Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
Identify the simple sentence:
A) She likes ice cream, but she prefers cake.
B) He runs every morning.
C) Since it was sunny, they went to the park.
Correct Answer: B) He runs every morning.
Fill in the blank.
________ is a way of speaking that is specific to a certain place or group of people. It can include different words, accents, and grammar.
a) dialect
b) dialogue
c) characterization
a) dialect
What is foreshadowing?
a) a literary device used by readers to summarize the story
b) a literary device used by teachers to stress out students
c) a literary device used by authors to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
a literary device used by authors to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
What is a simile?
a) A figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement.
b) A figure of speech that involves comparing two things using "like" or "as".
c) A phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
b) A figure of speech that involves comparing two things using "like" or "as".
If a character is described as "shivering in the cold," what textual evidence supports their discomfort?
A) They are wearing a thick coat.
B) They are smiling at the snow.
C) They are rubbing their arms for warmth.
C) They are rubbing their arms for warmth.
What conjunction would best complete this compound sentence?
"I wanted to go to the movies, __ my friend wanted to stay home."
A) although
B) but
C) because
Correct Answer: B
In reading, this is when a reader uses clues from the text and their own knowledge to understand something the author doesn’t state directly.
A) prediction
B) inference
C) summary
B) inference
Give an example of foreshadowing in a story.
What is a metaphor?
a) A figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement.
b) A phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
c) A figure of speech that involves comparing two things without using "like" or "as".
c) A figure of speech that involves comparing two things without using "like" or "as".
When a character reflects on their past mistakes, what text evidence indicates their growth?
A) They repeat the same errors.
B) They express regret and plan to change.
C) They ignore their feelings.
B) They express regret and plan to change.
How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?
A) One
B) Two or more
C) None
Correct Answer: B
This literary device occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.
Example: The Dog Who Chases Cats but is Scared of Mice - Dogs are often seen as brave and strong, especially when they chase cats. But it’s ______ if that same dog is afraid of a tiny little mouse!
Answer Choices:
A) foreshadowing
B) irony
C) symbolism
B) irony
What does fore mean in foreshawowing?
a) ahead
b) behind
c) presently
a) ahead
What is personification?
a) A figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement.
b) A figure of speech that involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.
c) A figure of speech that involves comparing two things without using "like" or "as".
b) A figure of speech that involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.
In a poem about autumn, what line could support the idea that fall is a time of change?
A) "The leaves dance to the ground."
B) "The sun shines brightly every day."
C) "Flowers bloom in spring."
A) "The leaves dance to the ground."
Identify the compound sentence:
A) She enjoys painting.
B) I studied for my test, and I passed it.
C) When it started to rain, we went inside.
Correct Answer: B
This is the central message, lesson, or underlying idea in a story, often teaching the reader about life or human nature.
A) plot
B) setting
C) theme
c) theme
If a character finds a broken mirror at the beginning of a story, what might this foreshadow?
a) A happy ending
b) Bad luck or trouble ahead
c) A new friend
b) Bad luck or trouble ahead
What is a hyperbole?
a) A figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement.
b) A phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
c) A figure of speech that involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.
a) A figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement.
In a narrative that describes a chilly Halloween night, it says, 'The wind howled like a ghost.' What textual evidence supports the mood of the evening?"
A) "Children were playing outside."
B) "The streets were filled with laughter."
C) "The trees swayed ominously."
C) "The trees swayed ominously."
How many clauses does a simple sentence contain?
A) Two or more
B) One
C) None
Correct Answer: B
This describes someone or something that is very unpleasant, loud, or annoying, often causing others to feel irritated.
A) obnoxious
B) generous
C) calm
A) obnoxious
Why is foreshadowing important in a story?
a) It makes the story longer
b) It creates suspense and prepares the reader
c) It introduces new characters
b) It creates suspense and prepares the reader
What is an idiom?
a) A figure of speech that involves comparing two things using "like" or "as".
b) A phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
c) A figure of speech that involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.
b) A phrase or expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.
"In a poem about the beauty of fall, it states, 'Golden hues paint the landscape like a masterpiece.' How does this imagery help us understand the author's feelings about autumn?"
A) The author might like fall.
B) The author feels it is a magical time.
C) The author thinks it is boring.
B) The author feels it is a magical time.