Figurative Language Adds to Mood

Evaluate the impact of the author's use of figurative language in the sentence "The city was a jungle, alive with the sounds of honking cars and bustling crowds" on the overall theme of urban life in the text. How does this imagery enhance the reader's understanding of the city's atmosphere? Provide evidence from the text to support your analysis.

• It suggests the city is peaceful.

• It implies the city is chaotic and lively.

• It indicates the city is deserted.

• It suggests the city is organized.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.ELA.8.9D

Evaluate the emotions conveyed by the speaker in the poem excerpt and justify your reasoning with specific references to the text: "The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving a trail of golden memories."

• The speaker is indifferent to the sunset.

• The speaker feels nostalgic about the sunset.

• The speaker is angry about the sunset.

• The speaker is confused by the sunset.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.ELA.8.5F

Evaluate the impact of the author's use of figurative language in the sentence "Her smile was a beacon of hope in the storm" on the overall theme of the text. Use specific evidence from the text to support your analysis and explain how it enhances the reader's understanding of the theme.

• It suggests her smile is unimportant.

• It implies her smile is a source of comfort.

• It indicates her smile is a warning.

• It suggests her smile is a mystery.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.ELA.8.9D

Evaluate how the author's use of figurative language in the sentence "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break" enhances the understanding of the text's theme. Provide specific examples from the text to support your evaluation.

• It suggests the classroom is organized.

• It implies the classroom is chaotic.

• It indicates the classroom is empty.

• It suggests the classroom is quiet.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.ELA.8.9D

Analyze how the imagery in the following line of poetry: "The leaves danced in the wind, whispering secrets of the forest," enhances the theme of interconnectedness between nature and emotion. What deeper understanding does this imagery provide about the poem's message?

• It creates a sense of chaos.

• It emphasizes the liveliness of nature.

• It suggests a fast-paced environment.

• It adds a humorous element.

How does the figurative language in the previous example contribute to the tone and meaning?

• It creates a peaceful and serene mood.

• It emphasizes the danger and mystery of the night, creating suspense.

• It softens the tone, making the night seem less threatening.

• It makes the scene seem unreal and fantastical, creating confusion.

In the following excerpt, identify the type of figurative language used: *"He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and his tail, but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits."*

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which part of the sentence has the simile?

• He was a mongoose,

• rather like a little cat

• in his fur and his tail,

• ...his habits.

How does the use of the figurative language in the previous example affect the tone and meaning of the text?

• It creates a humorous tone, emphasizing Rikki-Tikki-Tavi’s playful nature.

• It adds a suspenseful tone, portraying Rikki as a dangerous predator.

• It creates a light and descriptive tone, helping readers visualize Rikki’s appearance and behavior.

• It gives a sad and mournful tone, making Rikki seem vulnerable.

Identify the type of figurative language in the following example: *"Nagaina spun around, hissing like a tea kettle about to boil over."*

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia