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The Possibility of Evil

Authored by Margaret Anderson

English

10th Grade

CCSS covered

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The Possibility of Evil
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

_____________ characterization explicitly tells the audience what the personality/details of the character are; ____________ characterization slowly reveals the personality/details of a character.

External; internal

Indirect; direct

Direct; indirect

Internal; external

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect characterization is information about a character that is not stated explicitly by the narrator.

There are FIVE different methods of indirect characterization. Which is the MOST likely?

SPARK: Speech, Plot, Arc of story, Realistic portrayal, Kin (family)

STEAL: Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks

THIEF: Thoughts, Height, Indirectization, Effect on Others, Feelings

TALLY: Thoughts, Actions, Looks, Likability, You Connect

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Miss Strangeworth value both her roses and home so highly?

She has worked so hard to finally pay off her home.

Her grandfather built the home and both represent her family’s history.

She hates everyone in her town so uses her home and roses as a getaway

Her roses and home represent her level of money and success.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following quotes is an example of indirect characterization giving the reader information about how highly Miss Strangeworth valued her roses and home?

“Miss Strangeworth took deep breaths and thought that there was nothing in the world like a fragrant summer day” (1).

“Miss Strangeworth went up her front steps, unlocked her front door with her key, and went into the kitchen to put away her groceries” (4).

“Miss Strangeworth awakened the next morning with a feeling of intense happiness” (8).

“From halfway down the block Miss Strangeworth could catch the heavy scent of her roses, and she moved a little more quickly” (4).

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Miss Strangeworth’s motivation to stop and greet everyone she meets is most like that of a:

Recluse

Gossip

Tourist

Beggar

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence from the story best explains Miss Strangeowrth’s motivation for sending the letters?

“Many people seemed disturbed recently, Miss Strangeworth thought.”

“Miss Strangeworth never delayed when things had to be done.”

“The town where she lived had to be kept clean and sweet.”

“Miss Strangeworth had never had any self-consciousness before the children.”

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

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author repeat the idea that there is only one Strangeworth left in town?

To bolster the local reputation of the Strangeworth family

To gain sympathy for Miss Strangeworth, the last living member of her family

To emphasize the duty Miss Strangeworth feels toward the town

To contrast Miss Strangeworth’s virtue with the evil of the world

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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