Vocabulary and Writing Concepts Quiz

What is an affix?

• A type of insect

• A small boat

• A prefix or suffix added to a word

• A colorful flower

What does the term "antonym" mean?

• A word that has the same meaning

• A word that has a different meaning

• A special type of insect

• A type of fruit

What type of writing can be found in a newspaper or magazine?

• Recipes

• Poems

• Articles

• Comics

Who is the audience in writing?

• A group of actors

• The people reading or listening to the writing

• The characters in a story

• The author's friends

Who is the person who writes a story or article?

• Illustrator

• Author

• Editor

• Librarian

What does "capitalization" in writing refer to?

• Writing in big letters

• Including money in a story

• Using capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns

• Drawing pictures in the margin

What is the main point or focus of a passage called?

• Title

• Summary

• Central Idea

• Conclusion

In a story, who are the characters?

• The author and illustrator

• The people who read the story

• The main people or animals in the story

• The background scenery

What term refers to what a character does in a story?

• Character's thoughts

• Character's actions

• Character's appearance

• Character's dreams

What does "characters' relationships" in a story mean?

• The characters' ages

• How the characters are related to each other or how they interact

• The characters' favorite foods

• The characters' hobbies