Writers and Their Works
Who wrote I Have a Dream?
A. Langston Hughes
B. Martin Luther King Jr.
C. Maya Angelou
D. Alice Walker
B. Martin Luther King Jr.
True or False
The theme of I Have a Dream includes hope and equality.
True
True or False
I Have a Dream is written in the first-person point of view.
True
Match the synonym to the word:
What is the genre of I Have a Dream?
A. Fiction
B. Non-fiction speech
C. Poetry
D. Biography
B. Non-fiction speech
True or False
"Volar" was written by Martin Luther King Jr.
False
Short Answer
What is the primary theme of Volar?
The struggle between reality and fantasy in the pursuit of dreams.
Multiple Choice
Which point of view is used in Volar?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
A. First-person
True or False
The antonym of “logical” is “irrational.”
True
True or False
The use of hyperbole is a defining feature of Volar.
Answer: True
What is the central theme of Women with Wings?
It explores the achievements and determination of pioneering women aviators.
Which theme is central to Why I Liked Knowing Karate in High School?
A. Strength and confidence
B. Fear and doubt
C. Revenge
D. Friendship
A. Strength and confidence
Short Answer
What textual evidence in I Have a Dream supports the idea of racial equality?
The repeated use of "I have a dream" to envision a future where people are judged by character, not skin color.
Sentence Completion
To remain unbiased, a writer must present ____________ viewpoints.
balanced or impartial
Short Answer
Define the literary device "satire" and identify where it might appear in the given texts.
Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize; it might appear subtly in Why I Liked Knowing Karate in High School.
Sentence Completion
The story Why I Liked Knowing Karate in High School highlights the author's experiences of ____________.
Answer:
Navigating high school challenges and finding empowerment through karate.
Sentence Completion
The theme of Women with Wings emphasizes the importance of ____________ in achieving great feats.
determination and breaking gender barriers.
Match the story to its type of evidence:
Historical facts and profiles of aviators
Personal anecdotes and imagery
Personal reflection and internal conflict
Multiple Choice
Which word means “combined into a whole”?
A. Logical
B. Recognized
C. Integrated
D. Varied
C. Integrated
Sentence Completion
Imagery in Women with Wings helps the reader visualize ____________.
the daring acts and challenges faced by women aviators.
Match the author to their work:
Short Answer
Explain how Leon Bridges’ music connects with themes of nostalgia and personal identity.
His music often reflects themes of past experiences, cultural roots, and the struggle to define personal identity through art.
What textual evidence in I Have a Dream supports the idea of racial equality?
The repeated use of "I have a dream" to envision a future where people are judged by character, not skin color.
Provide a sentence using “varied” and its antonym.
"The teacher presented a varied selection of books, unlike last year’s monotonous reading list."
Match the device to its example:
Answers:
The vivid, blue sky stretched endlessly above the golden plains."
"She sells seashells by the seashore"
"A firefighter's house burns down"