EOC Literature Review

What is the definition of a literary text?

• A piece of writing that includes non-fiction and essays.

• A piece of writing that includes fiction, drama, or poetry.

• A piece of writing that includes scientific reports and articles.

• A piece of writing that includes historical documents and biographies.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• A character helps a stranger, showing kindness.

• "She was kind and generous."

• The author suggests that fear is our biggest obstacle.

• A character's dialogue that reveals their personality.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the purpose of citing a text?

• To summarize the text without personal opinions.

• To mention a specific part of a text to support an idea or analysis.

• To create a fictional story based on real events.

• To describe the setting and time of a story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following best describes the term "in medias res"?

• A story that begins in the middle of things, rather than at the beginning.

• A story that starts with a detailed description of the setting.

• A story that ends with a cliffhanger.

• A story that follows a chronological order from start to finish.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a Literature Review?

• A Literature Review is a criticism of a text or piece of literature

• A Literature Review is a list of summaries of the research for your Warrant

• A Literature Review is a list of summaries of the research for your Backing

• A Literature Review shows the academic conversation between multiple texts

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In a debate, a student argues that "The Great Gatsby" portrays the American Dream as flawed and unattainable. Which type of literary analysis is the student performing?

• Character analysis

• Thematic analysis

• Structural analysis

• Historical analysis

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the effect of the rhetorical question used in the sentence: "Why should we suffer in silence?"

• It emphasizes the speaker's indifference.

• It provokes thought and emphasizes the issue.

• It provides an answer to the problem.

• It distracts from the main argument.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In a story where the main character overcomes a great personal challenge, which literary element is most crucial in developing the plot?

• The setting of the story.

• The protagonist's internal conflict.

• The use of symbols.

• The dialogue between characters.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• Saying "Great job!" when someone fails.

• A fire station burns down.

• A character struggles with their own beliefs.

• A hero fights a villain.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

• The use of hints in the narrative that tease the reader about what is to come.

• An interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time.

• The feeling the reader gets after reading a text.

• The author's attitude toward the subject.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.5