Reading and Writing End of the Year Review

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, like 'Sally sells sea shells.'

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

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

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

What is the setting of a story?

• The characters involved in the story.

• The main conflict of the story.

• The setting of a story is where and when the story takes place.

• The moral lesson of the story.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the sequence of events that make up the plot.

What is a simile?

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

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

• A statement that contradicts itself for effect.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

Identify the setting of 'The Castle in the Attic.'

• William's house

• A medieval castle

• A small village

• A magical forest

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'zoom.'

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

Why is Sir Simon in training in 'The Castle in the Attic'?

• He wants to become a knight.

• He wants to reclaim his kingdom from Alastor.

• He is training to become a wizard.

• He is preparing for a tournament.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that gives the main points of a story or text.

• An opinion about a story or text.

• A list of characters in a story.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

• A statement that contradicts itself but reveals a truth.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is a character in a story?

• A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

• A character is the main theme of the story.

• A character is the setting where the story takes place.

• A character is a type of literary device used to convey the author's message.