Language Art Unit 8
Lesson 14
Comparisons Unit Test
Which word has a stronger connotation than the word mad?(1 point)
Responses
disappointed
disappointed
upset
upset
furious
furious
alert
alert
What do authors use to keep readers engaged and convey tone?(1 point)
Responses
sentence structure
sentence structure
perspective
perspective
word choice
word choice
point of view
Luke is doing a research project on a dinosaur fossil dig. Which pieces of information would be most helpful for his presentation? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
an article about the discovery of the first fossil
an article about the discovery of the first fossil
a video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaurs
a video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaurs
a book on carnivorous dinosaurs
a book on carnivorous dinosaurs
a map of the dig site
a map of the dig site
a timeline of the dig's progress
Jonah has an idea for a story that presents a detailed backstory about the main character. How should he present his work?(1 point)
Responses
a video of someone reading it
a video of someone reading it
a written version
a written version
an audio recording of someone reading it
an audio recording of someone reading it
a live performance
a live performance
Cassandra has been asked to present a story that has a lot of dialogue and highlights the voices and costumes of characters.
Which presentation style should she use for her story?
(1 point)
Responses
audio recording
audio recording
narrative
narrative
dramatic play
dramatic play
poem
poem
Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph comparing the text and film versions of a book, story, play or poem. Describe the main differences you noticed between the film and text versions.(4 points)
1. Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
A. The sky is blue.
B. Her voice is like honey.
C. He runs fast.
B. Her voice is like honey.
2. Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?
A. The sun is shining.
B. His temper is a volcano.
C. The cat meowed.
B. His temper is a volcano.
3. Which type of comparison uses the words "like" or "as"?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Analogy
A. Simile
4. Which type of comparison compares two different things but doesn't use the words "like" or "as"?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Analogy
B. Metaphor
5. Which of the following sentences contains personification?
A. The wind blew through the trees.
B. The sun warmed my skin.
C. The flowers danced in the breeze.
C. The flowers danced in the breeze.
6. Which type of comparison draws a comparison between two things to explain a complex idea?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Analogy
C. Analogy
7. Which type of comparison compares two things that are alike in some ways but different in others?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Analogy
C. Analogy
8. Which of the following sentences uses hyperbole?
A. My backpack weighs a ton.
B. The tree is taller than the house.
C. He is as strong as an ox.
A. My backpack weighs a ton.