Invictus and Style

What is the purpose of close reading in literature?

• To summarize works
• To analyze writing
• To critique biographies
• To memorize texts

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What term describes an author's choice of words?

• Syntax of the text
• Imagery of the text
• Diction of the text
• Tone of the text

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which element of style involves the arrangement of words into phrases and sentences?

• Diction of words
• Syntax of words
• Tone of words
• Imagery of words

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How does diction affect the tone of a piece?

• By sentence length
• By word meanings
• By creating images
• By plot structure

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is an example of figurative language?

• Use of syntax
• Use of diction
• Use of imagery
• Use of metaphor

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which figure of speech involves giving human characteristics to objects or animals?

• Use of simile
• Use of metaphor
• Use of personification
• Use of hyperbole

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a simile?

• A comparison using "like"
• A comparison without "like"
• Giving human traits to things
• An exaggerated statement

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the term for a metaphor extended over several lines?

• Hyperbole used
• Extended metaphor used
• Paradox used
• Verbal irony used

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of language appeals to the five senses?

• Diction language
• Syntax language
• Tone language
• Imagery language

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CCSS.W.9-10.3D

Which of the following best describes the tone of "Invictus"?

• Joyful and light
• Defiant and resolute
• Melancholic and sad
• Humorous and witty

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4