The Overhang - Literary devices in literary texts (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th 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
In the passage, Coach Victor uses a metaphor to help Arlo see the wall differently. What does he call the wall?
a stone monster
a ladder
a puzzle
an old friend
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'a ladder'. Coach Victor says, 'That wall isn't your enemy, Arlo. It's a ladder.' This metaphor reframes the challenge. 'A stone monster' is Arlo's own metaphor for the wall, not the coach's.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the simile, "his fingers felt as weak as cooked noodles"?
His fingers were covered in sauce.
His fingers were very tired and had no strength.
His fingers were hot from climbing.
His fingers were long and thin.
Answer explanation
This simile compares Arlo's weak fingers to cooked noodles to emphasize his physical exhaustion and how difficult it was to hold on.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Owen's dialogue, "Maybe just call it a day, man," reveal about his motivation?
He is bored and wants to go home.
He thinks Arlo is not a good climber.
He is annoyed that Arlo is taking so long.
He is concerned about his friend and thinks he should rest.
Answer explanation
Owen's suggestion comes after he notes Arlo has been trying for an hour. His tone is friendly and suggests he is looking out for Arlo's well-being, not criticizing him.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What name did the students give to the most difficult section of the climbing wall?
The Monster
The Ladder
The Overhang
The Final Step
Answer explanation
The passage directly states, '...staring up at the part of the school’s climbing wall everyone called "The Overhang."'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses personification to describe Arlo's feelings. Which of the following is an example of this from the passage?
Doubt whispered in his ear.
His muscles burned like fire.
The Overhang was a stone monster.
His fingers felt as weak as cooked noodles.
Answer explanation
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. 'Doubt' is an emotion, and giving it the ability to 'whisper' is a clear example of this literary device. The other options are similes or metaphors.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following phrases from the passage based on the literary device used.
Groups:
(a) Metaphor
,
(b) Simile
,
(c) Personification
The Overhang was a stone monster
The final handhold seemed to mock him
His muscles burned like fire
Doubt whispered in his ear
It's a ladder
as weak as cooked noodles
Answer explanation
Metaphors make a direct comparison (e.g., the wall IS a monster/ladder). Similes use 'like' or 'as' to compare (e.g., burned LIKE fire, AS weak AS noodles). Personification gives human actions or qualities to objects or ideas (e.g., a handhold mocks, doubt whispers).
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the line of dialogue or thought to the feeling or motivation it reveals.
Offers a new perspective to inspire perseverance.
"I can't... It’s the last route I haven't finished."
Shows friendly concern for a tired friend.
"That wall isn't your enemy, Arlo. It's a ladder."
Celebrates a friend's success with excitement.
"Maybe just call it a day, man."
Expresses frustration and determination.
"You did it! I knew you could!"
Answer explanation
Owen's line shows concern. Coach Victor's line offers a new, motivating perspective. Arlo's line shows his mix of frustration and his will to continue. Owen's final cheer expresses excitement and support.
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