Benchmark I RELA

Point of View

100

To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat. A.) First-person B.) Second-person C.)Third-person limited D.) Third-person omniscient

B.) Second-person

200

To his astonishment, Charlie found himself standing next to his bicycle, back where he had entered the swamp. That was bizarre and upsetting, but not as bad as the realization that he was still holding the skull. He thought he had dropped it before he raced out the door. He certainly hadn't intended to steal the thing. He didn't even really want it! A.) First-person B.) Second-Person C.) Third- person Limited D.) Third-person Omniscient

C.) Third-person limited

300

The Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum The Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy's basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time. She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts. His padded hands were so clumsy that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket. But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he felt that a spark might get into his straw and burn him up. A.)First person B.)Second Person C.)Third-person limited D.) Third-person omniscient

D.) Third-person omniscient

400

We lived on the main residential street in town. Atticus, Jem and I, plus Calpurnia our cook. Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us, read to us, and treated us with courteous detachment... Our mother died when I was two, so I never felt her absence. A. First-person B. Second-person C. Third- person limited D. Third-person omniscient

A. First-person

500

When the narrator tells the story of "he" or "she" and reveals two or more characters' thoughts or feelings. A.) First-person B.) Second-person C.) Third- person limited D. Third-person omniscient

D. Third-person omniscient

Figurative Language I

100

I was so hungry that I even ate the plate. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) personification B) metaphor C) hyperbole D) simile

C) hyperbole

200

My father was the sun and the moon to me. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) metaphor B) personification C) hyperbole D) simile

A) metaphor

300

"Smash", when the cup fell off the table. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) metaphor B) hyperbole C) onomatopoeia D) personification

C) onomatopoeia

400

The curtain was waving to everyone every time the wind blew through the open window. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) onomatopoeia B) metaphor C) hyperbole D) personification

D) personification

500

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing for everything in sight. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) metaphor B) hyperbole C) personification D) simile

D) simile

Figurative Language II

100

That movie took my breath away. What type of figurative language is usede in this sentence? A) idiom B) personification C) metaphor D) alliteration

A) idiom

200

Teddy tiger tried tying teepees together. What type of figurative language is this sentence? A) hyperbole B) onomatopoeia C) idiom D) alliteration

D) alliteration

300

I like pancakes so much I could eat a million of them. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) idiom B) alliteration C) personification D) hyperbole

D) hyperbole

400

The sun was a glowing ball of fire in the sky. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. alliteration

B. Metaphor

500

The ointment was Icy Hot! A. idiom B. alliteration C. metaphor D. oxymoron

D. oxymoron

Making Inferences

100

Making an inference requires that you a. know the subject matter b. are familiar with figurative language c. understand the character d. make a guess using prior knowledge and context clues

d. make a guess using prior knowledge and context clues.

200

Horses were his life. He was hoping that he would get a horse for Christmas, but he knew his family couldn't afford one. He had been working at the local barn taking care of others' horses and saving his money. He knew he didn't have enough money to buy a horse. Daydreaming and dragging along to work on Saturday morning, he stumbled into his boss. That was odd, James didn't know why his boss was there. The boss rarely worked with horses since he had a lot of paperwork to do. Just then, his parents drove up along with the owner of his favorite horse, Oreo. His boss began to explain that Oreo's owner had to move out of state and couldn't take his horse with him. James stood there shocked and bewildered as they told him that Oreo would be his if he wanted him. Oreo's owner said, "I think you'll need this," as he handed him Oreo's saddle. The mood (the feeling created by reading a selection) at the beginning of the story is a. hopelessness. b. confidence. c. confusing. d. mysterious.

a. hopelessness

300

Horses were his life. He was hoping that he would get a horse for Christmas, but he knew his family couldn't afford one. He had been working at the local barn taking care of others' horses and saving his money. He knew he didn't have enough money to buy a horse. Daydreaming and dragging along to work on Saturday morning, he stumbled into his boss. That was odd, James didn't know why his boss was there. The boss rarely worked with horses since he had a lot of paperwork to do. Just then, his parents drove up along with the owner of his favorite horse, Oreo. His boss began to explain that Oreo's owner had to move out of state and couldn't take his horse with him. James stood there shocked and bewildered as they told him that Oreo would be his if he wanted him. Oreo's owner said, "I think you'll need this," as he handed him Oreo's saddle. When the owner gives Jason Oreo's saddle, you can infer a. that the owner wants Jason to saddle the horse, so the owner can ride him. b. that Oreo has not been trained with a saddle. c. that Jason has enough money to pay for this saddle. d. the owner wants to give Oreo to Jason.

d. the owner wants to give Oreo to Jason.

400

Jason knew that he would be in trouble if his parents caught him coming into the house. His muddy feet and clothes had to come off. Jason had made a huge mud puddle in his backyard, and before he knew it, he was covered with mud from head to toe. If he could just get upstairs without being caught, then he could get in the shower, and he wouldn't get in trouble. Quietly he sneaked into the house and peeked around the corners as he moved toward the stairs. He was almost to his room! His heart was pumping and the blood was roaring in his ears. He put his foot on the last stair when his sister stepped out on to the landing and yelled, "You better not let mom see you!" Jason rolled his eyes and ran into his room. He drew a breath of relief; he had made it to his room undetected by his parents. Before he could enjoy the moment, he heard a loud, familiar voice, "Jason, come down here immediately! I need to talk to you!" At the end of the passage, you can infer that a. Jason's parents are angry. b. Jason's parents want to ask him how is day was. c. his sister is calling his name. d. Jason's bedroom is downstairs.

a. Jason's parents are angry.

500

Jason knew that he would be in trouble if his parents caught him coming into the house. His muddy feet and clothes had to come off. Jason had made a huge mud puddle in his backyard, and before he knew it, he was covered with mud from head to toe. If he could just get upstairs without being caught, then he could get in the shower, and he wouldn't get in trouble. Quietly he sneaked into the house and peeked around the corners as he moved toward the stairs. He was almost to his room! His heart was pumping and the blood was roaring in his ears. He put his foot on the last stair when his sister stepped out on to the landing and yelled, "You better not let mom see you!" Jason rolled his eyes and ran into his room. He drew a breath of relief; he had made it to his room undetected by his parents. Before he could enjoy the moment, he heard a loud, familiar voice, "Jason, come down here immediately! I need to talk to you!" You can tell that: a. Jason has a good relationship with his sister. b. Jason was scared that his parents would discover how muddy he was. c. Jason is out of shape. d. Jason played in the mud at a neighbor's house.

b. Jason was scared that his parents would discover how muddy he was.

Writing

100

What mnemonic device do we use to write extended response answers?

IRACE(S)

200

A narrative is A. Non-fiction B. A plot line C. An outline D. A story

D. A story

300

What does "cite" examples mean? A. To recite from memory B. Give the author's name C. To give examples from the text D. Make a list of adjectives

To give examples from the text

400

Transitional phrases that are good with text examples could be...? Give two.

In the text it said... From the reading I know that... For instance...

500

Which of the following is a run-on sentence? A. Daffodils bloom in the spring, I've seen some in my neighbor's yard. B. If Rocky goes to the carnival, I want to join him. C. Shadows are covering the lawn, and the air has grown cooler. D. Mona, who lives down the street, walks her poodle every morning.

A. Daffodils bloom in the spring, I've seen some in my neighbor's yard.