Unit 1 Week 1 Review

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The sun set behind the mountains.

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

What is the central idea of a story?

• The main character's name.

• The time and place of the story.

• The underlying message or theme.

• The number of pages in the book.

Why might an author choose to use personification in their writing?

• To make the text more difficult to understand.

• To give human qualities to non-human things for effect.

• To confuse the reader.

• To describe the setting in detail.

In the sentence "The leaves danced in the wind," what does the word "danced" suggest?

• The leaves were performing a ballet.

• The leaves were moving gracefully.

• The leaves were falling to the ground.

• The leaves were changing color.

What is the author's purpose if they are writing to inform?

• To entertain the reader.

• To persuade the reader.

• To provide facts and information.

• To express personal feelings.

Which word best fits the context of the sentence: "The ancient castle stood on the hill, a silent _______ of the past"?

• reminder

• destroyer

• builder

• traveler

Using context clues, what does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "The melancholy music filled the room, making everyone feel a bit sad"?

• Happy

• Joyful

• Sad

• Excited

If an author writes a story about a hero saving a village, what might be their purpose?

• To inform about village life.

• To entertain with an exciting tale.

• To persuade readers to become heroes.

• To describe the geography of the village.

In the sentence "The storm raged on, its fury unmatched," what is being personified?

• The storm

• The fury

• The match

• The rage

What does the word "exuberant" mean in the context of: "The children were exuberant as they played in the park"?

• Tired

• Sad

• Energetic

• Quiet