Language Arts Quiz

Which of the following is an example of repetition in writing?

• Only using synonyms for every word in the writing

• Using the same word or phrase multiple times within a piece of writing.

• Using different words to convey the same meaning

• Avoiding the use of any words more than once

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in creative writing?

• The purpose of using hyperbole in creative writing is to create emphasis, exaggeration, and to evoke strong emotions or reactions from the reader.

• The purpose of using hyperbole in creative writing is to provide factual information and realistic details.

• The purpose of using hyperbole in creative writing is to downplay the significance of certain elements.

• The purpose of using hyperbole in creative writing is to confuse the reader and make the writing less impactful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.'

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the main function of parallelism in writing?

• The main function of parallelism in writing is to create balance and rhythm by using similar grammatical structures.

• To emphasize the main idea by using different grammatical structures

• To slow down the pace of the writing

• To confuse the reader with inconsistent structures

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a rhetorical question?

• Can birds fly?

• What time is it?

• Is the sky blue?

• How many miles to the moon?

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the definition of figurative language?

• Figurative language is a type of language that is only used in poetry and not in prose.

• The definition of figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• Figurative language refers to the use of only literal expressions in writing and speech.

• The definition of figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is the same as the literal interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which writing technique is used to create a strong emotional impact on the reader?

• Ethos

• Bathos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of using creative writing in language arts?

• The purpose of using creative writing in language arts is to develop students' creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills, as well as to encourage self-expression and a deeper understanding of language and literature.

• The purpose of using creative writing in language arts is to hinder students' communication skills

• The purpose of using creative writing in language arts is to discourage self-expression and understanding of language and literature

• The purpose of using creative writing in language arts is to limit students' creativity and critical thinking

Which of the following is an example of parallelism in a sentence?

• She likes to run, to swim, and to bike.

• The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming.

• He enjoys playing basketball, eating pizza, and watching TV.

• The cat sat on the mat and purred loudly.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A