Text Structures
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had failed to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time! What text structure is this?
A) Descriptive
B) Problem/ Solution
C) Sequence
B) Problem/ Solution
A text that is not true. What genre of text is this?
A) Non-fiction
B) Fiction
C) Biography
B) Fiction
Every morning, Carlos helped his grandmother carry groceries into the house. One rainy morning, Carlos wanted to stay inside and play video games. His grandmother was struggling with several heavy bags, so he put down his controller and helped her. Afterward, she thanked him for thinking about someone besides himself.
What is the theme?
A. Helping others shows kindness and consideration.
B. People should always put their own needs first.
C. Older people should never ask younger people for help.
A. Helping others shows kindness and consideration.
Which literary element establishes the time, location, and surrounding circumstances in which a story unfolds and can influence how characters respond to events?
Setting
Which figurative language device compares two unlike things using words such as “like” or “as” to create a vivid image?
Simile
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing. What text structure is this?
A) Descriptive
B) Problem/ Solution
C) Sequence
A) Descriptive
What is the purpose of the following passage? Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae and compound eyes.
A) To inform
B) To entertain
C) to persuade
A) To inform
Maya wanted to join the school's art club, but she was afraid her drawings were not good enough. She noticed that many students in the club had more experience than she did. Instead of giving up, Maya decided to attend the first meeting and practice with the other students. At first, she made several mistakes, but she continued working on her drawings. After several months, Maya noticed how much her artwork had improved.
What is the theme?
A. People should only participate when they are confident in their abilities.
B. Trying something new and practicing can help people develop their abilities.
C. People with more experience will always be better than beginners.
B. Trying something new and practicing can help people develop their abilities.
Which literary element refers to the connected sequence of events in a narrative, including the development of conflict, important turning points, and eventual resolution?
Plot
Which figurative language device makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, without using “like” or “as”?
Metaphor
Listing events or explaining steps in order. What text structure is this?
A) Cause/ Effect
B) Problem/ Solution
C) Sequence
C) Sequence
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
A) To inform
B) To entertain
C) to persuade
B) To entertain
When Jordan's group received a difficult history project, everyone wanted to choose the easiest part of the assignment. Jordan suggested dividing the work equally, but two group members disagreed and refused to cooperate. The group began arguing and made very little progress. Jordan eventually suggested that everyone explain what they needed and listen to the others' ideas. Once the group began communicating and sharing responsibilities, they finished the project on time.
What is the theme?
A. Open communication and cooperation can help people overcome disagreements.
B. Group projects are usually unsuccessful because people have different opinions.
C. The easiest way to solve a disagreement is to let one person make the decision.
A. Open communication and cooperation can help people overcome disagreements.
Which literary element communicates insight about life, human behavior, or society that a reader can apply as a lesson?
Theme
Which figurative language device gives human qualities, emotions, actions, or behaviors to an object, animal, or idea that is not human?
Personification
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball. What text structure is this?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Sequence
B) Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of the following passage? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2013!
A) To inform
B) To entertain
C) To persuade
C) To persuade
Elena had always been one of the highest-scoring students in her class. When she received a low grade on an important assignment, she felt embarrassed and immediately blamed the teacher for giving unclear instructions. Later, Elena reread the assignment and realized she had rushed through several important directions. Instead of continuing to blame her teacher, she asked for feedback and revised her work. She still disliked receiving the low grade, but she recognized that accepting responsibility gave her a chance to improve.
What is the theme?
A. People are more successful when they avoid admitting they have made mistakes.
B. Students should challenge teachers whenever they receive disappointing grades.
C. Accepting responsibility for mistakes can help people grow and improve.
C. Accepting responsibility for mistakes can help people grow and improve.
Which literary element determines the perspective through which readers experience a story and controls how much information they receive about characters, events, and conflicts?
Point of View
Which sound device occurs when the same or similar beginning consonant sounds are repeated in words that appear close together, often creating rhythm or emphasis?
Alliteration
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the groud that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
A) Cause and Effect
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Sequence
A) Cause and Effect
A text that is true and informational. What type of text is this?
A) Expository
B) Narrative
C) Descriptive
A) Expository
For years, Marcus believed that being successful meant being better than everyone else. When his friend Jamal began receiving higher grades, Marcus became jealous and stopped sharing his study notes. He even encouraged Jamal to skip a study session before an important test. Later, Marcus realized that his jealousy had damaged their friendship and had not actually improved his own performance. He apologized to Jamal and began helping him again. Marcus eventually understood that another person's success did not prevent him from achieving his own goals.
What is the theme?
A. People should avoid helping others who might become more successful than they are.
B. Comparing yourself to others can prevent you from recognizing your own potential and damage important relationships.
C. Success is only meaningful when a person performs better than everyone around them.
B. Comparing yourself to others can prevent you from recognizing your own potential and damage important relationships.
An author reveals a character's personality through the character's decisions, dialogue, thoughts, relationships, and reactions to difficult situations. What literary element is the author developing?
Characterization
Which figurative language device uses a word whose sound imitates or closely represents the natural sound associated with the action, object, or event being described?
Onomatopoeia