Techniques
Which technique does an author use when a character’s traits are revealed through the character’s actions and dialogue instead of being directly stated?
A. Figurative language
B. Imagery
C. Characterization
D. Theme
What is Characterization?
Which information is explicit, meaning it is clearly stated in the text?
A. An idea the reader figures out
B. A lesson implied by the author
C. A detail directly stated by the author
D. A conclusion based on evidence
What is a detail directly stated by the author?
What does the phrase text structure MOST nearly mean?
A. The author’s opinion about the topic
B. The order and organization of ideas in a text
C. The lesson the reader learns
D. The characters and setting of the text
What is the order and organization of ideas in a text?
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. He dont like spicy food.
B. She run to the bus every morning.
C. They are going to the game tonight.
D. We was happy about the results.
What is they are going to the game tonight?
Which pair of words are synonyms?
A. Begin / End
B. Large / Huge
C. Fast / Slow
D. Bright / Dark
What is large/huge?
Read the sentence below.
The warm sunlight spilled across the field, and the grass shimmered like gold.
Which technique is the author using to help the reader better understand the setting?
A. Dialogue
B. Imagery
C. Personification
D. Point of view
What is imagery?
Which evidence best supports a reader’s answer to a question about a text?
A. A personal opinion
B. A guess based on feelings
C. A prediction about what might happen
D. A detail taken directly from the text
A text explains how two animals survive in different environments by pointing out their similarities and differences.
Which structure is MOST likely used?
A. Sequencing
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
What is compare and contrast?
Which sentence uses subject‑verb agreement correctly?
A. The list of items are on the table.
B. The dogs runs across the yard.
C. The group of students is ready.
D. My brother and sister goes to school here
What is C. The group of students is ready?
Read the sentence below.
The abandoned house looked desolate, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.
What does the word desolate most nearly mean as used in the sentence?
A. Clean
B. Crowded
C. Empty and neglected
D. Bright and cheerful
What is "Empty and Neglected?"
Why does an author most likely use dialogue in a story?
A. To explain the theme directly
B. To describe the setting in detail
C. To show how characters think, feel, and interact
D. To summarize events at the end of the text
How does analyzing character development help the reader?
A. It explains the author’s purpose
B. It shows how characters change or respond to events
C. It reveals the setting of the story
D. It summarizes the plot
What is it shows how characters change or respond to events.
Why might an author choose precise and vivid words when explaining an idea?
A. To shorten the text
B. To develop character relationships
C. To create a clear tone and strengthen meaning
D. To introduce additional topics
To create a clear tone and strengthen meaning
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. Before dinner we washed our hands.
B. We packed snacks, drinks and, sandwiches.
C. After the game, the team celebrated.
D. She bought apples oranges, and bananas.
What is "After the game, the team celebrated."?
Read the sentence below.
The scientist examined the sample carefully before recording the results.
Which word could BEST replace examined?
A. Ignored
B. Questioned
C. Observed
D. Destroyed
What is "observed?"
Read the sentence below.
The runner was as fast as lightning
What technique is used in this sentence?
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Imagery
D. Simile
What is a similie?
Why is it important for readers to explain how events in a text connect to the theme?
A. To retell the story in order
B. To show how details support the author’s message
C. To identify unfamiliar words
D. To describe the setting
What is to show how details support the author's message?
How do transition words and phrases help readers understand a text?
A. They introduce new characters
B. They repeat important details
C. They explain how ideas and events are connected
D. They replace the need for examples
What is "They explain how ideas and events are connected."?
Which sentence BEST corrects the error in the sentence below?
The teacher explained the rules, students listened closely.
A. The teacher explained the rules students listened closely.
B. The teacher explained the rules; students listened closely.
C. The teacher explained the rules students, listened closely.
D. The teacher, explained the rules students listened closely.
What is "The teacher explained the rules; students listened closely."?
Which word has a negative connotation?
A. Curious
B. Persistent
C. Lazy
D. Hopeful
What is "Lazy"?
Read the sentence below.
The alarm clock screamed, demanding to be heard.
Why might the author choose to use this technique?
A. To explain the alarm clock’s function
B. To compare the alarm clock to another object
C. To give a non‑human object human qualities to impact tone
D. To provide factual information about sound
What is to give a non-human object human qualities to impact tone?
Which response best shows strong reading analysis?
A. Giving an opinion without proof
B. Summarizing without explanation
C. Supporting an answer with text evidence and reasoning
D. Making predictions about the sequel
What is supporting answer with text evidence and reasoning
Why might an author choose to place key information in the opening paragraph of a text?
A. To resolve the conflict immediately
B. To entertain the reader before explaining ideas
C. To establish purpose and guide the reader’s understanding
D. To repeat information later in the text
What is to establish purpose and guide the reader's understanding?
Which revision BEST improves grammar and clarity?
Because the storm was strong. The game was canceled.
A. Because the storm was strong the game was canceled.
B. The game was canceled, because the storm was strong.
C. The game was canceled because the storm was strong.
D. Because strong storm the game canceled.
What is "The game was canceled because the storm was strong."?
Which sentence BEST demonstrates understanding of the word consequence?
A. He consequence the rules carefully.
B. The consequence of studying was passing the test.
C. She consequence her books on the shelf.
D. The movie consequence was very long.
What is "The consequence of studying was passing the test."?