4th Period AKS Improvement

Which of the following sentences uses a verb in the active voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The cake is being eaten by the children.

• The cake had been eaten by the children.

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: "The world is a stage, and we are merely players."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

In the story, how does the protagonist's decision to leave home propel the action forward?

• It introduces a new character.

• It creates a conflict with the antagonist.

• It resolves the main conflict.

• It provides a backstory.

Compare the structure of a poem and a short story. How does the structure of each contribute to its meaning and style?

• Poems use paragraphs, while short stories use stanzas.

• Poems often use rhyme and meter, enhancing emotional impact, while short stories use narrative structure to develop plot and character.

• Both use the same structure, so there is no difference in meaning and style.

• Poems and short stories both rely on dialogue to convey meaning.

Which of the following sentences contains a verb in the passive voice?

• The dog chased the cat.

• The cat was chased by the dog.

• The dog is chasing the cat.

• The cat chases the dog.

What narrative technique is used when a story includes a flashback to reveal a character's past?

• Dialogue

• Pacing

• Description

• Reflection

Analyze how the use of dialogue in a scene reveals aspects of a character's personality.

• Dialogue can show a character's thoughts.

• Dialogue can reveal a character's emotions and motivations through their speech patterns and word choices.

• Dialogue is only used to advance the plot.

• Dialogue is not important in character development.

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

• A fire station burns down.

• Saying "What a beautiful day" during a storm.

• A pilot has a fear of heights.

• A plumber's house has leaky pipes.

How does the pacing of a narrative affect the development of the plot?

• It determines the length of the story.

• It controls the speed at which the story unfolds, affecting tension and engagement.

• It has no effect on the plot.

• It only affects the beginning of the story.

Compare and contrast the use of dialogue in a play and a novel. How does the structure of each contribute to its meaning and style?

• Plays use dialogue to convey all information, while novels use dialogue alongside narrative description to develop characters and plot.

• Both use dialogue in the same way, so there is no difference in meaning and style.

• Plays do not use dialogue, while novels rely heavily on it.

• Novels use dialogue to convey all information, while plays use it alongside narrative description.