Literary Analysis Quiz

Read this excerpt from paragraph 2. How does the figurative language contribute to the tone of the passage?

• It creates an admiring tone.

• It creates an empowered tone.

• It creates a fearful tone.

• It creates an uncertain tone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does paragraph 5 suggest about Theodora?

• She is inspired by nature.

• She is unaffected by the people around her.

• She is very interested in the reactions and approval of her family.

• She is afraid of her father's disappointment and discipline.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read these sentences from paragraph 25. "The doctor paused, and Theodora clung to him in a mute passion of commiseration. It was as if a drowning creature caught a live hand through the murderous fury of the waves." How does the figurative language in these sentences advance the plot?

• It describes the desperation Theodora is feeling and the fear she has of the overwhelming sense of failure.

• It highlights Theodora’s opportunity to ask for her father’s forgiveness.

• It relieves Theodora’s inner conflict and allows her father to rescue her from feeling overwhelmed by her book’s failure.

• It reveals the close relationship Theodora has with her father.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do lines 10-11 suggest about the father’s relationship with his daughter?

• The father can relate to the challenge his daughter is experiencing as a young writer.

• The father expects that his daughter is not ready to hear his advice and is content going through her struggle alone.

• The father is a stern disciplinarian who is waiting for the opportunity to impart advice.

• The father is concerned with his daughter’s writing habits, yet she is unaware of his interest and the advice he has to give.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read lines 11-13: "Stooped low, and stroked his muzzle overgrown; Refreshed his drought with dew; wiped pure and free His eyes…" What does the word choice suggest about Poetry and Science?

• Poetry persuaded Science to join the long pilgrimage.

• Poetry helped Science to see the error of its ways.

• Poetry judged Science for being foolish and stubborn.

• Poetry provided Science with relief and encouragement.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the use of personification in line 44 impact the meaning and tone of the poem?

• The use of personification highlights the speaker’s feelings of acceptance and remorse.

• The use of personification highlights the speaker’s feelings of ease and relaxation.

• The use of personification highlights the speaker’s feelings of peace and contentment.

• The use of personification highlights the speaker’s feelings of solace and introspection.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the speaker develop over the course of the poem?

• from angry to distressed

• from conflicted to regretful

• from grieving to thankful

• from serious to celebratory

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which statement best describes Sancho’s attitude towards Don Quixote in paragraphs 11-15?

• Sancho questions whether Quixote is totally sane.

• Sancho is in awe of the courage that Quixote displays.

• Sancho has faith in Quixote despite his shortcomings.

• Sancho is resentful of Quixote dismissing his opinions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3