Authorial Choices

What is the author doing? (e.g., using a metaphor, choosing a non-linear structure).

• The author is making deliberate decisions in their writing, such as using a metaphor or choosing a non-linear structure.

• The author is summarizing the main idea of the text.

• The author is describing the physical appearance of a character.

• The author is providing historical background information.

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How does this work? (e.g., how the metaphor creates imagery, how the structure influences pacing)

• It works by creating imagery, influencing pacing, or affecting how the audience perceives the text.

• It works by providing factual information only, without any emotional impact.

• It works by ignoring the audience's perception and focusing solely on plot details.

• It works by removing all descriptive language to make the text shorter.

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Why did the author choose this?

• The author chose this to emphasize a theme, create suspense, or engage the audience emotionally.

• The author chose this to provide factual information only.

• The author chose this to confuse the reader intentionally.

• The author chose this to summarize the entire story in one sentence.

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What is an allusion in literature?

• The use of symbols to represent ideas

• A reference to another work, person, or event

• The repetition of consonant sounds

• The use of vivid imagery

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Fill in the blank: An example of allusion is "She had a smile like the Mona Lisa." (Reference to ________'s famous painting.)

• Da Vinci

• Picasso

• Van Gogh

• Rembrandt

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What is symbolism in literature?

• The use of vivid imagery

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts

• A reference to another work

• The repetition of vowel sounds

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Fill in the blank: A red rose symbolizes ________ and passion.

• love

• jealousy

• friendship

• wisdom

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What is the definition of Imagery?

• A) A recurring element or theme in a text.

• B) Descriptive language appealing to the senses.

• C) Hints about what is to come.

• D) Contrasts between expectation and reality.

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Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• Repeated mentions of mirrors in a story about self-identity.

• The golden sunlight spilled across the meadow, painting the grass in warm hues.

• The audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo believes she's dead.

• A fire station burns down.

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What is a motif?

• Descriptive language appealing to the senses.

• A recurring element or theme in a text.

• Hints about what is to come.

• Contrasts between expectation and reality.

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