Exploring Author's Craft in Literary Texts

Which of the following best defines "imagery" as used in literature?

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

• The use of dialogue between characters

• The main idea of a story

• The chronological order of events

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is "tone" in a literary work?

• The main character's personality

• The author's attitude toward the subject

• The sequence of events in a story

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term describes the perspective from which a story is told?

• Theme

• Setting

• Point of view

• Plot

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is an example of an author using simile to enhance their style?

• "He ran quickly down the street."

• "The book was on the table."

• "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which element would most likely influence the tone of a poem?

• The rhyme scheme

• The number of stanzas

• The author's word choice

• The use of vivid adjectives

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a story is told from the first-person point of view, what pronoun is most likely used?

• They

• He

• She

• I

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

Read the following sentence: "The thunder roared angrily as the storm approached." Which element of the author's style is most evident?

• Use of personification

• Use of dialogue

• Use of flashback

• Use of irony

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

An author uses short, choppy sentences in a suspenseful scene. What effect does this stylistic choice most likely have on the reader?

• It makes the scene feel calm and peaceful.

• It confuses the reader about the plot.

• It increases the tension and urgency.

• It provides background information.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A story is told from two different characters' perspectives. How does this affect the reader's interpretation of the events?

• It allows the reader to understand multiple viewpoints.

• It makes the story shorter.

• It limits the information the reader receives.

• It makes the plot more predictable.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best explains how an author’s use of metaphor can contribute to the meaning of a poem?

• By providing a literal description of events

• By comparing two unlike things to create deeper understanding

• By listing the main characters

• By summarizing the plot

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10