Understanding Literary Devices Quiz: Omelas

What is the definition of an allegory?

• A story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities.

• A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."

• A type of conflict that occurs within a character's mind.

• The repetition of words or phrases.

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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 is an example of external conflict?

• A character struggling with their self-esteem.

• A character fighting against a storm.

• A character debating whether to tell the truth.

• A character feeling guilty about a past action.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the connotation of the word "home" in the following sentence: "After a long day, she finally returned to her cozy home."

• A building where someone lives.

• A place of warmth and comfort.

• A location on a map.

• A structure with walls and a roof.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of parallel structure?

• She likes reading, to jog, and swimming.

• She likes to read, jog, and swim.

• She likes reading, jogging, and to swim.

• She likes to read, jogging, and swimming.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Analyze the tone of the following sentence: "The sun set slowly, casting a warm glow over the peaceful village."

• Angry

• Melancholic

• Serene

• Suspenseful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of metaphor is used in the phrase "the head of the house"?

• Implied metaphor

• Extended metaphor

• Dead metaphor

• Mixed metaphor

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following best describes the mood created by the phrase "a dark and stormy night"?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Indifferent

• Humorous

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Evaluate the effectiveness of the repetition in the following sentence: "The wind howled, howled, and howled through the night."

• It creates a sense of calm.

• It emphasizes the persistence of the wind.

• It confuses the reader.

• It adds humor to the sentence.

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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

What is the primary purpose of exposition in a narrative?

• To create suspense

• To explain or set forth information

• To develop characters

• To resolve conflicts

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Determine the type of metaphor in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during recess."

• Implied metaphor

• Extended metaphor

• Dead metaphor

• Mixed metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D