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WorksheetsPSSA Prep (Reading Elements/Parts of Speech)
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
What is a climax?
the beginning of the story
the part leading up to the UH OH moment
the UH OH moment, the most exciting part of the story
the ending
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the _________.
action
setting
conflict
plot
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced?
beginning
exposition
resolution
falling action
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict is
the climax
the theme
the resolution
the introduction
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
exposition
rising action
falling action
resolution
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
climax
rising action
falling action
resolution
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
climax
rising action
falling action
resolution
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
falling action
exposition
exposition
climax
What is a Simile?
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
Comparing two things NOT using like or as
A saying with a little bit of wisdom
What is a Hyperbole?
Big exaggeration
Comparing two unlike things
A statement that doesn't really mean what is being said.
What is Personification?
The repetition of usually consonant sounds.
giving something human qualities
Big exaggeration
What are sensory details?
Descriptions that appeal to our 5 senses
Personal reflections or feelings
Memories that we have had
Real life experiences in writing
Which sentence is the best example of sensory details?
I like chocolate.
Chocolate is made from roasted, ground cacao seeds.
Chocolate is delicious and I love to eat it.
The chocolate melted on my tongue as I placed the heart shaped candy into my mouth.
What sense does this appeal to: "The tangy sauce, the melted cheese, the soft crust, and the crispy pepperoni greeted my tongue like my dog greets me at the door at the end of a long work day."
Sight
Taste
Smell
Sound
Touch
The author’s attitude about their topic, characters or audience.
Mood
Setting
Tone
Diction
Details that appeal to the five senses
Imagery
Syntax
Diction
Setting
Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:
The apple cider spilled to the kitchen floor, leaving a thick, sticky mess.
Postive
Negative.
Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:
The character can be seen riding a bike under the bright summer sun.
Positive
Negative
In which POV do you see" I, me, and my" used to convey the story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
In which POV do you see "you and your" used to convey the story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
In which POV do you see "he, she, and them" used to convey the story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
Point of View can be defined as...
who tells the story
how the story is told
why the story is told
when the story is told
In which POV is this written?
Sally and I went to the grocery store. We bought salad and bread. I thought that was a boring dinner, but Sally liked it.
1st person POV
2nd person POV
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
In which POV is this written?
You are walking through a forest and you see a bear. What should you do? You can't just run; the bear will chase you.
1st person POV
2nd person POV
3rd person objective
3rd person limited
This type of structure shows how two or more things are alike and different. You may see words such as like, unlike, or different.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
cause & effect
This structure shows events in time order. You may see words such as: first, next, then, or last.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
This type of structure tells about a problem and shows a solution. The reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
This structure shows why something happened and what happened. The reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
What type of text structure is this?
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
Bats are interesting creatures. These mammals are shy and gentle creatures. They are nocturnal, and search for food at night. Most bats feed on insects. For example, one bat can eat hundreds of insects in an hour! Without bats, those insects would eat crops that farmers grow.
What type of text structure is this?
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
“They were standing in a sunlit field, and the air about them was moving with the delicious fragrance that comes only on the rarest of spring days when the sun’s touch is gentle and the apple blossoms are just beginning to unfold.” (67)
Peaceful
Suspenseful
Natural
Exciting
“Mrs. Whatsit continued to climb, her wings straining a little. Meg felt her heart racing; cold sweat began to gather on her face and her lips felt as though they were turning blue. She began to gasp.
Sad
Intense
Frightening
Angry
Which part of speech names a person, place, or thing?
Noun
adjective
preposition
verb
Which part of speech replaces a noun?
conjunction
adverb
pronoun
preposition
Which part of speech describes a noun or a pronoun?
adverb
adjective
conjunction
verb
Which part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb?
preposition
verb
noun
adverb
Define: Verb
An action
A person, place, thing, or idea
A word that gives more detail about nouns
A word that gives more details about verbs
Define: Noun
An action
A person, place, thing, or idea
A word that gives more detail about nouns
A word that gives more details about verbs
Define: Adverb
An action
A person, place, thing, or idea
A word that gives more detail about nouns
A word that modifies another adverb, adjective, or verb
Amanda ate a slice of cheesecake. Which word(s) is the noun?
Amanda
Cheesecake
Ate
Amanda and Cheesecake
