Test Review: Theme, Drama, Poetry, Figurative Language

What is "theme"?

• Main Idea

• Topic

• The message the story sends

• What the story is about

Opal walked into the store not wanting to do what she had planned. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He admonished her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

WHAT ARE TWO SYNONYMS FOR ADMONISHED?

• Reprimanded

• Honored

• Admired

• Scolded

• Forgave

Opal walked into the store not wanting to do what she had planned. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He admonished her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

WHAT IS THE THEME?

• Kindness

• Jealousy

• Honesty

• Courage

Opal walked into the store not wanting to do what she had planned. She knew when she took the makeup without paying for it that it was wrong. She felt so guilty. She knew she couldn’t keep the makeup. So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed what she had done. He admonished her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest. She felt very relieved.

WHICH SENTENCE BEST SUPPORTS THE THEME?

• "She felt very relieved."

• "She knew she couldn't keep the makeup."

• "So, gathering all of her courage, she walked over to the security officer and confessed."

• "He admonished her for shoplifting but let her off with a warning because she had been honest."

Which two words mean the opposite of confess?

• Disclose

• Deny

• Conceal

• Acknowledge

Nancy Neat invited Sloppy Susie to her house to work on their art project, but Nancy Neat had no idea what to expect from a visit from Sloppy Susie. First, it was snowing outside and Sloppy Susie didn't take her boots off nor did she wipe them on the doormat. Then Sloppy Susie ate a bag of nacho chips on Nancy Neat’s white couch. Since Sloppy Susie is not very careful when she eats, nacho chip powder went all over the couch. Nancy Neat tried to be nice and not pay attention to Sloppy Susie’s messy behavior. To top it all off, Sloppy Susie threw her chip bag on the carpet when she was finished eating. Nancy Neat was so offended that she said she was sick and asked Sloppy Susie to leave. At school the next day, Nancy Neat asked the teacher if she could work by herself since she was still so upset about Sloppy Susie's behavior. After explaining her situation, the teacher allowed Nancy to work alone. Sloppy Susie had to finish the assignment by herself, but unfortunately she spilled coffee on it.

WHAT IS THE BEST POSSIBLE THEME FOR THE PASSAGE?

• Responsibility

• Hard Work

• Perseverance

• Respect

Nancy Neat invited Sloppy Susie to her house to work on their art project, but Nancy Neat had no idea what to expect from a visit from Sloppy Susie. First, it was snowing outside and Sloppy Susie didn't take her boots off nor did she wipe them on the doormat. Then Sloppy Susie ate a bag of nacho chips on Nancy Neat’s white couch. Since Sloppy Susie is not very careful when she eats, nacho chip powder went all over the couch. Nancy Neat tried to be nice and not pay attention to Sloppy Susie’s messy behavior. To top it all off, Sloppy Susie threw her chip bag on the carpet when she was finished eating. Nancy Neat was so offended that she said she was sick and asked Sloppy Susie to leave. At school the next day, Nancy Neat asked the teacher if she could work by herself since she was still so upset about Sloppy Susie's behavior. After explaining her situation, the teacher allowed Nancy to work alone. Sloppy Susie had to finish the assignment by herself, but unfortunately she spilled coffee on it.

WHICH SENTENCE SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT NANCY'S HOUSE IS NEAT?

• "Nancy Neat invited Sloppy Susie to her house to work on their art project, but Nancy Neat had no idea what to expect from a visit from Sloppy Susie."

• "Then Sloppy Susie ate a bag of nacho chips on Nancy Neat’s white couch."

• "Nancy Neat tried to be nice and not pay attention to Sloppy Susie’s messy behavior."

• "At school the next day, Nancy Neat asked the teacher if she could work by herself since she was still so upset about Sloppy Susie's behavior."

"Nancy Neat" and "Sloppy Susie" are examples of:

• idioms

• similes

• metaphors

• alliteration

Which words are examples of 1st person point of view?

• we

• my

• us

• they

• our

Which words are examples of 3rd person point of view?

• I

• his

• she

• their

• they