wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

ELD Final Exam 2025

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 2hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anika, Noah, and Mia are in a creative writing class. Their teacher asks them to write a paragraph using words or phrases that appeal to any of the five senses or any combination of senses. What technique are they being asked to use?

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Imagery

c)

Tone

d)

Meter

2.

A figure of speech which endows animals, ideas, or inanimate objects with human traits or abilities

a)

Stanza

b)

Rhyme

c)

Personifcation

d)

Point of View

3.

The repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Repetition

d)

Meter

4.

A grouping of two or more lines of a poem in terms of length, metrical form, or rhyme scheme

a)

Imagery

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Stanza

5.

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Imagery

d)

Theme

6.

The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, poem, or other literary work. It's the lesson or moral of the story.

a)

Meter

b)

Diction

c)

Assonance

d)

Theme

7.

Someone who is the voice of the poem. This is not to be confused with the author.

a)

Assonance

b)

Ballad

c)

Enjambment

d)

Speaker

8.

Repetition of a sound at the beginning of two or more neighboring words.

a)

Assonance

b)

Alliteration

c)

Consonance

d)

Hyperbole

9.

Assigning human qualities to something that is not human.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Free Verse

d)

Personification

10.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A poem with no rhyme and no regular rhythm

b)

A poem that tells a story

c)

Words written in the shape of what the poem is about

d)

A comparison that suggests one thing is the same as another

11.

 A figure of speech that uses like, as, or as if to make a direct comparison between two essentially different objects, actions, or qualities. For example, “The sky looked like an artist’s canvas.”

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Symbolism

d)

Alliteration

12.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close to one another. (Mickey Mouse; Donald Duck)

a)

Assonance

b)

Alliteration

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

13.

What do similes and metaphors have in common?

a)

They both use math equations.

b)

They both use "like" or "as."

c)

They can not be used to describe people.

d)

They compare two or more things.

14.

Which one of the following IS a simile?

a)

Her hair was like snow.

b)

You are my sunshine.

c)

Success is key.

d)

He is a night owl.

15.

In a poetry class, Lily described a cloud as 'fluffy as a cotton ball'. What literary device did Lily use?

a)

A comparison of two things not using "like" or "as"

b)

A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as"

c)

A person, place or thing

d)

A phrase that says one thing but means another

16.

Do metaphors use "like" or "as"?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

What is the definition of a metaphor?

a)

A formula you use to get the slope of a graph.

b)

A word that shows action

c)

A comparison of two things that does not use "like" or "as."

d)

A comparison of two things that uses "like" or "as."

18.

Which phrase is a metaphor?

a)

She is as thin as a rake.

b)

The wind was a howling wolf.

c)

I slept like a bump on a log.

d)

These jeans fit like a glove.

19.

In a school strength competition, Aiden was able to lift the heaviest weights. His classmates often say, 'Aiden is as strong as an ox.' Is this a simile or a metaphor?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

20.

Simile or metaphor?

In a school play, Harper was so nervous that her friends said, 'Harper is a scared chicken.'

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

21.

Simile or metaphor?

This house is as clean as a whistle.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

22.

Simile or metaphor?

She is as thin as a toothpick.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

23.

Simile or metaphor?

In a basketball match, Nora commented, 'Benjamin is as tough as nails.'

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

24.

The snow danced around in the wind.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

25.

The snow was a blanket covering the ground.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

26.

Running the mile was like climbing Mt. Everest.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

27.

The flute sang out beautifully during the concert.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

28.

I played Fortnite until my fingers fell off!

a)

Idiom

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

29.

In a storytelling competition, Elijah said, 'I walked 2 miles to school every day.', Ava said, 'I swam 20 laps in the pool yesterday.', and Aiden said, 'I jumped higher than the moon.' Which statement is an example of hyperbole?

a)

Elijah's statement: I walked 2 miles to school every day.

b)

Ava's statement: I swam 20 laps in the pool yesterday.

c)

Aiden's statement: I jumped higher than the moon.

30.

Valarie needed to use ______________________ within her essay so that his argument is supported through facts, details, and quotations from credible sources.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

bias

d)

counterclaim

31.

In Nora's argumentative essay about the importance of recycling, the _________________ is where she restates her claim, summarizes her reasons, and makes a recommendation.

a)

Introduction

b)

Conclusion

c)

Reasoning

d)

Rebuttal

32.

Zoe, Aria, and Maya are participating in a debate competition. Zoe makes a clearly stated belief. It is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that she attempts to prove. What is this called?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

clause

33.

Which of the following would be a claim?

a)

Zoos are good for both animals and people.

b)

For example, some zoos have created specialized “floors” made of sand and clay that are soft like the jungle to protect elephants’ feet.

c)

Zoos do not just protect animals, they actually increase their population by breeding them.

d)

So if someone finds a sick grizzly bear, for example, they can bring it to a zoo where it will be treated.

34.

In a debate competition, Priya is presenting her views on a global issue. The position she takes on the issue is called the

a)

evidence

b)

claim

c)

argument

d)

support

35.

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims.

a)

purpose

b)

audience

c)

opinions

d)

evidence

36.

Anika is preparing a speech for her school assembly. The people she is preparing her speech for are called her ___.

a)

purpose

b)

evidence

c)

audience

d)

appeal

37.

In a debate competition, Aria, a writer, is taking a position on the issue of climate change. This position of hers is her ___.

a)

purpose

b)

claim

c)

audience

d)

appeal

38.

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. You should floss your teeth at least once a day. You should limit sugar intake. You should chew sugar free gum.


What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

a)

cavities are bad

b)

you should take care of your teeth

c)

going to the dentist is a waste of time

d)

you should never eat candy

39.

Reading is good for your brain. It improves both your reading and writing. It expands your vocabulary. Reading is also a great way to escape real life and use your imagination.


What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

a)

reading has a lot of benefits

b)

reading is better than watching YouTube

c)

science fiction is the best genre (theme)

d)

reading will help you get better grades

40.

You should choose your friends carefully. If someone makes you feel bad more often than they make you feel good, you should not be friends with them. If someone isn't there to help you, cheer you up, or listen to you, you should not be friends with them.


What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

a)

finding friends who agree with you

b)

staying friends with people you have known the longest

c)

only being friends with "popular" people

d)

picking friends thoughtfully

41.

They say, "a cluttered space means a cluttered mind". It's good to keep your room neat and tidy. If you stay organized, you won't waste time looking for lost items. Cleaning up day to day is much easier than making a giant mess and then cleaning up a lot all at once.


What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

a)

cleaning is boring

b)

"cleanliness is next to Godliness"

c)

it's a good idea to maintain a clean and orderly environment

d)

you should only clean when it's on your chore list

42.

When using a direct quotation, how do you signify that the words are not yours?

a)

Quotation Marks

b)

Reasoning

c)

Restate it in your own words.

43.

repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker

a)

Quote

b)

Claim

c)

Analyze

d)

Evaluate

44.

To quote or mention the source you used.

a)

Conclude

b)

Analyze

c)

Cite

d)

Evaluate

45.

To find the proof in the text to support your answer; sometimes you can use a quote.

a)

To make an inference.

b)

To quote or mention the source you sued.

c)

To cite evidence.

46.

Choose the correct capitalization.

a)

lake elementary

b)

Lake Elementary

c)

lake Elementary

d)

Lake elementary

47.

Choose the correct capitalization.

a)

we went to disney world.

b)

We went to disney world.

c)

We went to Disney world.

d)

We went to Disney World.

48.

Choose the correct capitalization and punctuation.

a)

Will you go to the store.

b)

will you go to the store!

c)

Will you go to the store?

d)

will you go to the store?

49.

Grace asked Nora, 'How old are you?' Choose the correct capitalization and punctuation for Grace's question.

a)

How old are you.

b)

How old are you?

c)

how old are you!

d)

How old are you.

50.

Choose the answer that written correctly.

a)

My uncle has a dog named Nomad.

b)

My uncle has a dog named nomad.

51.

Choose the answer that written correctly.

a)

Cindy will go to Cleveland in August.

b)

Cindy will go to Cleveland in august.

c)

Cindy will go to cleveland in august.

52.

Which sentence is correct.

a)

bob is going to meet Jane.

b)

bob is going to meet jane.

c)

Bob is going to meet Jane.

d)

BOB is going to meet Jane

53.
i want to go to the grand canyon in december.
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
54.

During a lunch break, Benjamin, Luna, and Maya were discussing their favorite foods. Which sentence correctly describes their conversation?

a)

kim and i like to eat pizza?

b)

Kim and i like to eat pizza.

c)

Kim and I like to eat pizza.

55.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

"Who wants the last piece of apple pie?" asked grandma.

b)

"Who wants the last piece of apple pie?" Asked grandma.

c)

"Who wants the last piece of apple pie"? asked grandma.

56.

Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words

a)

commas

b)

speaker's tags

c)

quotation marks

d)

An indention

57.

_______________ the first word of a quotation and first word of each sentence.

a)

Indent

b)

Capitalize

c)

Underline

d)

Delete

58.

During a baseball game, Charlotte, Nora, and Jackson were watching the match. The umpire made a call. Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation to describe this situation.

a)

The umpire yelled, Safe!

b)

The umpire yelled “Safe!”

c)

The umpire yelled, “Safe!”

d)

The umpire yelled Safe

59.

In a classroom, Harper was teaching her classmates how to use quotation marks and punctuation correctly. She wrote a sentence on the board and asked them to choose the correct version. The sentence was:

'The boy said something.'

Which of the following is the correct version of the sentence Harper wrote on the board?

a)

The boy said “My name is Chad.”

b)

The boy said, “My name is Chad.”

c)

The boy said, My name is Chad.

d)

The boy said, “My name is Chad”

60.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.

a)

I will help you, answered the child.

b)

“I will help you,” answered the child.

c)

“I will help you” answered the child

d)

I will help you, "answered the child."

61.
Rhetoric is the art of effectively __________ and ___________ to persuade.
a)
reading/ writing 
b)
entertaining/informing
c)
speaking/writing
d)
all of the above
62.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

63.

The word "syntax" refers to...?

a)

how the sentence is capitalized.

b)

where to place the punctation marks like commas and periods.

c)

the way the words and phrases are arranged in the sentence.

d)

the point of view of the subject--first, second, or third person.

64-71.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

64.

What was Aristotle's definition of rhetoric?

a)

The art of persuasion using facts only

b)

The study of ancient languages

c)

The process of making speeches

d)

The art of seeing the available means of persuasion

65.

Which type of rhetoric focuses on the future?

a)

Epideictic

b)

Narrative

c)

Forensic

d)

Deliberative

66.

What does deliberative rhetoric aim to achieve?

a)

To establish facts about the past

b)

To celebrate current events

c)

To influence future decisions

d)

To entertain the audience

67.

What is ethos?

a)

Appeal to logic

b)

Appeal to emotion

c)

Demonstration of the speaker's credibility

d)

Use of statistical evidence

68.

Which appeal focuses on logic and reason?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

Kairos

69.

Which rhetorical appeal did Sojourner Truth use for women's rights?

a)

Eunoia

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Ethos

70.

What can pathos appeal to?

a)

Statistics

b)

Logic

c)

Emotion

d)

Credibility

71.

Why is recognizing rhetorical techniques important?

a)

To improve public speaking

b)

To detect when they are used on us

c)

To learn a new language

d)

To better understand ancient texts

72.

What is the primary purpose of rhetoric?

a)

To confuse the audience

b)

To entertain the audience

c)

To persuade the audience

d)

To inform the audience

73.

What does the rhetorical device "ethos" appeal to?

a)

Logic

b)

Emotion

c)

Ethics and credibility

d)

Humor

74.

Which rhetorical device is primarily used to appeal to an audience's emotions?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

Kairos

75.

The term "logos" refers to which type of appeal?

a)

Emotional

b)

Logical

c)

Ethical

d)

Urgent

76.

Which rhetorical device is used to create a vivid picture in the mind of the reader?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Imagery

d)

Alliteration

77-83.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

77.

What does "a bear of a lesson" really mean?

a)

a bear learning

b)

a lesson that is difficult

c)

a lesson about a bear

d)

nothing, it's just not ok

78.

A similie is a comparison that uses

(a)  

79.

Metaphors is a comparison (a)   using like or as

80.

Personification means to give a non living thing what type of charateristics?

(a)  

81.

Do smilies and metaphors both compare things?

a)

Yes, just one uses as or like to compare and the other doesn't

b)

No, because you have to use like or as to compare

82.

Personification uses what type of charactertics to describe something?

(a)  

83.

Which is an example of a hyperbole?

a)

You are the apple of my eye

b)

You are as strong as an ox

c)

I am so hungry I could eat a horse

d)

The trees danced in the wind.

84.
A personal trainer is overweight.
a)
Dramatic
b)
Verbal
c)
Situational
85.
"Great! I didn't make the basketball team!"
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
86.

A firefighter is afraid of fire.

a)

Dramatic

b)

Situational

c)

Verbal

87.

Saying one thing but meaning the opposite

a)

Situational irony

b)

Dramatic irony

c)

Verbal irony

d)

None

88.

When the opposite of what we expect occurs

a)

Situational irony

b)

Verbal irony

c)

Dramatic irony

d)

None

89.
Which of the following is NOT is not one of the essential elements of satire?
a)
Making fun of an idea, person, or institution
b)
Use of irony
c)
Making a broader point about society, culture, politics, etc.
d)
All of the above are essential elements
90.
What is it called when you use symbols to represent ideas or qualities?
a)
Symbolism
b)
Exaggeration
c)
Irony
d)
Labeling
91.

What political cartoon category would this fall under?

a)

Labeling

b)

Exaggeration

c)

Symbolism

d)

Irony

92-101.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

92.

What year did Muhammad Ali captivate Harvard's graduating class?

a)

1969

b)

1980

c)

1975

d)

1972

93.

What is considered the shortest poem ever?

a)

"Me, we."

b)

"I am."

c)

"Alone."

d)

"Yes."

94.

What does poetry often use to emphasize its musical qualities?

a)

Detailed descriptions

b)

Long paragraphs

c)

Rhyme, rhythm, and meter

d)

Metaphors

95.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poetry?

a)

Uses condensed language

b)

Can express intense feelings

c)

Emphasizes musical qualities

d)

Often requires a specific length

96.

What makes a song lyric similar to poetry?

a)

The use of vivid imagery and emotions

b)

The presence of a chorus

c)

The length of the song

d)

The use of instruments

97.

Which of the following is a characteristic of rap?

a)

No musical qualities

b)

Use of rhyme, rhythm, and imagery

c)

Lack of imagery

d)

Absence of rhythm

98.

What is a prose poem?

a)

A poem with a strict rhyme scheme

b)

A poem formatted like a paragraph

c)

A poem that tells a story

d)

A poem without imagery

99.

What is NOT a form of poetry?

a)

Email

b)

Haiku

c)

Visual art

d)

Prose poem

100.

What does the ancient Greek 'poiesis' mean?

a)

To write

b)

To create

c)

To sing

d)

To imagine

101.

Can robots write poetry indistinguishable from human poetry?

a)

No, but close to human quality

b)

Yes, perfectly

c)

No, they were always identified

d)

Yes, but only simple poems