Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this? “The classroom was a zoo.”
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
Which text structure tells about events in the order they happened?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Chronological
D. Problem and solution
C. Chronological
What is the mood of the following sentence? “The abandoned house creaked with every step, and shadows danced on the walls.”
A. Cheerful
B. Mysterious
C. Excited
D. Hopeful
B. Mysterious
Which sentence is correct?
A. Its going to rain today.
B. It’s going to rain today.
C. Its’ going to rain today.
D. It going to rain today.
B. It's going to rain today.
What is the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of telling the truth?
A. Honesty is important
B. How to train a dog
C. The setting of a house
D. Characters in a book
A. Honesty is important
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
C. Personification
What text structure is used in this paragraph?
"Both lions and tigers are large cats, but they live in different parts of the world. Lions live in Africa, while tigers live in Asia. Both are skilled hunters."
Compare and Contrast
What word best describes the tone of this sentence: "I can’t believe I won the contest! This is the best day ever!"
A) Angry
B) Excited
C) Bored
D) Nervous
B. Excited
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) i went to the store.
B) I went to the Store.
C) I went to the store.
D) I Went to the store.
C. I went to the store.
What is the central idea of a story?
A) The order events happen in
B) The main message
C) The setting
D) The funniest part
B. The main message
Explain what the phrase “She had a heart of gold” means and identify the figurative language used.
She is kind, generous, or caring. This is a Metaphor.
Which text structure best fits a passage that describes the similarities and differences between hurricanes and tornadoes?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological
D. Compare and contrast
D. Compare and contrast
Which word best describes the tone of a speech that is passionate, urgent, and emotional?
A. Bored
B. Persuasive
C. Informal
D. Indifferent
B. Persuasive
Rewrite the sentence using correct punctuation and grammar:
“tom went to the store but he forgot his wallet”
"Tom went to the store, but he forgot his wallet."
Which of the following is the best example of a universal theme?
A) A dragon protects its cave
B) A boy finds a lost dog
C) Friendship helps people overcome challenges
D) A family moves to a new city
C. Friendship helps people overcome challenges.
Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole?
A) She had a heart of gold.
B) I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
C) He fought like a lion.
D) The classroom was a zoo.
B. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
Which structure is being used?
"The city built a new park because there weren’t enough safe places for kids to play."
A) Cause and effect
B) Chronological order
C) Problem and solution
D) Description
A. Cause and effect
Read the passage and describe the tone the author uses. What words or phrases help you identify it?
Oh great, another surprise math test—just what I needed to make my day even better. I totally love being unprepared and guessing every answer. Nothing says fun like sweating through 20 questions in 20 minutes!
Words and phrases like "Oh great," "just what I needed," and "totally love" help identify the sarcastic tone, because they express the opposite of what the speaker truly feels.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A) I like pizza; and I also like pasta.
B) She loves to swim; she goes every weekend.
C) I have three pets; a dog, a cat, and a fish.
D) The sun is bright; but it's also cold.
B. She loves to swim; she goes every weekend.
After reading a short story, explain the theme in your own words. Support your answer with one detail from the story.
Lena found a lost puppy shivering in the rain and took it home. She fed it, dried it off, and made posters to help find its owner. A week later, she reunited the puppy with a grateful family.
Kindness and compassion can make a big difference in someone's life.
Which sentence contains an example of personification?
A. The wind howled through the night.
B. He ran as fast as a cheetah.
C. Her backpack was as heavy as a rock.
D. The room was as silent as a grave.
A. The wind howled through the night.
Read this short paragraph and identify the text structure used. Then explain how the structure helps the reader understand the information.
First, gather your ingredients: two slices of bread, your favorite deli meat, cheese, and any toppings like lettuce or tomato. Next, layer the meat and cheese between the slices of bread, then add your toppings and a spread like mayo or mustard if you like. Finally, press the sandwich together, slice it in half, and enjoy your tasty creation.
The text structure being used is sequence (also known as chronological order or process order).
This structure helps the reader understand the information because it presents the steps in the order they should be followed. Words like "First," "Next," and "Finally" guide the reader through each part of the process clearly, making it easy to follow and complete the task successfully.
Read the sentence: "Oh, great. Another pop quiz. Just what I needed."
What is the tone, and how do you know?
The tone is sarcastic. Clues include the phrases “Oh, great” and “just what I needed,” which show the speaker doesn’t actually mean what they say.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The dogs runs in the yard.
B. The dog run in the yard.
C. The dogs run in the yard.
D. The dog are running in the yard.
C. The dogs run in the yard.
Which of the following best explains how to determine the central idea of a nonfiction text?
A. Count the number of paragraphs
B. Identify the setting and characters
C. Look for repeated ideas and supporting details
D. Summarize each word
C. Look for repeated ideas and supporting details.