Part I: Comprehension and Literary Analysis

In “Essay from The Lottery”, what central idea does the author explore?

• The tension between writer and audience

• The discipline of poetic form

• The emotional depth achieved through revision

• The process of publishing poetry

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the author, what is the main misconception beginning writers have about revision?

• That it weakens the poem’s emotional impact

• That it’s only needed for prose, not poetry

• That it should be avoided for spontaneous writing

• That it is required by publishers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Why does the author reference William Wordsworth in the beginning of the essay?

• To compare his lifestyle with modern poets

• To question the value of nature in poetry

• To challenge the notion that poetry should be spontaneous and unedited

• To explain why poetic inspiration must come from reading

What literary technique does the author claim is essential to accessing the true emotions behind a poem?

• Rhyme and meter

• Free association

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the author imply about the difference between telling a story and writing a poem?

• A) Telling a story relies more on humor

• B) A story tells what happened, while a poem explores deeper emotional truths

• C) Poems are shorter but harder to understand than stories

• D) Stories require dialogue, while poems focus on structure

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'The Fight', what is the narrator’s attitude toward the fight he witnesses?

• Excitement and admiration

• Confusion and fear

• Disgust and helplessness

• Indifference and boredom

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which line from 'The Fight' best conveys the narrator’s internal conflict?

• He was like a god to me.

• I was paralyzed, unable to move.

• The crowd roared around me.

• I cheered him on, though I knew it was wrong.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is a central theme of 'The Fight'?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'What Happened during the Ice Storm', which of the following best describes the boys’ actions?

• Vandalism

• Misguided curiosity

• Rebellion against adults

• Heroism

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What literary element is used to highlight the contrast between the boys’ actions and the natural world in 'What Happened during the Ice Storm'?

• Irony

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

• Allegory

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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