IAR ELA Review

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• You are as a beautiful as a flower.

• The trees danced in the wind.

• I waited in line for 10 years!

• He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 

What type of graphic organizer would be most useful for a narrative writing prompt on IAR?

• Venn Diagram

• 3 Column chart for 3 acts

• Plot Chart

• 3 Category Venn Diagram

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

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Rhyme

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

• A) The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• B) Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• C) The thunder was a lion's roar.

• D) The wind whispered secrets.

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The Industrial Revolution was a period of great change. It transformed economies from agriculture-based to industry-based, leading to urbanization and new technologies.'

• A) The Industrial Revolution was a time of technological advancement.

• B) Urbanization was the most important change during the Industrial Revolution.

• C) Agriculture was the main focus of the Industrial Revolution.

• D) The Industrial Revolution had no impact on society.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'Neither of the answers ___ correct.'

• A) is

• B) are

• C) were

• D) have been

What is the theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?

• A) The importance of making choices

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The inevitability of fate

• D) The joy of travel

Which word is a synonym for 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

In the sentence 'She ran quickly to the store,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• A) To provide evidence for the main idea

• B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• C) To conclude the paragraph

• D) To transition between paragraphs