Reviewer for figurative language, elements of a plot, stage directions, main idea, supporting details
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- Q1What is the main idea of a story?The type of conflict present in the storyThe name of the main character in the storyThe central message or lesson the author wants to conveyThe location where the story takes place30s
- Q2What do stage directions in a play provide?Instructions for actors about how to move and speak on stageInformation about the author's inspiration for the playDescriptions of the setting and time periodDialogue between characters in the play30s
- Q3What are supporting details in a text?The author's biographyThe table of contentsFacts, examples, or explanations that help to develop and support the main ideaThe title of the text30s
- Q4What is figurative language in writing?Language that is straightforward and exact in its meaningLanguage that is used only in scientific writingLanguage that always has a single, clear meaningLanguage that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation30s
- Q5What are the elements of a plot in a story?The exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolutionThe title, setting, and characters of the storyThe main idea and the supporting details of the storyThe conflict and resolution of the story30s
- Q6What is an example of figurative language?The concert starts at 7:00 PM.She is a shining star in the world of music.The sun is setting behind the mountains.The book is full of interesting facts.30s
- Q7What is the purpose of using stage directions in a play?To provide guidance to actors on how to portray their characters and interact on stageTo indicate the time period in which the play is setTo describe the physical appearance of the actorsTo reveal the inner thoughts of the characters30s
- Q8What is the main purpose of supporting details in a text?To change the setting of the storyTo introduce new characters in the plotTo confuse the reader with unnecessary informationTo provide evidence and explanations that strengthen the main idea30s
- Q9What does the climax of a story represent?The setting in which the story takes placeThe turning point or moment of greatest tension in the narrativeThe introduction of the main charactersThe resolution of all conflicts in the story30s
- Q10What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?To list events in a chronological orderTo simplify complex concepts for the readerTo provide factual information and statisticsTo create vivid images, convey emotions, and add depth to the meaning of the text30s
- Q11Which of the following is an example of figurative language?The park was filled with laughter and joy.The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.The children wore big smiles on their faces.30s
- Q12Which element of a plot comes after the rising action?ResolutionExpositionFalling actionClimax30s
- Q13What do stage directions in a play or script typically describe?Character movements and gesturesDialogue between charactersMain conflict of the plotSetting of the scene30s
- Q14What is the main idea of a passage or text?The central point or message that the author is trying to conveyThe main character's nameThe location where the story takes placeThe list of supporting details30s
- Q15Which of the following is an example of supporting details in a passage?The setting of the scene is a quaint village surrounded by lush green forests.The main conflict of the story is introduced in the first paragraph.The dialogue between the characters reveals their conflicting opinions.The author describes the character's appearance in detail, including their tall stature and bright blue eyes.30s