Short Story Analysis: Literary Devices & More

Short Story Analysis: Literary Devices & More

11th Grade

40 Qs

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Short Story Analysis: Literary Devices & More

Short Story Analysis: Literary Devices & More

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English

11th Grade

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CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.6.3, RL.11-12.4

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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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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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