Figurative Language
Read the following sentences.
The sunshine at this time of morning is a true wonder. The brightness from the sun shines directly on lush land below. That cave though! It is an eyesore like none I have ever seen. Dark and dingy, like a falling down building.
What is suggested about the cave in these sentences?
a. The cave is magical.
b. The cave isn't a place to be.
c. The cave is a home for animals.
d. The cave ruins a spectacular view.
d. The cave ruins a spectacular view.
Read the following sentence.
The humongous hippo ran into the pond and made a splash.
What does the word humongous mean in the sentence above?
a. far away
b. tiny
c. enormous
d. close-up
c. enormous
Which sentence below contains stage directions?
Charlie: a.I lost my best friend! b.He just lost his patience with me over our last argument. c.(lowering his head with tears in his eyes) I made a huge mistake! d.What have a done?
c.
Read the following short story.
1.Tammy and Sammy went to the north point library's monthly contest on Saturday. 2.The girls went in to read some books about creatures in Brazil. 3.They found a series that described a lot of jungle animals, specifically jaguars and pythons. 4.The contest is held on the last day friday of the month. 5.Tammy was the first girl to find the animal she wanted to research.
What is the correct way to write sentence 1?
a. Tammy and Sammy went to the North Point Library's monthly contest on Saturday.
b. Tammy and Sammy went to the North point Library's monthly contest on Saturday.
c. Tammy and Sammy went to the north point Library's monthly contest on Saturday.
a. 1.Tammy and Sammy went to the North Point Library's monthly contest on Saturday.
Read the following short story.
Frankie flew to Australia to explore various animal species. He also examined various producers or plants while in the Outback. While Frankie was out and about, he heard his phone ringing loudly. After answering, he knew he had to fly back to the city quickly. His sister was in grave danger!
Where is the setting of the story?
a. China
b. South America
c. Brazil
d. Australia
d. Australia
The queen's hair flowed like a gentle river.
Why would someone compare the "queen's hair" to a "gentle river"?
a. to show how flow of the queen's hair
b. to show how beautiful the queen's hair is
c. to suggest that the river is flowing gently like the queen's hair.
d. to suggest a river is like hair.
c. to suggest that the river is flowing gently like the queen's hair.
If humongous means enormous, which clue from the sentence below assisted in your understanding of the word?
The humongous hippo ran into the pond and made a splash.
a. hippo
b. pond
c. made
d. splash
d. splash
Charlie: I am so sorry!
George: No, you are not!
Charlie: (shaking his head) I really mean it, friend.
George: You are no longer a friend of mine.
What is being described in the scene?
a. character dialogue
b. setting
c. rising action
d. falling action
a. character dialogue
Read the following short story.
1.Tammy and Sammy went to the north point library's monthly contest on Saturday. 2.The girls went in to read some books about creatures in Brazil. 3.They found a series that described a lot of jungle animals, specifically jaguars and pythons. 4.The contest is held on the last day friday of the month. 5.Tammy was the first girl to find the animal she wanted to research.
What word should replace a lot in sentence 3?
a. classes
b. teams
c. groups
c. groups
Read the following short story.
Frankie flew to Australia to explore various animal species. He also examined various producers or plants while in the Outback. While Frankie was out and about, he heard his phone ringing loudly. After answering, he knew he had to fly back to the city quickly. His sister was in grave danger!
Why did Frankie hurry back from the Outback?
a. he was bit by an animal
b. his mother was saddened by news
c. his sister was in trouble
d. his sister was having surgery
c. his sister was in trouble
Examine the simile.
Love is like a battlefield.
a. Love is a strong emotion.
b. Love can be challenging like arguments, and spats before a battle is won.
c. Love on a battlefield can be difficult.
d. Love is easy and hard for people.
b. Love can be challenging like arguments, and spats before a battle is won.
Read the following sentence.
My sister will reapply for the job offer.
Think about the prefix -re. What must the girl do for the job offer?
a. avoid the job
b. find another job
c. apply for the job again
d. apply for a different job
c. apply for the job again
What is the purpose of scenes in a play?
a. to confuse the audience
b. to add color and scenery
c. to change characters
d. to separate the play into sections, making it easier to understand.
d. to separate the play into sections, making it easier to understand
Read the following short story.
1.Tammy and Sammy went to the north point library's monthly contest on Saturday. 2.The girls went in to read some books about creatures in Brazil. 3.They found a series that described a lot of jungle animals, specifically jaguars and pythons. 4.The contest is held on the last day friday of the month. 5.Tammy was the first girl to find the animal she wanted to research.
What change should be made to sentence 5?
a. was to are
b. was to is
c. was to were
d. no change
b. was to is
Read the following short story.
Frankie flew to Australia to explore various animal species. With a smile, he also examined various producers or plants while in the Outback. While Frankie was out and about, he heard his phone ringing loudly. After answering, he knew he had to fly back to the city quickly. His sister was in grave danger!
How do you know Frankie enjoyed his trip to Australia?
a. He heard his phone ringing.
b. He ran back to see his sister.
c. Smiling, he examined plants.
d. He flew on a plane.
c. Smiling, he examined plants.
Read the metaphor.
Her beating heart is stone cold.
What does this metaphor mean?
a. The woman does not show emotion.
b. The woman has a stone in her heart.
c. The woman is very excited.
d. The woman had a bad day.
a. The woman does not show emotion.
Read the following sentence.
"I am here to assist you with all of your hardships. I will bring people to plow your field and water your crops."
What does the word hardships mean as it is used above?
a. money
b. burdens
c. friendships
d. apologies
b. burdens
Why might an author include an introduction and conclusion to a play (different scenes) that would take place after the actual play takes place?
a. to show how plot events connect to one another
b. to show many characters
c. to explain the setting
d. to talk about a challenge in the play
a. to show how the plot events connect to one another
Examine the following sentence.
The winning team of students become the monthly winners at the North Point Library.
What is the correct way to write the sentence?
a. The winning team of students became the monthly winners at the North Point Library.
b. The winning team of students will become become the monthly winners at the North Point Library.
c. The winning team of students will became the monthly winners at the North Point Library.
b. The winning team of students will become become the monthly winners at the North Point Library.
Read the following short story.
Frankie flew to Australia to explore various animal species. He also examined various producers or plants while in the Outback. While Frankie was out and about, he heard his phone ringing loudly. After answering, he knew he had to fly back to the city quickly. His sister was in grave danger!
How would you describe Frankie based on his actions?
a. angry
b. elated
c. worried
d. loving
d. loving
Read the sentences.
Charlie: Think of all of the materials and goods you could buy for your family. You would not have to want for anything. Think carefully, my man.
Why does Charlie say this?
a. He wants to not think about his actions
b. He hopes the man will be persuaded and change his mind.
c. He thinks the man is worthless
d. He does not hope the man will change his mind.
b. He hopes the man will be persuaded and change his mind.
Examine the sentence below.
"You look pretty content about it, not like you're all bent out of shape at all," he noted.
What does the word content mean in the sentence?
a. upset
b. comfortable
c. annoyed
d. joyful
b. comfortable
Why might a play include a problem and then a solution?
a. to explain the setting
b. to show the order of plot events
c. to describe a character's personality
d. to show how something might end
b. to show the order of plot events
Read the sentence.
The librarian will be in attendance to hand out the prize for the best illustrator and runners-up.
What change should be made to this sentence?
a. change prize to prizes
b. change runners-up to runners-ups
c. change librarian to librarians
a. change prize to prizes
Read the following short story.
Frankie flew to Australia to explore various animal species. He also examined various producers or plants while in the Outback. While Frankie was out and about, he heard his phone ringing loudly. After answering, he knew he had to fly back to the city quickly. His sister was in grave danger!
What is the point of view in the story?
a. 3rd person
b. 2nd person
c. 1st person
a. 3rd person