ELA.7.R.1.1 ELA.7.R.3.1 ELA.7.V.1.3 Mini Assessment

Read the following sentence from a story: "The old, creaky house stood on a lonely hill, and a shiver ran down Maya's spine as she stepped inside." How does the setting of the "lonely hill" most likely affect Maya in this situation?

• It makes her feel excited to explore a new place.

• It makes her feel safer and more comfortable.

• It makes her feel isolated and a little scared.

• It makes her feel happy to be away from others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the sentence, "His courage was a lion in the face of danger," what type of figurative language is used, and what feeling does it most strongly create?

• Simile; a feeling of sadness

• Metaphor; a feeling of power and bravery

• Personification; a feeling of confusion

• Hyperbole; a feeling of exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Read the following sentence: "The wind howled like a hungry wolf." Which of the following best describes how the figurative language in this sentence contributes to the tone?

• It creates a calm and peaceful tone.

• It creates a cheerful and lighthearted tone.

• It creates a wild, threatening, and uneasy tone.

• It creates a humorous and silly tone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the sentence, "He faced the challenge with the strength of Hercules," the reference to Hercules is an example of an allusion. How does this allusion most likely affect the meaning and tone of the sentence?

• It suggests the challenge was easy and unimportant, creating a dismissive tone.

• It emphasizes the character's incredible strength and determination, creating a tone of admiration.

• It implies the character was clumsy and made a lot of mistakes, creating a humorous tone.

• It indicates the challenge involved ancient Greek history, creating an educational tone.

What is the most likely meaning of the word "dilapidated" as used in the sentence?

• a) Newly built

• b) Well-maintained

• c) Run-down and in poor condition

• d) Brightly colored

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the phrase "as light as a feather" suggest about how she felt?

• Heavy and burdened

• Happy and carefree

• Tired and sleepy

• Angry and upset

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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• Slightly amused

• Extremely happy and carefree

• Somewhat confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4