Which of the following is an allusion?

"Math was my kryptonite in school."

What is foreshadowing?

A hint about what will happen later in the story.

What does the term "figurative language" refer to?

Language that uses figures of speech to convey meaning

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

By the author's choices in words and style

What is the purpose of an argumentative claim?

To express an opinion that can be supported by evidence

What is a possible theme for "The Landlady"?

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

What is an inference?

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

A story that recounts a sequence of events

Why are inferences important?

They help readers understand deeper meanings and themes.

Which of the following best describes "theme"?

The underlying message or main idea.

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

What is the effect of using personification?

It makes inanimate objects relatable

Why is A.C.E important in writing?

It provides a clear structure for answering questions.

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."

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Language that is outdated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

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