Figurative Language
Which sentence contains a simile?
A. The moon smiled down on us.
B. Her backpack was a rock on her shoulders.
C. He ran like the wind.
D. Time flew by quickly.
C. He ran like the wind.
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
A stanza
What is an antonym for “begin”?
A. Finish
B. Start
C. Open
D. Try
A. Finish
Emma loved visiting the library after school. She would find a quiet corner, curl up with a book, and read for hours. Her favorite stories were about animals and adventures. One day, she even helped a younger student find the perfect book.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Emma reads books about pirates.
B. Emma doesn't like the library.
C. Emma enjoys spending time at the library and helping others.
D. Emma goes to the park after school.
C. Emma enjoys spending time at the library and helping others.
Marcus always helped his younger sister with her homework, even when he was tired after school. He was patient with her and never got frustrated when she asked the same question over and over again. His mom was proud of how kind and responsible he was.
Which character trait best describes Marcus?
A. Impatient
B. Responsible
C. Rude
D. Shy
B. Responsible
Her voice was music to his ears.
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
What is a two, three, and four line stanza called?
Couplet, tercet, and quatrain
Which word in the sentence is an adjective?
"The green frog jumped into the pond."
A. Jumped
B. Green
C. Pond
D. Frog
B. Green
Recycling is an important way to reduce waste and help protect the environment. Items such as paper, plastic, and glass can be reused by melting them down and turning them into new products. This helps save resources, reduce pollution, and prevent items from ending up in landfills. Many communities have recycling programs that make it easy for people to recycle everyday items.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Recycling helps save resources and reduces pollution.
B. Recycling programs are difficult to use.
C. People should throw away less paper and plastic.
D. Many communities have recycling centers.
A. Recycling helps save resources and reduces pollution.
Sophie noticed that her best friend, Emma, had been feeling down lately. Sophie decided to surprise Emma with a small gift and a handwritten note to cheer her up. Emma smiled when she saw the note and hugged Sophie, thanking her for always being there. The two of them spent the afternoon talking and laughing, and Emma’s mood lifted.
What is the theme of this story?
A. Friends help each other through tough times.
B. Giving gifts is the best way to make friends.
C. Sometimes friends fight.
D. Friendship isn’t important.
A. Friends help each other through tough times.
The snake silently slid through the soft sand.
What effect does the alliteration in this sentence have on the reader?
A. It creates a happy, silly mood.
B. It emphasizes the smooth, quiet movement of the snake.
C. It shows the snake is dangerous.
D. It makes the reader confused.
B. It emphasizes the smooth, quiet movement of the snake.
Name 2 things that create rhythm in a poem
1. Rhyme scheme
2. Figurative Language (Repetition, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia)
3. Punctuation
4. Line Breaks
What does the word “generous” most likely mean in the sentence below?
“Even though she didn’t have much, Maria was generous and gave her sandwich to a hungry classmate.”
A. Careful
B. Mean
C. Giving
D. Hungry
C. Giving
Ava wanted to join the soccer team, but she didn’t make it on her first try. Instead of giving up, she practiced every afternoon in her backyard. When tryouts came around again, she made the team and even scored a goal in her first game.
What was the main conflict in the story?
A. Ava wanted a new soccer ball.
B. Ava couldn’t find anyone to practice with.
C. Ava didn’t make the soccer team at first.
D. Ava didn’t like soccer.
C. Ava didn’t make the soccer team at first.
During a camping trip, a storm suddenly hit, and the group of friends got lost in the woods. As the others panicked, Ava stayed calm and led them back toward the campsite. She used the map she had brought and encouraged everyone to keep moving, assuring them they would be safe. Thanks to her calm leadership, the group returned safely.
Use RAC: What character trait describes Ava and why?
Ava is courageous because she stayed calm and helped her friends out of the woods during the storm. She was positive as she told everyone to keep moving while she used the map she brought to help them out.
The wind whispered through the trees as the sun stretched across the sky.
Which two examples of figurative language are used in the sentence?
A. Simile and metaphor
B. Hyperbole and simile
C. Personification and metaphor
D. Personification and hyperbole
D. Personification and hyperbole
What is a narrative poem?
A poem that tells a story. It is written in stanzas.
Which word would be the most precise replacement for “said” in this sentence?
Ally stomped her foot and scrunched her nose. "I don’t want to go,” she said.
A. Whispered
B. Yelled
C. Spoke
D. Asked
B. Yelled
Liam forgot to charge his tablet the night before. When he got to school, he realized it was dead and he couldn't do his classwork. He asked his teacher if he could borrow one, and she let him—after reminding him to be more responsible next time.
What is the rising action?
Liam forgot to charge his tablet the night before.
Jason and his neighbor Malik both wanted to win the school art contest. They worked for days on their projects, but when Jason accidentally spilled water on Malik’s painting, he felt terrible. Instead of hiding it, Jason helped Malik fix the painting—and Malik still won. The boys stayed friends and even painted a mural together afterward.
The resolution helps readers learn what lesson/theme?
C. Helping others and being honest is more important than winning.
What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
A. To drop a can of beans on the floor
B. To tell a secret
C. To cook dinner
D. To make a mess
B. To tell a secret
Identify the rhyme scheme in this poem:
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
ABCBADED
Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?
A. Everyone should bring their books to class.
B. The team lost their game, but he tried hard.
C. Maria and Tina forgot her lunch.
D. The dog wagged their tail happily.
A. Everyone should bring their books to class.
Jake loved to play basketball, but his team was losing badly in the final game of the season. With just a few seconds left on the clock, Jake dribbled the ball to the three-point line. The gym went silent as he aimed for the basket. He took the shot, and the ball sailed through the air, landing perfectly in the hoop, winning the game for his team. His teammates high fived him as the crowd cheered. They had won the game and were ready to celebrate all their hard work.
What is the climax of this story?
A. Jake's team was losing badly.
B. Jake took the final shot and made the winning basket.
C. Jake was practicing basketball before the game.
D. The gym went silent before the final shot.
B. Jake took the final shot and made the winning basket.
When the school play was about to start, Mia felt nervous because she had a big solo to sing. Everyone else seemed confident, but Mia felt her heart racing. Despite her fear, Mia took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang her song beautifully, and the audience applauded at the end.
Using RAC, describe how Mia was brave.
Mia was brave when she conquered her fear and successfully sang on stage. She was nervous with a racing heart, but relaxed after taking a deep breath.