How to Read Literature like a Professor

How to Read Literature like a Professor

9th - 12th Grade

40 Qs

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How to Read Literature like a Professor

How to Read Literature like a Professor

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.6.3, RL.8.9

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Foster, how do normal readers read differently from a professor?
Normal readers read easy books and professors read textbooks
Normal readers only for emotional appeal and response. 
Professors don't need to read anymore b/c they are educated
Professors don't worry about reading books just writing them

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What 3 literary techniques separate the the professional reader from the normal one?
Imagery, Protagonist, Plot 
Simile, Metaphor, Analogy
The Bible, Shakespeare, Homer
Memory, Symbol, Pattern 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one thing Thomas Foster does not say is part of a "trip" or quest"?
Challenges and trials along the way
A stated reason for going on the adventure.
A Real reason to go there.
Asking your parents for permission to go

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The real reason for a quest is always
To get the babe..
To defeat Darth Vader...
To get rich....
To gain self-knowledge...

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of negative communion?
A peaceful dinner between two opposing sides
A romantic dinner between two characters
The poisoning of a dinner gust 
A feast before the 1st day of battle

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of postive communion?
to develop a community. 
To eat good food. 
To work through problems.
 To ridicule strangers at the table.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On a general level, what does the vampire figure represent in society?
he dangers of being greedy. Exploitation in its many forms 
Exploitation in its many forms 
Hidden sensuality for young readers
Thrill seeking horror movie-goers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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