7th grade- 7.RL.2 Craft & Style

Read the following excerpt from a poem: *"The wind whispered secrets through the trees, Dancing shadows on the moonlit ground."* Which element of the author’s style most contributes to the meaning of this passage?

• The use of dialogue between characters

• The use of personification and imagery

• The rhyme scheme

• The historical setting

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Read the passage: *"‘I can’t believe you did that!’ shouted Maria, her voice trembling. ‘You promised you wouldn’t!’"* How does the author’s use of dialogue contribute to the meaning of the passage?

• It reveals the setting of the story.

• It shows Maria’s emotional state and the conflict.

• It describes the physical appearance of the characters.

• It explains the resolution of the story.

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Read the following lines from a poem: *"The clock ticks, A steady beat in the silence, Marking time’s slow march."* Which element of style is most evident and contributes to the poem’s meaning?

• Dialogue

• Rhythm

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

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Read the passage: *"The old house groaned and creaked as the storm raged outside, its windows rattling like bones."* Which element of the author’s style is used to create meaning in this sentence?

• Dialogue

• Simile and sound devices

• Rhyme

• Direct characterization

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Read the following excerpt: *"The sun blazed mercilessly overhead, turning the sand into a shimmering sea of gold."* How does the author’s word choice influence the tone of the passage?

• It creates a cheerful and lighthearted tone.

• It creates a harsh and intense tone.

• It creates a mysterious and suspenseful tone.

• It creates a humorous tone.

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Read the passage: *"She tiptoed through the dark hallway, her heart pounding like a drum in her chest."* Which element of the author’s style helps develop the tone of suspense in this passage?

• Use of dialogue

• Use of figurative language

• Use of historical facts

• Use of rhyme

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Read the following lines: *"The garden was a riot of color, every flower shouting for attention."* How does the author’s imagery influence the tone of the passage?

• It creates a dull and lifeless tone.

• It creates a vibrant and energetic tone.

• It creates a fearful tone.

• It creates a somber tone.

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Read the passage: *"‘I suppose you think that was funny,’ he said, his words sharp as knives."* How does the author’s sentence structure and word choice influence the tone?

• They create a playful tone.

• They create a tense and confrontational tone.

• They create a relaxed tone.

• They create a confused tone.

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Read the passage: *"I walked down the empty street, my footsteps echoing in the silence. I wondered if anyone else felt as alone as I did."* What point of view is used in this passage?

• First-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

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Read the passage: *"She watched her friend from across the room, wishing she could join the conversation but feeling too shy to try."* How does the author’s choice of point of view affect the reader’s understanding of the character?

• The reader knows only what the narrator observes and feels.

• The reader knows what every character is thinking.

• The reader is directly addressed as “you.”

• The reader is given no insight into any character’s thoughts.

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