Exploring Literary Devices

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

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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

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

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

What is the tone of the following passage? "The children laughed and played in the sunlit park, their joy infectious to all who watched."

• Somber

• Joyful

• Angry

• Mysterious

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In the sentence "He was a rock, unmovable and strong," what is the effect of the repetition?

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It emphasizes his strength and stability.

• It confuses the reader.

• It highlights his intelligence.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "elated" in this sentence: "She was elated when she heard the good news, her smile lighting up the room."

• Angry

• Sad

• Overjoyed

• Confused

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A