Literary Analysis Quiz

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

• To provide clear, straightforward information without ambiguity.

• To create vivid imagery and convey meanings beyond the literal sense.

• To simplify complex concepts into more understandable terms.

• To increase the length of the text without adding significant content.

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When analyzing a poem, you notice the repeated use of the color red to describe both a character's dress and the sunset. This is an example of:

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

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The theme of a literary work can best be described as:

• The main events that take place in the story.

• The location where the story is set.

• The underlying message or insight about life.

• A detailed description of the characters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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An author's perspective is best defined as:

• The historical context in which the story is set.

• The sequence of events in the plot.

• The personal beliefs, values, and feelings that influence the author's approach.

• The narrative voice chosen to tell the story.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• "The classroom was a zoo."

• "She is as busy as a bee."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "He ran like the wind."

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Identifying the author's purpose is important because it helps the reader:

• Understand the plot of the story better.

• Determine the accuracy of the facts presented.

• Understand why the author wrote the text and what they hope to achieve.

• Identify the genre of the literary work.

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A symbol in a literary work is often:

• A character's name that hints at their personality or fate.

• An object, setting, or event that has a deeper meaning in the context of the story.

• A direct comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."

• A detailed and vivid description of a scene or character.

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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 best describes a theme that is conveyed implicitly rather than explicitly?

• A theme stated directly by the narrator or a character.

• A theme that is suggested through the story's events, characters, and settings without being directly stated.

• A theme that is common and easily identifiable in multiple works of literature.

• A theme that is unique to the particular story and not found in other works.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When an author uses an allusion, they are:

• Directly stating what they mean without using figurative language.

• Making a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

• Describing something by comparing it to something else, without using "like" or "as."

• Using words in a way that deviates from their conventional meaning to convey complexity.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Which of the following literary devices is used to create a special effect or feeling by making some type of interesting or creative comparison?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.8.6

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D