Characterization
Which of the following best describes direct characterization?
A. The author shows a character’s traits through actions
B. The author uses symbols to represent a character
C. The author tells the reader exactly what the character is like
D. The author leaves traits up to the reader’s imagination
C: The author tells the reader exactly what the character is like
What is a stanza in poetry?
A. A group of lines forming one section of a poem
B. The rhythm pattern of a poem
C. A repeated sound at the end of a line
D. A comparison using “like” or “as”
A. A group of lines forming one section of a poem
Which is an example of personification?
A. The wind whispered through the trees.
B. Her smile was as bright as the sun.
C. He ran like a cheetah.
D. My backpack weighs a ton.
A. The wind whispered through the trees
The theme of a story is:
A. The time and place of the story
B. The main problem
C. The underlying message or lesson
D. The way a story makes you feel
C. The underlying message or lesson
What does connotation mean?
A. The dictionary definition of a word
B. The emotional or cultural feeling of a word
C. The opposite of a word
D. The pronunciation of a word
B. The emotional or cultural feeling of a word
Which sentence shows indirect characterization?
A. “Lena was a generous and kind girl.”
B. “Lena shared her lunch with a hungry classmate.”
C. “Lena had brown hair and green eyes.”
D. “Lena was 13 years old.”
B. “Lena shared her lunch with a hungry classmate.”
What is rhyme scheme?
A. The number of syllables in each line
B. The order of rhyming words in a poem
C. The repetition of vowel sounds
D. The main idea of the poem
B. The order of rhyming words in a poem
Which is an example of hyperbole?
A. The test was as easy as pie.
B. The stars winked in the night.
C. The clouds danced across the sky.
D. I told you a million times to clean your room.
D: I told you a million times to clean your room.
Which is an example of tone?
A. The author’s attitude toward the topic
B. The story’s main message
C. The sequence of events
D. The character’s goal
A. The author’s attitude toward the topic
Which word has a positive connotation?
A. Slim
B. Scrawny
C. Bony
A. Slim
Question:
If a character takes things that don't belong to them and hides them, what can the reader infer?
A. The character is generous
B. The character is helpful
C. The character is sneaky
D. The character is brave
C. The character is sneaky
Which line shows repetition used for effect?
A. “The sky was blue, the grass was green.”
B. “Birds fly high in the morning light.”
C. “Tick-tock, tick-tock, the clock kept time.”
D. “The ocean waves crash against the shore.”
C. “Tick-tock, tick-tock, the clock kept time.”
What is a metaphor?
A. Comparing two things using “like” or “as”
B. A figure of speech giving human traits to objects
C. An exaggeration for effect
D. A comparison without using “like” or “as”
D. A comparison without using “like” or “as”
If the tone is sarcastic, the author likely sounds:
A. Cheerful and upbeat
B. Mocking or ironic
C. Sad and gloomy
D. Calm and peaceful
B. Mocking or ironic
If you use context clues, you are:
A. Using hints from the text to figure out a word’s meaning
B. Guessing based on a friend’s opinion
C. Looking the word up in a dictionary
D. Ignoring unknown words
A. Using hints from the text to figure out a word’s meaning
If a character lies often and cheats in games, what can the reader infer?
A. The character is fair
B. The character is honest
C. The character is untrustworthy
D. The character is shy
C. The character is untrustworthy
If the narrator knows everyone’s thoughts and feelings, that’s:
A. First person
B. Third person
C. Fourth Person
D. Second person
B. Third person
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A. Her voice was music to his ears.
B. Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.
C. The car coughed and sputtered.
D. I could sleep for a year.
A. Her voice was music to his ears.
Which theme fits this story: “A boy learns that hard work leads to success”?
A. Be kind to others
B. Honesty is the best policy
C. Never judge a book by its cover
D. Effort and persistence lead to achievement
D. Effort and persistence lead to achievement
"The computer program will run smoothly."
What is the correct definition of run?
A. To move quickly on foot.
B. To be in charge or manage something.
C. To flow or move like liquid.
D. To operate or function properly.
D: To operate or function properly.
Which example best develops character motivation?
A. Describing what a character looks like
B. Explaining why a character wants something
C. Showing where the story takes place
D. Introducing a new character
B. Explaining why a character wants something
In a story told by “I” or “me,” what point of view is being used?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
D. Third person omniscient
A. First person
Identify the figurative language: “The thunder grumbled angrily across the sky.”
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Onomatopoeia
B. Personification
The story’s theme is often found by:
A. Reading only the first page
B. Looking at the character’s growth and lessons
C. Counting how many times a word is repeated
D. Reading the title only
B. Looking at the character’s growth and lessons
In the sentence, “The desert is arid, with very little rainfall,” what does arid mean using context clues?
A. Crowded
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Rocky
B. Dry