English 10 Final Exam

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Time is a thief.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following lines from a poem best illustrates the use of imagery?

• "The sun was shining brightly."

• "The crimson petals of the rose glistened with morning dew."

• "He was as brave as a lion."

• "Time flies when you're having fun."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following stanza and determine the primary theme: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could"

• Regret

• Adventure

• Choices

• Nature

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain the effect of the metaphor in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo."

• It suggests that the classroom is very noisy and chaotic.

• It indicates that the classroom is very organized.

• It implies that the classroom is very quiet.

• It means that the classroom is very clean.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the use of alliteration in the following line: "She sells seashells by the seashore." How does it contribute to the overall sound and feel of the line?

• It creates a harsh and jarring sound.

• It adds a musical and rhythmic quality.

• It makes the line difficult to read.

• It has no significant effect.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

• "The car engine roared to life."

• "She is as busy as a bee."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Compare and contrast the use of metaphor and simile in poetry. Provide an example of each and explain how they enhance the meaning of the poem.

• Metaphor: "Time is a thief." Simile: "Her smile was like sunshine." Both create vivid imagery but a metaphor is more direct.

• Metaphor: "The world is a stage." Simile: "He is as brave as a lion." Both create vivid imagery but a simile uses "like" or "as."

• Metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo." Simile: "She is as busy as a bee." Both create vivid imagery but a metaphor is more direct.

• Metaphor: "The stars are diamonds." Simile: "He runs like the wind." Both create vivid imagery but a simile uses "like" or "as."

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking