Figurative Language
What figure of speech compares two unlike things using “like” or “as”?
Simile
What do we call the central message or lesson of a story?
Theme
What part of speech describes a noun?
Adjective
Identify the figure of speech: “The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor
Who is the person telling the story?
Narrator
Choose the correct verb: “Everyone ___ ready.”
is
What figure of speech gives human qualities to nonhuman things?
What type of conflict exists when a character struggles with their own thoughts or feelings?
Internal conflict
What do we call a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
Complex sentence
In the line “Time is a thief,” what idea about time is being emphasized?
Time steals moments from our lives / time passes quickly.
How does the setting influence the events of a story?
It shapes characters’ actions, mood, and possible outcomes
Why is subject-verb agreement important in writing?
It ensures clarity and grammatical correctness.
Explain how figurative language can affect a reader’s emotional response to a text.
It creates vivid imagery and deeper emotional impact by appealing to the reader’s senses and feelings
Why is understanding the author’s purpose important when reading a text?
It helps readers interpret meaning, bias, and intent more critically
Revise this sentence for clarity: “Running down the street, the bag was lost.”
Running down the street, he/she lost the bag.