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Elements of Poetry
Main Idea
Plot
Info Text
Medea
100
A metaphor is a direct comparison of two unlike things a. that does NOT use like or as b. that is an exaggeration c. that imitates natural sounds d. that uses "like" or "as" to compare the things
a. that does NOT use like or as
100
A main idea in a story a. imitates natural sounds b. is a comparison that use "like" or "as" c. is an exaggeration d. is the central message of that story
d. is the central message of that story
100
The setting of a story is a. when and where the story takes place b. the lesson one learns in a story c. is the main conflict in a story d. a list of all of the characters in the story
a. when and where the story takes place
100
What are informational text features? a. titles, charts, and captions b. dialogue and paragraphs c. page numbers d. quotation marks and periods
a. titles, charts, and captions
100
In Medea, Jason has several characteristics. All of the following are Jason's characteristics, except for one. Which one is NOT Jason's characteristic? a. unfaithful b. parental c. sad d. loyal
loyal
200
Alliteration is a. when several words in a sentence all start with the same letter b. a word that imitates natural sounds c. an exaggeration d. when the last word in each line rhymes with the line before
a. when several words in a sentence all start with the same letter
200
What is a supporting detail? a. details that tell you what will happen in the story b. details that explain the end of a story c. details that explain the main idea of a story d. details that read the story for you
c. details that explain the main idea of a story
200
The rising action in a story occurs a. after the falling action b. after the climax c. before the climax d. after the resolution
c. before the climax
200
T.H.I.E.V.E.S stands for a. everything, introduction, visuals, so what, title, end of the article, heading b. title, heading, introduction, everything, visuals, end of the article, so what c. introduction, heading, title, everything, so what, end of the article, visuals d. so what, end of the article, visuals, everything, introduction, heading, title
c. introduction, heading, title, everything, so what, end of the article, visuals
200
In Medea, Medea has many characteristics. All of the following are characteristics of Medea, except for one. Which one is NOT a characteristic of Medea? a. revengeful b. angry c. forgiving d. sad
forgiving
300
Snap, crackle, pop is an example of a. metaphor b. hyperbole c. alliteration d. onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
300
Which sentence provides another supporting detail for the paragraph? The diamondback rattlesnake is named for the diamond-shaped markings on its back and the rattling sounds it makes. The rattling sounds are caused by a loose rattle on the end of it's tail. Diamondbacks are found in the southeastern United States and may grow to a weight of thirty-five pounds. a. The first baby rattle might have been a piece of dried fruit. b. The eastern diamond back is also called the water rattlesnake. c. The novel A Feast of Snakes was written by Harry Crews. d. The snakemouth, with its pink flowers, is found in the eastern U.S.
b. The eastern diamond back is also called the water rattlesnake.
300
What is the highest point in the story?
Climax
300
The 3-2-1 strategy stands for a. 3 questions you have, 2 things you hated, and 1 thing you learned b. three things you learned, 2 things you found interesting, 1 question you have c. 3 things you found interesting, 2 questions you have, 1 thing you learned d. 3 things you hated, 2 things you learned, 1 thing you found interesting
c. 3 things you found interesting, 2 questions you have, 1 thing you learned
300
Filicide is the act of killing one's a. children b. mother c. father d. self
children
400
The following sentence uses which type of figurative language? I tried to open my locker a thousand times before someone came to help me. a. alliteration b. hyperbole c. metaphor d. onomatopoeia
hyperbole
400
What is the main idea of the following passage? It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their clothes backward. They took the test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. a. The students had a backward day. b. Dessert is supposed to come last. c. It is hard to do things backward. d. Students failed their tests.
a. The students had a backward day.
400
Theme is the __________________ of a story. a. turning point b. resolution c. beginning d. message
message
400
Informational text features can be found in a. drama b. fiction c. non-fiction d. poetry
non-fiction
400
Where was the story of Medea set? a. New York City b. Crete c. Corinth d. Teccrete
Corinth
500
The following sentence is an example of which type of figurative language? The little girl was as strong as an ox. a. simile b. metaphor c. hyperbole d. onomatopoeia
simile
500
What is the main idea of the following passage? They are building a new school near my house. Every day I watch the workers drive huge tractors and push a ton of dirt. They have big cranes that help them place tall beams in the ground. The workers build walls using bricks. Every day it looks more and more like a school. Mom says I will go there in the fall. a. School walls are made with bricks. b. Big cranes put tall beams in place. c. A new school is being built. d. A tractor can move a lot of dirt.
c. A new school is being built.
500
Name the 5 elements of plot. (Hint: E, RA, C, FA, R)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
500
Give an example of an informational text.
Answers will vary.
500
How did Medea kill Jason's new wife? a. a poison drink b. a dagger c. a poison dress d. a bow and arrow
c. a poison dress