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WorksheetsRe-assessment: Unmasking the Mystery
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
During her English class, Grace read a sentence in a poem, 'Her smile is as bright as the sun.' Aria asked, 'What is this an example of?'
A comparison between two or more things
A comparison using like or as
To give objects or things human qualities or actions
A reference to something famous or well known
Maya wrote a sentence in her essay: 'David's courage was a lion, fearless and admired.' What is Maya using in this sentence?
A metaphor, a comparison between two or more things
A simile, a comparison using like or as
Personification, to give objects or things human qualities or actions
Allusion, a reference to something famous or well known
What is personification?
A comparison between two or more things
A comparison using like or as
To give objects or things human qualities or actions
A reference to something famous or well known
What is an allusion?
A comparison between two or more things
A comparison using like or as
To give objects or things human qualities or actions
A reference to something famous or well known
Luna, Jackson, and Isla were helping their grandfather clean his old, decrepit house. In this context, what does 'decrepit' mean?
Weak or feeble
Uneasy or nervous
Viciously or ferociously
Consume or rot
Rohan is feeling 'hesitant' about his first public speaking event. What does 'hesitant' mean in this context?
Weak or feeble
Uneasy or nervous
Viciously or ferociously
Consume or rot
In a school play, Aria portrayed a villain who acted 'mercilessly'. What does 'mercilessly' mean in this context?
Weak or feeble
Uneasy or nervous
Viciously or ferociously
Consume or rot
Emma left a piece of fruit out in the sun. What will likely happen to the fruit over time?
It will become weak or feeble
It will feel uneasy or nervous
It will act viciously or ferociously
It will consume or rot (fester)
Which type of comparison uses 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Allusion
Which type of comparison is a reference to something famous or well known?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Allusion
Which type of comparison gives objects or things human qualities or actions?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Allusion
Which word means weak or feeble?
Decrepit
Hesitant
Mercilessly
Fester
During a school play, Luna felt uneasy and nervous. Which word best describes Luna's feelings?
Decrepit
Hesitant
Mercilessly
Fester
In a debate competition, Ethan argued viciously or ferociously. Which word can replace these highlighted words to describe Ethan's argument style?
Decrepit
Hesitant
Mercilessly
Fester
Henry left some food uncovered for a few days. Which word best describes what will happen to the food?
Decrepit
Hesitant
Mercilessly
Fester
What is another word for viciously or ferociously?
Decrepit
Hesitant
Mercilessly
Fester
In a poetry class, Liam described a cloud 'like' a fluffy cotton ball. Which type of comparison did Liam use?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Allusion
Evelyn, Luna, and Arjun were discussing the condition of an old, abandoned house in their neighborhood. How would they describe the house if it was weak or feeble?
Decrepit
Hesitant
Mercilessly
Fester
