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Unit 3 Study Guide

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the five main elements of a plot?

a)

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

b)

Conflict, resolution, aftermath, conclusion, denouement

c)

Introduction, turning point, conclusion, aftermath, epilogue

d)

Introduction, climax, resolution, epilogue, aftermath

2.

In the sentence 'The stars danced in the night sky', what type of figurative language is used?

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Alliteration

d)

Simile

3.

What is the main conflict in the story 'The Lion King'?

a)

Environmental conservation

b)

Space exploration

c)

Love and romance

d)

Struggle for power and control

4.

In the sentence 'He ran as fast as a cheetah', what type of figurative language is used?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

5.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

a)

A simile and a metaphor are the same thing

b)

A simile is used in poetry, while a metaphor is used in prose

c)

A simile compares two things that are completely unrelated, while a metaphor compares two things that are similar

d)

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

6.

Identify the point of view in the sentence 'I went to the store and bought some groceries'.

a)

Fourth person singular

b)

Third person singular

c)

Second person plural

d)

First person singular

7.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

The beginning of the story

b)

The resolution of the conflict

c)

The least important event in the plot

d)

The most intense moment in the plot

8.

In the sentence 'The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze', what type of figurative language is used?

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

9.

What is the resolution of a story?

a)

The resolution is the point at which the main conflict is resolved and the story reaches its conclusion.

b)

The resolution is the setting of the story

c)

The resolution is the climax of the story

d)

The resolution is the introduction of the main characters

10.

Identify the point of view in the sentence 'She walked to the park and played with her friends'.

a)

Third person

b)

Fourth person

c)

First person

d)

Second person

11.

What is the rising action in a story?

a)

The introduction of the main characters

b)

The point at which the main conflict is introduced and the tension begins to build

c)

The climax of the story

d)

The resolution of the main conflict

12.

In the sentence 'The sun smiled down on us', what type of figurative language is used?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

13.

Identify the point of view in the sentence 'You should try the chocolate cake, it's delicious'.

a)

First person singular

b)

Third person singular

c)

Second person singular

d)

Fourth person singular

14.

In the sentence 'The wind whispered through the trees', what type of figurative language is used?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

15.

What is the falling action in a story?

a)

The introduction of the main characters

b)

The climax of the story

c)

The resolution of the main conflict

d)

The events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution

16.

Identify the point of view in the sentence 'We went to the beach and built a sandcastle'.

a)

First person plural

b)

Third person singular

c)

Second person singular

d)

Fourth person singular

17.
What is the adjective in this sentence? 
Harry picked up his yellow pencil off the floor.
a)
yellow
b)
off
c)
picked
d)
floor
18.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
What is the adjective in the sentence?
The young class was nervous about the test.
a)
young
b)
class
c)
about
d)
test
19.

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

1. Aunt Anne is a careful driver. So she drives ...

a)

careful

b)

carefully

20.

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE FORM OF THE ADVERB

9. Always dress ...... when you go walking (comfortable)

a)

comfortable

b)

comfortably

21.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. They often tell when, how, where, or how much.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.
Usually you will find _____ at the end of an adverb.
a)
-es
b)
-ion
c)
-ly
d)
-ves
23.

1. What is the "tone" of a story?

a)

The feeling the reader gets from reading the story

b)

The time and place of the story

c)

The author's attitude towards the story

d)

The traits a character has

24.

What is the "mood" of a story?

a)

The time and place of the story.

b)

My feelings (the reader) gets from the story.

c)

The summary of events of the story.

d)

The lesson the reader learns from the story.

25.

Which word describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?

Father: "We are going to Disney World!"

Son: "Yay!!!!"

a)

uninterested

b)

annoyed

c)

thrilled

d)

frustrated

26.

How do the authors of books (writers) create tone?

a)

word choice and punctuation

b)

music and punctuation

c)

movies and music

d)

exclamation marks and costumes

27.

What is the tone of the following text?

"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

a)

angry

b)

estatic

c)

pleased

d)

dishonest

28.

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.

Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?

a)

Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.

b)

He held his head down low.

c)

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap

d)

The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.

29.
The tone and mood of a text can be very different
a)
true
b)
false
30.

Mood is also called...

a)

boring

b)

emotion

c)

tone

d)

atmosphere

31.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
a)
Skim through the story
b)
Just read the beginning of the story
c)
Think about what the character has learned
d)
Read the ending of the story
32.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story 
33.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

34.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

35.
A theme should be supported by ...
a)
your own words
b)
evidence from the text
c)
rationale/reasoning
d)
ALL of the above
36.
What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story?
a)
They are the same thing. 
b)
Theme is a summary and a topic is a life lesson.
c)
Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about. 
d)
They both summarize the plot.
37.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

b)

I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

c)

I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

d)

I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate

38.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I walked to the store, and I got gum for Rex, my friend.

b)

I walked to the store and I got gum for Rex, my friend.

c)

I walked to the store, and I got gum for Rex my friend.

d)

I walked to the store and, I got gum for Rex, my friend.

39.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

John and I read The Giver.

b)

John and i read The Giver.

c)

John and I read the Giver.

40.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

Bob asked, "what's your favorite color?"

b)

Bob asked, "what's Your favorite color?"

c)

Bob asked, "What's your favorite color?"

41.

Choose the correctly capitalized and punctuated sentence.

a)

The short story "Thank You, M'am" was written by Langston Hughes.

b)

The short story "Thank you, M'am" was written by Langston Hughes.

c)

The short story Thank You, M'am was written by Langston Hughes.

42.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

The American Civil War was fought between the Confederacy and the Union.

b)

The american civil war was fought between the Confederacy and the Union.

c)

The American civil war was fought between the confederacy and the union.

43.
I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
44.
Even though the class is loquacious, you must focus on the assignment so you can do well on the test. Your hard work will pay off in the end.
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
45.
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
46.
What point of view uses the word 
he?
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
47.

Which sentence uses an example of PERSONIFICATION?

a)

The town was damaged by the tornado.

b)

People hide in cellars during a tornado watch.

c)

The tornado enjoyed herself as she ate the town.

d)

Be careful! It's windy outside.

48.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

a)

He was born to a rich family

b)

He was born hungry

c)

He was born with teeth

49.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hatI
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
50.
He likes to toot his own horn really means...
a)
He talks loudly.
b)
He plays in a band.
c)
He brags all the time.