Q3. What technique is used here: “The wind whispered through the alley”? A) Simile B) Personification C) Hyperbole D) Alliteration

Q4. What is the mood in this sentence: “He clenched his fists as the shadows crept closer”? A) Joyful B) Tense C) Relaxed D) Bored

Q16. Why do writers describe setting when introducing a character? A) To reflect the character’s mood or situation B) To explain the backstory C) To add more words D) To delay the plot

Q13. Choose the strongest vocabulary for suspense: A) Lovely B) Lurking C) Nice D) Bright

Q15. Which technique is used here: “The candle danced in the wind”? A) Personification B) Simile C) Hyperbole D) Repetition

Q2. Which of these is a simile? A) Her eyes sparkled like stars B) Her eyes were stars C) Her eyes said nothing D) Her eyes were open

Q9. What mood does “frantic footsteps” suggest? A) Calm B) Panic C) Excitement D) Laziness

Q6. “She twirled through the flowers, arms wide open.” What mood is shown? A) Frightened B) Angry C) Joyful D) Nervous

Q1. What is the purpose of mood in a story? A) To list characters B) To confuse the reader C) To create atmosphere and emotion D) To describe dialogue only

Q10. What’s an example of “show, don’t tell”? A) Sweat pooled in his palms as he stepped forward B) He was scared C) He had emotions D) He was worried

Q5. Which word best creates an eerie mood? A) Sunshine B) Shadowy C) Glowing D) Gentle

Q12. What is a “frantic” character likely feeling? A) Joyful B) Confused C) Overwhelmed D) Relaxed