What distinguishes consonance from alliteration?

Consonance repeats consonant sounds anywhere in words; alliteration focuses on the beginning.

Consonance repeats vowel sounds; alliteration does not.

Consonance uses rhyme; alliteration uses rhythm.

Consonance only appears in prose; alliteration is for poetry.

Which sentence uses alliteration?

The waves crashed along the shore.

He drove across the bridge quickly.

The dog barked at the stranger.

What is the effect of alliteration in writing?

It emphasizes sound and draws attention to ideas.

It speeds up the pace of the text.

It slows the rhythm and causes confusion.

It helps writers avoid clichés.

Choose the line that best uses alliteration:

Big brown bears bounce boldly by.

The moonlight gleamed on the sea.

The candle flickered in the wind.

He spoke with a trembling voice.

Which of the following is a fact?

The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.

Chocolate ice cream is the best dessert.

Summer is the most enjoyable season.

Which sentence expresses an opinion?

Dogs make better pets than cats.

Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

The Pacific Ocean is deeper than the Atlantic.

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

The wind howled through the trees.

The stars were bright in the night sky.

The leaves changed colors in the fall.

What is the main purpose of using personification in writing?

To give non-human things human qualities for vivid imagery

To confuse the reader with figurative language

To describe human characters more effectively

To make comparisons using "like" or "as"

Which sentence is the best example of personification?

The thunder roared angrily across the sky.

Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

Which sentence best demonstrates imagery?

The crisp scent of pine filled the cold mountain air as snowflakes kissed her cheeks.

What is the primary purpose of imagery in literature?

To appeal to the reader’s senses and create vivid mental pictures

To confuse readers with complex language

To summarize the plot of the story

Which of the following lines uses imagery to create a mood of unease?

A rusty swing creaked slowly in the empty playground as fog curled around the chains.

The sun shone brightly on the meadow.

The warm fire crackled as the family gathered together.

The students laughed and shouted during lunch.

Which sentence best uses formal language appropriate for an academic essay?

This study shows that environmental factors significantly influence the outcome.

The dude totally messed up the experiment.

I think the results were kinda weird.

The thing is, it didn’t really work out.

Which line from a poem best reflects informal language?

“I ambled down the alley, hands in pockets, whistlin’ low.”

“Thus do the willows weep beneath the waning moon.”

“The tempest roared across the moor with bitter wrath.”

“A crimson hush fell over the solemn grove.”

Which of the following contains an absolute phrase?

Her arms folded across her chest, she waited silently.

The sun rose slowly over the horizon.

The book was left on the table.

What is the purpose of an absolute phrase in a sentence?

To modify the whole sentence by adding detail or background

To act as the main verb of the sentence

Identify the absolute phrase in this sentence: “The wind howling through the trees, we hurried inside.”

The wind howling through the trees

Which sentence uses an absolute phrase correctly?

His heart pounding, he opened the mysterious envelope.

The teacher, grading papers late at night, looked exhausted.

She walked to school because she missed the bus.

The book that I borrowed is due tomorrow.

What is one key feature of an absolute phrase?

It usually includes a noun and a participle.

It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

It often begins with a conjunction.

It always includes a subject and verb.

Which of the following contains an appositive phrase?

My brother, a talented guitarist, plays in a band.

She walked through the door quietly.

What is the function of an appositive phrase?

To rename or provide more information about a noun

To connect two independent clauses

To express action in a sentence

To compare two unrelated topics

Which sentence uses an essential appositive phrase (no commas)?

The poet Emily Dickinson wrote many famous poems.

My cousin, the chef, made dinner.

My cat, fluffy and fat, refuses to move.

Our car, a red Mustang, broke down again.

Which sentence does not contain an appositive phrase?

The players practiced for the big game.

My best friend, Sarah, moved to Colorado.

The insect, a large cockroach, scurried across the floor.

Their dog, a golden retriever, loves the lake.

Which of the following best defines an epic poem?

A long narrative poem featuring a heroic figure and grand events

A short poem that explores personal emotions

A poem that follows a strict rhyme and meter

A humorous poem with a surprise ending

In literature, what is an epithet?

A descriptive phrase that characterizes a person or thing

A detailed list of events in a story

A type of metaphor involving extended comparisons

A poem that uses only alliteration

Which sentence best shows an understanding of the word archetypal?

The hero’s journey followed the archetypal pattern of departure, trials, and return.

The villain’s unique style made him stand out from all others.

Her behavior was so strange it didn’t fit any known pattern.

Archetypal characters never appear in ancient myths.

Unit 6 Test Study Guide

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RL.8.4, L.4.5, L.7.1A

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The ship has passed the silent coast.

She sells seashells by the seashore.

The wind sighed and whispered softly.

The eagle soared into the sun.

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Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

What is the primary effect of the simile in the sentence: “Her voice was as smooth as velvet”?

Which revision best turns this metaphor into a simile: “His mind was a steel trap”?

Which of the following lines contains assonance?

What is the purpose of assonance in poetry?

Identify the repeated vowel sound in: “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.”

Which line best demonstrates consonance?

What distinguishes consonance from alliteration?

In the phrase “stroke of luck,” what sound creates consonance?

Which sentence uses alliteration?

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