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Total questions: 119
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Name
Class
Date
1.
Time flies by!
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
2.
I am as hungry as a bear!
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
3.
The ball jumped out of the receiver's hands.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
4.
The wind whistled through the trees during the storm.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
idiom
5.
The sad student sat silently in the room.
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
idiom
d)
personification
6.
Love gives me wings!
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
7.
The rain ran down the road.
a)
alliteration
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
idiom
8.
BAM! The door shut behind me.
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
idiom
9.
That fat cat weighs a thousand pounds!
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
10.
The raindrops danced on the tabletop.
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
11.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month!
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
12.
The Cowboys quarterback can't come back this season.
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
13.
A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
14.
Giving human characteristics to things that aren't human
a)
metaphor
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
personification
15.
An extreme exaggeration used for effect
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
simile
16.
A comparison between 2 unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
17.
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
18.
Fall Fridays feel fantastic.
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
19.
The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
20.
The drive to Disney World will last forever if I have to be stuck in the backseat with my pesky little sister.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
21.
5th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant earthquake.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
22.
Trying to shop for gifts on Black Friday is like running with the bulls in Spain.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
23.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
24.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good.
d)
I like to visit art museums.
25.
What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."
a)
Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.
b)
Lots of caution tape was used to block off sections.
c)
Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.
d)
After the game, a tornado hit.
26.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
27.
"I sang like a bird" is an example of what?
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
28.
Which of the following in an example of onomatopoeia?
a)
Boom!
b)
No!
c)
Yes!
d)
Go!
29.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
a)
When a group of of words all start with the same sound.
b)
When words sound like what they mean.
c)
An extreme exaggeration
d)
A comparison
30.
Why do people use figurative language?
a)
To make writing more interesting and to create images in the reader's head.
b)
To use fancy big words.
c)
To make their writing longer.
d)
To create a universal truth or deeper message.
31.
"The city was a jungle" is an example of what?
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
32.
What is this is an example of: The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
33.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
34.
7th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant earthquake.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
35.
Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?
a)
Explanation
b)
Setting
c)
Conflict
d)
Resolution
36.
Biographies and autobiographies were written to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
37.
A screenplay was written to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
38.
A recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches is meant to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
39.
In a novel, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
40.
In a campaign speech, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
41.
The play, "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet", by William Shakespeare was written to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
42.
The author wants to give you information about a subject.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
43.
In a poem, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
44.
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
45.
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
46.
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
47.
Advertisements are created to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
48.
In directions, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
49.
I feel that students should not wear a uniform to school for many reasons.
a)
express
b)
persuade
c)
inform/explain
d)
entertain
50.
Dear Diary,
Today I had a bad day. I fell in the cafeteria and everyone laughed at me.
Today I had a bad day. I fell in the cafeteria and everyone laughed at me.
a)
persuade
b)
express
c)
explain
d)
entertain
51.
On your way to California you see a sign saying, “McDonald's : Five Miles Ahead.”
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
52.
A National Geographic article about what an eagle should eat.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Express
53.
You should not hear music to loud because it will damage your ears.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Express
54.
Follow the recipe:
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Mix the sugar and flour together.
3. Pour the milk.
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Mix the sugar and flour together.
3. Pour the milk.
a)
Persuade
b)
Explain
c)
Entertain
d)
express
55.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Express
56.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Express
57.
What is the name for the perspective from which a story is told?
a)
Point of View
b)
Character
c)
Theme
d)
Setting
58.
What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?
a)
Setting
b)
Plot
c)
Location
d)
Exposition
59.
Which of the following is NOT a type of external conflict?
a)
Man vs. Man
b)
Man vs. Nature
c)
Man vs. Wild
d)
Man vs. Society
60.
Which of the following is a type of internal conflict?
a)
Man vs. Self
b)
Man vs. Man
c)
Man vs. Society
d)
Man vs. Nature
61.
What is the term for the struggle between two forces?
a)
Antagonist
b)
Protagonist
c)
Conflict
d)
Climax
62.
When is the conflict solved in a story?
a)
Falling Action
b)
Resolution
c)
Anti-conflict
d)
Exposition
63.
What is another name for excitement, tension, or curiosity in a story?
a)
Suspense
b)
Climax
c)
Conflict
d)
Mood
64.
When does the tension begin to ease in a story?
a)
Resolution
b)
Falling Action
c)
Exposition
d)
The End
65.
When in the story is the greatest point of interest or suspense?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Climax
c)
Falling Action
d)
Conflict
66.
When in a story do complications happen?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
67.
When is the conflict introduced in a story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
68.
What is the organized pattern or sequence of events in a story?
a)
Plot
b)
Exposition
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
69.
What do we call the force in opposition to the main character in a story?
a)
Protagonist
b)
Bad guy
c)
Antagonist
d)
Whatever we want to
70.
What do we call the main character of a story?
a)
Protagonist
b)
Good guy
c)
Antagonist
d)
Whatever we want to
71.
What is the name for the people, animals, or things participating in a story?
a)
Characters
b)
Setting
c)
Plot elements
d)
Personnel
72.
What is another name for the feeling the author tries to convey in the story?
a)
Mood
b)
Setting
c)
Belief
d)
Emotion
73.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the setting?
a)
Create a mood or atmosphere
b)
Show a different way of life
c)
Explain a character's motives
d)
Symbolize an idea
74.
Which of the following is NOT a detail that describes the setting?
a)
Furniture
b)
Weather
c)
Clothing
d)
Characters
75.
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
76.
My doctor told me to eat less sugar as it can cause health issues later in life.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
77.
According to the chart, there were three times as many Air Jordan's sold last year than any other type of shoe.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
78.
Air Jordan's are the coolest shoes on the market.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
79.
Summer is the best season.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
80.
The temperatures in the summer, on average, are much warmer than any other season.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
81.
There are many more fun activities to do in the summer.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
82.
The nutritional facts show that Coke has less sugar than Pepsi.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
83.
What does Evidence mean?
a)
All scientific data that supports your claim
b)
An opinion
c)
Statement you believe to be true
d)
A statement of an opposing argument
84.
What does Reasoning mean?
a)
A solid and reasonable argument
b)
A written response to a claim
c)
An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
d)
An opinion you believe in
85.
Which statement is relevant evidence?
a)
My family has a computer at home.
b)
My son loves Star Wars.
c)
In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.
d)
I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL
86.
What are good examples of Evidence to help support your claim?
a)
Research and survey results
b)
Statistics
c)
Expert opinions
d)
All of the above
87.
Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service.
a)
Claim statement
b)
Reasoning statement
c)
Evidence statement
d)
None of the above
88.
Which piece of evidence could BEST be used to prove this claim:
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
a)
School lunches, on average have only about 550 calories;however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.
b)
The GAO report said that students in one district refused to eat school lunches for three weeks.
c)
The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money.
89.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
a)
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
b)
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
c)
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
d)
School uniforms can be ordered online .
90.
What type of sentence:
Because of the war, the population of Syria has decreased.
Because of the war, the population of Syria has decreased.
a)
SImple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
91.
What type of sentence:
Mindy went to class, and Donald went to lunch.
Mindy went to class, and Donald went to lunch.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
92.
What type of sentence:
Because I'm hungry, I wanted to buy everything in the grocery store.
Because I'm hungry, I wanted to buy everything in the grocery store.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
93.
What type of sentence structure is shown in the sentence below?
Daryl was reading a book, but Dana was watching a movie.
Daryl was reading a book, but Dana was watching a movie.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
94.
Which type of sentence is made up of one independent clause?
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound/complex
95.
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join what type of sentences?
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
compound
96.
Which type of sentence contains one independent clause and at least dependent clause?
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound/complex
97.
Which of the following is not included in a compound sentence?
a)
Independent Clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
Simple sentence
d)
conjunction
98.
What type of sentence:;
Michael feeds and grooms his cats.
Michael feeds and grooms his cats.
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
compound
99.
We will try our best and do well on this test!
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
100.
Father put the baby to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
dependent clause
101.
Meghan couldn't wake up this morning.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
dependent clause
102.
I'll help you make fudge after I finished practicing piano.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
dependent clause
103.
Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
dependent clause
104.
My day at work yesterday was terrible. First I had to wake up at 5:30 in the morning just to get stuck in two hour traffic. I didn't get to work until 8:00 and I found out Randy, my worst enemy, got a promotion and a free Google phone. At 12:00 I went to lunch and sat down, but then Randy came over and started bragging about his promotion and new Google phone. At 2:00 the fire alarm went off and so did the sprinklers making me all wet, and destroying my iPhone. Of course, Randy was as dry as a desert. After that, I went to my meeting at 4:00, and Randy sat right next to me and started talking to me. I got in trouble even though I didn’t say a word, and I got fired. I then came home at 6:00 to find my house on fire. Worst. Day. Ever.
a)
listing/enumeration
b)
sequence/chronological
105.
Kiwi, also known as the Chinese Gooseberry is a species of the Actinidia deliciosa and is considered to be a fruit. It usually has brown fuzzy fur on the outside and in the inside is typically a light green. In addition to the light green on the inside, it is usually semi translucent with black seeds and white in the center. Kiwi has a sweet tartness, and to some people it may taste like a combination of strawberries, nectarines and melons. Kiwi is grown in many odd places, such as New Zealand, Italy, and South Africa.
a)
concept/definition
b)
cause/effect
c)
generalization
106.
If you don’t wash your hands there could be some terrible consequences. One reason to wash is that it could prevent germs and bacteria from coming in contact with your hands. As a result of not washing your hands you could also spread the germs and bacteria from yourself to other things. Not washing your hands can lead to cuts and bruises getting infected. Alternatively, by washing your hands you can prevent diseases and lower the chances of colds. For this reason, you should wash your hands often.
a)
cause/effect
b)
concept/definition
c)
generalization
107.
What is the author’s purpose for the text feature inside the red box?”
a)
To show the main idea
of the first paragraph.
b)
To provide info not
found in the text
c)
To show the main idea
of the article.
d)
To establish where an
event happens and
how far away.
108.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the
reader understand
the author’s opinion
b)
To help the
reader visualize the
information
c)
To help the
reader find the main
ideas in each
section
d)
To help the
reader place events
in order
109.
The author uses this text feature to show
a)
How a cell phone
can get wet.
b)
How to remove a
SIM card from
your phone
c)
The dangers of
swimming with
your phone
d)
The proper steps
in saving your cell
phone when wet.
110.
The text feature in the yellow box is called a(an)
a)
caption
b)
diagram
c)
timeline
d)
sidebar
111.
This article is about the increase in students using the internet. What is the purpose of the text feature in the yellow box?
a)
To show the number of teens using the internet
b)
To persuade the reader to use the internet
c)
To add color and make the article pretty
d)
To persuade the reader to make a Facebook page
112.
What does this bulleted list tell you about the items on the list?
a)
They are in a
specific order that must
be followed.
b)
They are items that
are not very important.
c)
They are not in any
particular order
d)
They are items that
can only be bought at
one specific store
113.
What is the purpose of the text feature indicated by the arrows?
a)
To separate text
and make sections
easy to find
b)
To emphasize
important words
c)
To show
information not
provided in the article
d)
To show which
ideas are unimportant
114.
What text feature appears before each subheading (see arrows)?
a)
white space
b)
font changes
c)
bulleted list
d)
numbered list
115.
Which text feature refers to vertical sections of text, such as the section in the black box? (I added the box!)
a)
white space
b)
column
c)
sidebar
d)
font change
116.
1. What text feature is used when the word “saliva” appears in bold print?
a)
caption
b)
font changes
c)
heading
d)
sidebar
117.
What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?
a)
It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008
b)
It helps tourists decide when to visit Antarctica
c)
It gives reasons not to visit Antarctica in the winter.
d)
It informs the reader of reasons to visit Antarctica.
118.
This feature informs the reader of important
words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
119.
This feature will list the
important words in alphabetical order and give you the page number to find the
word.
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
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