UNIT 7 DAY 11Do Now : Analyzing Literary Elements

What does the use of the word "melancholy" most likely suggest about the tone of a passage?

• The passage is humorous and light-hearted.

• The passage is sad and reflective.

• The passage is angry and confrontational.

• The passage is excited and joyful.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When an author describes a setting as "a sun-kissed beach with golden sands stretching as far as the eye can see," what type of figurative language is primarily being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

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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

An author writes, "The city was a beast, devouring all who dared to challenge it." What is the author's purpose in using this metaphor?

• To illustrate the city's beauty and appeal.

• To highlight the dangers and challenges of urban life.

• To describe the city's architecture.

• To compare the city to a popular tourist destination.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

How does the use of the word "plummeted" instead of "fell" impact the reader's understanding of a character's downfall?

• It suggests a slow and gradual decline.

• It implies a sudden and dramatic decrease.

• It indicates a lack of control in the descent.

• Both B and C.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In a story, if rain is consistently described whenever a character is experiencing sadness, the rain could symbolize what?

• Joy and happiness.

• Confusion and uncertainty.

• Grief and sorrow.

• Growth and renewal.

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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 does the use of vivid imagery in a passage most likely accomplish?

• It confuses the reader about the setting.

• It makes the setting more abstract and difficult to visualize.

• It helps the reader visualize the setting and action more clearly.

• It detracts from the main themes of the passage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

When an author uses the phrase "the icy grip of fear," they are employing which type of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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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

Identifying the mood of a passage can be achieved by examining which of the following elements?

• The length of the passage.

• The grammatical structure.

• The author's word choices and descriptions.

• The number of characters in the passage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

An author's purpose in using short, abrupt sentences in a tense scene is most likely to:

• Create a sense of calm and peace.

• Slow down the pace of the narrative.

• Build suspense and quicken the pace.

• Confuse the reader about the sequence of events.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

When a character is described as having "a heart of stone," this is an example of:

• A cliché.

• A simile.

• A metaphor.

• Literal language.

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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