Authors Voice
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
voice
words/expressions with a meaning that differs from the literal interpretation, such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, alliteration and symbolism
the perspective from which the story is told
the unique characteristics of the first person narrator’s use of language (ex: y’all)
conversation between two or more characters
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To analyze a piece, one must notice the way that the author uses and/or develops...
Diction
figurative language
tone
Syntax
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why might an author use dialogue in his or her writing?
to give voice to the characters
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
establish mood and to build imagery in a piece of writing.
To show how characters can also evolve through dialogue
Move the story forward in a more straight way than a narrator’s
explanation.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does an author develop a specific point of view?
By carefully choosing the right words and descriptions
By quoting facts geared to persuade the reader
By relying on third-person omniscient to create stronger plots
By expressing multiple personal opinions and biases
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
an author's unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language
Voice
Theme
Structural elements
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which trait for writing is described as:
hearing the special way where the writer expresses ideas and feelings
conventions
voice
organization
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that make it unique to the author.
voice
mood
tone
narration
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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