Figurative Language
Identify the figure of speech: "The classroom was a zoo."
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
Use context to determine the meaning: "The plan was ambitious, but they tried anyway."
What does ambitious most likely mean?
A. Careless
B. Unlikely
C. Bold or having high goals
D. Easy
C. Bold or having high goals
Inferences 100 — What is an inference?
A. A direct quote from the text
B. A guess with no evidence
C. Evidence and background knowledge
D. A list of characters
C. Evidence and background knowledge
What are the two main types of characterization?
A. Direct and indirect
B. Simple and complex
C. First-person and third-person
D. Flat and round
A. Direct and indirect
Which lists the main plot parts in correct order?
A. Climax, Exposition, Resolution, Rising action, Initiating Even
B. Exposition, Initiating event, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution
C. Resolution, Rising action, Climax, Exposition, End
D. Beginning, Middle, End
B. Exposition, Initiating event, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution
Which phrase correctly describes a simile?
A. Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
B. Gives human traits to nonhuman things
C. Exaggerates for effect
D. Repeats initial consonant sounds
A. Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
In "He treks across the barren field," barren most likely means:
A. Filled with plants
B. Empty or lifeless
C. Very wet
D. Colorful
B. Empty or lifeless
Read: "She left her umbrella open on the porch." What can you reasonably infer?
A. She never uses an umbrella.
B. It probably rained earlier.
C. She hates umbrellas.
D. The umbrella is broken.
B. It probably rained earlier.
Which is an example of indirect characterization?
A. The narrator says, "She is generous."
B. The author writes, "She donated her lunch without being asked."
C. A chapter labeled "Generosity"
D. A dictionary definition of generous
B. The author writes, "She donated her lunch without being asked."
What is the climax of a story?
A. The background information about characters
B. The lowest point for the hero
C. The turning point or moment of greatest tension
D. The final sentence
C. The turning point or moment of greatest tension
Which example shows personification?
A. The river ran quickly toward the sea.
B. The mountain was taller than the clouds.
C. The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
D. Her smile was a bright light.
C. The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
"Despite her reticence, she spoke up." What does reticence most likely mean?
A. Loudness
B. Hesitation
C. Intelligence
D. Excitement
B. Hesitation
"He stared at the empty chair and traced the initials carved into the wood." What is a likely inference?
A. He is learning to carve initials.
B. He has no memory of the chair.
C. He has an emotional connection to the person who carved the initials.
D. He hates carved wood.
C. He has an emotional connection to the person who carved the initials.
How can an author's word choice and dialogue reveal a character's tone?
A. By using long paragraphs only
B. By showing actions rather than words
C. By selecting words that show emotion
D. By always using neutral language
C. By selecting words that show emotion
How does an initiating event (inciting incident) affect rising action?
A. It concludes the story immediately.
B. It introduces the conflict.
C. It removes all problems for characters.
D. It lists character names.
B. It introduces the conflict.
Which choice best describes a hyperbole and its effect? A. A comparison using "like" or "as" that makes description clearer
B. An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis to show strong feeling or create humor
C. Giving human qualities to nonhuman things to create vivid imagery
D. A repeated consonant sound at the start of nearby words to create rhythm
B. An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis to show strong feeling or create humor
Determine meaning from context: "The author makes a subtle argument about friendship throughout the story." Subtle most likely means:
A. Obvious and direct
B. Not easily noticed
C. Rude and harsh
D. Long and boring
B. Not easily noticed
"The dog’s nails clicked faster as she approached." What can you infer about the dog?
A. The dog is asleep.
B. The dog is excited as it moves quickly.
C. The dog is about to run away.
D. The dog is losing its nails.
B. The dog is excited as it moves quickly.
Read this short description: "Marco sighed, straightened his tie, and smoothed the frayed edge of his notebook before speaking." Which trait is best supported and how is it shown?
A. Careful — shown indirectly through actions
B. Loud — shown directly by the narrator
C. Angry — shown by shouting
D. Forgetful — shown by losing things
A. Careful — shown indirectly through actions
How do falling action and resolution differ?
A. Falling action increases tension; resolution adds more characters.
B. Falling action introduces the conflict; resolution raises new questions.
C. They are the same thing.
D. Falling action shows consequences of the climax; resolution concludes the story.
D. Falling action shows consequences of the climax; resolution concludes the story.
Read: "Her anger was a storm that swept through the room." How does this metaphor most likely affect tone or theme?
A. Makes the scene humorous and lighthearted
B. Suggests anger is gentle and harmless
C. Emphasizes anger as powerful and destructive
D. Shows anger as small and insignificant
C. Emphasizes anger as powerful and destructive
Choose the meaning of temper in: "His temper cooled after the apology."
A. A metal mixture
B. His mood or anger
C. An instrument
D. A weather condition
B. His mood or anger
A character avoids eye contact, gives short answers, and keeps glancing at the door. Which inference is best supported?
A. The character is relaxed and comfortable.
B. The character is excited to stay and chat.
C. The character is nervous or hiding something.
D. The character is trying to be funny.
C. The character is nervous or hiding something.
Which best explains how another character’s helpful action can influence the protagonist?
A. It never affects the protagonist.
B. It can cause the protagonist to change.
C. It only makes the story longer.
D. It rewrites the protagonist’s backstory.
B. It can cause the protagonist to change.
Which evidence would best mark the climax?
A. A random description of setting
B. A character’s childhood memory
C. A decision or action is made
D. The final epilogue note
C. A decision or action is made