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WorksheetsTwo Kinds Quiz
Total questions: 103
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
Why did the narrator's mother believe she could be a prodigy?
Because the narrator's mother believed in the American dream
Because the narrator's mother wanted her to become famous
Because the narrator's mother had high hopes for her future
Because the narrator showed exceptional talent at a young age
What was the narrator's initial reaction to her mother's expectations?
Excitement and enthusiasm
Fear and anxiety
Indifference and boredom
Anger and rebellion
Why did the narrator start playing the piano?
Because she wanted to make her mother proud
Because she had no other choice
Because she had a natural talent for music
Because she wanted to become famous
How did the narrator feel about her piano lessons?
Proud and accomplished
Frustrated and overwhelmed
Bored and uninterested
Excited and motivated
Why did the narrator intentionally play the wrong notes during her lessons?
To avoid practicing and putting in effort
To test her teacher's patience
To rebel against her mother's expectations
To challenge herself and improve her skills
What did the narrator's mother brag about to Auntie Lindo?
The narrator's musical talent
The narrator's chess skills
The narrator's academic achievements
The narrator's artistic abilities
Why did the narrator want to put a stop to her mother's pride?
Because she didn't want to be compared to other children
Because she didn't want her mother to have high expectations
Because she didn't want her mother to be disappointed
Because she didn't want her mother to brag about her
What piece was the narrator supposed to play in the talent show?
Pleading Child
Scenes from Childhood
Anitra's Tanz
Peter Pan
How did the narrator feel about playing the piano in the talent show?
Proud and accomplished
Uninterested and bored
Nervous and anxious
Excited and confident
What is the meaning of the term 'foreshadowing' in literature?
A hint about events that will occur later in the story
A detailed description of a character's appearance
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
A conversation between two characters
What does the literary term 'metaphor' refer to?
A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
A hint about events that will occur later in the story
A detailed description of a character's appearance
A conversation between two characters
What is the purpose of 'irony' in a literary work?
To create a contrast between how things seem and how they really are
To provide a detailed description of a character's appearance
To hint about events that will occur later in the story
To compare two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
What does the term 'imagery' mean in literature?
The use of descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures
A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
A hint about events that will occur later in the story
A conversation between two characters
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa?
Metonymy
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Alliteration
What is the term for a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes?
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
What is the term for a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance?
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa?
Metonymy
Synecdoche
Personification
Onomatopoeia
What is the term for a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
What is the term for a brief reference in a literary work to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance?
Metaphor
Allusion
Simile
Hyperbole
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa?
Metaphor
Simile
Synecdoche
Hyperbole
What is the term for a figure of speech that directly compares two things?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
What is the term for a figure of speech in which something is described as though it were something else?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
What is the term for a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance?
Alliteration
Allegory
Allusion
Analogy
What is the literary term for a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance?
Allusion
Allegory
Metonymy
Onomatopoeia
What is the term for a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable?
Repetition
Irony
Personification
Imagery
What is the term for a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa?
Metaphor
Simile
Synecdoche
Hyperbole
What is the term for a figure of speech that exaggerates or overstates the truth?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
What is the term for a figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal, object, or idea?
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
What is the term for a figure of speech that uses words in a non-literal sense to create a powerful image?
Imagery
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
What was the narrator's mother's reaction when she failed to meet her expectations?
Disappointment and frustration
Indifference and neglect
Encouragement and support
Anger and punishment
What is the significance of the piano in 'Two Kinds'?
It represents the mother's unfulfilled dreams
It represents the daughter's love for music
It represents the cultural gap between the mother and daughter
It represents the daughter's rebellion against her mother
Who is the protagonist in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
The mother
The daughter
The piano teacher
The father
What is the theme of 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
The American Dream
Parent-child relationships
Identity and self-discovery
All of the above
What is the main conflict in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
The mother's desire for her daughter to be a prodigy vs. the daughter's desire for independence
The daughter's desire to be a prodigy vs. the mother's desire for her to be normal
The mother's desire to live in America vs. the daughter's desire to live in China
The daughter's desire to play piano vs. the mother's desire for her to play violin
What is the term for a figure of speech that exaggerates or overstates the truth?
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
What did the narrator's mother expect from her?
To become a doctor
To become a prodigy
To become a lawyer
To become an artist
Why did the narrator's mother want her to become a prodigy?
Because she wanted to brag about her
Because she wanted her to have a successful career
Because she wanted her to be happy
Because she wanted her to be famous
What is the term for a figure of speech that uses like or as to make a direct comparison between two things?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What was the mother's reaction when the narrator played the wrong notes?
She was angry and disappointed
She was indifferent
She was amused
She was proud
What is the main conflict in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
The narrator's struggle with her piano lessons
The cultural clash between the narrator and her mother
The narrator's desire to become a prodigy
The narrator's relationship with her piano teacher
What is the significance of the title 'Two Kinds' in the story by Amy Tan?
It refers to the two kinds of music the narrator learns to play
It refers to the two kinds of expectations the narrator's mother has for her
It refers to the two kinds of identities the narrator struggles with
It refers to the two kinds of relationships the narrator has with her mother
How does the narrator's attitude towards her mother change throughout 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
From admiration to resentment
From indifference to love
From resentment to understanding
From love to indifference
What does the piano symbolize in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
The narrator's unfulfilled potential
The narrator's cultural heritage
The narrator's struggle for identity
The narrator's relationship with her mother
What is the significance of the title 'Two Kinds' in the story by Amy Tan?
It refers to the two kinds of music the protagonist plays on the piano
It refers to the two kinds of dreams the mother and daughter have
It refers to the two kinds of personalities the protagonist has
It refers to the two kinds of expectations the mother has for her daughter
What is the role of the piano in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
It is a symbol of the daughter's rebellion against her mother
It is a symbol of the mother's unfulfilled dreams
It is a symbol of the cultural gap between the mother and daughter
It is a symbol of the daughter's desire to become a musician
How does the protagonist feel about her mother's expectations in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
She is motivated and works hard to meet them
She is indifferent and doesn't care about them
She is overwhelmed and feels pressured by them
She is excited and looks forward to fulfilling them
What is the main conflict in 'Two Kinds' by Amy Tan?
The mother's desire for her daughter to be a prodigy vs. the daughter's desire for independence
The daughter's desire to play piano vs. her mother's desire for her to study
The mother's desire to live in America vs. the daughter's desire to return to China
The daughter's desire to become a writer vs. her mother's desire for her to become a doctor
We put __________________ around the speaker's exact words in a sentence using dialogue.
commas
speaker tags
quotation marks
An indent
In Avatar, Grace says "I'd die to get samples", what literary term is this?
foreshadowing
flashback
In Batman Begins, what does this card signify?
Foreshadowing
Flashback
The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a kind person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from school has been weighing on me heavily lately. Instead of taking my problems out on him, I need to deal directly with what is causing the stress.
What is the tone of the passage above?
funny
regretful
admiring
angry
Amy winked at her mother's shocked gaze and with a smile she said, "Sausage and pepperoni pizza for breakfast makes perfect sense. Allow me to demonstrate. You have your tomato. Tomato is technically a fruit. You have cheese. Cheese is a dairy product. You have the crust which are necessary carbs for quick energy in the morning. If you think about it, it is just like bacon and eggs, toast and orange juice." Still smiling, she added, "Why are you looking at me that way?"
What is the tone of the passage?
playful
calm
insulting
demanding
Whether you are starting or continuing on the academic road to success, there are a series of markers that will help keep you on the path. First, believe in yourself self, others, and in the process of life. Everyone is here for a purpose. Second, keep an open mind. Be aware of what is working and what is not. Third know when you need help and be willing to ask for it. Fourth, remember who you are and why you here. Remind yourself what you want to accomplish. Finally, remember that storms never last.
What is the tone of the passage?
indifferent
bitter
confident
doubting
Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.
first-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The sound of traffic filled the street. I pressed the doorbell again. I wondered if the button worked. Could the person inside hear the sound of the buzzer over the traffic noises? Were they even home? I decided that it didn't matter. I checked the address off of my list and proceeded to the next house. Somebody was going to order cookies from me today. Somebody.
first-person
second-person
third-person objective
third-person limited
Themes are about the big picture.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the theme of the following passage?
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.…” (The Raven by Edgar Allan
Fear is an unsettling but powerful emotion.
Revenge is always an option.
Always lock your doors.
The boogie man is alive and well
Alan had very few responsibilities, but one of them was to clean his room. It did not take long, but Alan still didn't like doing it. One day Alan thought of a way to save some time. Rather than putting everything neatly back in its place, he decided to just throw all the stuff on the floor into his closet. His mom would think that he had cleaned his room, and it would only take a fraction of the time. Alan was pleased with himself for thinking of this brilliant idea. He figured that this would save a lot of time and energy. The next time his room got messy, he piled everything up in the closet and the pile grew. It grew and grew. Then Alan's friend Steve called. "Alan, everyone is playing baseball at the park. Do you want to play too?" Alan loved baseball. "That sounds great, Steve. I'll be right there." Alan went to grab his baseball mitt when he realized that it wasn't in its usual place. Alan thought to himself, I guess it's in the closet. When he opened up the closet door, he was faced with a huge, unnavigable mess, some of which poured out as he opened the door. Alan began digging through the pile in a frantic attempt to find his mitt. He dug and dug, and as he dug his room got messier and messier. Soon his room was the messiest that it had ever been, and he still hadn't found his mitt. Alan sighed in despair. By the time he found his mitt, the boys had long concluded their game and Alan had hours of cleaning ahead of him before he'd be allowed to leave.
What is the theme of the story?
Treat others as you wish to be treated; what goes around, comes around.
A thing worth doing is worth doing correctly; cutting corners comes at a cost; it is better to do a thing once the right way then many times the wrong way.
Give credit where credit is due; a good relationship has to have some give and take.
Do not criticize things that are dear to others, particularly if they are not seeking your criticism
Check all responses that ARE similes.
Watching this movie is like watching grass grow.
Those kids are fighting like cats and dogs.
I like to eat steak and potatoes.
He should have threw it away as he walked by the trash can.
He is as fast as a cheetah.
She is as thin as a rake.
What two pictures are being compared?
Which sentence is an example of simile?
You came in as a lump of clay, a blank canvas, a slab of marble.
That's my word.
When it's your turn in the chair, you stand at attention and forget about who you were when you walked through the door.
What two words help you identify simile in a text?
"as" and "like"
"because" and "why"
"cause" and "effect"
Similes and metaphors are poetic devices. What does this mean?
Every poem has at least one simile or metaphor
They are literary techniques commonly found in poetry
They are rarely used in writings other than poetry
They are tricks poets use to fool their readers
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
The mouse was quiet
The mouse was whisper-quiet
The mouse was quiet as a whisper
The mouse's footsteps sounded whispery
In the sentence, "When the cat stalks his prey, he is a shadow," what two things are being compared?
The cat and its prey
The cat and its shadow
The cat and a shadow
The prey and its shadow
Which of the following could be added to the phrase, "My cat is black" to form a simile?
And furry
All over
In color
As ink
Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?
The house was a carnival
The house was noisy like a carnival
The house had a carnival-like atmosphere
The carnival moved into the house
Sometimes, metaphors can be difficult to decipher. What's the best synonym for "decipher?"
Compare
Read
Focus on
Figure Out
What is verbal irony?
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Situational irony is when
what is said is the opposite of what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Dramatic irony is when
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
dramatic
situational
verbal
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is.
verbal
dramatic
situational
What type of irony is this ?
verbal
situational
dramatic
What kind of irony is this?
verbal
situational
dramatic
A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like him. He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Tim Kylie is one of the world's top chefs. He is best known for his signature dish, triple-dipped chip steak. This masterpiece contains over a pound of beef braised in duck fat. Another of Chef Kylie's more celebrated dishes is the Hamslaughter Supreme. This dish features ham stuffed sausage links presented in a basket made of braided bacon. While carnivores around the world roar for Chef Kylie's creations, it is unlikely that Chef Kylie will dine with them. As a longtime vegan, Chef Kylie would never dream of devouring one of his own dishes.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Dialect involves...
The way a word is pronounced
Different Languages
Word choice & Sentence Structure
A Southern Accent
"Nappies" vs. "Diapers" is an example of...
Dialect
Accent
Language
Bhad Bhabie's pronunciation in this meme is an example of...
Dialect
Accent & Eye Dialect
Language
Mutually intelligible means...
A speaker has no accent.
A speaker can speak and understand more than one language.
That speakers are speaking two different languages and cannot understand one another.
That speakers can understand one another despite possible differences in accent or dialect.
True or False? Everyone speaks with an accent.
True
False
What is "Standard" American English?
The variety of language historically considered to be "correct" by those in power.
The form of "slang" US English that isn't taught in schools.
The only version of English that follows grammatical and structural rules.
In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.
generous
kind
stingy
jealous
In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.
an equal amount
a tiny bit
an even split
the largest portion
George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."
a benevolent government that takes care of its people
a democratic society with laws protecting privacy
a ruler that allows freedom of speech
a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives
The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.
sense of smell
sense of danger
sense of wonder
sense of pride
What is this meme an allusion to?
The 1950's
Friday
Felicia Day
my cousin Felicia
Which President was Martin Luther King Jr. alluding to in his speech, "I Have a Dream", with the following lines: "Five score years ago a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand today signed the Emancipation Proclamation."?
George Bush
Barack Obama
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
"Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? (is it you?) Is it me? (is it me?)"
what is the term for the phrase in red text?
Kendrick Lamar- DNA
"I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve
Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird"
what is the term for the text in red-
personification
simile
allusion
hyperbole
