Unit Test 2.8

1. How does an extended metaphor influence the way readers perceive a central theme or idea in an extract?

• It keeps the reader engaged with complex language

• It simplifies the comparison for easier understanding

• c) It strengthens the connect on to the theme by continuing the comparison throughout the text

• It makes the theme less obvious to the reader

2. In what way does the rising action shape a reader’s engagement with a story?

• It builds suspense and tension, keeping the reader invested

• It resolves all the conflicts

• It provides closure to the story

• It slows the story’s pacing to provide background

3. What can a well-written review help readers accomplish?

• It presents only an emotional argument without facts

• It discourages them from consuming the work

• It helps them make an informed decision about the work

• It forces them to agree with the writer’s opinion

4. What happens when a text relies on implicit meaning?

• The reader is encouraged to explore deeper layers of meaning through inference

• The message is delivered clearly and directly

• The reader is given straightforward information

• The plot becomes confusing

5. How does explicit meaning shape the reader’s understanding of a message?

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  It encourages multiple interpretations

• It complicates the reader’s interpretation of the text 

• It leaves the reader guessing 

• It makes the author’s point clear without ambiguity

6. What does using an apostrophe correctly in a sentence do?

• It separates two ideas in a sentence

• It shows ownership or contractions, making the sentence more precise

• It changes the tense 

• It separates two ideas in a sentence

7. How does character development affect the reader's connection to the story?

• It allows readers to relate to and understand the character’s growth and motivations

• It reduces the complexity of the plot 

• It keeps the focus on the setting 

• It reveals hidden symbols in the story

8. How does an extended metaphor impact the the speaking voice of a piece of writing?

• It creates a casual, conversational tone

• It makes the text harder to understand 

• It enriches the speaking voice, adding emotional depth 

• It lightens the tone with humor 

9. How does the climax of a story change the reader’s experience?

• It introduces the story’s theme

• It heightens tension and excitement, drawing the reader in

• It signals the conclusion of the story without resolving conflicts 

• It introduces the story’s theme

10. What does presenting both strengths and weaknesses in a review achieve?

• It makes the review biased

• It forces the reader to pick sides

• It confuses the reader about the work’s value

• It offers a balanced perspective, allowing the reader to form their own judgment