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The Echo in the Auditorium - Literary devices in literary texts (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Lisa's dialogue, “It’s just the old building settling,” combined with her trembling voice, reveal about her character?
She is angry that Kash is scared.
She is trying to be brave for the group but is also scared herself.
She knows exactly what the noise is and is playing a trick.
She does not care about finding the prop anymore.
Answer explanation
This question requires understanding the subtext. While Lisa's words are meant to be calming, the description of her 'slight tremble' shows she is also frightened, revealing a conflict between her words and her feelings.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the passage, what simile does the author use to describe Weston's heart?
thin as a whisper
like giant, spooky puppets
hammered like a drum
a heavy blanket
Answer explanation
The text directly states, 'His heart hammered like a drum against his ribs.' A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as', and this phrase fits the definition.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following phrases is an example of personification used in the passage?
a tiny field mouse
a stack of old wooden flats
shadows it created danced on the walls
thick with the smell of dust
Answer explanation
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. The passage states that the 'shadows...danced,' which is a human action. This is a direct recall of a literary device from the text.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author's choice of words like 'vast, dark space,' 'spooky puppets,' and 'heavy blanket' helps to create what kind of tone?
A happy and cheerful tone
A serious and educational tone
A funny and lighthearted tone
A mysterious and suspenseful tone
Answer explanation
This question asks students to interpret the effect of the author's word choice (diction). These specific words are used to build a feeling of mystery and tension, which is a key element of the horror genre.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'rule number one' according to Weston's dialogue?
“We’re not splitting up.”
“Kash, you keep the light pointed toward that corner.”
“We’ll check it out slowly, together.”
“It has to be here somewhere.”
Answer explanation
The passage directly quotes Weston saying, '“We’re not splitting up. That’s rule number one.”' This is a direct recall of information from the dialogue.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases and actions from the passage into the categories that best describe their purpose in the story.
Groups:
(a) Phrases that Build Suspense
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(b) Actions that Show Teamwork
We’ll check it out slowly, together.
Lisa, you stay close to me.
Kash, you keep the light pointed toward that corner.
The silence that followed was a heavy blanket
It sounded like claws on wood.
shadows it created danced on the walls
Answer explanation
This question requires analyzing the function of different phrases. The first category includes literary devices and descriptions that create a scary mood. The second category includes direct quotes of dialogue where characters organize themselves to work as a team.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's dialogue to the primary motivation or feeling it reveals.
Showing relief through humor
“Did you guys hear that? … It sounded like claws on wood.”
Attempting to appear brave
“Well, it was a very mysterious mouse!”
Expressing fear and alarm
“It’s just the old building settling.”
Taking on a leadership role
“Okay, team… We’re not splitting up. That’s rule number one.”
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue reveals something about the character's feelings or role. Kash's question shows his fear. Lisa's first statement is an attempt to be brave. Weston's command shows his leadership. Lisa's final comment shows her relief.
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