Figurative Language
_____ is when an author compares two things using like or as
Simile
The ______ of a story is where it takes place (time in history, location, etc.)
Setting
What POV is this sentence from: "Malcolm, could you ever have imagined what this dictionary would make of you? Do you remember who you were before you picked up the pen?"
Second person
True or false: A theme statement can be a one- or two-word sentence.
False: It must be a full sentence.
What kind of figurative language is this: I wanted run and get away, but my feet were bricks. I was stuck.
Metaphor
What is the figurative language used here: Green grass grew on the sidewalks
Alliteration
________ is the problem or issue that the characters face in a story.
Conflict
What shift in point of view occurs in this passage: "I'd written words that I never knew were in the world." Malcolm, I, too, have tried to inscribe my way to something new. Have tried to use writing as a way to leave behind the man I wasn't proud to be.
A) First person to third person
B) Second person to first person
C) First person (narrator) to first person (Malcom X)
D) First person (Malcom X) to first person (narrator)
D) First person (Malcom X) to first person (narrator)
The theme of a text is a ________ truth; it can apply to anyone no matter where they are in the world.
A. Simple
B. Universal
C. Specific
D. Easy
B. Universal
What does seniority mean in this excerpt: It wasn’t long before we stopped looking fresh and had seniority in camp. Stew said I had a bubbly personality so she had me help the new children get used to living here. Some of them didn’t have any idea what to do, mostly the boys.
A. physically older in age
B. well known or popular
C. high in rank or position
D. friendly with camp leaders
C. high in rank or position
What figurative language is this an example of: "The lake water had filled his stomach but left it hungry, and now it demanded food, screamed for food." (Hatchet)
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Alliteration
B. Personification
Which selection best reveals what Deza's interaction with the boy at camp shows about her character?
A. She is rude and does not have empathy
B. She is easily upset
C. She is kind and caring towards others
D. She is friendly
C. She is kind and caring towards others
Why did the author shift points of view? He spent the next day trying to anchor each syllable to his memory's harbor before it was drawn away. "I'd written words that I never knew were in the world." Malcolm, I, too, have tried to inscribe my way to something new. Have tried to use writing as a way to leave behind the man I wasn't proud to be.
A. to show how the speaker and Malcolm's stories are different
B. to link the speaker and Malcolm's stories of change through writing
C. to make the speaker and Malcolm's story more confusing
D. to focus on the speaker and Malcolm's past interactions
B. to link the speaker and Malcolm's stories of change through writing
Choose the best theme statement for "The Mighty Miss Malone":
A) Try your best in school
B) Never abandon your family
C) Humans are resilient, even in the face of adversity
D) Being kind will make the world a better place
C) Humans are resilient, even in the face of adversity
What does asylum mean in this sentence: Spent every night in the corner of his cell, a glowing asylum where the corridor light squeezed its way past the guards like a disobedient child.
A. a place of refuge or safety
B. a state of confusion or disorder
C. a place of extreme comfort
D. a place that is relaxing for criminals
A. a place of refuge or safety
In "Eleven", the author uses the following simile: Only today I wish I didn't have only eleven years rattling inside me like pennies in a tin Band-Aid box. What does that reveal to the reader about the main character's thoughts about getting older?
She is anxious, afraid, overwhelmed.
How does the setting that Deza lives in affect her actions?
A. The setting allows Deza to live a happy, healthy life
B. The setting reflects the prejudice that Deza must deal with, making it harder for her to excel in school
C. The setting makes it difficult for Deza to make friends at school
D. The setting reflects the post-segregation south, and proves that Deza is living a better life
B. The setting reflects the prejudice that Deza must deal with, making it harder for her to excel in school
In 3rd person _____________, the author knows the thoughts and feelings of every character.
Omniscient
What is a universal theme that could be learned from Eleven?
A) Always wear a sweater that you like
B) Differences with friends may lead to problems in the future
C) Always respect your elders
D) Getting older can be bittersweet
D) Getting older can be bittersweet
Define elated in the following sentence: When I came home from school last night, I was elated to find out that my sister was coming to visit.
Excited