Literary Analysis Quiz

What is the text's primary form and genre?

• Historical Fiction & Biography

• Science Fiction & Memoir

• Coming-of-Age Story & Autobiography

• Mystery & Science Fiction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How does the structure of the text, including paragraph lengths, contribute to its meaning?

• The text primarily uses long paragraphs to convey a sense of monotony and the narrator's growing resentment.

• Short paragraphs consistently emphasize the father's attempts at deception, highlighting his manipulative behavior.

• The use of varying paragraph lengths, from short to long, reflects the fluctuating nature of the narrator’s relationship with their father – moments of closeness interspersed with periods of distance and distrust.

• One-sentence paragraphs are used throughout to emphasize the narrator's growing independence and their desire to break free from their father's influence.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the primary function of figurative language, such as similes and metaphors, in the "Scrambled Eggs" excerpt?

• To provide factual information about the characters and events.

• To create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's understanding of the narrator's internal experiences.

• To simplify complex ideas and make the narrative more accessible to the reader.

• To maintain a consistent and formal tone throughout the excerpt.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Based on the excerpt which punctuation mark is needed after the word and?

• Period (.)

• Comma (,)

• Semicolon (;)

• No Punctuation ()

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A colon (:) is used to introduce a list. Which of the following makes the best use of a colon?

• He had become cunning of late: a promised pancake had turned out to be an omelette,

• He had become cunning of late: a promised pancake had turned out to be an omelette, and some slices of hard-boiled egg had been slipped into a salad sandwich.

• He had become cunning of late: a promised pancake had turned out to be an omelette, some slices of hard-boiled egg had been slipped into a salad sandwich, and,

• He had become cunning of late: a promised pancake had turned out to be an omelette, some slices of hard-boiled egg had been slipped into a salad sandwich, and, in a moment of spectacular deceit

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The concert featured a diverse lineup of musicians; there were rock bands, jazz ensembles, and even a classical string quartet.

• The concert featured a diverse lineup of musicians: there were rock bands, jazz ensembles, and even a classical string quartet.

• The concert featured a diverse lineup of musicians, there were rock bands, jazz ensembles, and even a classical string quartet.

• The concert featured a diverse lineup of musicians, there were rock bands; jazz ensembles; and even a classical string quartet.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: The cat sat ___ the mat.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best defines a pronoun?

• Words that describe actions.

• Words that describe the characteristics of nouns.

• Words that take the place of nouns.

• Words that show relationships between words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does Ethos function as a persuasive appeal in writing?

• Ethos appeals to the credibility and character of the speaker/writer.

• Ethos appeals to the author's emotions.

• Ethos appeals to the audience's sense of morality

• Ethos appeals to the logic or reason of the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the role of pathos in writing and Communication?

• A rhetorical strategy that appeals to logic and reason.

• A rhetorical strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions.

• A rhetorical strategy that establishes the speaker's credibility.

• A rhetorical strategy that emphasizes facts and statistics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5