In the heart of Elmridge Middle School, where lockers slammed shut like a rhythmic beat and laughter echoed through the bustling hallways, there lived a quiet girl named Maya. She had a secret talent that she kept hidden from her classmates—a collection of vivid dreams that seemed to come to life when she closed her eyes. Every night, as the moon cast its silver glow, Maya's dreams transported her to fantastical realms where talking animals shared wisdom and colorful landscapes stretched as far as the eye could see.
One day, during a particularly challenging math class, Maya found herself drifting into a daydream, her mind wandering to the magical worlds she visited at night. As she doodled whimsical creatures in the margin of her notebook, a sudden realization dawned on her: perhaps her dreams held the key to navigating the complexities of the real world. Little did Maya know, her journey into the realm of imagination would not only unlock her own potential but also bring a touch of magic to Elmridge Middle School.
11. What literary device is used in the phrase "lockers slammed shut like a rhythmic beat"?
A.SImile
B.Metaphor
C.Personification
D. Hyperbole
C. Personification
Based on the previous text, what is the central idea of Maya's story
A.Quiet girls have secret talents.
B.Daydreaming is essential for academic success.
C. Talking animals exist in fantastical realms.
D. Maya's imagination brings magic to her school.
D. Maya's imagination brings magic to her school.
Where in the plot does Maya’s realization during math class occur?
A.Exposition
B.Rising Action
C.Climax
D. Falling Action
B. Rising Action
Alliteration is defined as repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Which of the following lines of poetry contains an example of alliteration?
A. The icicles dropped from the house and shattered the glass.
B. It was the place where they laughed and the place where they cried.
C. The lazy lizard slithered slowly through the grass.
D. They traveled through the night, yearning for the light.
C. The lazy lizard slithered slowly through the grass.
Which sentence provides objective information?
A.Growing a sunflower that is 10 feet tall is very impressive.
B.Sunflower seeds taste delicious in salads.
C.Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips.
D. The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.