Analyzing Literary Elements Quiz

What is the tone of the following sentence? "The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving a trail of fiery orange and pink hues in the sky."

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Serene

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences best uses imagery?

• The car was fast.

• The car zoomed past, a blur of red and chrome, leaving a trail of dust in its wake.

• The car was expensive.

• The car was new.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

• Time is a thief

• Steals our moments

• Time is precious

• Moments are stolen

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay about climate change?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a process

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Summarize the central idea of the following passage: "In the hustle and bustle of city life, people often forget the simple joys of nature. A walk in the park can rejuvenate the soul and remind us of the beauty that surrounds us."

• City life is busy and chaotic.

• Nature is beautiful and rejuvenating.

• People should live in the city.

• Parks are important for exercise.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Evaluate the diction in the following sentence: "The ancient oak stood proudly, its gnarled branches reaching towards the heavens."

• Simple and direct

• Formal and sophisticated

• Casual and informal

• Technical and precise

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the tone of the following passage? "The storm raged on, relentless and unforgiving, as the small boat struggled against the towering waves."

• Calm

• Hopeful

• Tense

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence contains imagery?

• The cake was delicious.

• The cake was a masterpiece of chocolate and cream, with a rich aroma that filled the room.

• The cake was expensive.

• The cake was large.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Interpret the metaphor in the following sentence: "Her voice was music to his ears."

• Her voice was loud.

• Her voice was annoying.

• Her voice was pleasant and soothing.

• Her voice was musical.

What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a fictional story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10