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unit 2 review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a word that makes a sound (example: bang, click)
a)
imagery
b)
denotation
c)
onomatopeia
d)
metaphor
2.
extreme exaggeration
a)
hyperbole
b)
connotation
c)
personification
d)
idiom
3.
rhythmical pattern of a poem where syllables are stressed and unstressed
a)
stanza
b)
meter
c)
poetry
d)
simile
4.
human qualities or ideas are given to non human things
a)
idiom
b)
alliteration
c)
imagery
d)
personification
5.
related lines in a poem; similar to a paragraph
a)
rhyme
b)
symbol
c)
figurative language
d)
stanza
6.
author's use this with descriptive words to create a picture in the reader's mind
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
imagery
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
7.
language that is not meant to be taken literally
a)
figurative language
b)
simile
c)
rhyme
d)
lines
8.
"I will not eat them with a mouse
I will not eat the in a house
I will not eat them here or there
I will not eat them anywhere"
(Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham)
The ending of these lines show ____
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
rhyme scheme
d)
personification
9.
"It is raining cats and dogs" is an example of this type of figurative language
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
10.

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked" is an example of what sound device?

a)

assonance

b)

idiom

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

11.
repeating vowel or consonant sounds at the ends of words
a)
alliteration
b)
poetry
c)
rhyme
d)
repetition
12.
comparing 2 unlike things using "like", "as", "than" or "resembles"
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
assonance
13.
comparing two unlike things saying that one thing is the other (do not use "like" or "as")
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
stanza
14.
groups of words in poetry that help to convey feelings and ideas
a)
lines
b)
simile
c)
stanza
d)
symbol
15.
a)

Definition #1

b)

Definition #2

c)

Definition #3

16.
a)

Definition #1

b)

Definition #2

17.
a)

Definition #1

b)

Definition #2

c)

Definition #3

18.
a)

Definition #1

b)

Definition #2

19.
a)

Definition #1: dress clothes including a matching set of pants and a jacket

b)

Definition #2: a good fit for a particular person, thing or situation

20.
a)

Definition #1: to feel or look upset or disturbed

b)

Definition #2: stir or beat something quickly

21.
a)

Definition #1

b)

Definition #2

c)

Definition #3

22.
a)

Definition #1: site where a body is buried

b)

Definition #2: of very serious danger

23.
a)

Definition #1: a sticky substance that leaks from trees

b)

Definition #2: the pink area of flesh above teeth

c)

Definition #3: to chew with gums and no teeth

24.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
25.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
26.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
27.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes.  They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet.  When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed.  They called them "crooked shoes."  "What a silly idea," they said.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
28.
To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 
a)
Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction to occur. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much- needed program." 
b)
Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful. 
c)
In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working. 
29.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

a)

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

b)

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

c)

"... its broad wings dusty..."

d)

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

30.
Crack!  Thunder struck and rain poured.  Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather.  He was beginning to lose it.  Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob.  His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max.  We'll just find something else to do."  She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich.  Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!"  A flash from the sky lit up the living room.  Boom!  Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?
a)
He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"
b)
Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob
c)
Thunder struck and rain poured
d)
Mom sighed
31.
Crack!  Thunder struck and rain poured.  Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather.  He was beginning to lose it.  Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob.  His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max.  We'll just find something else to do."  She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich.  Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!"  A flash from the sky lit up the living room.  Boom!  Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
32.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
33.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

a)

Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

b)

They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

c)

On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

d)

One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

34.
Rosario was enjoying her vacation in the California sun. She was lying on araft in the ocean. This was perfect, Rosario thought. There was no noise—no childrenscreaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade. All she couldhear was the crashing of the waves onto the beach. Rosario sighed and lookedaround her at the beauty of the ocean. Then she saw something long and graycoming toward her on an approaching wave. She thought, “This could only be onething!” and started yelling for help. She paddled back to shore as quickly as she could.She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.
We can infer that the "thing" was not a...
a)
shark
b)
surfer
c)
swimmer
35.
Joshua went into the backyard to play on the swing set. His new puppy, Rascal,ran beside him. As Joshua was running toward the play area, he twisted his ankle.The accident caused him a lot of pain. Joshua’s dad was always doing yard work and making sure that the grass was perfectly cut and the ground was even.Certainly, he would have noticed that hole and filled it up. Neither Joshua nor his father could figure out how that hole appeared.Who or what do you think caused the hole?
a)
Joshua
b)
Rascal
c)
The Father
36.
When reading literature, it is important to cite text evidence to support your analysis of the most important details and events of a story. In addition to citing text evidence to answer comprehension questions, you can also use text evidence to make inferences.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 
a)
True
b)
False
38.
In real life, people who can back up an opinion about a text with Textual Evidence are taken more seriously than people who can only give a reason of “just because".
a)
True
b)
False