NWEA ELA Prep

What does "alliteration" refer to in writing?

• A book of maps.

• A true piece of information.

• A string of words that start with the same letter and sound.

• Writing that is made up.

What is a simile?

• A direct comparison using "like" or "as"

• A type of rhythm in poetry

• A reference to historical events

• A description without comparisons

What is an acronym?

• A non-fiction book about someone's life.

• A short word formed from the first letters of several words.

• A type of serious, emotional writing.

• A device used in fiction to reflect on past events.

Which of the following best describes an "anecdote"?

• A device used in fiction to reflect on past events.

• A personal writing meant for only the writer to read.

• A short story, often used to show an example.

• The part of a story after the climax.

Which of the following best describes "suspense"?

• Excitement about upcoming events

• The feeling of not knowing what will happen next

• A sudden twist in the story

• The resolution of the plot

What is the purpose of a "caption" in a document?

• To provide a true piece of information.

• To write about someone's opinion on a book.

• To explain or describe a picture or graphic.

• To list events in the order they occurred.

What does "chronological" mean when referring to the order of events?

• In order of importance.

• From the most recent to the earliest.

• In order of time, from earliest to latest.

• Based on personal experiences.

What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?

• To list all the characters in the story

• To provide the definitions of important words found in the text

• To summarize each chapter

• To describe the book's settings

What does the term "homophone" refer to?

• A word that has multiple meanings

• A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling

• A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation

• A word used in telecommunication

What is a metaphor?

• A type of poem

• A word that means exactly what it says

• A comparison between two things that says one thing is another

• A detailed description of a scene