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WorksheetsRLAmazingRaceVolume2024
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
IDENTIFY THE TEXT STRUCTURE:
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
compare and contrast
chronological
problem and solution
cause and effect
IDENTIFY THE TEXT STRUCTURE:
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
Description
Order and Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Which of the following is LITERAL language?
I am as tall as a tree.
I am the Einstein of my time.
I am 12 years old.
I am outta here like "Poof!"
Why is it important to choose your images carefully when using figurative language?
To be as creative as possible
To prevent others from having unusual ideas
So others will believe you are intelligent
So others will understand your desired effect
Solve...if you dare!
(a)
Why are poems sometimes difficult to understand on first read?
Poets tend to pack many points into each poem.
Poets often experiment with language and meaning.
You have to figure out the rhythm and meter before you can understand a poem.
Poets often invent new words, which can be confusing.
How many syllables are in a line of iambic pentameter?
(a)
What is a difference between poetry and prose?
Poetry is usually meant to be read silently.
Poetry is more concerned with the sound and rhythm of words.
Prose pieces are longer than poems.
Prose pieces contain more facts; poems contain more feelings.
Arrange the steps of Freytag's Plot Pyramid in the correct order...
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Match the following
PROTAGONIST
HERO OF THE STORY
FLASHBACK
EARLIER SCENE INSERTED IN THE STORY
PLOT DEVICE
STORY ELEMENT THAT MOVES ACTION FORWARD
ANTAGONIST
VILLAIN OF A STORY
INCITING INCIDENT
EVENT THAT SETS OFF RISING ACTION
Which of the following are examples of NONLINEAR STORYTELLING? Choose ALL answers that apply...
Events from the protagonist's past are told in flashbacks.
The protagonist overcomes obstacles to achieve her goal.
A series of scenes follow the protagonist from childhood to adulthood.
The story begins with the protagonist's final battle against the antagonist.
The protagonist returns home after successfully completing his quest.
Group the labels according to the poetic device they describe...
CONNECTS IDEAS WITH "LIKE"
CONNECTS IDEAS WITH "AS"
ENHANCES PROSE
COMPARES TWO IDEAS
DOESN'T MAKE LOGICAL SENSE
REPLACES ONE IDEA WITH ANOTHER
Match each simile with its literal meaning....
"Like two peas in a pod"
INSEPARABLE
"Like a charm"
VERY WELL
"As hard as nails"
TOUGH
"As plain as day"
VERY CLEAR
"Like fingernails on a chalkboard"
AWFUL SOUNDING
Which sentences contain a METAPHOR? Choose all that apply....
The sun is a torch in the sky, casting light & heat on the world below.
Alvin is as stubborn as a mule when his mother asks him to clean his room.
The children were a parade of mice moving silently past the sleeping teacher.
We studied for four straight days, and I still didn't feel ready for that test.
Olivia is usually a rock, but the sudden sound of thunder made her jump.
Ancient Greek writers (a) the basic structure of most stories; centuries later, European writers such as Gustav Freytag (b) it.
After struggling with the conflict of being stuck on an alien world, the protagonist ultimately decided to stay during the story's (c) .
Plot twists can help make an otherwise (d) story much more (e) .
