Figurative Language
Text Features
Text Structure
Plot Elements
Poetic Elements
100
Fill in the blank with the word that makes the sentence below an example of personification.
The sun ------------------ down on the Earth.
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smiled
showed
shone
smiled
100
This feature is found at the top of a paragraph or group of paragraphs explains what the paragraph is about?
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Table of contents
Diagram
Index
subheading
subheading
100
What are NOT possible keywords to signal we are looking at a sequence?
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First, second, third, last
next, then
before, after, meanwhile
dates not listed in order
dates not listed in order
100
Which of the following is an example of theme?
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Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
100
What is rhythm?
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a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word
the pattern of stresses within a line of verse
the use of the same word or phrase multiple times
the repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem
the pattern of stresses within a line of verse
200
"The baby's skin was like a rose petal." What does this simile say to you?
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The baby's skin is very soft and delicate.
The baby's skin is rough.
The baby's skin is dry.
The baby's skin is sticky.
The baby's skin is very soft and delicate.
200
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
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To help the reader understand the author’s opinion
To help the reader visualize the information
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
To help the reader place events in order
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
200
For a problem and solution, there can be one OR MORE possible solutions.
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True
False
true
200
Which is an example of theme?
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Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.
200
a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word
the pattern of stresses within a line of verse
the use of the same word or phrase multiple times
the repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem
the use of the same word or phrase multiple times
300
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.
"For the first time in forever, there'll be music, there'll be light."
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Alliteration
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
300
Which text feature visually shows the order of events as they happened?
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timeline
index
cutaway
caption
Which text feature visually shows the order of events as they happened?
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timeline
index
cutaway
caption
Which text feature visually shows the order of events as they happened?
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timeline
index
cutaway
caption
timeline
300
Which example is a problem-solution text structure?
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a chimpanzee is an endangered species - chimpanzees will become extinct
a chimpanzee is an endagered species - chimpanzees are taken to a sanctuary or safe place
a chimpanzee is an endagered species - chimpanzees are taken to a sanctuary or safe place
300
What does theme add to a story?
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A sense of location.
An important message.
Motivation for the characters.
Dialogue for the characters.
an importan message
300
What is a syllable?
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a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word
the pattern of stresses within a line of verse
the use of the same word or phrase multiple times
the repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem
a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word
400
"She is an angel"
This is an example of .
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Personification
Alliteration
Metaphor
None of the above.
metaphor
400
A timeline shows the order in which events have occurred. This is called __________________ order.
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backwards
calendar
event
chronological
chrooloigcal
400
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.
What happened first in the passage?
What happened first in the passage?
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All their friends came
Kenny opened the door.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny.
Kenny was surprised.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny.
400
After they bought popcorn and soda, Jacob and Lauren found seats near the front. Lauren was excited, but Jacob was a little nervous. He had heard that this one was really
scary. Where does this story take place?
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at school
in the living the room
at the movies
at a basketball game
at the movies
400
What is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem called?
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Meter
Rhyme Scheme
Form
Stanza
rhyme scheme
500
Identify the type of figurative language.
"The stars will cry the blackest tears tonight."
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Aliiteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Personification
personification
500
What did the person on this timeline do at 7:15am?
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Wake Up
Catch the Bus
Brush Teeth
brush teeth
500
Maria had a birthday party at her house. Her best friends Susan, Tammy, Kacy, and Paula came to her party. They played games and sang songs. They ate birthday cake and ice cream. Then Maria opened her presents. Susan gave her the magic set she'd been hoping for.
What happened right before Maria opened her presents?
What happened right before Maria opened her presents?
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Maria's friends came to her party.
They played games.
Maria received a magic set.
They ate cake and ice cream.
They ate cake and ice cream.
500
As Brian opened the door, sunlight flooded the small room.
He grabbed a shovel that was leaning against the wall and headed back out to the garden without closing the door. Which of these things would you be likely to see in this setting?
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a balloon
a rake
a loaf of bread
a basket
a rake
500
In poetry, what term refers to a group of lines that form a unit within a poem?
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Verse
Stanza
Line
Form
stanza