9th ALiterary Elements Quiz

What must a sequence of events be in order to be considered a narrative?

• complete

• compelling

• connected

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the relationship between setting and mood?

• A story's mood is usually suggested or created by details about the story's setting.

• A story's mood is impossible to identify if the author does not describe the setting.

• Setting has nothing to do with mood—mood is how the characters feel.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• allusion

• repetition

• personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the resolution of a story? The resolution of a story is when the problem has been solved and characters return to a state of normalcy.

• the way a story's conflict is complicated

• the way a story's conflict is concealed

• the way a story's conflict is resolved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which is the best example of informational text? Informational text provides facts and information about a topic. It doesn't tell a fictional story or focus mainly on the writer's opinions.

• a social studies textbook

• a science fiction novel

• a book's table of contents

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which statement accurately explains how to make an inference as you read?

• Find out more about the topic of an article before you start reading it.

• Look for what an author does not say directly—but still wants you to understand.

• Decide what information is important to remember and what is not.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the main reason a writer will plan a story before writing it?

• to figure out whether or not a similar story has been written by another writer

• to make sure the story will hook readers and hold their interest until the end

• to name all of the characters who will appear in the story, and in what order

Where is the most likely place for a writer to add a plot twist that will surprise readers?

• in the beginning, right after the story's conflict and characters are introduced

• in the middle, as the characters are close to resolving the conflict in the story

• as soon as the story's rising action begins with characters attempting to solve the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Suppose an author fails to develop a character fully within a story. What is the most likely outcome?

• Readers won't care about what happens to the character.

• Readers will assume that the undeveloped character is really important.

• Readers will keep reading to find out what happens to the character.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these statements is most likely part of a collaborative conversation?

• That idea doesn't make sense.

• Let's take a vote and let the majority rule.

• Let's get some additional opinions.