Figurative Language
Greek & Latin Roots
Text Structures
POV/Perspective
General Trivia
100
What type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
SIMILE
100
The Latin root “bene” in “beneficial” means what?
Good or well
100
Which text structure presents events in the order they happened?
Chronological / sequence
100
“I watched my best friend leave. My stomach sank, but I pretended to smile.” Identify the POV. How does it help readers understand the narrator’s feelings?
First person. “I” gives readers direct access to the narrator’s hidden sadness.
100
What kind of animal is an Eeyore?
A DONKEY
200
“The classroom was a zoo.” What does this metaphor suggest about the classroom?
It was noisy, wild, or chaotic.
200
During science class, the teacher tells students that a biologist and a geologist will visit their school.
What can you infer about how their jobs are different?
Bio means life, geo means Earth, and -logist refers to someone who studies a subject.
200
“The storm knocked out the power, so school closed.” What text structure is used?
Cause and effect
200
“Maya stared at the unopened letter. She feared bad news, but her brother smiled.” Only Maya’s thoughts are revealed. Identify the POV. What is its limitation?
Third-person limited. Readers know Maya’s fear but must infer what her brother thinks.
200
What is the most sold Halloween candy in the U.S., according to our trivia set?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
300
After losing the championship, the locker room was "a graveyard of broken dreams." What figurative language is this and what mood does this description create?
Metaphor. It creates a mood of sadness, defeat, and hopelessness.
300
A school wants to install a device that measures earthquakes. The principal must choose between a thermometer, a seismograph, and a chronometer.
Seismograph, because seismo means earthquake and graph means to record.
300
A passage explains how two characters are alike and different. What text structure is this?
Compare and contrast
300
“Leo hid the trophy, ashamed. Across town, Nia suspected the truth and planned to confront him.” Identify the POV. How does it build tension?
Third-person omniscient. The narrator reveals both characters’ private thoughts, so readers know more than either character alone.
300
What is another name for a polygraph machine?
A lie detector machine
400
A writer wants readers to feel how excited a student is about winning a prize. Which is stronger: "She was happy" or "Her excitement burst like fireworks"? Explain.
The fireworks comparison because it creates a vivid image of intense excitement.
400
A city wants to reduce traffic by encouraging residents to use pedestrian pathways instead of driving everywhere.
They encourage people to travel on foot rather than use cars.
400
A writer describes a problem with litter and suggests adding recycling bins. Which structure?
Problem and solution
400
“I never cheated,” the narrator insists, yet later admits hiding the answer key. Identify the POV. How should this change the reader’s judgment?
First person. The narrator may be unreliable; readers should question the account and compare it with the evidence.
400
What country is shaded in orange?
NEW ZEALAND
500
During a thunderstorm, Maya hides under her blanket. Suddenly, BOOM! Thunder shakes the house. CRASH! A tree branch falls against her window. Maya freezes in fear.
What FL is used and how does the author's use of that FL affect the mood of the scene?
The words BOOM and CRASH imitate real sounds, making the storm feel more intense and frightening. They help create a tense, suspenseful mood.
500
During a vocabulary lesson, Marcus says, "I think transport means to carry something backward because trans- means back."
Trans- means across, so transport means to carry something from one place to another.
500
A passage lists the color, size, features, and appearance of an animal. Which text structure?
DESCRIPTION
500
"Elena watched her best friend walk past without waving. She felt hurt and wondered what she had done wrong. She didn't know that her friend had received upsetting news that morning."
What POV is this? And how does the narrator's knowledge influence the reader's understanding of Elena's reaction?
Third-Person Omniscient
The narrator reveals Elena's feelings and information Elena doesn't know. Readers can recognize that Elena may be misunderstanding her friend's behavior.
500
At the Four Corners Monument, which four U.S. States meet?
Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico