What is the definition of 'literal'?

The most basic, concrete meaning of a word or phrase

Which is an example of analysis?

Thayer says "seemed years long" to show how intense it was.

When writing a memoir, you should:

Answers 1 and 2 (both top answers)

Which of the following is a simile?

Her eyelashes were like black commas punctuating her eyes.

Your memoir should be how long?

At least 2-3 double-spaced college ruled pages!

What is figurative language?

Both answers 2 and 3, Imaginative language used to convey deeper meanings, The more abstract, non-concrete meaning of a word or phrase

Which of the following is personification?

The stone skipped happily across the lake.

How can you tell the difference between main ideas and supporting details?

Answers 1 and 3 (both left-side answers)

Which of the following is a correct in-text citation of a quote?

"With Charlie's help I had passed my first test" (49).

Which is an example of analysis?

Thayer uses "gripped" to personify how strong her fear was.

Which is an example of a metaphor?

"My hands were blistered clubs" (45).

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

The eclipse shone like an angel outlined in the sky., Both answers 2 and 3., My brother's musical talent eclipsed mine a long time ago.

What is the main idea of a text?

The most important idea an author is talking about

Which of the following is good analysis?

Both answers 1 and 2 (both top answers)., "Blistered clubs" lets us know Thayer's hands really hurt., "Blistered clubs" suggests Thayer thinks the cold is harsh.

When you do a close reading, what should you do to the text?

All of the above, Mark it up/underline/write on it

Which of the following is a correct in-text citation of a quote?

"There are conflicting opinions" about Jordan's climb (15).

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1
What is the definition of 'literal'?
The abstract, non-concrete definition of a word or phrase
Having to do with literature
The most basic, concrete meaning of a word or phrase
I literally have no idea.
2
Which is an example of analysis?
Thayer thinks the bears were "dangerous, yet graceful" (50).
"Seemed years long" is a hyperbole.
Thayer "passed [her] first test" on the ice (49).
Thayer says "seemed years long" to show how intense it was.
3
When writing a memoir, you should:
Write your whole life story
Answers 1 and 2 (both top answers)
Tell what you learned from the experience you describe
Describe lessons another reader could possibly relate to
4
Which of the following is a simile?
Her eyelashes were like black commas punctuating her eyes.
Mr. Adams is, like, the best math teacher ever!
The stars were diamonds in the sky.
Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear.
5
Your memoir should be how long?
As long as a brontosaurus's neck.
At least 2-3 pages.
At least 2-3 double-spaced college ruled pages!
Both answers 1 and 2 (both top answers).
6
What is figurative language?
Both answers 2 and 3
Imaginative language used to convey deeper meanings
The more abstract, non-concrete meaning of a word or phrase
The exact, concrete definition of a word
7
What must you include in your answer for a TDA?
All of the above
quotes or facts from the text
citations (page numbers in parenthesis)
Your own explanations/analysis
8
Which of the following is personification?
The stone skipped happily across the lake.
The hippopotamus yawned like a lion.
The sharp mountains looked like daggers.
I have told you that a million times.
9
How can you tell the difference between main ideas and supporting details?
Supporting details are more specific than the main idea
Answers 1 and 3 (both left-side answers)
Supporting details don't always relate to the main idea
The main idea is the biggest, most central idea of the text
10
When writing a memoir, you should:
Include figurative language
All of the above
Have an introduction, body, and conclusion
Focus on one specific event or moment
11
Which of the following is a correct in-text citation of a quote?
'The bears were only four hundred yards away.' (page 45)
Thayer says her "hands were blistered clubs" (page 45).
"With Charlie's help I had passed my first test" (49).
"I fired a warning shot to the bear's left." (48)
12
Which is an example of analysis?
Charlie is Thayer's dog in the memoir.
Thayer uses "gripped" to personify how strong her fear was.
"Fear gripped me" is an example of personification.
Thayer did not get attacked by the bear.
13
Which is an example of a metaphor?
"burning a bright red on the white ice" (48).
"zigzagged in and out of the rough ice" (49).
"I looked out at cold, clear skies" (45).
"My hands were blistered clubs" (45).
14
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
We watched the eclipse.
The eclipse shone like an angel outlined in the sky.
Both answers 2 and 3.
My brother's musical talent eclipsed mine a long time ago.
15
What is the main idea of a text?
The ideas of an author who lives in Maine
The author's feelings about the text
The most important idea an author is talking about
The details contained in the text
16
What does TDA stand for?
Textual Dilemma Analyzed
Time Dependent Analysis
That Dog is Angry
Text Dependent Analysis
17
Which of the following is good analysis?
Both answers 1 and 2 (both top answers).
"Blistered clubs" rhymes with "bear cubs."
"Blistered clubs" lets us know Thayer's hands really hurt.
"Blistered clubs" suggests Thayer thinks the cold is harsh.
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When you do a close reading, what should you do to the text?
Ask questions about the text as you read
All of the above
Read it carefully
Mark it up/underline/write on it
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Why do authors use figurative language?
To paint a picture in readers' minds.
To bring the reader into the memoir or story.
To convey strong emotional experiences.
All of the above.
20
Which of the following is a correct in-text citation of a quote?
Jordan 'accomplished his goal.' (page 15)
"There are conflicting opinions" about Jordan's climb (15).
Jordan hopes people "pursue their own adventures" (page 15).
One climber called it a "celebrity-oriented" thing. (15)

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