Figurative Language
Character Traits
Personal Narrative
Vocabulary
100
Which sentence contains a simile?
A) The wind whispered through the trees.
B) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
C) The road was a ribbon of moonlight.
D) He had a heart of stone.
B) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
100
Which word best describes a character who never gives up, even when things are difficult?
A) Lazy
B) Persistent
C) Courageous
D) Ambitious
B) Persistent
100
True or false?
A personal narrative is always written in the first person (using "I" and "my").
True
100
Which word means to create something new?
A) Admire
B) Invent
C) Encourage
D) Ordinary
B) Invent
200
Identify the figurative language used in this sentence and explain its meaning:
The angry clouds marched across the sky.
Personification. The clouds are gray and dark and are moving fast across the sky.
200
What character traits would you describe someone who always helps other people in need? (For example, someone who lives on the street or has no money or food.)
compassionate, kind, helpful, generous
200
What are 3 important things you need in a personal narrative to make it interesting?
feelings, dialogue, thoughts.
200
My teacher always __________ me to do my best, even when I feel like giving up.
encourages
300
Identify the figurative language used in this sentence and explain its meaning:
She didn't know what to do. Her feet felt like heavy stones.
Simile. She can't move because she is too scared or nervous. She feels stuck.
300
Read the sentence below and identify the character trait being shown. Explain your answer.
Even though Sam was afraid of presentations, he took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage to give his speech.
courageous, brave
300
What is wrong with this diary entry sentence?
Yesterday, I go to school and saw my friends.
Go => went
Past tense!
300
What does the word ambitious mean?
to have big dreams! To have some big goals you want to reach.
400
Write 1 simile, metaphor or personification about this picture.
Answers may vary:
The snow was a blanket of white.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Today was as beautiful as a painting.
400
Read the passage below and identify the character trait the main character demonstrates. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
As the storm raged outside, Ava noticed her little brother shivering. Without hesitation, she took off her own jacket and wrapped it around him. "You need it more than I do," she said smiling, even though she was cold too.
Ava is selfless because she "took off her own jacket and wrapped it around him." Even though she was cold too, she wanted to put others first.
400
What are 3 examples of sequence words?
suddenly,
next,
then,
in the beginning,
at the end,
400
Make a sentence with the word "possibility."
Is there a possibility that we can move the exam date?
500
Write 1 metaphor, 1 simile, AND 1 personification sentence for this picture.
The storm was a monster.
The thunder was like a lion roaring.
The angry clouds screamed at the lighthouse with rage.
500
Read the passage below and infer Mia's character traits. Identify feelings, actions, dialogue, and thoughts.
As Mia stood on the stage, everyone clapped. She was a little nervous but a little happy, knowing that she did it. I worked hard for this, but so did my teammates. I don’t want all the attention on me, she thought. She took a deep breath and said: "Thank you so much," she said. "But I couldn’t have done this alone. My friends and coach helped me every step of the way." Mia smiled and clapped for her teammates, making sure they shared in the moment.
Mia is humble because:
- feelings: she feels a little nervous on stage and a little happy, because she knows she did well but doesn't want too much attention
- actions: she claps for her teammates
- dialogue: she says that she didn't do it alone and thanks her team.
- thoughts: she doesn't want all the attention on her.
500
Find the 3 mistakes in this sentence.
Last week, there have a party at school. I am really happy and had a lot of fun. My friend said, "let's do this again next week!"
there was
I was
Let's
500
Fill in the blanks.
Although Maria thought she was just an __________ girl, her kindness and courage made her special. Her younger brother always _______ her for always helping others and never giving up. She is his ____________, inspiring him to work hard and be kind too.
ordinary
admires
role model