8th Grade Reading Quiz Review

What is the main character in a story called?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Narrator

• Sidekick

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Time is a thief.

Identify the text structure used in the following passage: "First, gather all your ingredients. Next, mix them together in a bowl. Then, pour the mixture into a pan and bake for 30 minutes."

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Order

• Compare and Contrast

What is the theme of a story?

• The sequence of events in the story

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The central message or lesson of the story

• The main character's personality

Which literary element refers to the time and place of a story?

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Conflict

What is the purpose of a cause and effect text structure?

• To describe the similarities and differences between two things

• To explain why something happens and the result of it

• To list items or events in order

• To present a problem and offer solutions

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The car was as fast as lightning.

• He was a lion in the fight.

• The cake was a rock.

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of characters and setting

• The turning point or most intense moment

• The resolution of the conflict

• The series of events leading to the end

Which text structure is used to show how two or more things are alike and different?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence/Order

• Problem and Solution

What is the conflict in a story?

• The main character's goal

• The struggle between opposing forces

• The setting of the story

• The theme of the story