Figurative Language
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“I didn’t do anything over Spring Break.”
A)Alliteration C) Imagery
B)Pun D) Hyperbole
D) Hyperbole
Which is an example of an action verb?
A)Can B) Run
C) Does D) Be
B) Run
Who are the main characters in the story?
a)Ryan and Tim b) Tom and Ron
c)Tom and Ryan d) Tim and Jerry
c)Tom and Ryan
What book would I use to look up multiple definitions of a word?
a)Encyclopedia b) Index
c) Thesaurus d) Dictionary
d) Dictionary
Write a rhyming poem about a time in your life when you needed help. Address the poem to the person who helped you. In the poem, explain what you needed, how the person helped you, and how you felt. What is the task?
a)Write a poem
b) Write a poem about when you needed help.
c) Write a poem that rhymes
C) Write a poem that rhymes
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“I heard a loud BANG when my brother slammed the door.”
A)Alliteration C) Imagery
B)Onomatopoeia D) Idiom
B) Onomatopoeia
Which of the following are examples of a
linking verb?
A)are B) walking
C) can D) doing
A) are
What is the exposition in the story?
a)classroom b) lunchroom
c) playground d) Tim couldn’t jump
b) lunchroom
Which book could I look up factual information on a topic to write a report?
a)Encyclopedia b) Dictionary
c) Glossary d) Thesaurus
a)Encyclopedia
Write a rhyming poem about a time in your life when you needed help. Address the poem to the person who helped you. In the poem, explain what you needed, how the person helped you, and how you felt. Who is the audience?
a)Others in your class
b) The person that helped you
c) Your teacher
d) Your friends on the playground
B) The person that helped you
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“Sara sank silver snail shells silently.”
A)Onomatopoeia C) Idiom
B)Alliteration D) Pun
B) Alliteration
Which of the following are examples of an
irregular verb?
A)walked B) drew
C) sailed D) laughed
B) Drew
What is the conflict of the story?
Tim can’t jump very high.
Which book could I look up words that mean the same as “pretty?”
a)Encyclopedia b) Dictionary
c) Glossary d) Thesaurus
d) Thesaurus
Read the following writing prompt.
Think about a book that you read that affected you deeply or changed your life. Write a letter to the author explaining why the book is so important to you.
Which underlined section best identifies the purpose?
a)Think about a book
b)Write a letter
c)The author
d)Explaining why the book is so important to you
D) Explain why the book is important to you
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“It was raining cats and dogs outside.”
A)Imagery C) Idiom
B)Alliteration D) Pun
C) Idiom
Which of the following is an example of a helping verb?
A) had B) went
C) jumped D) jumping
A) had
What was the resolution to the story?
Ryan gave Tim a boost so he could jump higher.
Where would I look in a book to find which chapter has information on dolphins?
a)Index b) Table of Contents
c) Glossary d) Title Page
b) Table of Contents
Which of the following would be the best introduction for an audience of experts in mountain climbing?
a)You don’t need to spend your whole paycheck on climbing equipment.
b)Avalanches can be the most deadly event for a climber.
c)Think back to the last time you climbed a summit.
d)That is how you would have a safe and rewarding climb.
C) Think back to the last time you climbed a summit.
Which sentences are examples of metaphors. Choose all that apply.
A)The sun was a bright ball of fire.
B)The bunny was as soft as velvet.
C)The shoes were like a smelly skunk.
D)That test was as easy as pie.
A)The sun was a bright ball of fire.
Choose the verb that best completes the sentence.
For the past few summers, I _____
my family in Arizona.
a)visit c) visited
b)have visited d) will visit
B) have visited
What part is missing in the plot map?
X
Rising Action Falling Action
Exposition Resolution
Climax
Where would I look up vocabulary terms used in a Nonfiction textbook about whales?
a)Glossary b) Dictionary
c) Index d) Table of Contents
a)Glossary
What is the difference between task and purpose?
a)Task is the group of people that read it, purpose is the reason for writing.
b) The purpose is the writing product, the task is what the purpose is about.
c) The task is the writing product, the purpose is what the task is about.
c) The task is the writing product, the purpose is what the task is about.