English Two-Literature Quiz #1

What is the definition of theme?

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• A related thing stands for the thing itself

• The recurring or emerging idea in a text

• A comparison between two things which is not clearly stated

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the definition of an implied metaphor?

• The thing that is compared to the main part of a metaphor

• The main part of a metaphor

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• A comparison between two things which is not clearly stated

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the definition of a simile?

• A comparison of two or more things by using "like" or "as"

• A related thing stands for the thing itself

• A stated or implied comparison without using "like" or "as"

• A recurring or emerging idea in a text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A comparison of two or more things by using "like" or "as"

• A stated or implied comparison without using "like" or "as"

• A related thing stands for the thing itself

• A comparison between two things which takes a while to fully explain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the definition of a tenor?

• The main part of a metaphor

• A recurring or emerging idea in a text

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• The thing that is compared to the main part of a metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the definition of an extended metaphor?

• The thing that is compared to the main part of a metaphor

• A comparison between two things which is not clearly stated

• A comparison between two things which takes a while to fully explain

• The main part of a metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of a vehicle?

• A comparison of two or more things by using "like" or "as"

• The thing that is compared to the main part of a metaphor

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• The main part of a metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of synecdoche?

• A recurring or emerging idea in a text

• The thing that is compared to the main part of a metaphor

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• A reference to something historical, mythical, or from another work

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of metonymy?

• The thing that is compared to the main part of a metaphor

• A related thing stands for the thing itself

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• The main part of a metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of allegory?

• The use of part of something to compare it to the whole

• A related thing stands for the thing itself

• A recurring or emerging idea in a text

• A reference to something historical, mythical, or from another work

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3