Semester 1 ELA Review

Semester 1 Review Game

Part 1: Inferences and Text Evidence

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My cousin Juan always had to be the best at everything. One day, he and I were climbing the big maple tree in my yard. I've been climbing that tree ever since I was little. I knew every branch like the back of my hand, but Juan had never climbed a tree before.

Even so, he kept climbing higher and higher. When he passed me by, he said he wasn't scared. He just kept climbing higher.

When he finally stopped and looked down, he began to cry. He couldn't move. We had to call the fire department to get him down.

Multiple Choice

Why does Juan keep climbing higher?

• Because Juan wants to touch the sky

• Because Juan is scared

• Because Juan loves tree climbing

• Because Juan wants to beat his cousin

Multiple Choice

Why did they call the fire department?

• Because Juan is afraid and unable to come down

• Because Juan fell and broke his arm

• Because they're both in trouble for climbing public trees

• Because climbing tall trees is a fire hazard

Part 2: Literary Devices

Multiple Choice

"An indirect or passing reference in a text to something else"

• Hyperbole

• Juxtaposition

• Allusion

• Idiom

Multiple Choice

"Putting two things nearby each other to make a point or send a message"

• Hyperbole

• Juxtaposition

• Allusion

• Idiom

Multiple Choice

Mr. Robinson was a lion watching his prey, as he glared at the wasp nest outside his door, bug spray clenched in his fist.

How does the metaphor in this passage contribute to character?

• It reveals that Mr. Robinson is weak and cowardly in the face of danger

• It reveals that Mr. Robinson is aggressive and combative toward wasps.

• It reveals that Mr. Robinson has a deep, crippling fear of wasps.

• It reveals that Mr. Robinson is the best ELA teacher in the US of A.

Multiple Choice

Winter break called my name, and yet it still felt SO FAR AWAY!

How does the personification in this passage contribute to plot?

• It reveals that winter break starts this Friday.

• It reveals that the speaker is very excited for winter break.

• It reveals that winter break is two weeks long this year.

• It reveals that winter break will be a relaxing time for the speaker

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

• "Let's just cut to the chase..."

• "With great power comes great responsibility"

• "Early to bed, early to rise, makes one happy, healthy, prepared, and wise"

• "Oh, I know how to answer number 4!"

Part 3: Context Clues

Multiple Choice

"I never felt so enthralled with a piece of art before...now I have a yearly membership to the Museum!"

Using your context clues, what is the best meaning for "enthralled"?

• Very disgusted

• Very annoyed

• Veru funny

• Very interested

Multiple Choice

"The outfit was rather diminutive once he saw it in person, but he took a deep breath and found a way to squeeze into it still."

Using your context clues, what is the best definition for "diminutive"

• Really interesting

• Really embarrassing

• Really tiny

• Really upsetting

Part 4: Connotation

Multiple Choice

In general, does the word "steal" have a positive or negative connotation?

• Positive

• Negative