WorksheetsPoem and Persuasive Text
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
The Ice Cream truck's bell went ding-ding.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Mrs. Davis was sitting by her pond listening to the frogs croak.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Personification
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Tweet-tweet! It is the morning bird...
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Personification
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
The soda sizzles when it is opened.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Personification.
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
She sells seashells by the seashore.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Idiom
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Carmen quickly caught Carl.
Hyperbole
Personification
Alliteration
Choose the correct definition for:
Alliteration
An indirect comparison that uses like and as.
An imitation of sounds.
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Choose the correct definition for:
Onomatopoeia
A direct comparison that does not use like and as.
An imitation of sounds.
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Patrick painted a policeman with his paint and paper.
Idiom
Metaphor
Alliteration
Choose the correct definition for:
Metaphor
A direct comparison that does not use like or as.
An imitation of sounds.
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Blue the bird bumped into Bianca at the beach.
Hyperbole
Personification
Alliteration
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Sunny started to study Spanish in the summer.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Personification
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
"Shhh," the teacher shushed the students when they interrupted the class.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Personification
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Mr. Martin made muffins this morning.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Idiom
Which figurative language is the following sentence:
Teacher Torres talked to Tomás and Tamara.
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Idiom
The tone of a poem is the poet's
attitude toward the subject and audience
word choice and how it affects the images
sentence structure and punctuation choices
pattern of rhythm throughout each stanza
Read the passage and choose the word that best describes the tone. Alice got an A or her essay
And, I don't understand why.
She doesn't work as hard
or write as well as I do.
jealous
joyous
peaceful
grim
Choose the word that best describes the tone in the passage:
It had been another long day at achool.
I sighed as I started my homework,
Realizing
It would take forever to finish
gloomy
angry
fearful
calm
Which of the following lines is the best example of slang?
You ain't done a thing
Back window's cracked
It's not up to me
I said, Neither am I
What is the tone of this passage:
Tim Rutledge of Orlando, Florida, was on his way to Indiana to make a delivery Monday when he drove right into a snowstorm and his brakes froze. In temperatures of 42 degrees below zero with the wind chill, Rutledge pulled over at a truck stop and got under his truck to fix the brakes. While Rutledge was on the ground, the truck shifted and trapped him underneath.
Passion
Fear
Sorrow
Calm
Mood is...
The reader's feelings while reading the text
The author's style of writing
The author's attitude or feelings
The reader's feelings before reading the text
Tone is...
The author's attitude or feelings
The reader's feelings while reading the text
The reader's feelings before reading the text
The author's style of writing
What mood is evoked from this passage?
Abshu wished that his own family could have
stayed together. There were four of them who ended up
in foster care: him, two younger sisters, and a baby
brother. He understood why his mother did what she
did, but he couldn't help wondering if there might have been a better way.
Calm
Fear
Passion
Sorrow
What is the tone of the following passage?
Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.
objective
bitter
eerie
astounding
Dear Dad,
Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!
-Kaleb
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
happy
somber
compassionate
proud
“Which team do we play in soccer this week?” asked Tim.
“The Ravens,” replied Nathan, sighing. “We played them earlier in the season and they outscored us by three goals.”
“That’s not fair!” moaned Tim. “If we already played them, why do we have to play them again?” Nathan shrugged. “I don’t know.”
“I think we should just forfeit the game now,” said Tim. “We have no chance of winning at all.”
Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?
optimistic
pessimistic
fearful
restless
Dear Jason,
I was sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away. I know how close the two of you were. I am sure you miss him a lot. Call me if you want to talk.
-Carter
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
relaxed
irritated
sympathetic
selfish
Dear Makenna,
We have cheerleading tryouts at my school next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll make the team. I have been practicing my jumps, and my ten years of gymnastics classes should help me stand out. Plus, you know me and my loud voice!
-Mandie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
nervous
serious
relieved
confident
Tone is the (a) attitude towards the text. Tone and (b) are (c) from one another. Mood refers to the reader's (d) But, both mood and tone are (e) through the author's word choice.
Select the text where the author's tone is negative:
My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.
My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.
I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.
Select the tone of the text:
peaceful
anxious
I stepped in front of the exhilarating stage lights. My heart leapt with excitement as I heard the enlivening sound of applause.
Select the tone of the text:
ominous
enthusiastic
Which tone word below best describes the following sentence?
"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Irritated
Tired
overbearing or feeling superior
arrogant
ambivalent
obsequious
condescneding
ridiculous and unreasonable
absurd
malicious
ambivalent
compassionate
having a gloomy view of life
ironic
incredulous
pessimistic
malicious
having or showing little emotion or interest
incredulous
apathetic
abstruse
ambivalent
Which sentence is an opinion?
Old telephone are boring.
Telephone was invented in 1876.
Which sentence is a fact?
Telephone was invented in 1876.
Old telephones are boring.
The telephone was an important invention.
Fact
Opinion
Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
Fact
Opinion
Some modern telescopes are very big.
Fact
Opinion
Galileo's telescope was the best invention at the time.
Fact
Opinion
Hans and Zacharias Janssen made a microscope in Holland in the 1590s.
Fact
Opinion
The microscope is the greatest invention of all time.
Fact
Opinion
This invention helped scientists to study very small living things.
Fact
Opinion
Galileo
discovered the rings of Saturn.
The telephone was invented
by Alexander Graham Bell.
Hans and Zacharias Janssen
made a microscope.
Now cell phones
don't have cables.
Years ago telephone signals
traveled through cables.
Doctors and scientists
use microscopes.
Galileo
made a telescope.
Student E had to write a persuasive essay about the effects of television on young kids. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make to support their argument?
Some television shows may have a negative effect on young children.
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” is the best show on television.
Television shows should be more educational for adults.
I enjoy watching television after school.
A Claim is...
A statement that is said to be true but is actually false
A quote that someone says
A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true
A statement that is a fact
Student C had to write and give a persuasive speech on the topic of wars in our world.
Which of the following is an example of an applicable claim the student might make in their speech?
Wars require resources such as weapons
There have been many wars in history that have caused both military and civilian deaths.
The U.S. is currently involved in multiple wars around the world, including in Sudan, Pakistan, and Iraq.
Wars cause emotional and physical destruction to both sides.
Student A had to write a persuasive essay about the use of computers for school/homework. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make?
Some students use computers to do their homework.
Computers are a technological tool.
Microsoft computers are used by some students to do their homework.
Computers are the most effective way for students to do homework.
What is the most appropriate call to action for a student’s persuasive essay entitled “Unhealthy Eating Habits are Negatively Affecting Teens in School”?
As students, we need to protest against vending machines, stop buying unhealthy school lunch options, and instead demand more fruits and vegetables in our lunches.
If we don’t change the way we eat, we will be paying for it in increased medical bills in the future.
Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years
Teachers should teach us more about healthy eating and exercising habits
True or False: The only writing with an argument is persuasive
True
False
How are facts primarily used in essays?
to connect with the audience
to provide an opposing view
to support an author’s claim
to give the author credibility
Which of the following is an example of a fact?
It can take several weeks to collect the sap, but it is worth it.
Everyone in Vermont puts maple syrup in their coffee.
Maple syrup is a delicious alternative to cane sugar in baking.
Maple sap is a liquid that is boiled down to create maple syrup.
Which of the following is the best example of an opinion?
MKMS opened its door 2015!
Mrs. Garcia is the coolest ELAR teacher on the planet!
Kayaking involves using core muscles to paddle.
The black marlin is the fastest sea animal.
What is the primary purpose of a quotation in an essay?
to analyze specific data
to present another’s viewpoint
to explain a complicated issue
to layout a descriptive narrative
Bias (having bias or being biased) is a term that describes a prejudice someone has in favor of or against something.
For example, I may tell you, “it is a fact that Mastiffs are the cutest dogs in the world,” but I am biased because I have one, and this is really just my opinion. I may also say, “The Anaheim Ducks are the worst hockey team in the NHL,” even if the Ducks have the best record in the league. I am biased because I am a fan of their rival, the San Jose Sharks.
Which one of the following types of evidence would likely show bias? Select all that apply.
Opinion
Statistics
Propaganda
A cartoon depicting a political candidate as a witch stealing Halloween candy from children is likely an example of:
Negative propaganda
An Opinion
A statistic
Fact
Read the fact: “There are over 4,200 religions in the world.” Which argument does this fact best support?
Everyone is a member of some kind of religion.
Religion is important to many people.
Everyone should respect people of other religions.
Religion is often overlooked in America.
Can writers’ use personal experience as evidence?
Yes, but only if they are a well-know expert in the field of the related topic.
Yes, if it is appropriate and it is not the only form of evidence offered.
No, because other forms of evidence are more appealing to a reader.
No, because it is not appropriate for writers to reveal their beliefs.
Which of the following statements about evidence is true?
Writers can create strong evidence based two or more pieces of weak evidence.
Writers should use only one piece of evidence if the evidence is strong.
Writers should choose two pieces of weak evidence over one piece of strong evidence.
Writers should use multiple pieces of strong evidence and minimal pieces of weak evidence.
Match the following.
Fact
A statement based on science, can be proven true
Opinion
A statement based on feelings, thoughts and opinions
Persuasive text
Trying to persuade the reader to do something or take your side in an argument
