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Fig.Lang,/POV/Cause&Effect/Genre Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Pansy pranced playfully around the playground.
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
2.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
3.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
4.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The thunder boomed in the storm.
a)
oxymoron
b)
personification
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
5.

What type of figurative language is used in the poem below?

'Hope' is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

6.

What fiction genre is impossible?

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Historical Fiction

c)

Fantasy

d)

Mystery

7.

This Star Wars book cover is an example of...

a)

Biography

b)

Science Fiction

c)

Autobiography

d)

Realistic Fiction

8.

What genre is this book:

As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden

a)

Science Fiction

b)

Mystery

c)

Historical Fiction

d)

Autobiography

9.

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Poetry

c)

Historical Fiction

d)

Mystery

10.

a)

Mystery

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Nonfiction

d)

Tall Tale

11.

Which set of pronouns would typically be found in a first person point of view?

a)

themselves, us

b)

he, she, it, they

c)

you, yours, yourself

d)

I, me, my, we, our

12.

Which statement about third person limited point of view is correct?

a)

The narrator is an internal voice that employs several points of view in order to effectively tell the story.

b)

The narrator is an internal voice that offers readers a deeper understanding of his or her actions.

c)

The narrator is an external voice who only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

d)

The narrator is an external voice who knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.

13.

Which sentence is in the first person point of view?

a)

The wolf talked to Little Red Riding Hood.

b)

The wolf went to Grandma’s house.

c)

The hunter helped Little Red Riding Hood.

d)

We shouldn’t trust the wolf.

14.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
15.
The science fair will be held in the gymnasium on May 2nd, and Ms. Garcia's students will be presenting first. 
From which point of view is the sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person
c)
third person
16.

Forest fires sometimes begin through natural events. Very little rainfall and dry forests are ideal situations for fires to start. All it takes is a lightning strike, sparking a fire that can destroy the entire forest. Often, forest fires are so large that firefighters can't stop them, and these fires sometimes threaten homes and businesses. Then, people are forced to flee the fire and hope that their property isn't destroyed.


Based on this passage, what is the initial cause of some forest fires?

a)

a lightening strike

b)

little rainfal

c)

campfires

d)

dry forests

17.

Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.


What is the effect of Suri's fall?

a)

Suri decides to try a new skill.

b)

Suri smashes her hand.

c)

At first, she is successful.

d)

Suri is rock climbing.

18.

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.


According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

a)

Swimming pools fill up.

b)

Snow melts and runs off.

c)

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

d)

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

19.

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.


What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

a)

her determination to be a well-known actor

b)

her dream of being rich one day

c)

her determination to get the lead in the school play

d)

her willingness to try new activities

20.
Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm.  His family looked for him.  Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny.  He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He was trapped for three hours.
b)
His mother found him at sundown.
c)
He was visiting the farm.