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Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the lead sentence in a paragraph that identifies the central or main idea of that paragraph

a)

primary source

b)

stage directions

c)

biased

d)

topic sentence

2.

when an animal or object is given human qualities

a)

flashback

b)

biased

c)

personification

d)

stage directions

3.

at the top of a dictionary page, these words tell you what words will be on that page

a)

topic sentence

b)

phrase

c)

synonym

d)

guide words

4.

the conversation between one or more characters

a)

dialogue

b)

dialect

c)

biased

d)

sentence

5.

In a story, if a character is described as "cunning," what can we infer about their personality?

a)

They are honest and straightforward.

b)

They are naive and simple.

c)

They are clever and can deceive others.

d)

They are friendly and open.

6.

Which word best fits the blank in the following sentence? "The magician's tricks were so __________ that the audience was left in awe."

a)

tedious

b)

spectacular

c)

expected

d)

simple

7.

To make an idea known or understandable to someone is to ... 

a)

give reasons

b)

convey meaning

c)

give key details

d)

support 

8.

This word means "to explain what it is like."

a)

demonstrate

b)

describe

c)

determine

d)

develop

9.

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

a)

loud

b)

tiring

c)

easy

10.

What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a narrative?

a)

To provide lengthy descriptions of each character

b)

To reveal the thoughts of the narrator

c)

To develop characters and advance the plot

d)

To introduce the setting in detail

11.

A passage or quotation taken from a book is called a(n)...

a)

text

b)

excerpt

c)

phrase

d)

statement

12.

information that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events

a)

foreshadow

b)

primary source

c)

dialogue

d)

secondary source

13.

a sentence that does not make sense literally, but describes something usually in a humorous figurative sense example: Hit the road!

a)

foreshadow

b)

stage directions

c)

idiom

d)

foreshadow

14.

the part of a play/drama that tells the actors what to do

a)

stage directions

b)

diaglogue

c)

hyperbole

d)

guide words

15.

a diagram that helps you plan and organize the information you write down

a)

primary source

b)

phrase

c)

graphic organizer

d)

topic sentence

16.

a set of words that makes complete sense, contains a main verb and noun, begins with a capital letter and ends in punctuation

a)

sentence

b)

phrase

c)

rhyme

d)

idiom

17.

two or more words that have the same or nearly the same meaning

a)

phrase

b)

guide words

c)

antonym

d)

synonym

18.

a word having the direct opposite meaning of another word

a)

synonym

b)

idiom

c)

antonym

d)

rhyme

19.

clues left by the author to let you know what will happen in the future

a)

phrase

b)

guide words

c)

flashback

d)

foreshadow

20.

two or more words that have the same spelling, but different meanings example (read/read)

a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

homonym

d)

idiom

21.

an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally example: mile high ice cream cone

a)

hyperbole

b)

phrase

c)

idiom

d)

secondary source

22.

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

23.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'happy'?

a)

Sad

b)

Joyful

c)

Angry

d)

Tired

24.

In literature, what is the main character in a story called?

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Narrator

d)

Villain

25.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

a)

To introduce the topic

b)

To provide evidence

c)

To state the main argument

d)

To conclude the essay