ELA 2 Review

What are writer's effects?

• Writer's effects are the publishing techniques used by authors.
• Writer's effects are the big vocabulary words used by the writer to impress the readers.

• Writer's effects refer to the overall appeal of the story/ poem to the readers.

• Writer's effects are the emotional and intellectual impacts created by a writer's choices in style, tone, and words.

All are examples of writer's effects except for one. Identify it.

• A vivid description
• An emotional appeal
• A poetic metaphor
• A factual statement

What is the purpose of imagery in any piece of literature?

• To create vivid mental pictures and evoke emotions.

• To provide a summary of the plot.
• To list the characters in the story.
• To explain the author's background.

Which phrase is an example of sensory detail for sight?

• The sweet scent of the flowers filled the air.
• The vibrant red roses bloomed in the garden.
• The sound of leaves rustling in the wind.
• The soft touch of the petals against my skin.

Which phrase is an example of sensory detail for sound?

• the crackling of leaves
• the sight of a sunset
• the smell of fresh bread
• the taste of sweet fruit

Which phrase is an example of sensory detail for touch?

• the bright color of the sky
• the rough surface of the stone
• the sweet smell of flowers
• the loud sound of thunder

Which phrase is an example of sensory detail for smell?

• the aroma of freshly baked bread
• the taste of sweet strawberries
• the sight of a colorful sunset
• the sound of waves crashing

Which phrase is an example of sensory detail for taste?

• the tangy sweetness of ripe strawberries
• the crunch of a crisp apple
• the aroma of freshly baked bread
• the warmth of a sunny day

What are figures of speech?

• Figures of speech are expressive language tools used to convey meanings in creative ways.
• Figures of speech are only used in poetry.
• Figures of speech are grammatical rules for writing.
• Figures of speech are literal expressions used for informative texts.

Which figure of speech compares two things/ ideas directly without the use of "as" or "like"?

• Personification
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Allegory