Persona

What is the definition of 'persona' in literature?

• A character's public image or role

• A type of narrative style

• A literary device used for emphasis

• A genre of poetry

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which of the following best describes a 'persona' in poetry?

• The poet's real-life identity

• The voice or character speaking in the poem

• A recurring theme in the poem

• The poem's rhyme scheme

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

In the context of a novel, how does an author typically use 'persona'?

• To create a fictional character's voice

• To establish the setting

• To develop the plot

• To describe the theme

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which sentence uses 'persona' correctly?

• The persona of the city was vibrant and lively.

• She adopted a new persona for her role in the play.

• His persona was filled with books and papers.

• The persona of the weather was unpredictable.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is the difference between 'persona' and 'character'?

• Persona is the author's voice; character is a fictional person.

• Persona is a fictional person; character is the author's voice.

• Persona is the voice or role; character is the individual in the story.

• Persona and character are the same.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Identify the sentence that best illustrates the use of 'persona' in a literary context.

• The persona of the poem was cheerful and optimistic.

• The persona of the author was evident in his writing style.

• The persona of the character was mysterious and intriguing.

• The persona of the setting was dark and gloomy.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which of the following is NOT a function of 'persona' in literature?

• To convey the author's personal views

• To create a distinct voice for a character

• To enhance the narrative's authenticity

• To serve as the main plot device

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

How can 'persona' affect the reader's perception of a poem?

• By altering the poem's structure

• By influencing the tone and mood

• By changing the poem's length

• By modifying the rhyme scheme

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

In a dramatic monologue, what role does 'persona' play?

• It serves as the setting of the monologue.

• It is the voice of the speaker in the monologue.

• It determines the monologue's length.

• It is the theme of the monologue.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which literary device is closely related to 'persona'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Narrative voice

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D