Literary Analysis Quiz

What does the author suggest about Maud Martha in this paragraph?

• She works on Michigan Boulevard.

• She enjoys shopping for silver.

• She is accustomed to the New York lifestyle.

• She is fascinated by the idea of New York.

The word “swish” (underlined portion) is an example of what literary device?

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

Which term best describes the underlined portion?

• Literal

• Figurative

• Practical

• Sarcastic

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to "pore over" (underlined portion) as used in the passage?

• Skim

• Consider

• Write on

• Concentrate on

What aspect of Maud Martha does this paragraph emphasize?

• Her distaste for life in the city

• Her interest in cultural events

• Her fantasies about New York

• Her memories of New York

What literary device does the author use in the underlined portion?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Synecdoche

Which word would be the best replacement for "embroidered" (underlined portion) as used in the passage?

• Decorated

• Dismal

• Simple

• Small

In the passage, what do Maud Martha’s feelings about New York reveal?

• Her desire for higher social status

• Her desire for political power

• Her preference for rural life

• Her preference for traveling by train