Unit 2 Review: Language Choices Challenge Questions

In 2.1, we learned that author's choose words carefully for both their ____ and ____.

• meaning

• verb

• connotation

• denotatation

• adjective

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In 2.2, we learned that the language choices authors make help them to ____ or ____

• understand society

• make readers feel sad

• communicate an idea

• create a specific effect

• face dark times in their lives

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In 2.3, we've learned that by analyzing language choices, we gain deeper insight to an author’s ____.

• feelings and ideas

• message and purpose

• range of vocabulary

• background experiences

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When analyzing a poem for the first time, one of the first suggested steps is to...

• identify the rhyme scheme

• circle words and phrases that stand out to you

• ask what the author means by using certain language choices

• form a thesis

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Considering the individual words that catch your attention in poem (especially verbs and adjectives), helps you to determine the author's...

• connotation

• purpose

• tone

• background

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following shows the recommended process for writing a poetry analysis paragraph?

• Analyze the poem, choose a language choice, write your paragraph

• Read the poem, read the poem again, write a paragraph

• Write the paragraph, analyze the poem, reflect on your life choice

• Read the poem, analyze the poem, revise the poem, write a paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following are included in the acronym TAG?

• Thesis

• Author

• Argument

• Title

• Genre

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a necessary element for your poetry analysis essay?

• Connect back to your claim

• Explain the impact of the language choice

• Write your claim

• Evaluate whether the poem is good or not

• Explain the language choice

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The following represents which TWO language choices?

"The wind whispered through the trees."

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The following example represents which TWO types of figurative language?

"The orchestra played a symphony of thunderous applause, the music a storm of sound that shook the hall."

• metaphor

• simile

• pun

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A