Which of the following best describes "theme"?

The underlying message or main idea.

Which of the following is an allusion?

"Math was my kryptonite in school."

What does the term "figurative language" refer to?

Language that uses figures of speech to convey meaning

A story that recounts a sequence of events

What is foreshadowing?

A hint about what will happen later in the story.

How can you identify the tone of a piece of writing?

By the author's choices in words and style

Why is A.C.E important in writing?

It provides a clear structure for answering questions.

What is the effect of using personification?

It makes inanimate objects relatable

Which of the following statements best describes an allusion?

A reference to a well-known story, event, or person

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

What is an inference?

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

What is the purpose of an argumentative claim?

To express an opinion that can be supported by evidence

Why are inferences important?

They help readers understand deeper meanings and themes.

What is a possible theme for "The Landlady"?

Don't trust a book by it's cover.

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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1
For a strong claim, you generally want _____ reasons.
None
One
Five
Three
2
Which of the following best describes "theme"?
The character's motivation.
The setting of a story.
The conflict.
The underlying message or main idea.
3
"Horror" is a theme.
False
True
4
What is the purpose of using symbols in literature?
To confuse the reader
To create dialogue
To convey deeper meanings
To make the text longer
5
What does pathos appeal to in an argument?
Personal experience
Credibility or ethics
Emotions
Logic
6
Which of the following is an allusion?
“It was a dark and stormy night.”
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
"Math was my kryptonite in school."
“The room was a prison.”
7
What does the term "figurative language" refer to?
Language that uses figures of speech to convey meaning
Language that is technical
Language that is literal
Language that is outdated
8
What is a narrative?
A story that recounts a sequence of events
A type of poem
A scientific report
A set of instructions
9
What is foreshadowing?
A type of dialogue
A character's backstory
A hint about what will happen later in the story.
The ending of the story
10
How can you identify the tone of a piece of writing?
By the length of the sentences
By the number of characters
By the setting
By the author's choices in words and style
11
What does ethos appeal to in an argument?
Credibility or ethics
Emotions
Personal experience
Logic
12
Why is A.C.E important in writing?
It provides a clear structure for answering questions.
It helps to create longer essays.
It makes writing more confusing.
It focuses solely on grammar.
13
Who is the author of "The Landlady"?
Somebody???
Ronald Donald
Roald Dahl
Ronny
14
What does A.C.E stand for?
Answer, Cite, Explain
Analyze, Compare, Elaborate
Ask, Create, Evaluate
Answer, Compare, Evidence
15
What is the effect of using personification?
It adds more characters
It shortens the text
It creates confusion
It makes inanimate objects relatable
16
Which of the following statements best describes an allusion?
A personal anecdote
A direct quote from another work
A reference to a well-known story, event, or person
A detailed description
17
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
"The sun was shining."
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
"She ran fast."
"The cat sat on the mat."
18
Which of the following is an example of an idiom?
“She sings beautifully”
“The book is on the table”
“The grass is green”
“Break a leg”
19
What is an example of a metaphor?
“She ran like the wind.”
“He is a shining star.”
"The sun is bright.”
“The flowers danced in the breeze.”
20
What is an inference?
A fact that is directly stated
A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.
An opinion without evidence.
A type of dialogue
21
What is the purpose of an argumentative claim?
To tell a story
To express an opinion that can be supported by evidence
To provide information
To entertain the reader
22
What does the "I" in FITT stand for?
Interpretation
Idea
Index
Idiom
23
Why are inferences important?
They provide a summary of the text.
They help readers understand deeper meanings and themes.
They make reading longer.
They are unnecessary.
24
What is a possible theme for "The Landlady"?
Don't trust a book by it's cover.
Trust and deception.
Horror.
It is always safe to trust strangers.
25
A hyperbole is...
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, or event.
A character in a story
An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."

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