Literary Devices
What is a Simile
a. comparing two objects without like or as
b. comparing two objects with like or as
c. an object that is one thing but represents something else
d. a word that echoes a sound
B Comparing two objects with like or as
What is an Allusion
a. something that refers to biblical or historical backgrounds
b. something seen in someone’s imagination
c. an object that is one thing but represents something else.
d. None of the above
A. Something that refers to biblical or historical backgrounds
In the Monkey’s Paw what was the theme?
a. Greed
b. loneliness
c. Family jokes
d. The family only one son
A. Greed
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
The day starts with sunshine. Gloria skips around her garden, pulling tulips and singing songs. Then, a cloud approaches. A storm erupts, and Gloria starts to feel herself cry, her tears blending with the rain.
This shows:
a. A shift in tone
b. A shift in mood
c. A shift in point of view
d. A shift in tens
B. A shift in mood
I enjoy watching television with Wedo and my husband, Ben.
a. Wedo and my husband Ben.
b. Wedo, and my husband Ben.
c. Wedo and my husband ben.
d. Correct as it is.
B. Wedo, and my husband Ben.
What is a Metaphor
a. an object that is one thing but represents something else
b. comparing one thing that represents something else
c. compares two objects without like or as
d. something that relates to biblical or historical events
C Compares two objects without like or as
What is Symbolism
a. the tone of the author
b. comparing one that that presents something else
c. the sound a word makes
d. something that is highly exaggerated
Something that represents something else
In the Monkey’s Paw who was NOT one of the characters
a. Mr. and Mrs. White, Herbert, the Major
b. Mr. and Mrs. White and the neighbors
c. The messenger from the company
d. None of the above
B. Mr. and Mrs. White, and the neighbors
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.
Identify which is the strongest evidence for the benefits of learning a second language as a child.
a. A study published 20 years ago shows that learning a second language can improve creativity and critical thinking skills.
b. A Dartmouth College study shows that brains change as people get older, making it harder for adults to learn a second language.
c. Karen Wright interviewed 20 people who said learning a second language in elementary school helped them later in life.
d. Several 2022 studies from Harvard University show that learning a second language can improve creativity and critical thinking skills.
d. Several 2022 studies from Harvard University show that learning a second language can improve creativity and critical thinking skills.
Please make sure you give the packages to Judy and me.
a. Me and Judy.
b. Judy and I
c. I and Judy
d. Correct as it is.
D. Correct as it is
What is an Onomatopoeia
a. something that is seen in someone’s imagination
b. the place where the story took place
c. something highly exaggerated
d. a sound that represents a word
D a sound that represents a word
What is Tone
a. comparing two things with like or as
b. comparing two things without like or as
c. the words that an author uses in the story
d. something that refers to something else
C The words that an author uses in the story
In the Monkey’s Paw where did the first part of the story take place
a. The White’s bedroom
b. The backyard
c. The parlor
d. The kitchen
C. The parlor
Based on context clues in the following sentence, what do you think omnipotent means?
No human is omnipotent, since people do not have the same power and control as a divine being.
a. Dominant, superior
b. Careless, selfish
c. All powerful, all knowing
d. Weak, incapable
c. All powerful, all knowing
My mother and I enjoy going to lunch together.
a. Me and my mother
b. I and my mother
c. My mother and me
d. Correct as it is
D. Correct as it is
What is a Hyperbole
a. an object taking on human traits
b. something that is highly exaggerated
c. comparing one that that represents something else
d. the tone in the writer’s words
B Something that is highly exaggerated
L.9-10.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
She is the moon. Which literary device is this?
a. Simile
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Metaphor
d. Personification
C. Metaphor
Ms. Sandoval and me have been friends for over 25 years.
a. Ms. Sandoval and I have been friends for over 25 years.
b. Me and Ms. Sandoval have been friends for over 25 years.
c. I and Ms. Sandoval have been friends for over 25 years.
d. Correct as it is.
a. Ms. Sandoval and I have been friends for over 25 years.
This gift is for I and Susie.
a. Susie and I
b. Susie and me
c. Susie and mine
d. No change
B. Susie and me
What is Personification
a. something that refers to biblical or historical backgrounds
b. the tone in the writer’s words
c. an object given people characteristics
d. the place where the story took place
C. An object given people characteristics
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
32.Which of the following could be a thesis statement, arguing that vaping is bad for teens?
a. Smoking negatively impacts all humans.
b. In this essay, I will talk about the consequences of vaping because it harms people’s lungs and kills brain cells.
c. Can vaping be harmful to teens?
d. Vaping has negative consequences for young people because it harms their lungs, it kills brain cells, and it generally stems from peer pressure.
d. Vaping has negative consequences for young people because it harms their lungs, it kills brain cells, and it generally stems from peer pressure.
RACE means:
A. Restate, answer, copy, erase
B. Restate, answer, cite, explain
C. Review, analyze, cite, explain
D. None of the above
B. Restate, answer, cite, explain
Me and Joe have been close friends for many years.
a. Joe and me
b. I and Joe
c. Joe and I
d. No change
C. Joe and I