ENGLISH REVIEWER

What do we call the series of events that make up a story?

• Character

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The sun smiled at me.

• My heart is a drum.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

The story takes place in a small fishing village by the sea. What story element is being described?

• Character

• Setting

• Conflict

• Theme

Read this line: “The night was a blanket covering the quiet town.” What figure of speech is used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Read the paragraph below: Arabella worked hard to prepare for the quiz bee. She reviewed every night and stayed positive. When the results came out, she smiled, she won first place! Which part of the plot does this paragraph describe?

• Conflict

• Climax

• Resolution

• Beginning

Which type of text gives information about current events?

• Story

• Poem

• News report

• Explanation

What is the best summary of a news article?

• Writing a poem about the article

• Telling every detail from the article

• Restating only the most important points

• Listing all people mentioned in the article

Which of the following is a connotative meaning of the word “home”?

• A building made of wood and cement

• A place that gives love and comfort

• A place with doors and windows

• A place where people sleep

Read the sentence: Rina, the class president, led the meeting. The words “the class president” serve as an example of what context clue?

• Analogy

• Appositive

• Denotative

• Connotative

Read the text: "The bright sunlight spread across the field, making everything glow with warmth and hope." What is the mood created by the sentence?

• Sad

• Scary

• Angry

• Hopeful