Figurative Language
A. A comparison using Like or as
B. A word that sounds like its meaning
C. A type of poem
D. A sentence with only two words
A. A comparison using like or as
What is a summary?
A. A long retelling
B. Every single word
C. A short version of the main idea and details
D. Your opinion
C. A short version of the main idea and details
What is the setting of a story?
A. The main problem
B. The events in order
C. Where and when the story happens
D. The title and cover
C. Where and when the story happens
What do you do when you make an inference?
A. Write the story yourself
B. Copy exactly from the text
C. Make a guess using clues and what you already know
D. give a summary of the story
C. Make a guess using clues and what you already know
What does the word "eager" most likely mean in this sentence?
"Jamie was eager to open his birthday presents and couldn’t stop smiling."
A. Sad
B. Nervous
C. Excited
D. Confused
C. excited
What does this phrase mean: "i'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?
A. the person wants to eat a horse
B. the person is really hungry
C. The person eats a lot of horses
D. The person doesn't like food
B. the person is really hungry
Which of the following is best to include in a summary?
A. Funniest part only
B. Minor characters
C. Every quote
D. Main idea and key events
D. Main idea and key events
Which one is a Protagonist in a story?
A. The time the story takes place
B. The main character in the story
C. The author in the story
D. The ending of the story
B. The main character in the story
“Sarah’s eyes widened and she gasped when she saw her birthday cake.”
What can you infer about how Sarah feels?
A. Sad
B. Scared
C. Angry
D. Surprised and happy
D. Surprised and happy
What point of view is this sentence written in?
"I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the surprise party!"
A. first person
B. Second person
C. Third person
A. first person
Write a sentence using personification about the moon.
The moon smiled down on us from the sky
Which sentence is a summary of a story about a dog lost in a storm who finds his way home?
A. The storm was loud and scary.
B. A dog is the main character.
C. A dog gets lost in a storm but finds his way home.
D. Dogs are brave in storms.
C. A dog gets lost in a storm but finds his way home.
Name and describe a conflict in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".
Dorothy's house landed in the land of Oz
Read:
"Ben walked slowly with his shoulders slumped. He let out a deep sigh."
What can you infer about Ben’s mood?
Ben is feeling sad or tired
What type of text structure is used in this passage?
"First, gather your materials. Next, mix the ingredients. Then, pour the batter into the pan. Finally, bake for 30 minutes."
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Sequence/Chronological
D. Problem and solution
C. Sequence/Chronological
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
"The classroom was a zoo."
Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
D. Metaphor
What should you NOT include in a summary?
A. Important events
B. Exact quotes
C. Main idea
D. Supporting details
B. Exact quotes
What is the theme of a story?
A. What the character wears
B. A list of facts
C. The lesson the author wants to teach
D. The order of events
C. The lesson the author wants to teach
Which sentence shows that the character is nervous?
A. He whistled a happy tune.
B. Her hands were shaking and her heart raced.
C. She danced across the stage.
D. He smiled and waved to his friend.
B. Her hands were shaking and her heart raced.
If a story is meant to entertain the reader, what is the author's purpose?
A. To give information to the reader about a specific topic
B. To make the reader enjoy the story
C. To convince the reader to do something
B. To make the reader enjoy the story
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
A. The clouds are fluffy.
B. I waited in line forever!
C. Her eyes sparkled like stars.
D. The wind sang a lullaby.
B. I waited in line forever!
Summarize one chapter of the Wizard of Oz
example: Chapter 1 Dorothy is introduced and her house is hit by a cyclone.
Which is the best example of a theme?
A. The girl won her race
B. Always be kind, even when others aren't
C. The puppy barked
D. The school was big and noisy
B. Always be kind, even when others aren't
What is the best inference?
"Marcus held his report card tightly, then slowly put it in his backpack without saying a word."
A. He was proud
B. He was excited
C. He was trying to hide it
D. He lost it
C. He was trying to hide it
Who is Ms. Rodriguez favorite Wizard of Oz character?
A. Dorothy
B. The scarecrow
C. The Tin Woodman
D. The Wicked Witch of the East
C. The Tin Woodman