
Short Story Analysis: Literary Devices & More
Authored by Heather Black
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a simile?
A direct comparison between two unlike things
A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare different things
A narrative that represents abstract ideas through characters
A figure of speech involving exaggeration for effect
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of a metaphor?
It uses "like" or "as" for comparison
It creates a comparison between two very different things
It creates a mood in the narrative
It represents a specific event or character
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the theme of a literary work refer to?
The plot twist at the end of the story
The main character's journey
The central, deeper meaning of the work
The author's personal experiences
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In literature, what does symbolism accomplish?
It provides a literal description of events
It creates suspense and tension
It represents something beyond literal meaning
It establishes the mood of the story with sensory details
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a motif?
A single word that stands for an idea
A character's internal conflict shown through indirect characterization
An object or idea that repeats throughout a literary work
A moral lesson conveyed through a story
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an allegory?
A narrative with no deeper meaning
A character's emotional journey as shown through direct characterization
A story where characters and events symbolize broader ideas
D) A poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is foreshadowing used for in literature?
To hint at future events in the story
To create a vivid description of a setting
To define the main character's traits
To establish the tone of the narrative
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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