ELA Unit Review

What is a simile?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A statement of fact

• A type of text structure

• A metaphor

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The sun is like a golden ball.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She sings as sweetly as a bird.

• He runs like the wind.

Identify the main idea of the following passage: "Dogs are loyal animals. They often protect their owners and can be trained to perform various tasks."

• Dogs are loyal animals.

• Dogs can be trained.

• Dogs are dangerous.

• Dogs are lazy.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

• A year has 365 days.

What is the author's claim in a persuasive text?

• The main idea of the text

• The evidence supporting the text

• The author's main argument or point

• The conclusion of the text

How does the author use PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) to support their claim?

• By using facts and statistics

• By telling a story

• By explaining the benefits of their argument

• By using a combination of persuasion, information, and entertainment

Which text structure is used in the following passage: "First, gather all your ingredients. Next, mix them together. Then, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes."

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequence/Order

• Compare and contrast

Visualize the following simile: "The night sky was as dark as coal." What image does this create in your mind?

• A bright and sunny day

• A sky full of stars

• A very dark and black sky

• A colorful sunset

Which of the following is a fact?

• Pizza is the most delicious food.

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

• Summer is the best season.

• Cats are better pets than dogs.

What strategy can you use to determine the author's claim in a text?

• Look for repeated ideas or phrases

• Count the number of paragraphs

• Identify the text structure

• Find the longest sentence