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ELA Review

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The main idea of a poem. What the author wants you to learn
a)
free verse
b)
cinquain
c)
theme
d)
metaphor
2.
To describe by comparing two things using “like” or “as”.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
alliteration
3.
Words that sound alike at the end.
a)
alliteration
b)
personification
c)
rhyme
d)
onomatopoeia
4.
To give human qualities to animals or nonhuman objects.
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
5.
The recurring use of a sound, a word, a phrase, or a line.
a)
repetition
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
d)
simile
6.
Ring! Ring! is an example of...
a)
rhyme
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
personification
7.
The repetition of beginning sounds.
a)
repetition
b)
alliteration
c)
rhyme
d)
meter
8.
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 
9.
My love for you is a rose is an example of...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
rhyme
10.
My sloppy sister snoozes is an example of...
a)
cleverness
b)
alliteration
c)
a rude comment
d)
personification
11.
Which sentence is written in second person point of view?
a)
Erin did not want to go to the grocery store. 
b)
You did not want to go to the grocery store.
c)
Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store. 
d)
I did not want to go to the grocery store.
12.
I don't like creeping down the dark alley. 
From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person 
c)
third person 
13.
In which point of view does the narrator describe "you" or "your" actions?
a)
first person
b)
second person 
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient 
14.
You should be sure to use the right exit when you leave the building.
From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person 
c)
third person 
15.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
16.
Which point of view is the pronoun "I"?
a)
first person 
b)
second person
c)
third person 
17.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

a statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

information that supports or proves a claim

c)

a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

18.

What is a claim?

a)

It is an arguable statement that can be supported by evidence

b)

It is an expert's opinion about a specific topic

c)

It is a general fact related to a particular topic

d)

All of the above.

19.

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the claim?


Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

Sentence 4

20.
Deer are beautiful creatures. 
They are so graceful to watch as 
they run through the forest.  It's 
hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author favors deer hunting
b)
The author thinks there are too many deer
c)
The author does not favor deer hunting
d)
The author thinks deer harm the environment
21.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
22.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
23.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
24.

What does the vocabulary word "setting" mean in the context of reading?

a)

The time and place in which the events of a story take place

b)

The theme or lesson conveyed by the story

c)

The characters and their relationships within the story

d)

The plot or series of events in the story

25.

What does the vocabulary word "theme" mean in the context of reading?

a)

The time and place in which the events of a story take place

b)

The main idea or message of the story

c)

The characters and their relationships within the story

d)

The series of events that make up the story

26.

What does the vocabulary word "point of view" mean in the context of reading?

a)

The time and place in which the events of a story take place

b)

The main idea or message of the story

c)

The perspective from which the story is told

d)

The ending of the story, where the conflict is resolved or concluded

27.

What does the vocabulary word "author's purpose" mean in the context of reading?

a)

The time and place in which the events of a story take place

b)

The main idea or message of the story

c)

The perspective from which the story is told

d)

The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain

28.

What does the vocabulary word "fiction" mean in the context of reading?

a)

A story that is based on real events and people

b)

A story that is made up or imaginary

c)

A story that is a true account of events

d)

A story that is written in the form of a play or screenplay

29.

What does the vocabulary word "nonfiction" mean in the context of reading?

a)

A story that is based on real events and people

b)

A story that is made up or imaginary

c)

A story that is a true account of events

d)

A story that is written in the form of a play or screenplay

30.

"Peter Piper picked a pepper" is an example of

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Rhyme

d)

Rhythm

31.

Blaze and Maze are words that

a)

Have the same beginning sound

b)

Sound different

c)

Rhyme

d)

Look alike