ELA State Test Prep

What is personification?

• A type of figurative language that gives human qualities to a nonhuman object.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A form of writing that describes sensory experiences.

What does the setting of a story refer to?

• The characters involved in the story.

• The time and place of the events.

• The main conflict of the story.

• The author's writing style.

What is a character arc?

• The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.

• A character's physical appearance and traits.

• The setting in which a story takes place.

• The sequence of events in a plot.

What is a metaphor?

• A type of figurative language that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself.

What do we call the main character of a story?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Supporting Character

• Narrator

What is an antagonist?

• A character who supports the protagonist.

• The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

• A neutral character in the story.

• The main character of the story.

What is a climax in a story?

• The beginning of the story where characters are introduced.

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

• The resolution where conflicts are resolved.

• The setting where the story takes place.

What is a simile?

• A type of figurative language that makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of rhyme used in poetry.

What is a conflict in a story?

• A character's internal struggle with their emotions.

• The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

• A resolution that brings peace to the characters.

• A setting that creates a backdrop for the story.

What is a theme in literature?

• A recurring symbol or motif in a story.

• The life lesson that readers can learn and apply to their lives.

• The main character's journey throughout the narrative.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.