The Scarlet Ibis - Final Test
Questions and Answers
- 1.
"I pulled the go-cart through the saw-tooth fern, down into the green dimness where the palmetto fronds whispered by the stream. I lifted him out and set him down in the soft rubber grass beside a tall pine" (Hurst 352). This quote includes the use of TWO literary devices. State which two literary devices they are and explain why.
- 2.
"Hope no longer hid in the dark palmetto thicket but perched like a cardinal in the lacy toothbrush tree, brilliantly visible" (Hurst 354). This quote includes the use of TWO literary devices. State which two literary devices they are and explain why.
- 3.
Describe the family's reaction to the death of the scarlet ibis; how does Doodle treat the ibis differently than his family? What does this reveal about his character? Write a one-paragraph response to fully discuss these questions.
- 4.
James Hurst named this story "The Scarlet Ibis" for a reason; who or what does the scarlet ibis symbolize? Write a one-paragraph response that clearly explains the relationship between the scarlet ibis and who/what it symbolizes. Use direct evidence from the text to draw at least two comparisons between the two.
- 5.
Do you blame the narrator for Doodle's death? Respond in a one-paragraph response that fully explains your argument.
- 6.
"I did not know then that pride is a wonderful, terrible, thing, a seed that bears two vines, life and death" (Hurst 354). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Simile
- C.
Metaphor
Correct Answer
C. MetaphorExplanation
The correct answer is metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. In this quote, the speaker is comparing pride to a seed that bears two vines, life and death. This comparison helps to convey the idea that pride can have both positive and negative consequences, just like the growth of a seed can lead to both the creation of life and the destruction of death.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Keeping a nice secret is very hard to do, like holding your breath" (Hurst 354). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The correct answer is simile. This is because the quote is comparing the difficulty of keeping a nice secret to the difficulty of holding your breath, using the word "like" to make the comparison. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as".Rate this question:
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- 8.
"They did not know that I did it for myself; that pride, whose slave I was, spoke to me louder than all their voices..." (Hurst 354). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification. Personification is a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities. In this quote, the speaker personifies pride by stating that it spoke to them louder than all the voices of others. By giving pride the ability to speak, the author is using personification to convey the power and influence that pride has over the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 9.
"We decided to double our efforts, to make that last drive and reach our pot of gold" (Hurst 357). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Personification
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Simile
Correct Answer
B. MetaphorExplanation
The correct answer is metaphor. In this quote, the speaker is comparing their efforts to reaching a pot of gold. This is a metaphor because it is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things, without using "like" or "as". The speaker is not literally searching for a pot of gold, but rather using this image to convey the intensity and determination they have towards achieving their goal.Rate this question:
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- 10.
"...for it lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers..." (Hurst 359).Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
The correct answer is simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." In this quote, the broken vase is being compared to red flowers using the word "like," indicating a simile.Rate this question:
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- 11.
"We shaded our eyes with our hands against the hazy glare of the sun and peered up through the still leaves. On the top-most branch a bird the size of a chicken, with scarlet feathers and long legs, was perched precariously. Its wings hung down loosely, and as we watched, a feather dropped away and floated slowly down through the green leaves" (Hurst 358). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Imagery
Correct Answer
C. ImageryExplanation
The correct answer is imagery. The passage uses vivid and descriptive language to create a visual image in the reader's mind. The author describes the hazy glare of the sun, the still leaves, the size and appearance of the bird, and the feather floating down through the green leaves. All of these details appeal to the reader's senses and help to create a clear mental picture of the scene.Rate this question:
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- 12.
"It was too late to turn back, for we had both wandered too far into a net of expectations and had left no crumbs behind" (Hurst 357). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Personification
Correct Answer
A. MetaphorExplanation
The correct answer is metaphor. This is because the quote is comparing the situation of being unable to turn back to being caught in a net of expectations. The use of the word "net" is a metaphorical representation of the entanglement and difficulty of the situation.Rate this question:
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- 13.
"Daddy, Mama, Doodle, and I were seated at the dining-room table having lunch. It was a hot day, with all the windows and doors open in case a breeze should come. In the kitchen Aunt Nicey was humming softly. After a long silence, Daddy spoke. 'It's so calm, I wouldn't be surprised if we had a storm this afternoon.' " (Hurst 358). Which literary device is being used in this quote?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Imagery
- C.
Metaphor
Correct Answer
B. ImageryExplanation
The correct answer is imagery. This is because the passage uses descriptive language to create a vivid mental image of the scene. The reader can imagine the family sitting at the dining-room table, the hot day with windows and doors open, Aunt Nicey humming softly in the kitchen, and the anticipation of a storm in the afternoon.Rate this question:
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