ELA G6 Study Guide S1 Exam

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The world is a stage.

• Her smile is like sunshine.

• Time is a thief.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

What is alliteration?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

• Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• Giving human traits to non-human things.

• A type of poem that follows a specific structure.

Which of the following lines contains personification?

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She ran as fast as lightning.

• He was as brave as a lion.

What is the rhyme scheme of the following lines?

The cat sat on the mat,

It wore a big hat.

A mouse ran by fast,

And then it was past.

• AABB

• ABAB

• ABCB

• AAAB

What type of poem consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern?

• Limerick

• Haiku

• Acrostic

• Free verse

In poetry, repetition is used to:

• Make the poem longer.

• Emphasize a particular idea or theme.

• Create a rhyme scheme.

• Change the meaning of words.

Which statement best describes the difference between poetry and prose?

• Poetry uses rhythm and meter; prose does not.

• Poetry tells stories; prose does not.

• Prose is always longer than poetry.

• Poetry is meant to be sung; prose is meant to be read.

What is an acrostic poem?

• A poem that describes nature.

• A poem where the first letter of each line spells a word.

• A poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

• A poem that tells a story in verse form.

Which of the following best describes a limerick?

• A poem that tells a sad story.

• A five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

• A poem that has no defined structure.

• A narrative poem written in free verse.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Her heart is like a stone.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The wind howled like a wolf.