EOY Language and Literature Recap

Which of the following is a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

Answer explanation

A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. 'Her smile was as bright as the sun' uses 'as' to compare her smile to the sun, making it a simile. The other options do not use this comparison format.

What is the term for giving human qualities to non-human things?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The term for giving human qualities to non-human things is 'personification.' This literary device helps create vivid imagery and emotional connections by attributing human traits to animals, objects, or ideas.

Which sentence is written in 1st person point of view?

• She walked to the store.

• They were excited for the trip.

• I finished my homework before dinner.

• The dog barked loudly.

Answer explanation

The sentence "I finished my homework before dinner" is in 1st person point of view, as it uses the pronoun "I" to refer to the speaker. The other sentences use 3rd person pronouns like "she" and "they."

Which of the following best describes the "climax" in a plot?

• The introduction of characters and setting

• The turning point or most intense moment

• The events leading up to the end

• The resolution of the story

Answer explanation

The climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a plot, where the main conflict reaches its peak. This is crucial for driving the story towards its resolution, distinguishing it from the introduction or events leading up to the end.

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

• I ran home.

• Because I was excited, I ran home.

• I ran home and I closed the door.

• After school, I did my homework.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 'I ran home and I closed the door.' has two complete thoughts, making it a compound sentence, unlike the other options.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The clouds were like cotton balls.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• He ran as fast as a cheetah.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The classroom was a zoo.' contains a metaphor, comparing the chaotic nature of the classroom to a zoo, implying disorder without using 'like' or 'as', which would indicate a simile.

Read the sentence: "The angry storm pounded on the roof." Which type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The phrase "The angry storm pounded on the roof" attributes human qualities to the storm, suggesting it can be angry and can pound, which is an example of personification.

Which of the following best explains the difference between theme and mood?

• Theme is the author’s attitude; mood is the lesson of the story.

• Theme is the central message; mood is how the text makes the reader feel.

• Theme is the setting; mood is the plot.

• Theme is the main character; mood is the author’s purpose.

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that theme is the central message of a text, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere it creates for the reader. This distinction clarifies how theme conveys meaning and mood evokes feelings.

Create your own example of personification.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The car is red.

• The dog barked.

• The book is on the table.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The sun smiled down on us,' uses personification by attributing the human action of smiling to the sun, creating a vivid image. The other options do not personify any objects.

A story is told by a narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters. What point of view is this?

• 1st Person POV

• 3rd Person Limited POV

• 3rd Person Omniscient POV

• 2nd Person POV

Answer explanation

The narrator knowing the thoughts and feelings of all characters indicates a 3rd Person Omniscient POV, as this perspective allows insight into multiple characters' inner experiences.