Text Structure
What type of text structure is used in a passage that tells how something happens step-by-step?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Chronological order
D. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
A poem about a dragon who dances on rooftops is mostly written to:
A. Persuade
B. Entertain
C. Inform
D. Explain
B. Entertain
Read the sentence:
"The bright lantern illuminated the path through the creepy woods."
What does "illuminated" mean?
A. Painted
B. Flowed
C. Covered
D. Hid
E. Lit up
E. Lit up
What is a stanza in a poem?
A. A single word
B. The beat/rhythm
C. A rhyme
D. A group of lines
D. A group of lines
Which sentence is a simile?
A. We walked outside as the snow felly gently and we got ready to play.
B. This line would take forever.
C. He was as busy as a bee.
D. His eyes were sparkling diamonds.
C. He was as busy as a bee.
A passage explains how bees make honey and the steps they follow. What is the structure?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
D. Cause and effect
B. Sequence
If an author writes an article about why you should play board games with your family instead of using social media, what would the author's purpose be?
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Describe
C. Persuade
Samantha was reluctant to try the roller coaster. What does "reluctant" mean?
A. Excited
B. Brave
C. Unwilling
D. Ready
C. Unwilling
Which line is most likely from a poem?
A. "The clouds gathered and the forecast was rain."
B. "He typed the report on his computer."
C. "Whispers of wind danced through the trees."
D. "The capital of Texas is Austin."
C. "Whispers of wind danced through the trees."
"The sun smiled down on the children." What type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
D. Personification
If the story shows how a character solves a big problem, what is the structure?
A. Chronological
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
D. Problem and solution
The book is about the history of Sebastian Fl. What is the author's purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Describe
B. Inform
What is a 'sanctuary'?
A. A safe place or shelter
B. A dangerous place
C. A type of food
D. A loud instrument
A. A safe place or shelter
What poem has 5 lines and is usually funny?
A. Haiku
B. Free Verse
C. Rhymed Verse
D. Limerick
D. Limerick
"Time tiptoed past while we played in the snow." What kind of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
C. Personification
The text is "Helen Keller's Life" and includes important dates in her life and the success she earned. What would be the text structure?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
D. Chronological order
D. Chronological order
"The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. Its paint was peeling, exposing the worn wood beneath. A crooked porch sagged beneath the weight of faded wicker furniture. The overgrown garden was a riot of colors, with wildflowers bursting from cracks in the sidewalk. The air smelled of damp earth and the sweet, slightly cloying fragrance of honeysuckle."
What is the author's purpose with this paragraph?
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Describe
D. Entertain
C. Describe
What is the definition of "persevere"?
A. To give up easily
B. To keep trying despite difficulties
C. To sweat a lot after exercising
D. To take a long break
B. To keep trying despite difficulties
What poem has three lines and is usually about nature?
A. Limerick
B. Haiku
C. Free Verse
D. Rhymed Verse
B. Haiku
"He was a walking dictionary!"
This is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Metaphor
D. Metaphor
Homework is an important part of school because it helps students practice what they learn in class. When students complete their homework, they can understand the material better and remember it longer. This shows how doing homework can lead to better grades and more confidence in learning!"
What is the text structure used in this text?
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. compare and contrast
d. sequence
b. cause and effect
The book title is "Beauty and the Beast" what was the author's purpose in writing this?
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Describe
B. Entertain
What is the meaning of "valuable"?
A. Worth a lot
B. Worthless
C. Ancient
D. Deteriorated
A. Worth a lot
The Autumn Dance
Dancing leaves twirl in the wind
Colors of red and gold paint the sky
Nature's music fills the cool air
Branches sway like gentle dancers
Fall whispers goodbye to summer.
What is the main subject of this poem?
*Double Jeopardy Bonus **also write on your whiteboard what type of poem this is!
A. Fall activities
B. Dancing
C. Falling autumn leaves
D. Winter weather
C. Falling autumn leaves
"That joke was so old, even the dinosaurs knew it!"
What is this an example of?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Simile
A. Hyperbole