Compression Literary
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of literary compression?
To expand the narrative
To condense information
To confuse the reader
To add more characters
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of literary compression?
Adding more dialogue
Using fewer words to convey more meaning
Introducing new subplots
Expanding character backstories
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In literary terms, what does 'compression' often involve?
Elaborating on themes
Reducing unnecessary details
Increasing word count
Adding more chapters
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is commonly used in compression?
Metaphor
Simile
Symbolism
Ellipsis
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a potential downside of too much compression in literature?
Over-explanation
Loss of clarity
Increased word count
More complex plots
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which genre often uses compression to maintain suspense?
Romance
Thriller
Fantasy
Historical fiction
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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