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WorksheetsSTAAR Literary Elements Review
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
As the teacher handed back our graded exams, the kid next to me muttered, “Great.”
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
In Star Wars, the audience knows that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father, but Luke doesn’t learn this until Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Which term means "the writer's attitude?
mood
tone
point of view
feeling
Mood is...
the feeling a text gives to readers.
the attitude of the writer
the point of view
the genre of a text
The tone is determined by the...
descriptions in the text
length of a written text
words and dialogue
descriptions, words and dialogue
How would allusion be defined?
a reference to a famous person, place, or event
words that involve one of the five senses
two lines working as a unit
a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds
What is the meaning of the allusion?
My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.
Not wanting to share
Excited about sharing
Throwing them all away
Counting the M&Ms
What is the meaning of the allusion?
My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!
His brother is unintelligent
His brother works hard
His brother is intelligent
His brother is lazy
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...
thesis
summary
theme
plot
If I am trying to find the theme in a story. I can ask myself: What did the characters learn?
TRUE
FALSE
What does theme add to the story?
A sense of location
An important message
Motivation for the characters
Dialogue for the characters
What is the definition of theme?
A universal truth, moral, or lesson the author wants to express.
Events that occur within the story
Author's reason for writing the story
Location of the stories
Story
a connected series of events told through words
Summarize
a short retelling of the main ideas or events in a passage
Theme
the big idea or lesson of a story
Text
written words in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc
Conflict
a struggle between people or things
The problem a character faces that drives the plot of the story is called the __________________.
Conflict
Plot
Theme
Action
A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
A conflict between a character and a force such as weather, environment, an animal, or a disease
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
A conflict between two or more characters in a story
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
A conflict between a character and the laws or social norms of their culture.
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
A conflict a character faces that involves overcoming a troubling feeling or making a difficult decision.
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
As the old man watched the boys playing baseball in the vacant lot, he thought back to his own boyhood and the friends he’d had in his home town. They’d cleared debris and stray bushes from a lot and built their own baseball diamond, complete with an elevated pitcher’s mound. The old man remembered the feeling of standing on that mound, exchanging signals with the catcher, and winding up to throw a pitch.
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Suspense
Cathy skipped down the stairs. Her mother sat in the kitchen, wringing her hands. “I don’t know about this,” said her mother.
“Mom,” said Cathy, “It’s just a party. What’s the worst thing that could happen?”
Her mother sighed. “Just be home before midnight.”
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Suspense
Hints or clues that indicate what may happen later in the story is known as . . .
Plot
Protagonist
Foreshadow
Exposition
The structure or organization of events that make up a story is known as . . .
Resolution
Antagonist
Flashback
Plot Development
The beginning of the story that introduces conflict, characters, and setting is known as . . .
Exposition
Rising Action
Resolution
Setting
The end of the story where the conflict is resolved is known as . . .
Conflict
Falling Action
Setting
Resolution
The turning point or the point of greatest suspense or action is known as . . .
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Exposition
Feeling or atmosphere that a write creates for the reader. Ex. "The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread."
Mood
Antagonist
Character
Plot
The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. Ex. "Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink. As the hero leaves, the bad guy spits on the floor (what do you think will happen?)."
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Climax
Narration
The act of creating and developing a character. Ex. "Joe was motivated by money. He had no use for love or family."
Characterization
Narration
Foreshadowing
Protagonist
When the author plainly tells the reader what the character is like.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
The author may describe what the character looks like or what the character’s personality is like.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
The process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech and actions.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
When the reader must infer from the character’s speech and actions what the character is like.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
How can you analyze Indirect Characterization?
Appearance
Direct description of personality
Actions & How other characters in the story react to the character
Statements
Thoughts & Feelings
Indirect Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.
"shows"
"tells"
Direct Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.
"shows"
"tells"
Identify the correct definition for a METAPHOR
Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects
Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"
A play on words
Comparing 2 objects using a form of "IS"
Identify which figurative language technique is being used in the following sentence:
WE HEARD THE BOOMING THUNDER THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SKY.
Personification
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Identify the correct definition of PERSONIFICATION.
To give human-like qualities to non-human objects
Using exaggeration to prove a point
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally
Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"
Identify the figurative language technique that is used in the following sentence.
THE SOUND OF THE ALARM SCARED ME TO DEATH!
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Hyperbole
Pun
Identify the figurative language technique that matches the following definition.
A PLAY ON WORDS
Idiom
Hyperbole
Personification
Pun
Which of the following sentences is a SIMILE?
I saw a snake as I was walking to school this morning.
The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.
She was nervous as she walked to her class because she did not do her homework.
I like pizza.
Identify the following sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.
The book fell out of my hands.
I dropped the book as I was walking.
The book jumped out of my hands.
I lost my balance, and the books plunged to the floor.
Identify the figurative language technique in the following sentence.
NOT ALL MATH PUNS ARE TERRIBLE--ONLY SUM.
Pun
Idiom
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Identify the definition below that matches IDIOM.
A word that sounds like its meaning
A play on words
Two or more words beginning with the same consonant sound in a sentence or line of poetry
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally.
Identify the figurative language technique below that means COMPARING 2 OBJECTS USING "LIKE" OR "AS"
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Identify the sentence below that is a METAPHOR.
My new bike is as fast as a race car!
My new bike can go around the world in an hour!
My new bike is a jet plane because it goes so fast!
My new bike is the fastest bike ever in the history of time!
Identify the figurative language technique found in the following sentence.
THE TIMID TURTLE TOOTLED TO THE TRAIN TRACKS.
Metaphor
Pun
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Identify the correct definition below that matches HYPERBOLE.
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally
A word that sounds like its meaning
A play on words
Using exaggeration to prove a point
Identify the following sentence that contains an IDIOM.
My sister is the cookie monster, and she eats cookies all day long.
I have had the same bike for ten years. It finally kicked the bucket, and I had to get a new one.
My teacher is as mean as an Army sergeant.
My English teacher is the most beautiful teacher that has ever lived.
Identify the figurative language technique that is used when TWO OR MORE WORDS BEGIN WITH THE SAME SOUND IN A SENTENCE OR A LINE OF POETRY.
Alliteration
Play on words
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Identify the sentence that uses an ONOMATOPOEIA.
My cereal was really loud today.
My cereal crackled when I poured the milk in the bowl.
My cereal made a lot of noises this morning.
My cereal was talking to me as I poured the milk in the bowl.
Identify the sentence that does NOT use HYPERBOLE.
During PE today, I ran 10,000 miles!
I jumped a mile in the air when I saw that snake in my yard!
I screamed when my brother jumped out from behind the door!
I cried a ten million tears during that movie!
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain an IDIOM.
Her wrist was red after her brother grabbed her arm and squeezed it.
My mom has a green thumb and can make any plant grow.
He was very blue when his girlfriend broke up with him.
She told a little white lie to make her grandma happy.
Identify the figurative language used AND identify the meaning of the sentence.
OUR CAR IS A DINOSAUR, SO WE NEED TO BUY A NEW ONE.
Simile; our car is old.
Hyperbole; our car is a breathing animal
Pun; a play on words
Metaphor; our car is very old.
Identify the type of figurative language AND explain the meaning of the sentence below.
MY BROTHER EATS LIKE A HORSE.
Metaphor; my brother eats a lot
Simile; my brother eats a lot.
Personification; giving a non-human object human-like characteristics.
Onomatopoeia--describes what it sounds like
Identify the correct definition of PERSONIFICATION.
To give human-like qualities to non-human objects
Using exaggeration to prove a point
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally
Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"
Identify the figurative language technique that is used in the following sentence.
THE SOUND OF THE ALARM SCARED ME TO DEATH!
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Hyperbole
Pun
Which of the following sentences is a SIMILE?
I saw a snake as I was walking to school this morning.
The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.
She was nervous as she walked to her class because she did not do her homework.
I like pizza.
Identify the following sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.
The book fell out of my hands.
I dropped the book as I was walking.
The book jumped out of my hands.
I lost my balance, and the books plunged to the floor.
"You are the dew on the morning grass and the burning wheel of the sun."
understatement
hyperbole
analogy
metaphor
"A hot wind was blowing around my head, the strands of my hair lifting and swirling in it, like ink in spilled water."
metaphor
analogy
simile
irony
What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
Brooke is a ray of sunshine in my life.
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
Robby raced down the road in red roller blades.
Personification
Alliteration
Hyperbole
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
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.
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
Explain the mood created by the following passage: 'The old house creaked and groaned, sending shivers down the protagonist's spine.'
joy or excitement
calm or relaxation
indifference or boredom
fear or unease
A (a) character is a character the reader does not know a lot about.
Which type of character demonstrates a significant change throughout the course of the story?
Static
Dynamic
Flat
Round
Round
A character the reader knows a lot about; we are given a lot of details.
Flat
A character the reader does not know a lot about; we are NOT given many details.
Dynamic
A character that demonstrates a significant change throughout the story.
Static
A character that does not demonstrate a significant change; remains relatively the SAME.
Protagonist
The main character; usually the "good guy"
What is round?
the main character
A background character who plays one part of the story
Character whose personality,motivation,background and other features are explained by the narrator/author
The title of the book
What is the person that tells the story called?
Secondary character
Narrator
Main character
Author
What is a first-person narrator?
The narrator who speaks directly to the reader
The narrator who knows about and reports on the thoughts of all characters
The narrator who tells the story from the inside by using "I, me, my"
The narrator who only knows about and reports on the thoughts of one character
What is an omniscient narrator?
The narrator who knows about and reports on the thoughts of all characters
The narrator who speaks directly to the reader
The narrator who only knows about and reports on the thoughts of one character
The narrator who tells the story from the inside by using "I, me, my"
What are the three main types of narrator?
First person,
Omniscient
Second person limited point of view
Third person limited point of view
What is omniscient point of view?
First person point of view means...
The story is told from the perspective of a character in the story using "I"
The story is told from the perspective of an outsider using "he/she"
With third-person-limited the narrator shares...
The attitude a speaker or writer takes toward a subject, character, or audience is known as...
