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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does "alliteration" refer to in writing?
A book of maps.
A true piece of information.
A string of words that start with the same letter and sound.
Writing that is made up.
What is a simile?
A direct comparison using "like" or "as"
A type of rhythm in poetry
A reference to historical events
A description without comparisons
What is an acronym?
A non-fiction book about someone's life.
A short word formed from the first letters of several words.
A type of serious, emotional writing.
A device used in fiction to reflect on past events.
Which of the following best describes an "anecdote"?
A device used in fiction to reflect on past events.
A personal writing meant for only the writer to read.
A short story, often used to show an example.
The part of a story after the climax.
Which of the following best describes "suspense"?
Excitement about upcoming events
The feeling of not knowing what will happen next
A sudden twist in the story
The resolution of the plot
What is the purpose of a "caption" in a document?
To provide a true piece of information.
To write about someone's opinion on a book.
To explain or describe a picture or graphic.
To list events in the order they occurred.
What does "chronological" mean when referring to the order of events?
In order of importance.
From the most recent to the earliest.
In order of time, from earliest to latest.
Based on personal experiences.
What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?
To list all the characters in the story
To provide the definitions of important words found in the text
To summarize each chapter
To describe the book's settings
What does the term "homophone" refer to?
A word that has multiple meanings
A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling
A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation
A word used in telecommunication
What is a metaphor?
A type of poem
A word that means exactly what it says
A comparison between two things that says one thing is another
A detailed description of a scene
What does "moral" of a story teach?
The plot of the story
The background of the characters
The lesson about right or wrong
The timeline of events
What is the role of a narrator in a story?
To outline the story's setting
To provide a summary at the end of the story
To tell the story from a particular point of view
To introduce new characters
What does the term "rhythm" refer to in poetry?
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line
The "beat" created by words in a poem
The number of lines in a poem
The overall theme of the poem
What is the purpose of rising action in a fiction story?
To introduce the characters
To conclude the story
To lead up to the climax
To describe the setting
What does a "symbol" represent in a book or movie?
The main character
Something that stands for something else
The climax of the story
The moral of the story
What is a thesaurus used for?
To find the definitions of words
To find synonyms and antonyms
To correct grammatical errors
To translate words into another language
What is typically found in a topic sentence?
A summary of the entire document
The main idea of the paragraph
A random fact related to the paragraph
The conclusion of the paragraph
What does "viewpoint" refer to in a story?
The setting of the story
The climax of the story
How a character views the situation
The resolution of conflicts
How much time do we have for the Reading (ELA) Test?
45 minutes
60 minutes
75 minutes
90 minutes
Take your ______ to do your best.
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If you start to feel faint, you should lie down and rest until you feel better.
Select the definition of faint that the sentence uses.
faint feynt adjective fainter, faintest 1. hard to hear, because it is quiet: Franco heard a faint noise down the hall. 2. hard to see, because it is not bright or clear: It was hard to see by the faint light of the candle. 3. dizzy; light-headed: I was so thirsty that I felt faint.
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definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
The word dominate comes from a Latin root that means "master". Based on the Latin root, what is the meaning of dominate?
to give in
to agree with
to be in charge of
to move toward
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
A) To introduce the main topic and provide a summary of the essay
B) To present the writer's main argument or point
C) To list all the sources used in the essay
D) To provide a detailed background of the topic
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A) The team are winning the match.
B) The team is winning the match.
C) The team were winning the match.
D) The team has win the match.
What does the term 'imagery' refer to in literature?
A) The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images
B) The use of dialogue to reveal character traits
C) The use of symbols to represent ideas
D) The use of a narrator to tell the story
