American Lit Skills Practice

What is the primary purpose of using foreshadowing in a literary work?

• To give the reader a hint of what is to come later in the story.

• To describe the setting in detail.

• To introduce new characters.

• To provide historical context.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is a shining star.

• The rain fell like tears from the sky.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In literature, what is the significance of a first-person narrative perspective?

• It allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• It limits the narrative to the experiences and thoughts of the narrator.

• It provides an objective viewpoint of the story.

• It is used to describe settings in great detail.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the use of vivid imagery in a literary work help the reader to do?

• Understand the plot more clearly.

• Predict the ending of the story.

• Visualize the setting and characters.

• Identify the genre of the work.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which literary element is essential in developing the story's atmosphere or mood?

• Antagonist

• Setting

• Protagonist

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An author's use of the phrase "a heart of stone" to describe a character is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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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 primary purpose of an author using a third-person omniscient point of view?

• To tell the story from the perspective of one character.

• To provide the thoughts and feelings of only the protagonist.

• To offer a detailed and unbiased perspective.

• To reveal the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Identifying the theme of a story helps the reader understand:

• the main conflict and resolution.

• the underlying message or lesson.

• the detailed descriptions of characters.

• the chronological order of events.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the author's perspective?

• The grammatical person used to narrate the story.

• The sequence of events in the plot.

• The unique combination of attitudes, values, and ideas expressed in the writing.

• The setting and time period of the story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the effect of using irony in a literary work?

• It creates a straightforward narrative.

• It adds humor to serious situations.

• It contrasts what is said and what is actually meant.

• It provides detailed descriptions of characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3