Achievement Test Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

Accepted Answer

Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

Answer

Figurative language uses non-literal comparisons or expressions, such as metaphors, to create vivid images.

Question 2

What is the point of view when the narrator uses 'I' and 'we' throughout the story?

Accepted Answer

First person

Answer

First-person point of view is told from the narrator's own perspective using pronouns like 'I,' 'me,' and 'we.'

Question 3

Which part of a story introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation?

Accepted Answer

Exposition

Answer

The exposition is the opening section of a story that establishes the characters, setting, and initial conflict.

Question 4

An author who uses detailed sensory descriptions to help the reader picture the setting is using:

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Answer

Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the five senses to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

Question 5

When a story jumps back in time to show an earlier event, this technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Flashback

Answer

A flashback is a narrative technique that interrupts the current timeline to depict an earlier event from a character's past.

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