NJSLA Test Prep Quiz

What is the main idea of a passage that describes the life cycle of a butterfly, from egg to adult?

• The process of metamorphosis in insects

• The importance of butterflies in pollination

• The geographical distribution of butterflies

• The dietary habits of caterpillars

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When an author describes a character as having "eyes that could pierce through the darkest night," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

If a character in a story starts off as selfish and uncaring but ends up sacrificing their own needs for others, what aspect of the story is being demonstrated?

• Setting development

• Plot twist

• Character development

• Conflict resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What can be inferred from a passage where a character is constantly looking over their shoulder and jumping at every sound?

• The character is excited.

• The character is in a noisy environment.

• The character is paranoid or scared.

• The character is trying to be cautious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In a story, if the weather is always gloomy and stormy during key events, what might this suggest about the overall mood or tone?

• Happiness and peace

• Tension and foreboding

• Clarity and resolution

• Joy and excitement

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean if an author's purpose is to persuade?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint

• To describe a scene or event in detail

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

When a passage uses the phrase "a blanket of snow covered the ground," what type of figurative language is this an example of?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

If a character in a story is described as having a "silver tongue," what can be inferred about their personality?

• They are wealthy.

• They are skilled in speaking persuasively.

• They are honest and straightforward.

• They are quiet and reserved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the use of vivid imagery in a passage most likely aim to achieve?

• Confuse the reader

• Provide factual information

• Evoke a sensory experience

• Persuade the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When an author uses the words "whispered" and "murmured" instead of "said," what effect does this have on the tone of the passage?

• It makes the tone more aggressive.

• It makes the tone more secretive and quiet.

• It makes the tone more joyful.

• It makes the tone more formal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4