ELA TEST PREP

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the main ideas of the text.

• To study each part and pay attention to details.

• To read the text quickly without focusing on details.

• To memorize the text word for word.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

• An opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the important idea or lesson that is repeated throughout a text.

• A theme is the main character's journey in the story.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the author's writing style and tone.

What does setting refer to in a story?

• Setting refers to the characters' motivations and goals.

• Setting refers to the time and place where a story occurs.

• Setting refers to the main conflict in the story.

• Setting refers to the author's writing style.

What is imagery?

• Imagery is the use of descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

• Imagery refers to the use of abstract concepts to convey ideas.

• Imagery is a technique used to summarize a text in a few words.

• Imagery involves the use of statistics and data to support arguments.

What is a character in literature?

• A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

• A character is the main theme of a story.

• A character is the setting where the story takes place.

• A character is a type of literary device used to convey meaning.

What is a genre in literature?

• A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

• A genre is a type of literary device used to enhance storytelling.

• A genre refers to the author's personal writing style and voice.

• A genre is a specific plot structure used in novels.

What does it mean to visualize while reading?

• To create mental images of the scenes and characters described in the text.

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To read the text aloud for better understanding.

• To memorize the text word for word.

What is the plot of a story?

• The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

• The plot is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• The plot is the underlying theme or message of the story.

• The plot is the setting where the story takes place.