ELA Review

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

• A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

• A word that describes a sound without imitating it.

• A literary device used to create vivid imagery.

What role does imagery play in a story?

• Imagery helps readers visualize scenes and emotions, making the story more engaging.

• Imagery is used to create complex characters and plot twists.

• Imagery serves to confuse the reader and obscure the main theme.

• Imagery is primarily used for character development and dialogue.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor is a comparison that uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile does not.

• Both similes and metaphors are used to describe things in a literal sense.

What is a theme in a story?

• A theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.

• A theme is the setting of the story.

• A theme is the main character's name.

• A theme is the plot twist in the story.

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a literal meaning only

• A type of metaphor used in poetry

• A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning

• A grammatical structure used in sentences

What does it mean to compare two things?

• To examine their similarities and differences.

• To analyze one thing in isolation.

• To evaluate the quality of one thing over another.

• To summarize the characteristics of two things.

What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

• It creates confusion by making statements unclear.

• It provides a factual description of a situation.

• It creates emphasis or humor by exaggerating a situation or characteristic.

• It simplifies complex ideas for better understanding.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that is always true.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'My backpack weighs a thousand tons!'.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

• Look for comparisons using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• Identify sentences that use metaphors.

• Find sentences that describe actions.

• Look for sentences that use personification.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, like 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

• A poetic device that involves the use of rhymes at the end of lines.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• The use of exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.