ELA 2nd Semester Review Part 1

Kari sat next to the tranquil pond as she thought about her future.

The word "tranquil" means ____.

• hectic

• calm

• wild

• sleepy

"As fast as cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

The landlord asked the girl to vacate the apartment since she hadn't paid 2 months of rent.

The word "vacate" means what?

• to stay

• to leave

• to eat

• to stand

The universal message of the story is called the what?

• conflict

• main character

• topic

• theme

The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______

• climax

• resolution

• conflict

• theme

When you explain what you believe you are stating your _____

• opinion

• fact

• problem

• solution

Which type of point of view tells the story from the main character's perspective?

• Second person point of view

• First person point of view

• Third person point of view

• Third person omniscient

What type of story is one that is set in a real time period and real setting, but has made up characters and a made up storyline?

• Science fiction

• Real life

• Informational article

• Historical Fiction

A story that is made up is _____

• Nonfiction

• Fictional

• Biographical

• Poetic

Which is an example of onomatopoeia?

• The buzzed past my ear.

• She was as sweet as honey.

• She has a heart of ice.

• Tommy tattled on Timmy for taking his toy.