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Rhetorical Devices (+ Sentence Review)

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
2.
Simile or Metaphor:
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
3.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
4.
Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
5.

The space ship drifted lazily toward the planet.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

6.

Chris is the smartest student in the 9th grade. This is an example of ___________________________.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

7.

Sam's forehead was drenched in sweat. He took a deep breath as the teacher told the students to clear their desks. This is an example of _________________________________.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

8.

Kim is the fastest and most talented player on the soccer team. This is an example of ____________________________.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

9.

____________ characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality or trait of a character through his/her speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, or looks.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

10.

___________ characterization TELLS the audience exactly what the personality or trait of the character is.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

11.
The use of an image or an object to stand for something else 
a)
Imagery
b)
Symbolism
c)
Theme
d)
Denotation
12.
What is the problem in the story called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Conflict
c)
Resolution
d)
Falling Action
13.
What is the beginning of the story called?
a)
Exposition
b)
Falling Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
14.
What is the height of the action called?
a)
Climax
b)
Rising Action
c)
Introduction
d)
Resolution
15.

What part of the story introduces the characters and setting (time and place)?

a)

Falling Action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Exposition

d)

Resolution

16.
What part of the story is the problem resolved?
a)
Exposition
b)
Resolution
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
17.
What part of the story develops the problem?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Falling Action
d)
Climax
18.
What part of the story comes after the climax and leads to the resolution of the story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution
19.
What part of the story is highlighted in red?
Carrie is a 10 year old girl who really wanted a bike. Her mother said that she would have to save up the money herself to buy a bike. Carrie started saving all of her money. Each week when she got her allowance she would save it until she had enough. When she had enough, she went to get it but she could not find it anywhere. Carrie ran crying to her mother. Her mother said, “Let’s go look one more time”. They soon found the money hidden behind a shoe in the corner in the floor. Carrie’s mother then took her to the store where she was able to buy her bike.
a)
Resolution
b)
Exposition
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
20.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
exposition and resolution
c)
internal and external
d)
rising action and falling action
21.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
22.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
23.

Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.


In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—

a)

Ana's house

b)

volleyball

c)

a second chance

d)

a sleepless night

24.

What kinds of things can be symbolic?

a)

Colors

b)

Objects

c)

People

d)

All of the above

25.
Language that appeals to the senses
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
imagery
26.

Is this imagery?

They ate food

a)

Yes

b)

No

27.

I will be watering all the flowers, bushes, and trees.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

28.

It was bitterly cold outside, yet the man did not wear a jacket.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

29.

Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

30.

I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

31.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

32.

I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

33.

After I ran the 5k race, I slept for 10 hours.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

34.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

35.

Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

36.

Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.

a)

independent

b)

dependent