Literary Analysis Quiz

Which connective signals a shift in tone and outcome in this sentence: “But even so, it is clear that I was the first ‘welcome-to-our-state’ Floridian”?

• that

• even so

• of course

• as we say

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How do the verbs “speak,” “sing,” and “dance” contribute to the tone of the narrator’s experiences?

• They make her feel ashamed.

• They reflect her discomfort and resistance.

• They show her joy and confidence in performing.

• They describe forced labor.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the use of “white people” as a generalized group suggest?

• That all white people lived in her neighborhood

• That her personal experiences were limited to individuals

• That she viewed white people as a broad social group

• That she had strong relationships with many individuals

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What tone is conveyed through the metaphor “I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife”?

• Defeated and weary

• Proud and ready for life’s challenges

• Emotionally numb

• Reflective and nostalgic

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of the phrase “Even in the helter-skelter skirmish that is my life”?

• It signals the end of her struggle.

• It returns to a happier past.

• It introduces a personal anecdote.

• It shows a contradiction to her previous ideas.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is revealed through the use of “someone” and “the world” in this section?

• She’s only speaking to her ancestors.

• She’s being vague and confusing.

• She’s making her experience relatable and universal.

• She’s listing specific people.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What tone is created by the verbs “plunges,” “constricts,” and “splits”?

• Calm and peaceful

• Anxious and gloomy

• Intense and physical

• Soft and reflective

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

What contrast is emphasized by the phrase “but the contrast is just as sharp for me”?

• Between jazz and blues

• Between her childhood and adulthood

• Between her and the white person she’s with

• Between being indoors and outdoors

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the personification of the jazz orchestra affect the voice of the text?

• It softens the tone.

• It distances the narrator from the music.

• It adds passion and vibrancy to the narrative voice.

• It makes the narrator feel embarrassed.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do the verbs “rend,” “whoop,” and “hurl” suggest about the narrator’s experience?

• They suggest modern sophistication.

• They express quiet contemplation.

• They evoke an untamed and emotional experience.

• They describe organized dance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5