English Regents 2

Read the following excerpt from a literary text: "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, as the day gave way to the tranquil embrace of night." What literary device is primarily used in this excerpt?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay advocating for renewable energy?

• To entertain the reader with stories about renewable energy

• To inform the reader about different types of renewable energy

• To persuade the reader to support the use of renewable energy

• To describe the history of renewable energy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the main idea of the following passage: "In the bustling city, people moved like ants, each with a purpose, yet seemingly insignificant in the grand scheme of things."

• The city is very crowded.

• People in the city are busy and purposeful, yet their individual significance is minimal.

• The city is noisy and chaotic.

• People in the city are like ants.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the author's purpose in using the metaphor "time is a thief" in a narrative?

• To describe the physical appearance of time

• To suggest that time steals moments from our lives

• To entertain the reader with a story about time

• To inform the reader about the concept of time

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following excerpt: "The old house stood abandoned, its windows like empty eyes staring into the void." What mood does this imagery create?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Angry

• Nostalgic

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the figurative language in the following sentence: "He was a lion in the fight."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare the themes of ambition in "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare and "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

• Both works show ambition leading to success.

• Both works depict ambition as a destructive force.

• "Macbeth" focuses on political ambition, while "The Great Gatsby" focuses on personal ambition.

• "Macbeth" shows ambition leading to happiness, while "The Great Gatsby" shows ambition leading to sorrow.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Summarize the following passage: "Despite the challenges, she persevered, knowing that every step forward was a step closer to her dreams."

• She faced many challenges.

• She gave up on her dreams.

• She persevered through challenges to achieve her dreams.

• She took steps backward.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept