AMC Nov. W1

(U1) Based on the reading on P.8, which of the following is TRUE?

• Shakespeare used a metaphor to explain that the world was an actual stage.

• A metaphor is a literary technique for comparing 2 similar things.

• When someone "devours a book," that person is actually eating the book.

• A simile uses "like" in the description, while a metaphor doesn't.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

(U1) Based on the reading, what is the advantage of using metaphors?

• They can help present abstract concepts in more direct ways.

• They can show people being passionate about certain topics.

• They are commonly used everywhere, especially abundant in writing.

• The distinction between simile and metaphor is that the former uses "as."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

(U1) When you say someone has a "burning passion," that means _____

• he is extremely enthusiastic about fire

• his body is set on fire literally

• he has deep passion for something

• he is passionate about burning stuff

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

(U1) 複選題 Choose the correct one(s).

• literature (n.) 文學

• literary (adj.) 字面上的

• literally (adv.) 文學的

• literate (adj.) 識字的

• literacy (n.) 讀寫能力

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

(U1) In line 22, the author says, "Shakespeare used a metaphor to say life is like a play." Which of the following metaphor does the author refer to?

• All the world's a stage, and all men and women merely players.

• Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

• Love is a disease no one wants to get rid of.

• I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

(U1) 複選題 According to the author, what are some disadvantages of using too many or wrong metaphors?

• Overdo metaphors can ruin the overall effect and make the article too elaborate to read.

• Mix metaphors with unrelated images may make the prose illogical.

• Metaphors used too many times are called "cliches," which make articles lack in creativity.

• Prose and poems which use compelling images may make complicated ideas hard to comprehend.

(U3) Based on the reading, which of the following statement is TRUE? (複選題)

• Fawkes planned to blow up the building by concealing himself with barrels of gunpowder.

• A revolt was led by King James I of England while he was scheduled to preside over the Houses of Parliament.

• November 5 was announced to be a national thanksgiving for avoiding civil war.

• The plot was exposed and thus the explosion never occurred.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

(U3) How do people in the UK celebrate Bonfire Night? (複選題)

• By assembling large bonfires.

• By watching fantastic fireworks displays.

• By burning a "Guy" figure made of sticks and straws.

• By snacking on homemade bonfire toffee and apple trees.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3