WorksheetsWriting & Grammar/Figurative Language Goal Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
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1.
"He drew a line as straight as an arrow." contains a:
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
2.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "He drew a line as straight as an arrow."?
a)
To let the reader know that his pencil was straight.
b)
To let the reader know that he likes to shoot arrows as a recreational activity.
c)
Arrows are notoriously straight, and therefore it emphasizes that the line was extremely straight, and provides a visual reference.
d)
Arrows are crooked, so saying that the arrow is straight is creating a paradox.
3.
"Susie cried quarts." is a:
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
4.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "Susie cried quarts."?
a)
To provide a measurable amount of tears to the reader.
b)
To explain that Susie was crying an excessive amount of tears.
c)
To allow the reader to feel Susie's pain.
d)
To create a visual of a bucket of tears.
5.
"His mind was a kaleidoscope of shock, pain, and disappointment." contains a:
a)
idiom
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
6.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "His mind was a kaleidoscope of shock, pain, and disappointment."?
a)
He was simultaneously experiencing a variety of different emotions.
b)
To remind readers of telescopes.
c)
To show that his brain is messed up.
d)
To let the reader know that his mind was kaleidoscope of colors.
7.
"It was time to go home, but the bell refused to ring." is an example of:
a)
idiom
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
8.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "It was time to go home, but the bell refused to ring."?
a)
The school bell system was broken.
b)
The teacher was being unreasonable.
c)
The clocks in the school were showing the wrong time.
d)
It means that it felt like the lesson wouldn't end and that the bell was taking a long time to ring.
9.
"All of a sudden Will felt like crying, the way that kind of sorrow would swoop in and punch him in the gut." contains:
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
10.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "All of a sudden Will felt like crying, the way that kind of sorrow would swoop in and punch him in the gut."?
a)
A bully punched Will in the stomach.
b)
Will felt like crying but was able to control himself.
c)
The depth of Will's emotion was so intense that it caused him physical pain.
d)
When you feel sorrow, you may cry.
11.
"She sells seashells down by the seashore" contains:
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
12.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "She sells seashells down by the seashore."?
a)
The literary device creates a boring image.
b)
To let readers experience the joy of the ocean.
c)
To help readers experience the roughness of seashells.
d)
The literary device creates a catchy, memorable saying by repeating the same initial consonant sound.
13.
"The boys were all eaten up with envy." is an example:
a)
idiom
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
14.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "The boys were all eaten up with envy."?
a)
The boys hadn't eaten in a long time.
b)
When you feel envious, it means that you feel jealous.
c)
The boys were consumed by their feelings of envy.
d)
The boys had a rare illness.
15.
"The super soft sofa sat in the living room." has an example of:
a)
Metaphor
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Simile
d)
Alliteration
16.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "The super soft sofa sat in the living room."?
a)
To create a catchy, repetitive use of sounds that is pleasing to the brain.
b)
To help the reader understand the position of the sofa.
c)
To allow the reader to literally feel how soft the sofa is.
d)
To help the reader know what furniture is in the living room.
17.
"Huck's heart shot into his throat." is an:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
idiom
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
18.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "Huck's heart shot into his throat."?
a)
To explain a medical issue that Huck has, where his heart literally travels into his throat.
b)
To emphasize that Huck is feeling happy about his current situation.
c)
To create an image that portrays how nervous Huck is.
d)
To show that Huck is feeling calm.
19.
"Outside, an owl hooted into the night, quiet now except for the drip-drap of water falling from the roof." has:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
20.
What is the purpose of the figurative language device as used in the sentence "Outside, an owl hooted into the night, quiet now except for the drip-drap of water falling from the roof."?
a)
To show that the owl was making a huge amount of noise.
b)
To show that the owl was in the middle of a rain storm.
c)
The sound of water drowned out the all other night sounds.
d)
To create a sound with words that helps the reader hear the sound the owl is making.
21.
What is reflective writing?
a)
Writing where someone talks about a personal experience, event, or story in great detail.
b)
Writing where someone makes a claim or argument about a topic they feel passionately about.
c)
Writing where someone informs or explains a topic.
d)
Writing where someone tries to persuade or convince you to believe something.
22.
What is expository writing?
a)
Writing where someone tries to persuade or convince you to believe something.
b)
Writing where someone informs or explains a topic.
c)
Writing where someone talks about a personal experience, event, or story in great detail.
d)
Writing where someone makes a claim or argument about a topic they feel passionately about.
23.
What is persuasive writing?
a)
Writing where someone makes a claim or argument about a topic they feel passionately about.
b)
Writing where someone talks about a personal experience, event, or story in great detail.
c)
Writing where someone tries to persuade or convince you to believe something.
d)
Writing where someone informs or explains a topic.
24.
What is argumentative writing?
a)
Writing where someone tries to persuade or convince you to believe something.
b)
Writing where someone talks about a personal experience, event, or story in great detail.
c)
Writing where someone makes a claim or argument about a topic they feel passionately about.
d)
Writing where someone informs or explains a topic.
25.
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
a)
Jessica and Taylor is arriving late to first period.
b)
Joe were always welcome at my house.
c)
Three miles is too far to walk.
d)
A lot of pie have disappeared.
26.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
a)
The dog walked ran and jumped on my sister.
b)
The dog walked, ran and jumped on my sister.
c)
The dog walked, ran, and jumped, on my sister.
d)
The dog walked, ran, and jumped on my sister.
27.
Which sentence has correct punctuation?
a)
The ball rolled down the hill
b)
The ball rolled down the hill.
c)
The ball. rolled down. the hill.
d)
The ball, rolled, down the hill.
28.
Which sentence doesn't have double negatives?
a)
I didn't want nothing to do with her.
b)
Timothy doesn't never call me.
c)
I didn't go anywhere.
d)
You didn't go nowhere.
29.
Which sentence uses quotation marks with dialogue correctly?
a)
What do you mean I have to go to practice late?" I yelled.
b)
"What do you mean I have to go to practice late?" I yelled.
c)
What do you mean I have to go to practice late? I yelled.
d)
"What do you mean I have to go to practice late? I yelled."
30.
Which sentence has correct pronoun use?
a)
Both girls passed their test.
b)
All of the dogs had his walk this morning.
c)
Chelsey, Omar, and Manny finished her group class presentation early.
d)
Yesterday the team signed each of one of his contracts for the coming season.
31.
Which sentence has an adverb used correctly?
a)
I ran quickly up the steps to second period.
b)
Sally speaks polite.
c)
They play tennis good.
d)
You write so nice.
32.
Which sentence has verbs in the same tense?
a)
As soon as I get out of bed, I did fifty pushups.
b)
Mr. Keith smiled and welcomes the next student.
c)
They were walking down Main Street when the lights went out.
d)
Terry walked in without a word and flops down in front of the TV.
33.
Which sentence is revised and easy to understand?
a)
he telephoned asking me to come next sunday today.
b)
the basket was carried by a girl full of flowers
c)
He telephoned and asked me to come by either today or next Sunday.
d)
The basket was carried by a girl full of flowers
34.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Did you have lunch today.
b)
Did you go to the gym?
c)
Were you walking to school!
d)
Have you found my chromebook.
35.
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
a)
mr. keith and mr. hairston are nice guys.
b)
Mr. keith and Mr. hairston are nice guys.
c)
Mr. Keith and mr. hairston are nice guys.
d)
Mr. Keith and Mr. Hairston are nice guys.
36.
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
a)
What's your's is mine.
b)
The dog went to it's house.
c)
The teacher's book is super long and it's intimidating.
d)
Follow you're schedule closely.
37.
Which sentence uses past verb tense?
a)
Ms. Breese shows students how to use their chromebooks.
b)
Ms. Atkinson checked out a book to me in the library.
c)
Mr. Keith walks me to class.
d)
Ms. Carr answers the office phone.
38.
Which sentence uses present verb tense?
a)
Mr. Hairston was in the hallway when the bell rang.
b)
Ms. Schendel helped in math yesterday.
c)
Ms. Wilder visits ELA teachers.
d)
Mr. Keith held the bus so I wouldn't miss it last week.
39.
Which sentence does not have a prepositional phrase?
a)
According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain.
b)
After many tries, I made the basketball shot.
c)
Class was finally over.
d)
The present inside the big box is mine.
40.
Which sentence is complete and not a fragment?
a)
My favorite history teacher.
b)
We read a scary short story in English today.
c)
For better or worse.
d)
Ran to the store faster than a rabbit.
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