Quiz 2 | Devices & Analysis

Themes in a story can be applied to:

• Only the characters in the story

• Only the events in the story

• The readers' own lives

• Only the setting of the story

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is another term for the "Central Idea" in a literary text?

• Plot

• Theme

• Character

• Setting

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of a central idea?

• All emotions are momentary and need to be accepted without judgement.

• The protagonist's favorite color is blue.

• The story is set in a small village.

• The antagonist is a mysterious figure.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT just another name for "Writing strategy"?

• What the writer is using

• Techniques

• Devices

• Creative writing

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the term "juxtaposition" mean?

• Two things placed side by side to highlight their differences.

• Two things placed side by side to highlight their similarities.

• One thing placed in front of another to create a shadow.

• One thing placed behind another to create depth.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following is an example of consonance?

• Nina enjoys her new bike.

• Mike likes his new bike.

• They not like us.

• The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

When Kellicia used the metaphor "time is money," what did she mean?

• A) Time and money are the same thing

• B) Time is valuable and should not be wasted

• C) Money can buy time

• D) Time is a form of currency

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is symbolism?

• When an object, person, or place represents an idea beyond its literal meaning

• When an object, person, or place is described literally

• When an object, person, or place is used for decoration

• When an object, person, or place is used in a story

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Daven said, 'The wind whispered secrets to me as I walked through the forest.' What literary device is being used here?

• Giving human thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or descriptions to a non-human thing or concept

• Giving animal characteristics to humans

• Describing a person using metaphors

• Using exaggerated statements for effect

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The cat jumped over the fence.

• The car drove down the street.

• The sun is a big ball of fire.

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CCSS.L.6.5A