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RLAmazingRaceVolume2024

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

2.

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.

a)

Description

b)

Order and Sequence

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

3.

Which of the following is LITERAL language?

a)

I am as tall as a tree.

b)

I am the Einstein of my time.

c)

I am 12 years old.

d)

I am outta here like "Poof!"

4.

Why is it important to choose your images carefully when using figurative language?

a)

To be as creative as possible

b)

To prevent others from having unusual ideas

c)

So others will believe you are intelligent

d)

So others will understand your desired effect

5.

Solve...if you dare!

(a)  

6.

Why are poems sometimes difficult to understand on first read?

a)

Poets tend to pack many points into each poem.

b)

Poets often experiment with language and meaning.

c)

You have to figure out the rhythm and meter before you can understand a poem.

d)

Poets often invent new words, which can be confusing.

7.

How many syllables are in a line of iambic pentameter?

(a)  

8.

What is a difference between poetry and prose?

a)

Poetry is usually meant to be read silently.

b)

Poetry is more concerned with the sound and rhythm of words.

c)

Prose pieces are longer than poems.

d)

Prose pieces contain more facts; poems contain more feelings.

9.

Arrange the steps of Freytag's Plot Pyramid in the correct order...

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
10.

Match the following

a)

PROTAGONIST

1.

HERO OF THE STORY

b)

FLASHBACK

2.

EARLIER SCENE INSERTED IN THE STORY

c)

PLOT DEVICE

3.

STORY ELEMENT THAT MOVES ACTION FORWARD

d)

ANTAGONIST

4.

VILLAIN OF A STORY

e)

INCITING INCIDENT

5.

EVENT THAT SETS OFF RISING ACTION

11.

Which of the following are examples of NONLINEAR STORYTELLING? Choose ALL answers that apply...

a)

Events from the protagonist's past are told in flashbacks.

b)

The protagonist overcomes obstacles to achieve her goal.

c)

A series of scenes follow the protagonist from childhood to adulthood.

d)

The story begins with the protagonist's final battle against the antagonist.

e)

The protagonist returns home after successfully completing his quest.

12.

Group the labels according to the poetic device they describe...

Categorize the following

CONNECTS IDEAS WITH "LIKE"

CONNECTS IDEAS WITH "AS"

ENHANCES PROSE

COMPARES TWO IDEAS

DOESN'T MAKE LOGICAL SENSE

REPLACES ONE IDEA WITH ANOTHER

SIMILE
BOTH
METAPHOR
13.

Match each simile with its literal meaning....

a)

"Like two peas in a pod"

1.

INSEPARABLE

b)

"Like a charm"

2.

VERY WELL

c)

"As hard as nails"

3.

TOUGH

d)

"As plain as day"

4.

VERY CLEAR

e)

"Like fingernails on a chalkboard"

5.

AWFUL SOUNDING

14.

Which sentences contain a METAPHOR? Choose all that apply....

a)

The sun is a torch in the sky, casting light & heat on the world below.

b)

Alvin is as stubborn as a mule when his mother asks him to clean his room.

c)

The children were a parade of mice moving silently past the sleeping teacher.

d)

We studied for four straight days, and I still didn't feel ready for that test.

e)

Olivia is usually a rock, but the sudden sound of thunder made her jump.

15.

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)   .​

Choose from the below words
pioneered
refined
resolution
formulaic
unpredictable
exposition