Quarter 3 Review

What genre does Frankenstein belong to?

• Romance

• Thriller

• Comedy

• Gothic, Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror

How does the setting of Frankenstein contribute to the genre

• The setting of Frankenstein contributes to its genre by creating a Gothic and mysterious atmosphere.

• The setting of Frankenstein contributes to its genre by creating a futuristic an sci-fi atmosphere.

• The setting of Frankenstein contributes to its genre by adding a romantic tone

What is an Ode?

In “Ode to the West Wind,” each section ends with a couplet, two lines that rhyme or nearly rhyme. The effect of these rhyming couplets is that they —

• downplay the emotions of the speaker

• emphasize the reliability of natural forces

• create a symmetry to the sections of the poem

• break up the rhythm of the poem

What is the definition of 'allusion?'

• Another way to say "illusion"
• A metaphor
• Reference to a historical or literary figure/work/idea
• The main idea of a novel

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What motivates the creature to seek revenge on Victor Frankenstein?

• Victor's refusal to create a companion for him

• The creature's desire for power

• The creature's need for food and shelter

• Victor's abandonment of the creature

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• "The storm was a raging beast."

• He ran as fast as the wind.

• He ran as fast as the wind.

• "The flowers danced in the breeze."

Which of the following best describes the style of an informal essay?

• Highly structured with a clear thesis statement

• Conversational, using personal anecdotes and everyday language

• Strictly academic with complex vocabulary

• Objective and detached from the writer's perspective

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a thesis statement in a formal essay?

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To present the author's personal opinion on the topic

• To clearly state the central argument of the essay and guide the discussion

• To provide a detailed explanation of a supporting detail

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• Giving human characteristics to non-human objects

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', making it different from a simile which uses those words for comparison.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4