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.
furious
word choice
a book on carnivorous dinosaurs and a map of the dig site.
a written version
dramatic play
The text and film are often different because they are two different mediums. One major difference I noticed is that the text version is often more detailed and descriptive, while the film version often relies more on visuals and action. Additionally, the film version may make changes to the plot or characters for dramatic effect, which can lead to differences from the original text. However, both versions can be enjoyable and valuable in their own ways, and it can be interesting to compare the two and see how they differ.
Which statement best describes bias?(1 point)
Responses
the reason an author is writing about a subject
the reason an author is writing about a subject
the type of sentence that contains both a dependent and independent clause.
the type of sentence that contains both a dependent and independent clause.
the prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writing
the prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writing
the feeling associated with a specific word
the prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writing
How does an author inform an audience?(1 point)
Responses
by presenting facts and data without including an opinion
by presenting facts and data without including an opinion
by using opinions to try to get the audience to do something
by using opinions to try to get the audience to do something
by using engaging language to keep the audience entertained
by using engaging language to keep the audience entertained
by creating multiple characters and writing dialogue for them to say
by creating multiple characters and writing dialogue for them to say
by presenting facts and data without including an opinion
Which phrase describes point of view?(1 point)
Responses
the perspective a story is told from
the perspective a story is told from
the retelling of a story using different words
the retelling of a story using different words
the descriptive words used to tell about a character
the descriptive words used to tell about a character
the feeling or attitude associated with a word
the perspective a story is told from
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
a timeline of the dig's progress
a timeline of the dig's progress
a video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaurs
a video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaurs
an article about the discovery of the first fossil
an article about the discovery of the first fossil
a map of the dig site
a map of the dig site
a book on carnivorous dinosaurs
a map of the dig site and a book on carnivorous dinosaurs.
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
an audio recording of someone reading it
an audio recording of someone reading it
a video of someone reading it
a video of someone reading it
a written version
a written version
a live performance
a written version.
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
narrative
narrative
dramatic play
dramatic play
poem
poem
audio recording
dramatic play.
Use the poem to answer the question.
I sit and stare out my window
Watching the rain pour down
Wishing I could escape below
And ride my bike into town.
Shadows crawl up my wall;
It feels like the whole day is gone.
I’ll sit and watch the nighttime fall
And just sleep away until dawn.
Which tone is used in the poem?
(1 point)
Responses
sad
sad
adventurous
adventurous
fearful
fearful
hopeful
sad.
Use the two passages to answer the question.
Have you ever seen a sea turtle, whale, shark, or dolphin? Even if you have only seen pictures online, you can see how cute all of these creatures are. Well, they are in danger. So many of them are killed every year because of plastic waste. From people throwing away single-use water bottles to companies using a ton of plastic to make their products, we can all do better. Scientists are finding creatures like fish and sea birds with their stomachs filled with indigestible plastic. We have to change this, starting today!
Oceans cover 71 percent of Earth’s surface, and they are where most of Earth’s water comes from. Because of this, they are one of our greatest natural resources. Unfortunately, around 8 million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans each year. We all need to do more to save our oceans from this type of pollution. Fortunately, there are groups like the Ocean Conservancy, Oceana, and the Lonely Whale Foundation. They are all dedicated to helping this issue.
A student is researching the impact of plastic waste. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the two passages. Explain which passage would be better for the student to use and why.
Both passages discuss the issue of plastic waste and the impact it has on marine animals. The first passage appeals to the reader's emotions by describing the creatures that are in danger from plastic waste and pleading for action to be taken. The second passage provides more factual information about the amount of plastic waste in oceans and mentions specific organizations working to address the issue.
For the student's research, the second passage would be more helpful as it provides specific data and mentions organizations dedicated to addressing the issue. However, the first passage could also be useful to include as a way to emphasize the importance of the issue and appeal to readers' emotions. Overall, both passages could be used in conjunction to provide a well-rounded perspective on the impact of plastic waste.