
Exploring Literary Devices
Authored by Deidalys Cintron
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the following sentence: "The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink." What literary device is being used here?
Repetition
Imagery
Archetype
Tone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the tone of the following sentence? "The abandoned house stood silent, its windows like empty eyes watching the world go by."
Joyful
Mysterious
Angry
Excited
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the sentence "The waves crashed, crashed, and crashed against the shore," what is the effect of the repetition?
It creates a sense of calm.
It emphasizes the power of the waves.
It makes the sentence confusing.
It highlights the beauty of the ocean.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" in this sentence: "The melancholy music filled the room, making everyone feel a bit sad."
Happy
Sad
Loud
Exciting
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which character is an example of an archetype in literature?
A unique, never-before-seen creature
The wise old mentor
A random passerby
A character with no distinct traits
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a story about a hero's journey?
To confuse the reader
To entertain and inspire
To provide factual information
To sell a product
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the imagery in this sentence: "The fragrant aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, making my mouth water."
The bread is delicious.
The bread is expensive.
The smell of the bread is described.
The bread is burnt.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
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