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Authors Voice

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8th Grade

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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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.7.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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.5.5

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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