Which statement has INCORRECT punctuation?

She tripped on her shoelaces, her knees got scraped.

the introduction of a short story

The theme of a story is:

the author's ideas & observations about human behaviour

Which statement has an error?

I like to swim I'm going to the beach.

An example of personification is:

The old cabin sighed as the boy stepped onto the porch.

Select the example of a metaphor.

John is rowdy and loud. He's a nightmare!

What is a protagonist?

the main character in a story, novel, movie, etc.

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1
Which statement has INCORRECT punctuation?
She tripped on her shoelaces, her knees got scraped.
She tripped on her shoelaces; her knees got scraped.
She tripped on her shoelaces and her knees got scraped.
She tripped on her shoelaces. Her knees got scraped .
2
A concrete object that represents an abstract idea or concept is called:
personification
imagery
a symbol
a metaphor
3
An example of 1st person point of view is:
The family went on vacation.
Are the girls coming?
I am so tired today.
She drove to the store.
4
What is the term used for a comparison using either the word "like", "as" or "than"?
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
rising action
5
Exposition is:
an extreme exaggeration
the most exciting/important part of a story
a type of punctuation
the introduction of a short story
6
The theme of a story is:
rules that the author tells you to follow/obey
a moral/lesson at the end of the story
advice that the author gives the reader
the author's ideas & observations about human behaviour
7
Which of the following is NOT an example of a character trait?
courageous
outgoing
stubborn
angry
8
Which statement has an error?
I like to swim so I am going to the beach.
I like to swim I'm going to the beach.
I like to swim. I'm going to the beach.
I like to swim; I'm going to the beach.
9
An example of personification is:
The grass is bright green.
He is as tall as a giraffe!
The old cabin sighed as the boy stepped onto the porch.
The grocery store was a zoo on Friday afternoon.
10
Select the example of a metaphor.
John is rowdy and loud. He's a nightmare!
Babysitting John is worse than babysitting a newborn baby!
John is as rowdy as a new puppy!
John is the loudest kid on the planet!
11
Select the option with correct punctuation.
It's the best day ever!
Its so cold outside!
Don't touch my cookie's!
The dog's are running away!
12
An example of 3rd person point of view is:
My brother wants to go on a vacation.
She wants to go on a vacation.
We want to go on a vacation.
I want to go on a vacation.
13
What is a protagonist?
a minor character who does not change or develop
the main character in a story, novel, movie, etc.
person/thing who struggles against the main character
a character who helps the main character in a story/an ally
14
Hyperbole is:
an extreme exaggeration
none of the above
a type of grammar mistake
a description of what something smells like
15
This photo is an example of:
Exposition
Auditory Imagery
a Metaphor
Person vs. Person Conflict

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