English II Skills Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in a literary text?

• To provide exact definitions

• To create vivid imagery

• To simplify complex ideas

• To increase the length of the text

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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

When analyzing a poem, identifying the theme involves understanding the:

• Rhyme scheme

• Number of stanzas

• Underlying message or insight

• Use of adjectives

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which of the following best describes the central idea of a text?

• The main subject that the text discusses

• A detailed list of events in chronological order

• The moral or lesson that the author wants to convey

• The background information about the author

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

An author's purpose can be to:

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

In literature, a metaphor is used to:

• Compare two things directly without using "like" or "as"

• Give human characteristics to non-human objects

• Describe the sound of words

• Use "like" or "as" to make a comparison

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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

When evaluating an informational text, it is important to consider the:

• Author's bias

• Number of chapters

• Fictional elements

• Rhyme scheme

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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

The theme of a story is best described as:

• The sequence of events

• The setting of the story

• The central message or insight revealed through the story

• The main characters in the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• "The sun is very bright."

• "The classroom was a zoo."

• "The book contains 300 pages."

• "The water is cold."

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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 author's purpose in a text helps the reader to:

• Understand why the text was written

• Know how many characters are in the story

• Learn the history of the author

• Memorize the text more easily

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

When interpreting an informational text, it is crucial to:

• Focus solely on the images provided

• Ignore the author's credentials

• Understand the context and purpose of the text

• Concentrate on the text's entertainment value

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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