Compression Literary
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of compression in literary works?
To expand the narrative
To condense information and ideas
To add more characters
To increase the length of the text
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of literary compression?
Adding more dialogue
Using metaphors to convey complex ideas
Introducing new subplots
Expanding character backstories
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In poetry, compression often involves the use of which literary device?
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Imagery
Symbolism
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does compression affect the pacing of a story?
Slows it down
Speeds it up
Has no effect
Makes it confusing
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence demonstrates compression?
The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The sun shone.
The sun was shining, and the sky was blue.
The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was clear.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a common result of compression in literature?
Increased word count
Enhanced clarity and impact
More detailed descriptions
Longer chapters
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which author is known for using compression in their writing?
J.K. Rowling
Ernest Hemingway
George R.R. Martin
J.R.R. Tolkien
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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