8th Grade Literary Skills Review

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• The leaves fell softly.

• The dog barked loudly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The most exciting event in the story

• The lesson the author wants to teach

• The central point or message of the text

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which literary element describes where and when a story takes place?

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Characterization

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which of the following best defines "simile"?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• Giving human qualities to non-human things

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The car roared down the street.

• The apple was as red as a rose.

• The mountain was tall and steep.

• The rain fell in sheets.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which character trait best describes someone who helps others without being asked?

• Selfish

• Generous

• Angry

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the author's purpose if a text is written to make the reader laugh?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Which of the following best summarizes a story?

• Listing every character in the story

• Retelling the story in your own words, focusing on main points

• Describing the setting in detail

• Quoting dialogue from the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The river was cold and clear.

• The cat slept on the mat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5