Midterm: Analyzing Literary Elements Quiz

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• An exaggeration for effect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

Read the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo." What does this metaphor suggest about the classroom?

• It was very quiet.

• It was chaotic and noisy.

• It was well-organized.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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Identify the mood created by the following passage: "The eerie silence was shattered by the howl of a distant wolf."

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following statements best paraphrases the main idea of the passage?

• The author describes a peaceful village.

• The author explains the importance of education.

• The author discusses the impact of technology on society.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is the primary purpose of citing evidence in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To support and justify reasoning

• To entertain the audience

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of evidence to support a claim?

• "I think the book is interesting."

• "The book is interesting because it provides detailed historical context."

• "The book is long and boring."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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Analyze how the use of imagery in the poem enhances its meaning.

• It makes the poem longer.

• It creates a vivid picture that deepens the reader's understanding.

• It confuses the reader with unnecessary details.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the effect of the author's use of alliteration in the sentence: "The slippery snake slithered silently"?

• It creates a harsh tone.

• It adds a musical quality to the sentence.

• It makes the sentence longer.

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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 best describes the role of figurative language in literature?

• To provide factual information

• To create vivid imagery and convey complex ideas

• To simplify 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