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Re-assessment: Unmasking the Mystery

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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)

A comparison between two or more things

b)

A comparison using like or as

c)

To give objects or things human qualities or actions

d)

A reference to something famous or well known

2.

Maya wrote a sentence in her essay: 'David's courage was a lion, fearless and admired.' What is Maya using in this sentence?

a)

A metaphor, a comparison between two or more things

b)

A simile, a comparison using like or as

c)

Personification, to give objects or things human qualities or actions

d)

Allusion, a reference to something famous or well known

3.

What is personification?

a)

A comparison between two or more things

b)

A comparison using like or as

c)

To give objects or things human qualities or actions

d)

A reference to something famous or well known

4.

What is an allusion?

a)

A comparison between two or more things

b)

A comparison using like or as

c)

To give objects or things human qualities or actions

d)

A reference to something famous or well known

5.

Luna, Jackson, and Isla were helping their grandfather clean his old, decrepit house. In this context, what does 'decrepit' mean?

a)

Weak or feeble

b)

Uneasy or nervous

c)

Viciously or ferociously

d)

Consume or rot

6.

Rohan is feeling 'hesitant' about his first public speaking event. What does 'hesitant' mean in this context?

a)

Weak or feeble

b)

Uneasy or nervous

c)

Viciously or ferociously

d)

Consume or rot

7.

In a school play, Aria portrayed a villain who acted 'mercilessly'. What does 'mercilessly' mean in this context?

a)

Weak or feeble

b)

Uneasy or nervous

c)

Viciously or ferociously

d)

Consume or rot

8.

Emma left a piece of fruit out in the sun. What will likely happen to the fruit over time?

a)

It will become weak or feeble

b)

It will feel uneasy or nervous

c)

It will act viciously or ferociously

d)

It will consume or rot (fester)

9.

Which type of comparison uses 'like' or 'as'?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

10.

Which type of comparison is a reference to something famous or well known?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

11.

Which type of comparison gives objects or things human qualities or actions?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

12.

Which word means weak or feeble?

a)

Decrepit

b)

Hesitant

c)

Mercilessly

d)

Fester

13.

During a school play, Luna felt uneasy and nervous. Which word best describes Luna's feelings?

a)

Decrepit

b)

Hesitant

c)

Mercilessly

d)

Fester

14.

In a debate competition, Ethan argued viciously or ferociously. Which word can replace these highlighted words to describe Ethan's argument style?

a)

Decrepit

b)

Hesitant

c)

Mercilessly

d)

Fester

15.

Henry left some food uncovered for a few days. Which word best describes what will happen to the food?

a)

Decrepit

b)

Hesitant

c)

Mercilessly

d)

Fester

16.

What is another word for viciously or ferociously?

a)

Decrepit

b)

Hesitant

c)

Mercilessly

d)

Fester

17.

In a poetry class, Liam described a cloud 'like' a fluffy cotton ball. Which type of comparison did Liam use?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

18.

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?

a)

Decrepit

b)

Hesitant

c)

Mercilessly

d)

Fester