Hope Was Here Figurative Language Tests and Quizzes

Dear Educators,

This product identifies the figurative language found in Joan Bauer’s novel, Hope Was Here.

This Product Includes:

• 149 Pages
• Teacher’s notes
• Study guide
• Cut out study guide/game
• One practice test
• One modified practice test
• 12 Tests and quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel
• 12 Modified tests and quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel
• 218 Questions total
• Answer keys
• 5 Easel Assessments
• 10 Easel Activities

Practice Test:

• 15 Matching questions
• 14 Multiple choice questions
• Modified test has the same questions but the matching section is broken down into two groups 7/8; and the multiple choice has different directions. (see preview)

Teacher’s Notes:

• Definitions for: alliteration, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, imagery, personification, idioms, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashbacks, irony, aphorisms, sarcasm, and conflict―all elements found in this novel.
• Helpful examples and examples from the novel for: alliteration, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, imagery, personification, idioms, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashbacks, irony, aphorisms, sarcasm, and conflict.

Study Guide:

• Definitions for: alliteration, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, imagery, personification, idioms, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashbacks, irony, aphorisms, sarcasm, and conflict―all elements found in this novel.
• Helpful examples and examples from the novel for: alliteration, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, imagery, personification, idioms, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashbacks, irony, aphorisms, sarcasm, and conflict.

Cut Out Study Guide/Game:

• 15 Figure of speech cards
• 15 Definition cards
• Instructions for studying and game
• Ideal for Literature Circles ~ recommend 62 - 70 lb. paper and laminating

Tests and Quizzes with Quotes from the Novel:

• Chapters 1 – 5
  • Part I has 21 questions
  • Part II has 8 questions
  • Part III has 8 questions

• Chapters 6 – 10
  • Part I has 41 questions
  • Part II has 15 questions
  • Part III has 15 questions

• Chapters 11 – 15
  • Part I has 31 questions
  • Part II has 14 questions
  • Part III has 15 questions

• Chapters 16 – 21
  • Part I has 30 questions
  • Part II has 10 questions
  • Part III has 10 questions

• A total of 218 questions taken from quotes from the novel
• Plus, twenty-nine questions on the figurative language practice test.

Answer Keys:

• Answer keys are copies of the test with the answers
• Page and paragraph numbers for each answer

Easel Assessments:

• One practice assessment with 29 questions
• Chapters 1 – 5 Parts I & II with 29 questions
• Chapters 6 - 10 Parts I & II with 56 questions
• Chapters 11 - 15 Parts I & II with 45 questions
• Chapters 16 - 21 Parts I & II with 40 questions
• Multiple choice

Easel Activities:

• One self-checking drag and drop practice quiz; 27 questions; 2 pages
• One modified self-checking drag and drop practice quiz; 29 questions 4 pages
• Four quizzes, part III with answer boxes
• Four modified quizzes, part III with answer boxes

All quizzes come with modified versions for inclusion classrooms. The word “modified” only appears on the answer key.

Since page numbers are included for each quote, you can also use this product for a classroom assignment and ask students to find examples of figurative language on specific pages and/or in specific chapters.

I’m sure you will be happy to use this material in your classroom. If you have any requests about my work, please drop me a note.