Grammar
Figurative Language
Narrative Writing
Informational Writing
Determining Meanings
100

Which sentence correctly uses capitalization:

A. Next summer, we’re visiting the empire state building in New York City.

B. Next summer, we’re visiting the Empire State Building in New york city.

C. Next summer, we’re visiting the Empire State building in New York city.

D. Next summer, we’re visiting the Empire State Building in New York City.

D. Next summer, we’re visiting the Empire State Building in New York City.

100

What figurative language is being used below:

"He wept as a woman weeps when she throws her arms around the body of her beloved husband, fallen in battle..."

Simile

100

What are the components of plot?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution

100

What component shows the main idea or purpose of an essay?

Thesis Statement

100

Which word in the following sentence most likely means destiny:

She believed it was her fate to become a great artist, no matter how hard the journey would be.

fate

200

Which of the following examples correctly shows how to punctuate dialogue?

A. "I love pizza." She said excitedly.

B. "I love pizza" she said excitedly!

C. "I love pizza!" she said excitedly.

C. "I love pizza!" she said excitedly.

200

What figurative language is being used below:

"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."

Metaphor

200

What is the term for the main character of a story who drives the plot forward and usually goes through a transformative journey?

Protagonist

200

What are the two main components of an introduction paragraph?

Hook and Thesis Statement

200

Which word in the following sentence most likely refers to challenges or obstacles:

The team worked together to overcome the barriers that were holding them back from reaching their goal.

barriers

300

Identify the error in the sentence:

The company values efficiency, innovation, and being reliable.

Parallel Structure

300

What figurative language is being used below:

"She was a real Cinderella at the ball, with everyone admiring her grace and beauty."

Allusion

300

In which stage of plot is the main character(s), setting, and conflict introduced?

Exposition

300

What type of paragraph requires you to group your ideas logically by theme or topic?

Body Paragraph

300

Which word in the following sentence most likely means unfortunate incidents:

Despite their many misadventures during the camping trip, the friends laughed about their mistakes and enjoyed the memories they made.

misadventures

400

Which of the following demonstrates the correct way to type the title of a poem by Robert Frost?

A. The Road Not Taken
B. "The Road Not Taken"
C. 'The Road Not Taken'
D. "The Road Not Taken"

B. "The Road Not Taken"

400

What figurative language is being used below:

"O brawling love! O loving hate!
O anything, of nothing first create!
O heavy lightness, serious vanity,
Misshapen chaos of well-seeming forms!"

Oxymoron

400

What narrative element provides a hint to a future event?

Foreshadowing

400

Which stage of the writing process requires you to identify the topic and purpose of the prompt?

Planning

400

What is the name of the feature in a play where the character shares their thoughts or feelings directly with the audience?

Aside

500

Fix the sentence for parallel structure:

In order to succeed in the program, students need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and being willing to collaborate with others.

In order to succeed in the program, students need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a willingness to collaborate with others.

500

What figurative language is being used below:

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."

Symbolism

*Extra 100 pts for the team that can identify and explain the symbol's meaning*

500

What narrative element refers to the struggle or clash between the main character and some opposing force within the story?

Conflict

500

What part of a body paragraph helps provide support with facts, statistics, and examples?

Textual Evidence

500

What is the name of the feature in a play where the character shares their thoughts and feelings with the audience while alone?

Soliloquy