Words in Context
Story Structures
Figuartive Language
Poetry
Inferences and Comparisons
100
"The troops had exhausted all of their resources during the war and had to retreat."
What does exhausted most likely mean?
A. Tired
B. Used up
C. Very bored
D. Really excited
B. Used up
100
A story is told in order from beginning to end, following events as they happen. What structure is this?
A. Circular
B. Flashback
C. Linear
D. Conflict
C. Linear
100
"The wind whispered through the trees."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Personification
D. Personification
100
What is circled in the red?
A. A line
B. A stanza
C. A poem
D. Rhyme
B. A stanza
100
"She held her notebook tightly to her chest and avoided looking at anyone."
What can you infer about how she is feeling in this moment?
A. Excited
B. Scared
C. Embarrassed
D. Confident
C. Embarrassed
200
"The park rangers work hard to preserve the forest so future generations can enjoy it."
What does the word preserve mean in this sentence?
A. To protect or keep something safe
B. To throw something away
C. To keep going when something is difficult
D. To break or damage something
A. To protect or keep something safe
200
A story begins and ends in the same place or with the same situation. Which structure is this?
A. Linear
B. Flashback
C. Simile
D. Circular
D. Circular
200
"She was as fast as a cheetah."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Hyperbole
B. Simile
200
The gold sun sinks soft and low,
It paints the sky with amber glow.
The quiet breeze begins to sigh,
As twilight hums a lullaby.
What are two aspects of poems that are in this stanza?
A. Rhyme
B. Imagery
C. Simile
D. Repetition
A. Rhyme, and B. Imagery
200
"The ground was muddy, and his shoes were caked in dirt."
What can you infer happened before this scene?
A. He was swimming in the pool.
B. He was playing outside in the rain.
C. He was inside reading a book.
D. He was riding on a bus.
B. He was playing outside in the rain.
300
"She hesitated before answering the difficult question."
What does hesitated most likely mean?
A. Struggled
B. Rushed quickly
C. Gave up immediately
D. Paused or waited before acting
D. Paused or waited before acting
300
A story interrupts the present events to show something that happened in the past. What structure is this?
A. Linear
B. Flashback
C. Flashforward
D. Circular
B. Flashback
300
"The classroom was a zoo, Mrs. Whited thought."
What figurative language is used in this sentence?
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Simile
A. Metaphor
300
The smallest spark can light the night,
A whispered hope can start a fight.
When shadows fall and fears seem strong,
Brave hearts keep shining all along.
What is the theme of this poem?
A. Love is stronger than friendship.
B. Courage helps people overcome fear.
C. Money can solve all problems.
D. Nature is more powerful than humans.
B. Courage helps people overcome fear.
300
"Her eyes sparkled as she shared the news with her friends."
"He shrugged and stared at the floor when he heard the same news."
How do these two characters' reactions to the same news compare?
A. She reacted with excitement or happiness, while he reacted with indifference or disappointment.
B. She reacted with indifference or disappointment, while he reacted with excitement or happiness.
C. She reacted with anger or judgement, while he reacted with excitement or happiness.
D. She reacted with excitement or happiness, while he reacted with anger or judgement.
A. She reacted with excitement or happiness, while he reacted with indifference or disappointment.
400
"Maya was reluctant to jump into the lake because the water looked freezing cold."
What does reluctant most likely mean in this sentence?
A. Relaxed
B. Very excited to try something
C. Unwilling or unsure about doing something
D. Confused
C. Unwilling or unsure about doing something
400
The problem or struggle the characters in a story face is called this.
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Conflict
D. Resolution
C. Conflict
400
"Boom! The fireworks exploded in the sky."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Onomatopoeia
D. Onomatopoeia
400
Raindrops tap against my window pane,
Grey clouds roll in and hide the lane.
The wind whispers secrets through the trees,
A quiet gloom hangs with the breeze.
What is the tone of this poem?
A. Sad and gloomy
B. Excited and happy
C. Silly and funny
D. Romantic and loving
A. Sad and gloomy
400
""I guess I'll try again tomorrow," he muttered with a sigh."
What can you infer about his experience or attitude toward what just happened?
A. He is excited and proud of what he just did.
B. He gave up completely and will not try again.
C. He experienced disappointment, but is going to keep his head up.
D. He doesn't care at all about what happened.
C. He experienced disappointment, but is going to keep his head up.
500
"Over the years, dust began to accumulate on the shelves in the old attic."
What does accumulate most likely mean?
A. To disappear suddenly
B. To clean carefully
C. To gather or build up over time
D. To move quickly
C. To gather or build up over time
500
"I hate this class, Gene thought, I'm not listening!"
"Alyssa was sad to hear her son Gene received detention AGAIN."
What point of view is this story likely told from?
A. First person point of view: Alyssa
B. First person point of view: Gene
C. Second person point of view
D. Third person point of view
D. Third person
500
"I've told you a million times! I do not want to do my homework!"
Is there an example of figurative language in this sentence?
A. No, there is not an example of figurative language.
B. Yes, there is a simile because it is comparing something using like or as.
C. Yes, there is a hyperbole because it is an exaggeration.
D. Yes, there is personification because it is giving human characteristics to something non-human.
C. Yes, there is a hyperbole because it is an exaggeration.
500
Beneath the silver crescent moon,
Shadows stretch and nightbirds croon.
Silent paths through whispering grass,
Moments vanish as the hours pass.
Which poetic device is most clearly used in the poem above?
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Onomatopeia
C. Personification
500
"The winter wind cut through his coat, leaving him shivering."
"She walked outside and barely noticed the cold, smiling at the crisp air."
How do the characters' experiences of the cold differ?
A. He barely felt the cold and enjoyed it, while she felt the cold strongly.
B. He felt the cold strongly, while she barely felt the cold and enjoyed it.
C. He felt the sun shining on him, while she felt the cold rain pouring on her.
D. He smiled at the cold, while she crossed her arms and pouted in the cold.
B. He felt the cold strongly, while she barely felt the cold and enjoyed it.