5th Grade Writing and Literary Elements Quiz

What does 'voice' mean in good writing?

• Using big words
• Showing your unique personality
• Writing in capital letters
• Making everything rhyme

Which type of writing tells a story with characters and plot?

• Persuasive
• Narrative
• Expository
• Opinion

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning
• The ending
• The turning point or big moment
• The character introduction

A simile always uses which words to compare?

• and
• with
• like or as
• then

What does 'word choice' mean in good writing?

• Using the most words possible
• Writing long sentences
• Using strong and specific words
• Copying from a dictionary

Which literary device repeats the same beginning sound?

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Alliteration
• Imagery

What is an example of an oxymoron?

• Loud noise
• Jumbo shrimp
• Fast runner
• Blue sky

In the plot structure, what happens in the 'beginning'?

• The problem gets solved
• Characters and setting are introduced
• The big exciting moment occurs
• The story ends

What does 'conventions' mean in writing?

• Using fancy paper
• Writing stories
• Using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Drawing pictures

A metaphor compares two things:

• Using 'like' or 'as'
• Without using 'like' or 'as'
• By drawing pictures
• By using long words