The Oval Portrait

The oval portrait is a...

• horror story.

• fantasy story.

• love story.

• crime story

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The posrtrait disturbed the narrator because...

• at first, he thought it was an animal

• the portrait was horrible

• the expression on the woman's face was so realistic

• the woman's eyes were magical

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was the shape of the frame of the portrait?

• Square

• Round

• Rectangular

• Oval

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

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What does "portrait" refer to in the context of the text?

• A written description of a place.

• A detailed analysis of a situation.

• A painting or photograph of a person.

• A piece of furniture in the room.

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How did the woman's reaction to the portrait change as it neared completion?

• She became more excited and proud.

• She stopped smiling and became emotionless.

• She couldn't bear to look at it anymore.

• She pleaded with her husband to stop painting.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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Where did the narrator find the story of the oval portrait?

• Pedro told him

• In the book

• It was a famous portrait

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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CCSS.RL.6.10

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What is the main theme of 'The Oval Portrait'?

• A) The conflict between art and life

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The importance of family

• D) The power of friendship

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Who is the author of 'The Oval Portrait'?

• A) Nathaniel Hawthorne

• B) Edgar Allan Poe

• C) Mary Shelley

• D) Charles Dickens

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In 'The Oval Portrait', what does the narrator discover about the woman in the portrait?

• A) She was a famous actress

• B) She was the artist's wife

• C) She was a queen

• D) She was a mythical creature

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Oval Portrait'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification

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