Literary Devices in The Awakening

What literary device is used when the author describes the sea as a symbol of freedom and independence?

• irony

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

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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

In which chapter does the author use foreshadowing to hint at Edna's eventual awakening?

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 6

• Chapter 10

• Chapter 8

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Identify the literary device used when Edna's internal conflict is described through her dialogue with other characters.

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Dramatic irony

• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does the author use irony to highlight the societal expectations placed on women in the novel?

• By depicting women who follow societal norms but face negative outcomes, the author showcases the irony of societal expectations on women.

• Through positive outcomes for women who conform to societal norms, the author fails to effectively highlight the irony of societal expectations.

• By portraying women as content with their limited roles, the author fails to address the irony of societal expectations.

• The author uses irony by presenting women who rebel against societal norms and succeed, undermining the impact of societal expectations.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the recurring motif of birds in The Awakening?

• Signifies the importance of family bonds

• Represents the protagonist's fear of commitment

• Symbolizes freedom, escape, and the protagonist's desire for independence and self-discovery.

• Reflects the protagonist's love for nature

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Explain the use of imagery in depicting Edna's emotional journey throughout the novel.

• Edna's emotional journey is not represented through imagery, but rather through dialogue and actions.

• Imagery is used to depict Edna's physical appearance instead of her emotional journey.

• The use of imagery in the novel is solely for decorative purposes and does not relate to Edna's emotions.

• Imagery is used to visually represent Edna's emotional journey, such as the sea symbolizing freedom and escape, and bird imagery representing her desire for independence.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the metaphor used to describe Edna's transformation and self-discovery.

• enlightenment

• awakening

• slumber

• rebirth

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How does the author use symbolism to represent Edna's struggle for independence?

• The author uses the symbol of a bird to represent Edna's struggle for independence.

• The author uses the symbol of a flower to represent Edna's struggle for independence.

• The author uses the symbol of the sea to represent Edna's struggle for independence.

• The author uses the symbol of a mountain to represent Edna's struggle for independence.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Discuss the role of parallelism in highlighting the contrast between Edna's inner desires and societal norms.

• Parallelism serves to accentuate the contrast between Edna's inner desires and societal norms.

• Parallelism is irrelevant to understanding Edna's character development.

• Parallelism emphasizes the similarities between Edna's inner desires and societal norms.

• Parallelism suggests Edna conforms to societal expectations.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What effect does the author achieve by using stream of consciousness narrative in certain sections of the novel?

• More descriptive setting details

• Increased use of dialogue

• A deeper insight into the character's thoughts, emotions, and perceptions

• Enhanced clarity of the plot

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4