Creative Writing Bellwork Practice

What is the definition of imagery in literature?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• The use of descriptive language to create sensory experiences

• The use of exaggerated statements for effect

• The use of humor to criticize or mock

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The stars danced playfully in the sky.

• The thunder roared angrily.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the literary device of personification.

• Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas

• Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the following short story element: What is the role of the setting in a short story?

• It provides the background against which the story takes place.

• It is the main character of the story.

• It is the central conflict of the story.

• It is the resolution of the story.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor.

• A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states a comparison.

• A simile is a type of personification, while a metaphor is not.

• A simile is used to exaggerate, while a metaphor is used to understate.

• A simile is a form of imagery, while a metaphor is a form of symbolism.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept