Salish - Vocab Quiz 2

Language used to convey something that is different from the literal dictionary definition of the word

• figurative language

• narrative

• plot

• point of view

Refers to who is telling a story, or who is narrating it

• theme

• figurative language

• narrative

• point of view

The underlying message or 'big idea'

• theme

• narrative

• plot

• point of view

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• You were as brave as a lion.

• Franklin has a heart of gold.

• It's raining cats and dogs.

• I've been on cloud nine all day.

Which is the following of a metaphor?

• He was as angry as a grizzly bear.

• He's a walking encyclopedia.

• The students acted like clowns.

• The wind whistled throughout the day.

Which is an example of first person POV?

• I went to the store and when I got there, all of the candy had been sold!

• Tim was mad at Shay. He blamed her. Shay knew Tim would be mad, but she wanted to live her life.

• iPod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, like watching movies and listening to music.

• Brian woke up feeling terrific. He hopped out of bed excited to start the day. He knew that today was the day his big surprise would come.

Which is an example of second person POV?

• I was sure there was something following me. I walked faster and faster to get away.

• iPod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, like watching movies and listening to music.

• Brian woke up feeling terrific. He hopped out of bed excited to start the day. He knew that today was the day his big surprise would come.

• I went to the store and when I got there, all of the candy had been sold!

Which is an example of third person POV?

• I went to the store and when I got there, all of the candy had been sold!

• iPod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, like watching movies and listening to music.

• I was sure there was something following me. I walked faster and faster to get away.

• Brian woke up feeling terrific. He hopped out of bed excited to start the day. He knew that today was the day his big surprise would come.

If the story is about a student who studied really hard for a test and then the student earned an A, the theme could be:

• hard work pays off

• honesty

• kindness

• appearances are deceiving

If the story is about a boy who gets teased for wearing a bright neon hat everyday, but wears the hat anyway, the theme could be:

• kindness

• being yourself

• friendship

• loyalty