Mystery Tension Surprise

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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13 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How does the 1st paragraph of Passage 1 foreshadow the end?
It shows she has a weak heart.
It shows that she did not like bad news.
It shows that she did not love her husband.
It shows that she is a women with a lot of health issues.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select two lines from Passage 1 that show how the author builds SUSPENSE
“It was her sister Josephine who told her, in broken sentences; veiled hints that revealed in half concealing.” (paragraph 2)
“There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully.” (paragraph 9)
“She was beginning to recognize this thing that was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will--as powerless as her two white slender hands would have been.” (paragraph 10).
“When she abandoned herself a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips.” (paragraph 10)
“There would be no one to live for during those coming years…” (paragraph 12)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of IMPLORING as used in the passage?
praying mightily
pleading steadily
demanding angrily
whispering urgentl
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the best example of a sentence that builds mystery
Her husband's friend Richards was there, too, near her.
She would have no one follow her.
It was her sister Josephine who told her, in broken sentences; veiled hints
The delicious breath of rain was in the air.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
True or False: The author uses the structural technique of order of events in order to create effects such as mystery and surprise
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Chopin use structure in order to convey a sense of surprise?
She slowly unfolds the events until the end.
She writes in chronological order.
She abruptly reveals crucial details.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Identify the device used to manipulate time throughout the story
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Parallel Plots
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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