Using Tension

Using Tension

9th - 12th Grade

12 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

Kindertransport So Far

Kindertransport So Far

9th - 11th Grade

16 Qs

Elements of Suspense

Elements of Suspense

8th Grade - University

13 Qs

Exploring Fever: Chapters 1-3

Exploring Fever: Chapters 1-3

7th Grade - University

10 Qs

Exploring Othello Act 3

Exploring Othello Act 3

11th Grade - University

10 Qs

Exploring Chapter 13 of The Watsons

Exploring Chapter 13 of The Watsons

6th Grade - University

10 Qs

Exploring Chapter 4 of A Night Divided

Exploring Chapter 4 of A Night Divided

6th Grade - University

10 Qs

Dramatic Features Quiz

Dramatic Features Quiz

11th Grade

15 Qs

Short Story Terms

Short Story Terms

9th Grade

17 Qs

Using Tension

Using Tension

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.9-10.5

+14

Standards-aligned

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

12 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'tension' mean?

a sense of strain or stretch

feeling bad

being alert or listening closely

climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does tension make the reader feel?

sad and upset

angry and frustrated

worried and uncomfortable

relieved and calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do we call tension which is obvious, 'in-your-face'?

subtle

overt

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do we call tension which is NOT obvious, but rather a small suggestion of foreboding?

subtle

overt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

A child is being attacked by a shark in the water. What is this an example of?

Subtle tension

Overt tension

Neither

Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A character who is normally cheerful is suddenly quiet and reserved. What is this an example of?

Subtle tension

Overt tension

Neither

Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do we call a sense of struggle between two forces in literature?

Fight

Conflict

Foreboding

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?