Personal Narrative and Literary Terms Quiz

Give an example of "identity."

What is a "narrative"?

• A choice between two undesirable alternatives

• A telling of true or fictitious events in a particular order

• An unclear or uncertain expression

• A primary writing sample for college applications

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the "Common Application" essay?

• A summary of your entire life and all your achievements

• A primary writing sample accepted by many schools

• A requirement for graduation

• An essay used to apply to many different jobs

What does "ambiguity" mean?

• A clear and precise expression

• An unclear or uncertain word or meaning

• A choice between two desirable alternatives

• A concrete form of expression

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is the best example of a "dilemma"?

• Aaliyah wants to buy a new pair of shoes, but she can't afford them.

• Maya must choose between going to work and studying for her Geometry exam.

• Jayden knows exactly what he wants to do after he graduates.

• Chris is making dinner for his family.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the literary element or device to its definition.

• dialogue

• A style of speaking or writing

• structure

• Using descriptive language to appeal to a reader's senses

• imagery

• The way that a text is ordered or organized

• diction

• The mood or atmosphere of a literary work

• tone

• A conversation between two or more characters in a text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Give an example of "imagery" in literature.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term describes a telling of events in a particular order?

• Dilemma

• Narrative

• Ambiguity

• Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Fill in the blank: The ______ Application is a way for students to apply to many different schools simultaneously.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

True or False? When something is "ambiguous," it is very clear and well-defined.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2