Keystones Literature

What does "imagery" in literature primarily aim to do?

• Persuade the reader with arguments.

• Create sensory impressions through descriptive language.

• Outline the plot of the story.

• Provide a moral lesson.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean if a theme or message is described as "implicit" in a text?

• It is clearly stated within the text.

• It is suggested and may be understood by the reader without being explicitly stated.

• It is irrelevant to the text's main narrative.

• It is a misinterpretation by the reader.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "Mood" in a literary work refer to?

• The author's feelings towards the subject matter of the text.

• The emotional response the work is intended to evoke in the audience.

• The prevailing emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices.

• The moral or lesson that the work is intended to convey.

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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

Which of the following best defines "Motif" in literature?

• A minor character that appears sporadically throughout the text.

• A recurring subject, theme, or idea in a literary work.

• A unique writing style used by the author.

• The climax of a narrative where the main conflict is resolved.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is illustrated by the example "Flowers danced cheerfully about the lawn"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does "Speaker" refer to in literary terms?

• The main character in a story.

• The setting of a narrative.

• The voice used by an author to tell a story.

• Written instructions in a play script.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the purpose of using symbolism in literature?

• To provide a detailed description of the setting

• To represent an idea through an object

• To outline the plot of the story

• To introduce new characters

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Her eyes were stars" is an example of a...

• Simile

• metaphor

• Personification

• Diction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"She's fast as the wind" is an example of...

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Diction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In an allegory, ideas or emotions might be presented as if they were characters. Which passage is an example of allegory?

• I felt great Love in my heart when I looked at him.

• Anger overwhelmed me when I heard what he said.

• "You can't let someone talk to you like that," Pride insisted.

  "But everyone has bad days," Forgiveness urged.

• "You have to have pride in yourself," my friend said.

  "That's right, never give up," my mom reminded me.