Poetry/Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is shown in this poem:
“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...”
Imagery or alliteration
Which type of characterization is being used in the paragraph below?
"Samuel ran from body to body in the gathering twilight until at last there were no more bodies to find. No matter how fast he ran, how wide he ran, he did not find his parents..."
Which sentence is written in active voice?
A. The ball was thrown by Jake.
B. Jake threw the ball.
C. The ball is being thrown by Jake.
D. The ball has been thrown.
B. Jake threw the ball.
Read the sentence from the passage. “She found Tomer monitoring the crane-crafter’s progress, watching status readouts as the huge print head shuttled back and forth over the building site, extruding a steady flow of thick gray paste to build up the structure layer by layer.” Based on the sentence, what does the word extruding mean?
A. displaying
B. passing
C. squeezing out
D. rolling over
C. squeezing out
What might be some of the differences between the structure of a poem vs prose vs a play?
List 2 differences per genre.
Poems: Short, fragmented lines, figurative language, stanzas, metaphorical messages/hidden meanings
Prose: Longer, narrative descriptions, character dialogue and internal thoughts, fully developed plots/tension/conflict
Plays: Stage directions, no internal dialogue, plot is developed soley from dialogue and external actions, scenes
Read the sentence from William Safire’s introduction to the speech. “He came and went with Halley’s Comet, which appeared in 1835 and 1910.”What does the figurative language in the sentence mean?
A. Mark Twain was born in 1835 and died in 1910.
B. Mark Twain’s popularity reached its peak in 1835 and again in 1910.
C. Mark Twain had the luck to witness a rare event in 1835 and in 1910.
D. Mark Twain’s work had a significant influence on literature between 1835 and 1910.
A. Mark Twain was born in 1835 and died in 1910.
What is the purpose of the dialogue in the section below?
"Brom: So if the Horseman comes after you, head for the bridge. If you can but reach the bridge, you will be safe."
To create suspense
Which sentence is written in active voice?
A. The ball was thrown by Jake.
B. The ball has been thrown.
C. The ball is being thrown by Jake.
D. Jake threw the ball.
D. Jake threw the ball.
Based on the root “deliberatus,” which means “resolved upon,” the word “deliberately” means
A. with thoughtful consideration
B. with extreme precaution
C. with repeated persuasion
D. with unwavering cooperation
A. with thoughtful consideration
How might an author build suspense in a text?
Adding imagery
Dropping hints (foreshadowing)
By teasing the reader about danger, using specific details, short dialogue, or cutting unnecessary descriptions
How does the imagery in the second stanza contribute to the mood of the poem, "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou:
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
The imagery in the second stanza creates a bold, confident, and defiant mood.
Which author's craft elements are being used in the passage below from "Click, Clack, the Rattlebag"? (There are 3)
"'They come from the dark,' said the boy, holding on to my hand. 'I think probably they’re made of dark. And they come in when you don’t pay attention. That’s when they come in. And then they take you back to their... not nests. What’s a word that’s like nests, but not?'"
Suspense, imagery, and foreshadowing
Fix the run-on sentence: “I love pizza it is my favorite food.”
A. I love pizza, it is my favorite food.
B. I love pizza it is my favorite food.
C. I love pizza. It is my favorite food.
D. I love, pizza it is my favorite food.
C. I love pizza. It is my favorite food.
Read the sentence from the passage . “As whale-watching companies switch to larger vessels and land use along the shoreline transitions from agriculture to housing, the coastal regions of west Maui are becoming more and more urbanized .” What is the meaning of the word transitions in the sentence?
A improves
B expands
C commences
D changes
D. changes
Which character type does King Polydectes best represent?
A. meek leader
B. wise sage
C. cunning villain
D. respected hero
C. cunning villain
Which word choice would keep the same meaning as the italicized phrase in Still I Rise?
"Leaving behind nights of terror and fear"
A. returning
B. remembering
C. creating
D. escaping
D. escaping
Which definition of theme is correct?
A. A theme is a central, recurring idea, lesson, or message explored in a literary work.
B. A theme is the main event or series of events that happen in a story.
C. A theme is a word or phrase that describes what a story is mostly about
D. A theme is the moral of a story that tells readers exactly what lesson to learn.
A. A theme is a central, recurring idea, lesson, or message explored in a literary work.
Which sentence maintains consistent tense?
A. He walked to school and ate lunch.
B. He walks to school and ate lunch.
C. He walked to school and eats lunch.
D. He walks to school and eating lunch.
A. He walked to school and ate lunch
What does the word retrospect mean as it is used in the speech?
“.... And I was then and am now very proud that you didn’t just blame the ref or the coach, who are easy targets, and for the most part, popular scapegoats that other parents mistreat liberally. In retrospect, your approach was definitely the best one I can think of.”
A. contrast
B. hindsight
C. forethought
D. agreement
B. hindsight
How can themes be developed throughout a story?
Hint: How often might something be repeated or who/what would showcase that theme?
Themes are developed by adding repeated encounters for characters to experience the connecting ideas represented in the plot and character behaviors.
How does the structure of "The Raven" contribute to its meaning?
A. The irregular structure makes the poem feel light and humorous, reducing the seriousness of the speaker’s emotions.
B. The consistent rhyme scheme and repetition create a haunting rhythm that reflects the speaker’s obsession and reinforces the theme of grief and despair.
C. The short stanzas and lack of repetition make the poem move quickly, showing that the speaker easily overcomes his sadness.
D. The structure focuses mainly on describing the setting, which helps readers visualize the room but does not impact the poem’s meaning.
The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe
B. The consistent rhyme scheme and repetition create a haunting rhythm that reflects the speaker’s obsession and reinforces the theme of grief and despair.
How can a character's POV impact the overall message of a story?
Filters what the reader sees and knows
Can create bias or limit understanding
Shapes how events and characters are interpreted
Emphasizes certain ideas or themes over others
Influences the tone (hopeful, negative, neutral)
Can lead readers to different messages or conclusions
Which sentence is punctuated correctly for clarity?
A. After the game we went out to eat.
B. After the game, we went out to eat.
C. After, the game we went out to eat.
D. After the game we, went out to eat.
B. After the game, we went out to eat.
The meaning of the prefix “dis-” helps the reader know that the word “discontent” means
A. not satisfied.
B. without success.
C. lacking knowledge.
D. below standards.
A. not satisfied
Which sentence uses punctuation for dramatic effect?
A. She opened the door.
B. She opened the door—slowly.
C. She opened the door slowly
D. She opened, the door slowly.
B. She opened the door—slowly.