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UNIT 5: tOO mUCH OF A gOOD tHING

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
2.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
3.
After the ball was run over by the car, it was as flat as a pancake.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
4.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
5.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
6.
The cooing baby was just as cute as a kitten! 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
7.
The toddler was running around as busy as a bee. 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
8.

What is a simile?

a)

a comparison using the words "like" or "as"

b)

a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"

c)

An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another

d)

a type of poem in which two things are compared

9.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"

b)

A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"

c)

An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another

d)

A type of poem in which two things are compared

10.
Simile or Metaphor:
My father is a bear in the morning.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
11.
Simile or Metaphor:
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
12.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
13.
Simile or Metaphor:
Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
14.
In the school play, Freddy roared like a lion.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
15.
Simile or Metaphor?
The library was an ocean of books.
a)
Simile 
b)
Metaphor
16.
My noisy sister was like a buzzing fly.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
17.
The child's tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
18.
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
19.
As easy as pie.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
20.
She is such a clown!
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
21.

The wind whispered through the dark and gloomy forest. What is being personified?

a)

The forest

b)

The wind

c)

A person whispering

22.
"The wind whistled a happy tune as I walked along the hard mountain trail."
What human characteristic is being given?
a)
Whistling
b)
Happiness
c)
Walking
d)
Hiking
23.
"When Adele walked through the store, each shiny pair of high heels called out to her."
What is being personified?
a)
Adele
b)
The store
c)
High heels
d)
Her
24.
The piano sang a mournful song. 
a)
Personification 
b)
NOT Personification 
25.
It seems like my older brother is always hungry. 
a)
Personification
b)
NOT Personification 
26.
The moon hid its face behind the clouds in the night sky.
a)
Personification 
b)
NOT Personification 
27.
What is personification?
a)
A word that is a sound
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
28.
Give an example of personification.
a)
I am so hungry I could eat a horse
b)
The sun is like a light bulb
c)
The Sun smiled at us
d)
I want to be awesome
29.
Which one of these could be a personification?
a)
He is as slow as a turtle
b)
The tornado ran through town without a care
c)
BOOM!!
d)
I'm just too lazy to pick another answer
30.
What is the meaning of this personification?
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop."
a)
Raindrops danced around on the table. 
b)
The rain hit the table and bounced off.
c)
The rain soaked the patio.
d)
The rain watered the plants.
31.
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room.
a)
sight
b)
touch
c)
taste
d)
smell
32.
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.
a)
smell
b)
sight
c)
touch
d)
taste
33.
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
sight
d)
smell
34.
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
sight
d)
smell
35.
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house.
a)
sound
b)
sight
c)
touch
d)
taste
36.
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The monster had bright green, scaly skin with purple freckles, and orange tufts of fur on his head.
a)
taste
b)
sight
c)
touch
d)
smell
37.
These are examples of which sense?
loud, crunch, bark, slam, boom
a)
touch
b)
sound
c)
smell
d)
taste
38.
These are examples of which sense?
aroma, scent, perfume
a)
taste
b)
sound
c)
smell
d)
sight
39.
These are examples of which sense?
Soft, squishy, rough, smooth
a)
taste
b)
sight
c)
sound
d)
touch
40.
These are examples of which sense?
Sour, sweet, tangy, delicious, gross
a)
taste
b)
smell
c)
sight
d)
touch
41.
These are examples of which sense?
bright, dark, shiny, dull, colorful
a)
sound
b)
sight
c)
taste
d)
touch
42.
Barefoot, The warm mud molds my feet.
a)
see
b)
hear
c)
touch
d)
taste
43.

My mom told me to go down aisle 12 to pick up 2 packages of the biggest, most red strawberries I could find.

a)

smell

b)

sight

c)

taste

d)

hear

44.

Which of these words is about SIGHT ?

a)

glossy

b)

sticky

c)

whooshing

d)

bumpy

45.

What does seaweed FEEL like?

a)

slippery

b)

slimy

c)

sharp

d)

fluffy

46.

What sound does THUNDER make?

a)

splash

b)

fresh

c)

roar

d)

rumble

47.

Which of these is about TASTE ?

a)

stale

b)

shimmery

c)

bitter

d)

fuzzy

48.

Which of these words is about SMELL ?

a)

savory

b)

fresh

c)

sour

d)

bitter

49.

What sound does wind make?

a)

splash

b)

whoosh

c)

crash

d)

rumble

50.

This is a _________ line

a)

blurry

b)

straight

c)

crooked

d)

squiggly

51.

What sound does a wave make?

a)

roar

b)

whoosh

c)

splash

d)

swish

52.

Ewww! This feels ....

a)

sticky

b)

slippery

c)

slimey

d)

gooey

53.

This image looks ...

a)

blurry

b)

clear

c)

shimmery

d)

dull

54.

Which of these words is about TOUCH ?

a)

shimmery

b)

glowing

c)

salty

d)

slippery

55.

What sound does a fire make?

a)

rumbling

b)

crackling

c)

creaking

d)

splash

56.

The main goal of a descriptive essay is to

a)

tells a story.

b)

explain something

c)

put a picture in the reader's mind.

57.

The correct order of an essay is

a)

introduction - conclusion - body.

b)

introduction - body - conclusion

c)

body - introduction - conclusion

58.

Which statement is true about essay writing?

a)

Each paragraph should deals with a single idea.

b)

Each paragraph should deals with many ideas.

c)

It's up to the writer to decide

59.

What is the first paragraph called?

a)

Body paragraph

b)

Introduction

c)

Conclusion

d)

Rough draft

60.

What is the last paragraph called?

a)

Body paragraph

b)

Introduction

c)

Conclusion

d)

Rough draft

61.

What important statement goes in your introduction?

a)

A question

b)

A quote

c)

A thesis

d)

A transition

62.

How do you capture the reader's attention?

a)

Bait

b)

Trap

c)

Hook

d)

Wing it

63.

Adjective

a)

Go

b)

Learn

c)

Diligent

d)

Invite

64.

The last sentence of the introductory paragraph of an essay is

a)

Supporting idea

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Lead in sentence

d)

Examples

65.

Words like "first, next, since, in conclusion" give order to your paragraph.

a)

Transition

b)

Elaboration

c)

Topic Sentence

d)

Concluding Sentence

66.

What are specific signal words that let me know I am reading a descriptive text?

a)

tomorrow,today,yesterday

b)

based on the research, we can state that....

c)

short, anxious, slender, wooden narrow bridge

d)

for an example, for instance, in addition, specifically

67.

A person in pain

a)

agony

b)

ambitious

c)

fearful

d)

pleased

68.

Identify the figurative language used:
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

69.

What is the effect of this personification?
"The wind whispered through the trees."

a)

The wind made a sound like whispering.

b)

The wind was gentle and soft.

c)

The wind was strong and loud.

d)

The trees were talking to each other.

70.

Simile or Metaphor:
Time is a thief that steals our moments.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

71.

The athlete trained vigorously for the upcoming marathon, pushing his limits every day. What does the word in blue mean?

a)

Energetically

b)

Weakly

c)

Slowly

d)

Carelessly

72.

The amount of time we have to complete this project is immeasurably short. What does the word in blue imply?

a)

Uncertain

b)

Extremely long

c)

Beyond measurement

d)

Easily measured

73.

The news about the storm approaching was quite worrisome for the residents. What does the word in blue suggest?

a)

Reassuring

b)

Concerning

c)

Exciting

d)

Unimportant

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