Exploring Literary Elements Quiz Bl. 1 & 2

Rosiny and Kostia are planning a surprise party for their friend Angel. Which of the following best describes the setting of their plan?

• The main events that happen during the party

• The time and place where the party will occur

• The main people involved in organizing the party

• The reason why they are throwing the party

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "During the lunch break, Rosiny and Angel's classroom was a zoo."

• The classroom was noisy

• The classroom was like a zoo

• The classroom was a zoo

• The classroom had animals

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• Her smile was sunshine.

• He was a lion in the fight.

• The stars danced in the sky.

• She was as brave as a lion.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the effect of personification in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?

• It makes the wind seem gentle and mysterious.

• It shows the wind is very strong.

• It describes the color of the wind.

• It indicates the wind is dangerous.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• She was as quiet as a mouse.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Reiniero and Rosiny were discussing how quickly their summer vacation passed by. Reiniero said, "Time is a thief," suggesting that:

• Time is valuable.

• Time steals moments from our lives.

• Time is fast.

• Time is slow.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the simile in the sentence "Melissa was as busy as a bee" help the reader understand the character?

• It shows she is lazy.

• It suggests she is hardworking and active.

• It indicates she is noisy.

• It implies she is small.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Rosiny and Angel were walking to school when they heard a strange sound. "What was that?" asked Rosiny. "I think it was the car," replied Angel. Which sentence uses personification?

• The car roared to life.

• The mountain was tall and majestic.

• The river was wide and deep.

• The sky was blue and clear.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the setting element in the sentence: "In the heart of winter, the small town was covered in a blanket of snow"?

• The small town

• The heart of winter

• A blanket of snow

• Both A and B

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Rosiny and Kostia were discussing the phrase "The world is a stage". Which of the following best explains this metaphor?

• The world is round.

• Life is like a play where everyone has a role.

• The world is flat.

• The world is a place for acting.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4