6th Grade ELA State Assessment Prep Quiz

What is the main purpose of a thesis (or claim) statement in an essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To provide a counterargument

• To state the main idea or argument

• To list the sources used

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The snow is a white blanket.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He is a shining star.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is dialogue important in storytelling?

• To explain the historical context of the story

• To reveal the thoughts of every character

• To illustrate the relationships and dynamics between characters

• To provide a summary of the story's plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a story?

• It allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• It limits the narrative to the experiences and thoughts of the narrator.

• It provides an objective and unbiased perspective.

• It describes the setting in great detail.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is a theme?

• Love conquers all.

• A story about a family during the Civil War.

• The description of a haunted house.

• The plot of a mystery novel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce new information

• To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

• To list the sources used

• To provide a detailed description of the topic

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.3E

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• "The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew."

• "He's a snake in the grass."

• "You could cut the tension with a knife."

• "She sells seashells by the seashore."

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the type of conflict in the following scenario: A character has a difficult relationship with their parent.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the type of conflict in the following scenario: A character struggles to survive on a deserted island.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3