March Madness

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• She danced with confidence

• He was as quiet as a mouse.

• Time is money

• Ramona is a walking dictionary

Which of the following is the definition of foreshadowing?

• how the characters solve a problem

• comparing and contrasting two things using like or as

• the main idea of the story

• the author makes a hint about something that will happen later in the story

Which of the following is the definition of an inference?

• a conclusion through the use of guessing

• a guess

• a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

• a conclusion through the use of making stuff up

What is third person limited point of view?

• The character is in the story, relating his or her experiences directly.

• the narrator knows only the thoughts and feelings of a single character, while other characters are presented only externally

• written as if the reader is a character. uses pronouns you and your

• the narrator knows and shares the thoughts, feelings, and actions of all characters.

What is meant by the theme of a story?

• central message

• the conflict

• the resolution

• the main idea

What is the definition of author's purpose?

• where the author wrote a passage

• why the author chose to write a passage

• when the author wrote a passage

• how the author write a passage

What is a summary?

• a vague description of what happened in a story that usually includes who, what, when, where. and, why

• a long description of what happened in a story that usually includes who, what, when, where. and, why

• a synopsis of what happened in a story that usually includes who, what, when, where. and, why

Which of the following is the best test taking strategy?

• Rush through the test

• Read the passage carefully

• Pick random answers

Which of the following is the best test taking strategy?

• Rush

• Double check my answers

• Avoid all questions

• Don't show up

What should I do if I need extra help?

• Ask Ms. Faison for tutoring or a friend for help

• Give up

• Play video games