Literary Review

This is the WHO or WHAT a story is about.

• character

• setting

• details

• reasons

Which of the following could be the main character of a text?

• Harrodsburg

• a dog

• early morning, cool and rainy

• Be honest even when it is hard.

It was a dark stormy evening. There wasn't anything good on TV. The WIFI was out so she couldn't play video games. Her brother and sister were doing homework. She asked her dad to play a board game with her but he was working. Allissa frowned as she plopped down on the couch and let out a long sigh.

What can we infer from the text above?

• Allissa needs to do her homework.

• Allissa is bored.

• The weather will be better tomorrow.

• Allissa's dad should stop working and play with her.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a SETTING?

• sunny morning

• early

• forest

• prince and princess

Which of the following could be a theme of a text?

• Always think before you act.

• Cinderella lived happily ever after.

• Don't steal gum from the store.

• Break a leg.

You are my sunshine.

This example if figurative language is a ___________.

• simile

• metaphor

• limerick

• drama

I love hiking so much. However, one time I went hiking and got lost and it was a disaster. First of all, we forgot to bring any snacks. About three miles into the hike my stomach was screaming at me. I also didn't wear proper shoes so I got blisters on my feet. Last but not least, we decided to run ahead of our parents and somehow we got separated. Next time we really should plan ahead to avoid disaster.

What is the theme of the passage?

• Planning ahead can save you lots of heartache.

• Don't wear the wrong shoes hiking.

• Always have snacks.

• Don't separate from your parents.

I love hiking so much. However, one time I went hiking and got lost and it was a disaster. First of all, we forgot to bring any snacks. About three miles into the hike my stomach was screaming at me. I also didn't wear proper shoes so I got blisters on my feet. Last but not least, we decided to run ahead of our parents and somehow we got separated. Next time we really should plan ahead to avoid disaster.

From what point of view is this text written?

• fourth person

• third person

• second person

• first person

I love hiking so much. However, one time I went hiking and got lost and it was a disaster. First of all, we forgot to bring any snacks. About three miles into the hike my stomach was screaming at me. I also didn't wear proper shoes so I got blisters on my feet. Last but not least, we decided to run ahead of our parents and somehow we got separated. Next time we really should plan ahead to avoid disaster.

What is the meaning of the phrase "my stomach was screaming at me"?

• My stomach was mad.

• My stomach was loud.

• I was hungry.

• I had a stomach virus.

This type of writing has a cast, stage directions, and dialogue.

• article

• poem

• drama

• prose