NAHS random questions
How many floors does NAHS have?
The stars were like diamonds in the sky. This comparison uses the word like.
Simile
"Yes! We won the championship! Everyone is cheering and hugging. I'm so glad!"
What is the author's tone?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Excited
C. Excited
Steve
Anna saw a wallet drop out of a man’s pocket. No one else noticed. She quickly picked it up and ran to give it back to him before he left.
A. Traveling is fun.
B. Honesty is important.
C. It is good to run fast.
B. Honesty is important.
What is the address for NAHS?
300 Northside Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
4111 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
500 Mt. Paran Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30327
600 North Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30327
4111 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
The school cafeteria is a zoo! This is a direct comparison that says the cafeteria is a zoo.
metaphor
"The rain poured down all day. The lights were out, and the house felt cold and empty. I just wanted to sleep."
What is the author's tone?
A. Funny
B. Gloomy
C. Hopeful
B. Gloomy
What is the missing word?
Is ______________ selfish?
Survival
The little bird tried over and over to fly, but it kept falling. The mother bird told it to keep trying. Finally, on the tenth try, the little bird flew high into the sky.
What is the main theme (lesson) of this story?
A. Birds like to fly.
B. Never give up.
C. It is good to have a mother.
B. Never give up.
Dr. Mitchell
The old car coughed and finally died. This gives the car the human actions of coughing and dying.
personification
"I don't understand why the instructions are so confusing. This process is taking forever, and nothing seems to work right."
What is the author's tone?
A. Calm
B. Grateful
C. Frustrated
C. Frustrated
Name the title of one story that we read this semester?
A Chance in the World
Is Survival Selfish?
Night
Mark and David were best friends until a new boy moved in. Mark ignored David to play with the new boy. When the new boy was mean, Mark was alone until David invited him to play again.
What is the main theme (lesson) of this story?
A. It is hard to meet new people.
B. Value your real friends.
C. Always be friendly to neighbors.
B. Value your real friends.
What is the mascot for NAHS?
The Warriors
I've told you a million times to clean your room! This is a great exaggeration for emphasis.
hyperbole
"Our new neighbor is so loud. Her dog barks constantly, and she always leaves trash on the sidewalk. It’s simply unacceptable."
What is the author's tone?
A. Enthusiastic
B. Disapproving
C. Confused
B. Disapproving
What are the three languages other than English that students in this class can speak?
Portuguese, Lithuanian, and Spanish
The town had a problem with trash. Instead of waiting for the government to fix it, a group of citizens met every week to clean the streets themselves and worked together to make the city better.
What is the main theme (lesson) of this story?
A. The power of community action.
B. Government should always help.
C. Trash is a major problem.
A. The power of community action.
What is the name of the river that flows near NAHS?
The Chattahoochee river
Sally sells seashells by the seashore. This is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words close together.
alliteration
"The ancient castle stood alone on the hill, its stone walls worn smooth by centuries of wind and weather. It was silent, waiting."
What is the author's tone?
A. Playful
B. Mysterious
C. Humorous
B. Mysterious
What are the names of the author's we read this semester?
A. Steve Robinson, Amy Goodman, Anne Frank
B. Steve Pemberton, Lana Wallace, Elie Wiesel
C. Stephen Cameron, Sarah Dessen, John Boyne
B. Steve Pemberton, Lana Wallace, Elie Wiesel
On the mountain, the hiker felt very small next to the huge trees and vast sky. He realized that his small problems at home were not as important as he thought they were.
What is the main theme (lesson) of this story?
A. Traveling makes you tired.
B. Nature is beautiful.
C. A change in perspective.
C. A change in perspective.