EOC American Lit

Which response is an example of a metaphor?

• My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.

• My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.

• My heart is a muscle.

• My heart is like a muscle.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the word shrouded mean?

• bounced

• invisible

• covered

• ruined

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence contains NO capitalization errors?

• I wrote an essay titled "The Last Hurrah" in my Sophomore year.

• My favorite holiday is Mother's Day.

• Go ask your Mom if she knows where your book is.

• I read the bible every day.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The most important sentence in an essay is the ______.

• Hook

• Last sentence

• Counterclaim

• Thesis statement

Which of the following is the title of our new textbook?

• Glencoe American Literature

• My American Literature

• My Perspectives

• My American Freedom Voices

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why do author's write?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Evaluate

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The sun is a golden ball.

• The stars are like diamonds.

• The river is a winding snake.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What does the word 'ephemeral' mean?

• Eternal

• Temporary

• Joyful

• Mysterious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

What is the main theme of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Love and marriage

• The American Dream

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2