Figurative Language
Which sentence contains a simile?
A) The wind howled through the trees.
B) The baby slept like a rock.
C) Her eyes were fire.
D) He walked quietly.
B) The baby slept like a rock.
What does the word "gloomy" mean in this sentence?
"The sky looked gloomy, and dark clouds rolled in overhead."
A) Bright
B) Sad or dark
C) Excited
D) Loud
B) Sad or dark
"Jamal grabbed his umbrella before heading out the door."
What can you infer is the weather like outside?
A) Sunny
B) Snowy
C) Rainy
D) Hot
Which punctuation mark ends a question?
Question Mark
If a book is funny and tells a story, what is the author’s purpose?
Entertain
What does this sentence mean?
“The angry storm pounded on the windows.”
A) A person knocked on the window
B) The storm caused strong wind and rain
C) It was sunny
D) Someone was yelling
B) The storm caused strong wind and rain
What is a synonym for the word "gigantic"?
A) Tiny
B) Small
C) Huge
D) Narrow
C) Huge
"Maya’s hands shook as she stepped onto the stage. She looked out at the crowd, took a deep breath, and adjusted the microphone."
What can you infer about how Maya is feeling?
She is nervous or anxious. The shaking hands and deep breath show she’s trying to calm down.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
A) We saw a bear a deer and a rabbit.
B) We saw a bear, a deer, and a rabbit.
C) We saw, a bear a deer and a rabbit.
B) We saw a bear, a deer, and a rabbit.
Which author purpose fits a recipe book?
A) Entertain
B) Persuade
C) Inform
What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean?
To reveal a secret.
What does the word "unfriendly" mean?
Break it apart to figure out its meaning.
The prefix “un-” means not, so “unfriendly” means not friendly.
After reading a paragraph where a boy avoids eye contact and speaks quietly after breaking a vase, what can you infer about how he feels? Use evidence from the text.
He likely feels guilty or afraid. Avoiding eye contact and speaking quietly show he doesn’t want to get in trouble.
Add quotation marks correctly:
For example, As Nim distracted Myx, Alyxa seized the Galpha and darted back to the spaceship, with Nim close on her heels.
For example, "As Nim distracted Myx, Alyxa seized the Galpha and darted back to the spaceship, with Nim close on her heels."
How do you know if a text is trying to persuade you?
It gives opinions, arguments, or tries to make you agree or take action.
Which sentence includes both a simile and personification?
A) The car zoomed past like lightning and coughed to a stop.
B) The sky was blue and clear.
C) The dog barked loudly.
D) He ran with speed.
A) The car zoomed past like lightning and coughed to a stop.
Read the sentence:
"The boy was elated when he heard he won the art contest."
Which word helps you understand the meaning of "elated"?
A) Art
B) Heard
C) Won
D) Boy
C) Won
"Every day after school, Sara rushed to the library and spent hours reading about astronauts and space shuttles."
What can you infer about Sara’s interests and goals?
Answer: She is very interested in space and may want to become an astronaut or scientist in the future.
Where should the comma go?
Before we leave we should clean up.
Before we leave, we should clean up.
What is the author’s purpose in a commercial that says “Buy now! Limited time only!”?
Persuade
Read the sentence below:
“The warm cinnamon scent floated through the air, wrapping around me like a cozy blanket.”
What sense is being used in this imagery, and how does it affect the reader’s understanding of the moment?
The imagery appeals to the sense of smell and touch. It creates a comforting, cozy mood and helps the reader imagine how the moment feels — warm, inviting, and pleasant.
The word “autograph” comes from the Greek roots auto (self) and graph (write).
What does “autograph” most likely mean?
A signature or writing of one’s own name.
In a story, a character refuses to ask for help, even when struggling. What can you infer about the character’s personality or beliefs? Explain with reasoning.
Answer: The character may be proud, independent, or afraid of appearing weak. Their refusal to ask for help shows they value doing things on their own.
What punctuation is missing?
After the field trip the students were tired but happy
A comma after “trip” and a period at the end:
“After the field trip, the students were tired but happy.”
A nonfiction article describes the process of photosynthesis.
What is the author's purpose? Explain your answer.
To inform — it gives factual information about a scientific process.