WorksheetsDPM 3/Unit 3 Test Review (Fiction + Poetry)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Read the following line from a short story:
"Unlike the bustling city streets, the small town was serene, with only the occasional chirp of a bird interrupting the silence."
What does serene most likely mean?
Noisy and chaotic
Peaceful and calm
Dark and mysterious
Crowded and exciting
Read the lines from a poem:
"The candle’s glow flickered weakly,
A weary traveler in the night."
What can you infer about the candle from this imagery?
It is burning brightly.
It is struggling to stay lit.
It is about to be blown out intentionally.
It is a symbol of happiness
Which situation is most similar to the theme of The Outsiders, where two rival groups struggle with social divisions?
A boy overcoming stage fright to sing in a talent show
Two neighborhoods in a city having conflicts due to differences in wealth
A student learning a valuable lesson from a mistake
A girl training hard to win a sports competition
If you’ve ever experienced a moment of courage, which of the following lines from a poem might best relate to your experience?
"The storm raged on, unrelenting and fierce."
"With trembling hands, she stepped forward, her heart a drumbeat of fear and hope."
"The clock ticked on, slow and steady, unbothered by time's passing."
"Laughter danced through the air, light and carefree."
In a novel, a character avoids eye contact, speaks in a whisper, and keeps their arms crossed. What can you infer about their emotions?
They are feeling nervous or uncomfortable.
They are excited to share big news.
They are plotting revenge.
They are feeling proud and confident.
Which piece of text evidence best supports the inference that a character is excited?
"She tapped her foot impatiently, a smile creeping onto her face as she waited for the door to open."
"He sighed and slumped onto the couch, staring at the ceiling."
"She sat silently, glancing down at her hands and avoiding eye contact."
"He shuffled his feet and muttered
A poem describes a tree standing tall through all seasons, never bending to strong winds or heavy snow. What could the theme of this poem be?
The importance of traveling the world
The power of resilience and strength
The beauty of nature in every season
The loneliness of standing alone
A short story follows a young girl who learns that telling the truth is better than hiding mistakes. What is the theme of the story?
Hard work pays off
Honesty is important
Friendship is valuable
Never give up on dreams
If a poet writes about the harsh realities of war, what is their most likely purpose?
To entertain readers with a heroic tale
To inform readers about a war’s history
To persuade readers to think about war’s consequences
To describe a peaceful countryside
What message might an author convey in a novel about a character who never gives up despite multiple failures?
It’s best to quit when things are difficult.
Luck is the most important factor in success.
Determination and persistence lead to success.
Winning is more important than learning.
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
"The stars winked in the night sky."
"The road was a ribbon winding through the hills."
"She ran as fast as a cheetah."
"The leaves danced in the wind."
Which of the following sentences contains personification?
"The wind howled through the trees, calling out in the night."
"She was as fast as lightning on the track."
"The mountain stood tall, watching over the valley."
"Both A and C"
Which words contribute to a joyful mood?
Gloomy, shadowy, chilling
Radiant, cheerful, warm
Mysterious, secretive, hushed
Cold, distant, eerie
How does an author create a serious tone in a poem?
By using lighthearted and funny words
By describing silly situations and laughter
By using formal language and deep themes
By writing in short, playful lines
If an author uses short, choppy sentences and simple words, what kind of voice does this create?
Formal and academic
Suspenseful and intense
Playful and humorous
Mysterious and poetic
In poetry, how does imagery help create mood?
It makes the poem confusing.
It helps readers visualize and feel emotions.
It focuses only on the structure of the poem.
It removes emotions from the poem.
What is the effect in this sentence?
"Because she forgot her umbrella, Maria arrived at school soaking wet."
Maria forgot her umbrella.
Maria arrived at school soaking wet.
Maria woke up late.
Maria changed into dry clothes.
In a novel, one character is kind and selfless, while another is rude and selfish. What literary device is being used?
Metaphor
Simile
Contrast
Foreshadowing
If you have ever felt nervous before a big test, which character’s experience would you relate to the most?
A student calmly answering all questions with ease
A person feeling excited for their birthday
A student whose hands shake as they begin the test
A person walking their dog on a sunny day
A student reads a novel about a brave warrior who must face a great challenge. Which other type of story might have a similar theme?
A biography about a scientist making a new discovery
A fairytale where a young girl overcomes obstacles to save her village
A comedy about a group of friends playing video games
A news article about weather patterns
Which of the following is an example of making a text-to-self connection?
Comparing a book’s theme to a historical event.
Relating a character’s feelings to something you have personally experienced.
Finding similarities between two books by the same author.
Analyzing how a novel's setting reflects real-world locations.
Why is making connections to other texts important when reading?
It helps readers memorize the book.
It allows readers to compare and deepen their understanding of themes and ideas.
It makes books seem less interesting.
It is only useful for writing book reports.
Which of the following is a text-to-world connection?
A student thinking about how a book’s lesson applies to their own life.
Noticing that a story’s main event reminds them of another book they have read.
Recognizing that a book’s topic relates to a real-world issue, such as climate change.
Finding a character that has a similar personality to them.
A student reads a book about a character who stands up for what is right, even when facing challenges. The student then remembers a news story about a young activist fighting for change. What type of connection is this?
Text-to-text
Text-to-self
Text-to-world
None of the above
If you were to compare the theme of a novel to a historical event, which type of connection would you be making?
Text-to-self
Text-to-text
Text-to-world
None, because history isn’t connected to books.
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