Which of the following best describes ekphrasis?

A detailed description of a visual work of art

A brief mention of an artwork in a story

A historical account of an art movement

A fictional story about an artist

How does ekphrasis enhance a reader's experience?

By providing a visual image through words

By offering a technical analysis of art

By summarizing an artist's biography

By listing art exhibition details

Which of the following statements about ekphrasis is true?

It often involves imaginative interpretation

It strictly adheres to factual details

It is a modern literary technique

What role does imagination play in ekphrasis?

It allows for creative interpretation

It restricts the description to facts

It focuses on technical details

Which of the following best illustrates the use of ekphrasis?

A poem vividly describing a sculpture

A technical manual on painting techniques

A historical account of an art period

A fictional story about a painter

What is the effect of ekphrasis on a literary work?

It focuses on technical details

It limits the scope of the story

Which of the following is a common theme in ekphrasis?

The interplay between visual and verbal art

The technical aspects of art creation

The historical context of an artwork

What distinguishes ekphrasis from other forms of description?

Its focus on art and vivid imagery

Which of the following is a potential challenge when writing ekphrasis?

Balancing vivid imagery with personal interpretation

Maintaining historical accuracy

Using technical art terminology

Summarizing an artist's biography

What is the relationship between ekphrasis and emotion?

Ekphrasis often evokes emotional responses

Ekphrasis avoids emotional language

Ekphrasis is unrelated to emotion

Which of the following best captures the essence of ekphrasis?

A vivid and imaginative description of art

A factual report on an art exhibition

A technical analysis of a painting

How does ekphrasis contribute to literary analysis?

By offering insights into the interaction between art and literature

By providing a factual account of an artwork

By focusing on the artist's biography

What is a common misconception about ekphrasis?

That it involves technical art critique

That it excludes emotional interpretation

Which of the following is an essential element of ekphrasis?

Descriptive and imaginative language

What is the significance of ekphrasis in literature?

It bridges the gap between visual and verbal expression

It provides a technical analysis of art

It focuses on the artist's life

Ekphrasis

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.8.6, RI.9-10.4, L.8.5A

+14

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the best answer for: What is ekphrasis?

A written response to an art work that is analytical in nature

An imaginative written response to artwork

A story about someone painting a famous piece of art

A poem that is written next to a piece of art

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which perspectives are appropriate for an ekphrasis?

that of an observer

that of a character or an object within the painting

that of the art itself

that of a person reflecting on their own experience

all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What form is appropriate for an ekphrasis?

a poem

a story

a dialogue

a letter

all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the tool that deepens your ekphrasis?

Reason

Emotion

Imagination

Sense Perception

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

In that painting her eyes sparkled like stars, her smile was a burst of sunshine, and the world glowed around her.

Pun

Foil

Ekphrasis

Syllogism

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CCSS.L.8.5A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of ekphrasis in literature?

To describe a piece of art vividly

To critique an artist's technique

To summarize an art exhibition

To compare two different artworks

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of ekphrasis?

A poem describing a painting

A novel about an artist's life

A biography of a famous sculptor

A critique of a modern art gallery

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Select the best answer for: What is ekphrasis?

Which perspectives are appropriate for an ekphrasis?

What form is appropriate for an ekphrasis?

What is the tool that deepens your ekphrasis?

In that painting her eyes sparkled like stars, her smile was a burst of sunshine, and the world glowed around her.

What is the primary purpose of ekphrasis in literature?

Which of the following is an example of ekphrasis?

In which literary form is ekphrasis most commonly found?

Which of the following best describes ekphrasis?

What is a key characteristic of ekphrasis?

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