A)What is the genre for a text that takes place in a specific time period while also following a plot-line and telling a story?(1 point)

Question

Responses

historical fiction
historical fiction

informational
informational

fantasy
fantasy

poetry
poetry
Question 2
A)
Use the sentences to answer the question.

Ava was a young woman who lived in one of the impoverished areas of the Earth. Her dream was to become an astronaut and explore the vastness of space.

Which literary genre is described in the sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

fantasy
fantasy

historical fiction
historical fiction

mystery
mystery

science fiction
science fiction
Question 3
A)Which sentence would require a reader to make an inference about what is happening?(1 point)
Responses

Hollis’s eyes watered up with tears.
Hollis’s eyes watered up with tears.

Hank was the tallest person in his class.
Hank was the tallest person in his class.

Gaines walked in with a new mohawk cut.
Gaines walked in with a new mohawk cut.

Pierce raised his hand to answer the teacher’s question.
Pierce raised his hand to answer the teacher’s question.
Question 4
A)Which option is the best example of a central idea?(1 point)
Responses

Knowledge is power, and you should use it wisely.
Knowledge is power, and you should use it wisely.

The story takes place in Birmingham, AL.
The story takes place in Birmingham, AL.

Change can be hard, but it is necessary.
Change can be hard, but it is necessary.

A group of kids change their mind about their “scary” neighbor after hearing his story.
A group of kids change their mind about their “scary” neighbor after hearing his story.
Question 5
A)In a story about a group of boys who dislike their strict baseball coach, which option would be the most logical theme? (1 point)
Responses

Everybody has a story that helps explain who they are.
Everybody has a story that helps explain who they are.

Kids are always right when they band together.
Kids are always right when they band together.

Stories about sports and kids are popular.
Stories about sports and kids are popular.

Playing baseball is a fun game.
Playing baseball is a fun game.
Question 6
A)Which sentence connects an element of a story to the theme?(1 point)
Responses

The symbol of a butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person’s life.
The symbol of a butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person’s life.

The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand difficult relationships between mothers and their children.
The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand difficult relationships between mothers and their children.

The story takes place in the early 1900’s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.
The story takes place in the early 1900’s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.

The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.
The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.
Question 7
A)Which sentence provides objective information?(1 point)
Responses

Everybody loves to use pumpkins to decorate for fall.
Everybody loves to use pumpkins to decorate for fall.

One cup of pumpkin seeds includes 12g of protein.
One cup of pumpkin seeds includes 12g of protein.

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein on salads.
Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein on salads.

Everyone should carve the seeds out of their pumpkins and roast them themselves.
Everyone should carve the seeds out of their pumpkins and roast them themselves.
Question 8
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.

“Andrew stood beneath the tree as he waited for the rain to stop on his walk home. His older brother, Sam, was getting impatient waiting for him.”

In the sentence, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements?

(1 point)
Responses

theme
theme

setting
setting

characters
characters

plot
plot
Question 9
A)What do characters do for a story?(1 point)
Responses

They explain the plot.
They explain the plot.

They reveal the setting.
They reveal the setting.

They create the action.
They create the action.

They help reveal the theme.
They help reveal the theme.
Question 10
A)Which of the following is the figurative meaning of the phrase, “Destiny tried to be like a church mouse as she tiptoed through the house”?(1 point)
Responses

She felt small like a mouse.
She felt small like a mouse.

She was being extra quiet.
She was being extra quiet.

She was creepy and crawly.
She was creepy and crawly.

She felt faster than anyone else.
She felt faster than anyone else.
Question 11
A)Which lines of poetry are the best examples of alliteration? (From the poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe)(1 point)
Responses

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore–

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping

“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”
“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door– Only this and nothing more.’”

As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door
Question 12
A)What information should a summary include? (Include ALL that apply.)(3 points)
Responses

minor details in the story
minor details in the story

opinions about the story
opinions about the story

the most important part of the story
the most important part of the story

the author's own words
the author's own words

objective information
objective information
Question 13
A)Figurative language helps readers to create meaning. Which of the following BEST describe the importance of figurative language? (Include ALL that apply). (3 points)
Responses

adds funny sounds and words
adds funny sounds and words

helps readers visualize
helps readers visualize

provides more detail
provides more detail

brings stories to life
brings stories to life

shows author's sense of humor
shows author's sense of humor
Question 14
A)
ANALYSIS QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, explain what can be inferred about the woman and what is happening with her.



A young woman sat at her desk, typing furiously on her laptop. Her messy hair and tired eyes suggested that she had been at this for hours. Suddenly, she paused and let out a heavy sigh, her brow furrowing in frustration. She glanced over at her calendar, where she stared at the circled and highlighted upcoming date of January 31st.

(3 points)
Responses

It can be inferred that the woman is approaching an important deadline. The text states that she “glanced over at her calendar.” This indicates that she is concerned about time.
It can be inferred that the woman is approaching an important deadline. The text states that she “glanced over at her calendar.” This indicates that she is concerned about time.

It can be inferred that the woman is tired and has been writing for a very long time. She loves to write, but she is exhausted. She is ready to give up.
It can be inferred that the woman is tired and has been writing for a very long time. She loves to write, but she is exhausted. She is ready to give up.

It can be inferred that the woman is approaching something important. She seems to be really frustrated and is just ready to quit.
It can be inferred that the woman is approaching something important. She seems to be really frustrated and is just ready to quit.

It can be inferred that the woman is working on a novel. She has “messy hair and tired eyes.” She definitely needs to get some rest.
It can be inferred that the woman is working on a novel. She has “messy hair and tired eyes.” She definitely needs to get some rest.
Question 15
A)
In 2-3 sentences, list an example of figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idiom, etc.). Then, using the R.A.C.E strategy (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) as best you can, explain why your answer is figurative language and what the meaning is.

Example: I was so tired that I could have fallen asleep standing up. This sentence is an example of figurative language, specifically a hyperbole. It is a hyperbole because it is an exaggeration. While I was extremely tired and could have easily fallen asleep, it was an exaggeration that I could actually fall asleep while standing up.

(3 points)

Answer 1

Question 1:
Response: historical fiction

Question 2:
Response: science fiction

Question 3:
Response: Hollis’s eyes watered up with tears.

Question 4:
Response: Change can be hard, but it is necessary.

Question 5:
Response: Everybody has a story that helps explain who they are.

Question 6:
Response: The main character’s change from holding a grudge over being wronged, to accepting the offender’s apology helps readers understand the importance of forgiveness.

Question 7:
Response: One cup of pumpkin seeds includes 12g of protein.

Question 8:
Response: setting

Question 9:
Response: They create the action.

Question 10:
Response: She was being extra quiet.

Question 11:
Response: As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door

Question 12:
Response: the most important part of the story, objective information

Question 13:
Response: helps readers visualize, provides more detail, brings stories to life

Question 14:
Response: It can be inferred that the woman is approaching an important deadline. The text states that she “glanced over at her calendar.” This indicates that she is concerned about time.

Question 15:
Example: The morning sun peeked through the curtains like a shy child. This sentence is an example of figurative language, specifically a simile. It uses "like" to compare the sun's appearance to a shy child, suggesting that the sun is gentle and hesitant as it comes into view. The imagery evokes a sense of warmth and a gradual beginning to the day, rather than a harsh or sudden brightness.