Worksheetscompare and contrast in literature
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
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Class
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1.
When you compare one thing to another, you explain how the two are
a)
different
b)
mysterious
c)
alike or similar
d)
interesting
2.
When you contrast two things, you explain how they are
a)
different
b)
perfect
c)
the same
d)
pretty
3.
All of these words are ways to express contrast except
a)
unlike
b)
have in common
c)
differ
d)
however
4.
A comparsion and contrast can be used in the same sentence!
a)
True!
b)
False!
5.
Fill in the blank: The common house cat is a cousin of the tiger, ______, a tiger is much larger.
a)
and
b)
like
c)
however
d)
too
6.
What is this graphic organizer called?
a)
An organizer
b)
A chart
c)
2 circles
d)
Venn Diagram
7.
What is it used for?
a)
Comparing and contrasting
b)
Similarities and differences
c)
Organize information from two things
d)
All the above
8.
What does it mean to compare things?
a)
look at differences
b)
look at similarities
9.
What does it mean to contrast?
a)
To tell what is alike and what is the same.
b)
To tell what is different.
c)
To tell what is the same.
d)
To tell what is alike and what is different.
10.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
11.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
12.
When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.
a)
write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram
b)
write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn Diagram
c)
write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart
d)
skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away
13.
What would you compare and contrast to respond to the following essay prompt?
"Compare and contrast mammals and reptiles. Discuss their life cycles, habitats and bodies."
a)
mammals and reptiles
b)
humans and insects
c)
vertebrates
d)
deserts and rainforests
14.
Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
cause and effect
c)
sequence
15.
What is the correct answer?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
16.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
17.
What does it mean to compare/contrast?
a)
to tell what is alike and what is the same.
b)
to tell what is different
c)
to tell us what is the same.
d)
to tell what is alike and what is different.
18.
What two things are being compared in this picture?
a)
apples and oranges
b)
grapes and bananas
19.
What does the word compare mean?
a)
Same
b)
Different
20.
Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
a)
Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
b)
Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
c)
Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
d)
Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.
21.
Which text structure tells what happened and explains why it happened?
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Main Idea and Details
d)
Problem and Solution
22.
Which text structure tells about events in time order?
a)
Main Idea and Details
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Chronological Order
23.
Which text structure tells about something and gives specific examples and supports?
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Main Idea and Details
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Sequence and Order
24.
Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
25.
Which text structure might use these signal words? ISSUE, SOLVE, THEREFORE, AS A RESULT
a)
Main Idea and Details
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Chronological
26.
The theme of a story is the
a)
main character
b)
message about life that the author expresses
c)
sequence of events
d)
short summary of what the story is about
27.
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
a)
Fear is more dangerous than any beast
b)
A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.
c)
a fear of heights
d)
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dogs, too!"
28.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a)
Your past does not define you.
b)
returning home after a long time
c)
A man sees a group of people he used to work for a long time ago.
d)
an old man who used to be a farmer
29.
Read the following sentence
Friendship helps people get through hard times
This sentence above is an example of...
Friendship helps people get through hard times
This sentence above is an example of...
a)
plot
b)
character
c)
main idea
d)
theme
30.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
31.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
32.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
33.
A theme should always be written as...
a)
A sentence or statement
b)
A phrase
c)
One or two words
d)
A brief summary of 5-8 sentences.
34.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
a)
peanut allergies
b)
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
c)
yummy
d)
delicious
35.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
36.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Due to the upcoming storm, we put our bikes in the garage.
Due to the upcoming storm, we put our bikes in the garage.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
37.
The effect is ______________
a)
What Happens
b)
Why Something Happens
38.
The cause is _____________
a)
What Happens
b)
Why Something Happens
39.
Plot
a)
a problem the main character must solve
b)
events that lead to the climax
c)
all of the events that happen in a story
d)
to find what is the same or similar
40.
Rising Action
a)
how the conflict is solved
b)
events that lead to the climax
c)
the overall message or lesson of a story
d)
a person who writes a story
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