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Ekphrasis
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the term 'Ekphrasis' mean?
A type of poem
A description in Greek
A false clue
A quick story
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Greek word for "description." It is a vivid description of a piece of art. It uses no rhyme scheme.
Free Verse
Ekphrasis
Sonnet
Stanza
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an ekphrasis poem?
A poem about a sunset
A poem describing a painting
A poem about a historical event
A poem about a personal experience
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of ekphrasis in literature?
To describe a piece of art vividly
To narrate a historical event
To express personal emotions
To create a fictional story
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes ekphrasis?
A narrative technique
A descriptive technique
A persuasive technique
An argumentative technique
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which of the following forms can ekphrasis be found?
Poetry
Prose
Drama
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which famous poet is known for using ekphrasis in their work?
William Wordsworth
John Keats
Emily Dickinson
Robert Frost
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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