Understanding Rhetorical Devices and Tone

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English
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7th Grade
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WILLIAM HARDISON
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Analyze how the use of metaphor in a poem contributes to its overall tone. Provide an example of a metaphor and its effect.
Metaphors make the poem longer and more complex.
Metaphors create vivid imagery that enhances the emotional tone.
Metaphors simplify the language of the poem.
Metaphors have no effect on the tone of the poem.
Answer explanation
Metaphors create vivid imagery that enhances the emotional tone by allowing readers to visualize concepts and feelings more deeply, thus enriching the overall experience of the poem.
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Recall the definition of "allusion" and identify an example of it in a text.
A direct reference to a historical event.
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
A detailed description of a character's appearance.
A metaphor comparing two unlike things.
Answer explanation
An allusion is defined as a brief and indirect reference to a significant person, place, thing, or idea. The correct choice captures this definition, while the other options describe different literary devices.
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Explain how the introduction of a text section conveys the author's purpose.
It provides a summary of the entire text.
It sets the tone and introduces the main idea or argument.
It lists all the characters in the text.
It concludes the author's argument.
Answer explanation
The introduction sets the tone and introduces the main idea or argument, guiding the reader's understanding of the author's purpose. It does not summarize the entire text, list characters, or conclude the argument.
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CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare two central ideas in a novel and explain how they develop throughout the text.
The central ideas remain static and do not develop.
The central ideas are introduced but not developed.
The central ideas evolve as the characters and plot progress.
The central ideas are irrelevant to the text.
Answer explanation
The central ideas evolve as the characters and plot progress, reflecting their growth and the changing circumstances they face. This dynamic development enhances the narrative and deepens the reader's understanding of the themes.
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Answer explanation
The sentence uses personification, attributing human qualities to the wind by saying it 'whispered secrets.' This device enhances imagery, making the wind seem alive and capable of communication.
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CCSS.L.11-12.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Analyze how the use of irony in a story affects its meaning and tone.
Irony makes the story more predictable.
Irony adds layers of meaning and can create a humorous or critical tone.
Irony simplifies the story's plot.
Irony has no effect on the story's tone.
Answer explanation
Irony enriches a story by introducing unexpected contrasts, which can evoke humor or critique. This complexity enhances the narrative's depth and influences its tone, making the correct choice that irony adds layers of meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Recall the definition of "indirect characterization" and provide an example.
Directly stating a character's traits.
Revealing a character's traits through their actions, speech, and interactions.
Listing a character's physical attributes.
Describing a character's background in detail.
Answer explanation
Indirect characterization reveals a character's traits through their actions, speech, and interactions, allowing readers to infer qualities rather than being told directly. This method deepens understanding of the character.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.3B
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