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6th Grade ELA Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of using foreshadowing in a story?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

To give a hint about future events

c)

To describe the setting in detail

d)

To introduce new characters

2.

Which of the following is an example of a theme in literature?

a)

A detailed description of a haunted house

b)

The struggle between good and evil

c)

A conversation between two characters

d)

The setting of a story in the 18th century

3.

What does it mean to infer something from a text?

a)

To find the explicit meaning

b)

To guess without any evidence

c)

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

d)

To repeat what the text says

4.

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing a text?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

To persuade, inform, entertain, or explain

c)

To use complex words

d)

To make the book longer

5.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

The beginning of the story where characters are introduced

b)

The most exciting or intense part of the story, usually the turning point

c)

The resolution or outcome of the story

d)

A detailed description of the setting

6.

Which type of conflict involves a struggle between a character and an external force?

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Society

c)

Man vs. Nature

d)

Both B and C

7.

From which point of view is a story told if the narrator uses "I" and "me" to describe events?

a)

First-person

b)

Second-person

c)

Third-person limited

d)

Third-person omniscient

8.

What literary device is used when a story gives a hint of something that will happen later?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Personification

9.

What is a flashback in literature?

a)

A technique used to introduce characters

b)

A look into the future of the story

c)

A part of the story that interrupts the sequence to relate an event from an earlier time

d)

A detailed description of the setting

10.

How can context clues be used in reading?

a)

To guess the meaning of an unknown word

b)

To understand the author's biography

c)

To memorize the text

d)

To critique the author's writing style

11.

Which of the following is an example of interpreting figurative language?

a)

Understanding that "It's raining cats and dogs" means it is raining very hard

b)

Knowing the definition of "rain"

c)

Finding the literal meaning of "cats and dogs"

d)

Translating the sentence into another language

12.

What does it mean when a character is described as the "protagonist"?

a)

The character is the villain or antagonist

b)

The character is a minor character with a small role

c)

The character is the main character or hero of the story

d)

The character provides comic relief

13.

Which of the following best describes a metaphor?

a)

A comparison using "like" or "as"

b)

An exaggeration to make a point

c)

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

d)

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects

14.

What is the resolution in a story?

a)

The beginning where the setting and characters are introduced

b)

The highest point of tension in the story

c)

The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes

d)

The moment when the main conflict is introduced

15.

Identifying the narrator's point of view helps the reader understand:

a)

Only the protagonist's thoughts

b)

Every character's thoughts equally

c)

The perspective from which the story is told

d)

The literal meaning of the text

16.
Read the following passage and determine which excerpt best foreshadows the ending.
When Mr. Goodenwell saw his baby boy Vince for the first time, he swore that he'd do anything to protect the little guy. This was easy at first, when all Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk. But as little Vince grew bigger, he started walking. And once he started walking, he got into everything. He was becoming a serious threat to himself when Mr. Goodenwell, making good on his vow to protect his son, went to the store and bought $150 worth of equipment to childproof his home. He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a sliding lock on the toilet lid. But right as Mr. Goodenwell was adjusting the covers on the door knobs, Vince pulled the cap off an outlet and choked on it. Mr. Goodenwell found him just in time. 
a)
But as little Vince grew bigger, he started walking.
b)
He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a sliding lock on the toilet lid.
c)
He was becoming a serious threat to himself.
d)
This was easy at first, when all Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk.
17.
Read the following passage carefully. Which sentence foreshadows that the wedding will not go as planned?
Joe and Jill had been planning their wedding for months. In the weeks leading up the big day, they had checked the weather forecast obsessively to see if they would be able to get married in Jill's mother's rose garden or if they would have to move the ceremony indoors. All the forecasts said the weather would be sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor ceremony. On the morning of the event, while Jill and her bridesmaids got ready, Joe and his groomsman set up tables and chairs in the garden. They decorated each table with a crisp white tablecloth and a vase of flowers. As they headed inside to change into their tuxedos, one of the groomsman noticed a dark cloud far off in the distance. 
a)
All the forecasts said the weather would be sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor ceremony.
b)
As they headed inside to change into their tuxedos, one of the groomsman noticed a dark cloud far off in the distance. 
c)
On the morning of the event, while Jill and her bridesmaids got ready, Joe and his groomsman set up tables and chairs in the garden. 
d)
They decorated each table with a crisp white tablecloth and a vase of flowers.
18.

What role does dialogue play in a narrative?

a)

To fill space in the story

b)

To provide information about the plot

c)

To reveal character traits and relationships

d)

To describe the setting in detail

19.

What literary device is primarily used to create humor through exaggeration?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

20.

Which element of a story refers to the time and place in which it is set?

a)

Plot

b)

Theme

c)

Setting

d)

Conflict

21.

What is the purpose of a narrative hook in literature?

a)

To conclude the story

b)

To describe the main character in detail

c)

To introduce the setting

d)

To grab the reader's attention early in the story

22.

Which literary device is used to give an object human characteristics?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Onomatopoeia

23.

Tommy was late to the concert since the road was flooded and he had to take a detour. What type of conflict is this?

a)

Internal

b)

External

24.

Joanna did not raise her hand when the teacher asked if there were any questions. She was afraid her question would sound silly, and she could not remember if the teacher had already covered the information she didn’t understand.

a)

Internal

b)

External

25.

What type of conflict do you see in the picture​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
26.

The teacher was explaining to the students about how to use the copier in the lounge. One student decided not to ​ follow directions and broke the copier.

What is the conflict?

​ (a)   ​ ​ ​​

Choose from the below words
Man vs Man
Man vs Character
Man vs Self
Man vs Society
27.

Which pronouns are considered third-person? Drag your answers up to the question.​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
He
She
They
I
We
28.

Which pronouns are considered first-person? Drag your answers up to the question.​ (a)   ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
I
We
He
She
They
29.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
30.
Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that. Well, actually it only took me a few seconds, but I first realized it about 200 million years ago. That was the first time that I traveled through time. "Try it!" said the mad scientist. "History needs you," he told me. I went with my gut.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
31.
Rock music was playing through the speakers at the gas station. John jumped out the window of his yellow Jeep without opening the door. As he pumped gas into the Jeep, he danced to the rock music. A girl with blonde hair was walking past. She said, "Wow, partner, you can really move." John tipped his hat to her and winked, and then he continued his performance. John climbed onto the hood of his Jeep and began stomping, shaking his hips, and clapping. Gas overflowed from the tank of the Jeep and spilled onto the ground. John continued to strut his stuff.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
32.
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
33.
Third person omniscient point of view is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of
a)
more than one character
b)
one character
34.
Third person limited is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of
a)
one character are revealed 
b)
more than one character are revealed
c)
nobody
d)
the author
35.
"You need to try harder, Kyle, if you want to graduate," Mr. Jenkins intoned. Kyle nodded his head, but he wasn't really listening. He was picturing himself snowboarding down a mountain while Mr. Jenkins lectured him. Somehow, Kyle knew exactly where to put the "uh-huhs" even though he wasn't listening to a word that Mr. Jenkins was saying. "Do you want to graduate, Kyle?" Mr. Jenkins asked.
"Uh-huh," replied Kyle.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
36.
The cafeteria is large but it is crowded. Students sit at every table and there are but a few empty seats. You don't have very many choices, yet the choices you have are important. As a new student at this school, you are being watched by many of the others. Whom you associate with early will affect how the other students will perceive you. The wrong choice could make your life much harder for the next few years. So, what do you do? Here you stand, where do you sit?
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
37.

Which is an example of a simile?

a)

The boy is a cheetah when he runs.

b)

The boy runs as fast as a cheetah.

c)

The cheetah is faster than the boy.

38.

What is a metaphor?

a)

a comparison using like or as

b)

a comparison that does not use like or as

39.

Which is an example of a metaphor?

a)

My mouth was as dry as the desert.

b)

It is very dry in the desert.

c)

My mouth was a desert.

40.

Choose the personification example.

a)

The tree caught the kite.

b)

The kite got stuck in the tree.

41.

Choose the idiom example

a)

Letting the cat out of the bag

b)

Telling a secret

42.

Chose the metaphor.

a)

The man is like a lion.

b)

The man is a lion.

43.

Choose the simile

a)

The man is a lion.

b)

The man is like a lion.

44.

Choose the example of onomatopoeia.

a)

feeling rhythms and melodies

b)

Fingers STRUM and TAP and CLICK

45.

The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

46.

What happens right after the climax?

a)

Exposition

b)

Falling Action

c)

Resolution

d)

Transition

47.

In this example, what do you think "crescendo" means?


During the song's crescendo, the part where the music gets louder, the trumpets can be heard over the singer's voice.

a)

the part where the music gets faster

b)

the trumpets over the singer's voice

c)

the part where the music gets louder

d)

the man leading the concert

48.

In this example, what do you think "facet" means?


Blake studied every facet of the statue, and every part of it impressed him.

a)

impressed

b)

statue

c)

part

d)

him

49.

Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of remorse?

a)

shame

b)

happy

c)

nice

d)

worried

50.

Jemma and Jillian are very accustomed to taking care of chickens.  Everyday since they were young, they have gone out to the chicken coop and made sure the chickens had water and food.  It was also their job to clean the chicken coop whenever it was too dirty; however, this was not one of their favorite things to do. 

Using context clues, what is the meaning of accustomed?

a)

difficult

b)

easy

c)

used to doing something

d)

unable to do something

51.
What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
52.
What is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
53.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
54.

Check all the examples of entertainment writing.

a)

Novel

b)

Play

c)

Poem

d)

Textbook

e)

Presidential Speech

55.

Check all the examples of informative writing.

a)

newspaper

b)

textbook

c)

fairy tale

d)

advertisement

e)

washing instructions