
D. Persuade using pathos
D. Persuade using pathos
400
Throughout the story, the character learns from mistakes and matures.
Which theme is MOST supported?
A. Growth comes from experience and reflection
B. Mistakes should be avoided
C. Change is impossible
D. People stay the same
A. Growth comes from experience and reflection
400
The author describes a dark, gloomy setting to create fear.
What literary element is MOST affected?
A. Mood
B. Tone
C. Theme
D. Plot
A. Mood
400
Which is the BEST revision for clarity?
“I saw the dog with the telescope.”
A. I saw the dog and telescope
B. With the telescope, I saw the dog.
C. I saw the dog telescope
D. I saw dog telescope
B. With the telescope, I saw the dog.
500
“The silence screamed louder than words.”
What is the meaning of this paradox?
A. Silence is noisy
B. Silence is peaceful
C. People are talking loudly
D. Silence can express strong emotions or tension
D. Silence can express strong emotions or tension
500
An article gives facts but also encourages readers to change their habits.
What is the BEST analysis?
A. Inform and subtly persuade
B. Only to entertain
C. Only to inform
D. Describe
A. Inform and subtly persuade
500
A story shows characters from different backgrounds learning to respect each other.
What is the BEST theme?
A. Differences cause conflict
B. Respect and understanding build unity
C. People should stay separate
D. Culture is unimportant
B. Respect and understanding build unity
500
The narrator describes events with sarcasm and criticism.
What is the narrator’s tone?
A. Neutral
B. Sarcastic and critical
C. Joyful
D. Fearful
B. Sarcastic and critical
500
Which sentence uses correct comma placement?
A. After the game we went to eat
B. After, the game we went to eat
C. After the game, we went to eat.
D. After the game we, went to eat
C. After the game, we went to eat.