What does the word "synthesize" mean in the context of reading comprehension?

To combine different ideas to form a new understanding

To argue against the author's point of view

To summarize the text without giving personal opinion

To focus on specific details and ignore the main idea

What is the main purpose of a simile in literature?

B) To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

D) To provide a factual statement

Which of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor?

A) Her smile was as bright as the sun.

D) The leaves danced in the breeze.

What does the term 'alliteration' refer to in poetry?

B) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

A) The repetition of vowel sounds

C) The use of similes and metaphors

In a story, what is the role of the protagonist?

A) The main character who faces the central conflict

B) The character who opposes the main character

C) A minor character who provides comic relief

What is the effect of using imagery in a text?

B) To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind

C) To provide factual information

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

B) The team is winning the match.

A) The team are winning the match.

C) The team were winning the match.

What is the primary function of a thesis statement in an essay?

B) To state the main argument or point

C) To provide a summary of the essay

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

B) I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

C) The stars danced in the sky.

What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

B) The central idea or message of the story

A) The time and place of the story

C) The sequence of events in the story

D) The main character in the story

Which of the following best describes a 'climax' in a story?

B) The turning point or most intense moment

A) The introduction of characters

C) The resolution of the conflict

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a narrative?

C) To introduce a new character

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

A) The stars were shining brightly.

C) The river was wide and deep.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

A) A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not

B) A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile does not

What does the term 'irony' mean in literature?

A) A situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs

B) A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

What is the role of a narrator in a story?

B) To tell the story from a specific point of view

A) To provide background information

C) To introduce the main character

Reading MCA

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.10, RL.8.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The cupcake yelled, "Don't eat me!" as Mr. Carpenter sunk in his teeth.

simile

metaphor

personification

idiom

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tall tales are known for using which type of figurative language?

hyperbole

personification

idiom

metaphor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you are working with fiction, it's recommended that you highlight ... ?

the central idea of the text

all adjectives

emotions & reactions of the main character

tough vocabulary

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

HEN, fiction, 1/4: what should you highlight based on the attached passage?

muttered, Luis, drills, teach, Falcons, head, catch

jealousy, expertise, determination, effort, confidence, quickened

Kellan, sliver, describe, dribble, pace, her

value, amazing, fabulous, beautiful, wonderful, you can do this!

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When an author uses a flashback in a story, what is their primary purpose?

To confuse the reader

To predict future events

To provide background information or context

To introduce new characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When an author uses a flashback in a story, what are they trying to achieve?

To predict future events

To provide background information or context

To describe the setting in detail

To introduce a new character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does it mean to "infer" something from a text?

To guess without any clues

To find the exact words that state a fact

To make a logical guess based on evidence in the text

To ask someone else what the text means

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Reading MCA

25 questions

The cupcake yelled, "Don't eat me!" as Mr. Carpenter sunk in his teeth.

Tall tales are known for using which type of figurative language?

If you are working with fiction, it's recommended that you highlight ... ?

HEN, fiction, 1/4: what should you highlight based on the attached passage?

When an author uses a flashback in a story, what is their primary purpose?

When an author uses a flashback in a story, what are they trying to achieve?

What does it mean to "infer" something from a text?

What does the word "synthesize" mean in the context of reading comprehension?

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

What is the main purpose of a simile in literature?

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