Literature Concepts Quiz RL.10-12

Which of the following best defines the concept of theme in literature?

• The events that occur in a story

• The emotional tone of the narrative

• The central idea or message explored throughout a work

• The physical setting where the story takes place

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does comparing two literary works help a reader deepen their understanding of both texts?

• By showing the similarities in plot structure only

• By highlighting shared themes, characters, or symbols across different contexts

• By focusing only on differences in vocabulary

• By limiting the analysis to character development alone

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the primary difference between a character’s internal conflict and external conflict?

• Internal conflict occurs within a character's mind, while external conflict involves outside forces

• External conflict is always between two characters, while internal conflict can be between a character and nature

• Internal conflict only occurs in tragedies, while external conflict is found in comedies

• External conflict is always resolved by the end of the text, while internal conflict never gets resolved

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When analyzing the setting of a story, which element is most important to consider?

• The precise geographical location only

• The historical and cultural context in which the story occurs

• The time of day the events take place

• Whether or not the setting is described in detail

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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

Which literary device contrasts characters to highlight specific qualities of each?

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Characterization

• Juxtaposition

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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

In comparing two works with similar themes, what should be the primary focus?

• The author's personal life

• The way each text conveys the theme through plot, character, and setting

• The length of the works

• The difference in the number of characters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What type of irony involves the audience knowing something the characters do not?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

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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

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an allegorical story?

• The plot is simple, but the story contains a hidden, deeper moral or political meaning

• The characters speak in poetic language

• The story focuses on realistic depictions of everyday life

• The setting is in an imaginary world with no connections to reality

What is one key way in which a first-person narrator differs from a third-person narrator?

• A third-person narrator always has direct access to the protagonist's thoughts

• A first-person narrator only describes external actions, not emotions

• A first-person narrator tells the story from their own perspective using 'I'

• A third-person narrator is never limited in knowledge about the characters

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the use of symbolism enhance a literary work?

• It makes the plot more complicated

• It allows the author to convey deeper meanings without directly stating them

• It focuses on the visual appearance of objects

• It only adds confusion to the text

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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