Epithet and Epic Simile Worksheet

What is an epithet?

• A descriptive word or phrase used to describe a person, place, or thing, often highlighting a characteristic or quality.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A short, humorous saying.

• A comparison using like or as that is only one line long.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is often used to describe the tone of a piece of writing?

• A noun

• An adjective

• A verb

• An adverb

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Why does an author use tone in their writing?

• To create meaning for the reader

• To list the characters

• To describe the setting

• To summarize the plot

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does tone affect the reader?

• It shapes the reader’s experience

• It changes the story’s genre

• It determines the length of the story

• It lists the main characters

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the term "tone" refer to in literature?

• The author's attitude

• The reader's feelings

• The setting of the story

• The main character's actions

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In literature, what does "mood" describe?

• The author's attitude

• The reader's feelings

• The plot of the story

• The theme of the story

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Why is it important to distinguish between tone and mood when analyzing a text?

• Because they help identify the main character

• Because they reveal the author’s attitude and the reader’s feelings, which are key to understanding the text

• Because they determine the length of the story

• Because they are both about the plot

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following best describes a "Craft Technique" in literature?

• How the author writes, using tools like imagery, dialogue, and symbolism.

• The main message or lesson of a story.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

A student claims that the theme of a story is "friendship." Based on the definition provided, how should the student revise their answer?

• Change it to a statement, such as "True friendship can overcome any obstacle."

• Leave it as a single word.

• Add more characters to the story.

• Focus on the setting instead.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What is the definition of "dictation"?

• When someone reads words or sentences out loud, and another person writes them down.

• When an object represents an idea or feeling.

• A word or phrase that refers to a famous story.

• When someone writes a story from memory.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3