Reading Prose/Poetry Review

Analyze how the use of symbolism in a literary text can enhance its meaning. Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A character's name that reflects their personality

• A recurring motif of a storm representing turmoil

• A detailed description of a setting

• A dialogue between two characters

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Which of the following best describes a universal theme found in many literary texts?

• The struggle between good and evil

• The importance of historical context

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The depiction of a specific culture

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Identify a coming of age experience in a literary text and explain how it reflects conflicting perspectives.

• A character learning to drive

• A character facing a moral dilemma between family expectations and personal desires

• A character attending a new school

• A character going on a vacation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the use of foreshadowing in a novel contribute to its overall meaning?

• It provides background information about the characters

• It hints at future events, creating suspense and deeper understanding

• It describes the setting in detail

• It introduces new characters

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Compare the theme of love in two different literary texts. How is this theme developed differently in each text?

• By using the same narrative style

• By exploring different types of relationships and their challenges

• By focusing solely on romantic love

• By ignoring character development

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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Analyze how a character's coming of age is portrayed through their interactions with other characters in a text.

• Through their solitary reflections

• Through their evolving relationships and conflicts with others

• Through their physical appearance

• Through their dreams and aspirations

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

In a poem, how can the use of metaphor create multiple layers of meaning?

• By providing a literal description

• By comparing two unlike things to suggest deeper connections

• By using simple language

• By focusing on a single theme

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Evaluate how the setting of a story enhances its thematic elements.

• By being irrelevant to the plot

• By providing a backdrop that reflects the story's mood and themes

• By being described in great detail

• By being set in a historical period

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Analyze and compare how two authors develop the theme of identity in their works.

• By using identical plot structures

• By exploring different aspects of identity through character development and conflict

• By focusing on external appearances

• By ignoring the theme altogether

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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Discuss how an author represents conflicting perspectives in a coming of age story.

• By presenting a single viewpoint

• By showing the protagonist's internal struggle and external pressures

• By focusing only on the protagonist's achievements

• By ignoring the protagonist's background