Standards 105 & 117 Quiz
KCK10RHS0105: Identify, interpret, and analyze the use of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, analogies, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, idioms, imagery, and symbolism in a passage, using context clues KCK10RHS0117: Analyze and evaluate how an author? S or narrator? S style, including word choice and sentence structure, works with the author? S or narrator? S use of literary devices, such as foreshadowing, flashback, irony, figurative language, symbolism, tone, mood, satire, imagery, point of view, allusion, dialogue, overstatement, paradox, and kinds of evidence used, to achieve the intended purpose for writing a variety of passages
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- Which of the following is the definition for simile:
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A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect.
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Is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that have something in common.
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A comparison between two unlike things that have something in common using the words like or as to make a comparison.
Correct Answer
C. A comparison between two unlike things that have something in common using the words like or as to make a comparison.Explanation
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" to highlight a similarity between them. This comparison helps the reader or listener to better understand or visualize the subject being described. Unlike exaggeration or humorous effect, a simile focuses on finding common ground between two different things to create a vivid and relatable image.Rate this question:
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The following statement is an example of a simile: "Cassius is as sneaky as a slithering snake in the grass."
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Cassius is as sneaky as a slithering snake in the grass" is an example of a simile because it uses the word "as" to compare Cassius to a sneaky snake. Similes are figures of speech that make comparisons using "like" or "as" to highlight similarities between two different things. In this case, the comparison emphasizes Cassius's sneaky nature by likening it to a slithering snake in the grass.Rate this question:
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- CICERO: What—have you seen something so strange that it is clearly an omen from the gods?
- CASCA: A common slave—you’d know him if you saw him—held up his left hand, which flamed and burned like twenty torches together. And yet his hand was immune to the fire and didn’t get burned. Also—I’ve kept my sword unsheathed since I saw this—in front of the Capitol I met a lion who looked at me and strutted by without bothering to attack me. And there were a hundred spooked women huddled together in fear who swore they saw men on fire walk up and down the streets.
- What would be the appropriate Tone & Mood for this section in the play?
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The Author's Tone: dramatic & exaggerated The reader's Mood: frightening & eerie
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The author's Tone: loving & sympathetic / The reader's Mood: silly & goofy
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The author's Tone: calm & peaceful / The reader's Mood: lazy & relaxing
Correct Answer
A. The Author's Tone: dramatic & exaggerated The reader's Mood: frightening & eerieExplanation
The passage describes strange and supernatural events, such as a slave's hand that burns without being harmed, a lion that doesn't attack, and women seeing men on fire. The use of words like "flamed and burned like twenty torches together" and "spooked women huddled together in fear" indicates a dramatic and exaggerated tone. This tone creates a sense of fear and unease in the reader, making the mood of the passage frightening and eerie.Rate this question:
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1. *Idioms: An expression that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words. Example Idioms: "Kick the bucket" = When someone dies "A piece of cake"= Something is easy "A taste of your own medicine"= When someone does to you, what you do to others 2. Therefore the idiom underlined in the following sentence below means: Cassius continuously "added fuel to the fire" as he spoke to Brutus about Caesar's weaknesses.
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When someone does some burning.
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Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.
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When someone sits back and does absolutely nothing.
Correct Answer
B. Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is.Explanation
The idiom "added fuel to the fire" means that Cassius continuously did something to make a bad situation even worse than it already was.Rate this question:
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In act 1 of Julius Caesar, how effective was the author's use of foreshadowing "Beware of the ides of March"?
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Effective, because it shows that Caesar is scared is as he walks away.
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Effective, because it shows how frightened all of Rome is after the Soothsayer shouts it out twice.
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Not very effective, because it shows how Caesar blows the whole thing off by saying "He is a dreamer. Let's leave him. Pass",
Correct Answer
C. Not very effective, because it shows how Caesar blows the whole thing off by saying "He is a dreamer. Let's leave him. Pass",Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the author's use of foreshadowing in the line "Beware of the ides of March" is not very effective because Caesar dismisses it and does not take it seriously. This implies that the foreshadowing does not have the desired impact on Caesar and does not contribute significantly to the tension or suspense in the play.Rate this question:
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The following is the definition for the term Paradox: A statement or situation containing apparently contradictory or incompatible elements, but on closer inspection may be true.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given definition of paradox states that it is a statement or situation that appears to have contradictory or incompatible elements, but upon closer examination, it may actually be true. This implies that paradoxes can exist and be valid, making the statement "True" correct.Rate this question:
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The following is an example of a Paradox: "Cowards die many times before their deaths."
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A person can only die once however there is a contradiction due to the statement meaning death in one's mind.Rate this question:
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Which type of irony fits best with Marullus & Flavius being put to death for removing decorations from Caesar's statues:
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Situational Irony: when a situation occurs which is quite the reverse of what one might have expected. (Unexpected twist) one might have expected. (Unexpected twist)
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Verbal irony: a figure of speech when an expression used is the opposite of the thought in the speaker's mind, thus conveying a meaning that contradicts the literal definition.
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Both A & B
Correct Answer
A. Situational Irony: when a situation occurs which is quite the reverse of what one might have expected. (Unexpected twist) one might have expected. (Unexpected twist)Explanation
Marullus and Flavius being put to death for removing decorations from Caesar's statues is an example of situational irony because it is the reverse of what one might have expected. One would expect that their actions would be seen as a form of protest against Caesar's power and be praised, but instead, they are punished for their actions. This unexpected twist adds irony to the situation.Rate this question:
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What could the action of Cassius planting fake letters in the home of Brutus symbolize?
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That he's truly looking out for Brutus.
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That he is being very sneaky and dishonest towards Brutus.
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That he is doing the most honest and noble thing for Brutus.
Correct Answer
B. That he is being very sneaky and dishonest towards Brutus.Explanation
The action of Cassius planting fake letters in the home of Brutus symbolizes his deceitfulness and manipulation towards Brutus. By planting fake letters, Cassius is attempting to deceive Brutus and manipulate him into joining the conspiracy against Caesar. This action demonstrates Cassius' willingness to use dishonest tactics to achieve his goals, even if it means betraying his supposed friend.Rate this question:
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The following is the definition for Allusion: A reference to a famous person or event in life or literature. i.e. Therefore all listed below are examples of Allusions in the play Julius Caesar except for which?
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"why, man he doth bestride the narrow world like a Colossus" (Colossus of Rhodes is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world)
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"No, Cassius. The eye can't see itself by reflection in some other things" (Brutus explaining how he can't see greatness in himself)
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"Ay, as Aeneas, our great ancestor, did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder the old Anchises bear.." ( Aeneas was the son of Anchises and Aphrodite. He is associated with the founding of Rome, and his story is told in Virgil's Aeneid.)
Correct Answer
B. "No, Cassius. The eye can't see itself by reflection in some other things" (Brutus explaining how he can't see greatness in himself)Explanation
The correct answer is "No, Cassius. The eye can't see itself by reflection in some other things" (Brutus explaining how he can't see greatness in himself). This statement does not contain any reference to a famous person or event in life or literature, which is the definition of an allusion. The other two statements in the question include references to the Colossus of Rhodes and Aeneas, which are examples of allusions.Rate this question:
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Analogies: the comparison of two pairs, which have the same relationship. Therefore all are analogies except for:
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Mop is to classroom as Teacher is to rest
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Go is to green as red is to stop
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Hand as to glove as foot is to shoe
Correct Answer
A. Mop is to classroom as Teacher is to restExplanation
The correct answer is "Mop is to classroom as Teacher is to rest" because the relationship between a mop and a classroom is that a mop is used to clean a classroom. However, there is no clear relationship between a teacher and rest. The other analogies in the options all have clear relationships: "Go is to green as red is to stop" relates to traffic lights, "Hand as to glove as foot is to shoe" relates to body parts and their corresponding coverings.Rate this question:
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How effective was the Author's use of Imagery on Act 1 Scene 3: "I’ve seen storms in which the angry winds split old oak trees, and I’ve seen the ocean swell, rage, and foam, as if it wanted to reach the storm clouds, but never before tonight, never until now, have I experienced a storm that drops fire" "A common slave—you’d know him if you saw him—held up his left hand, which flamed and burned like twenty torches together. And yet his hand was immune to the fire and didn’t get burned." "there were a hundred spooked women huddled together in fear who swore they saw men on fire walk up and down the streets."
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Somewhat effective, there is some detail to imagine what has happened that night.
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Not effective there is little to no detail to imagine what has happened that night.
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Very effective, there was a lot of detail to help paint a picture in the mind of the reader so that one could imagine what has happened that night.
Correct Answer
C. Very effective, there was a lot of detail to help paint a picture in the mind of the reader so that one could imagine what has happened that night.Explanation
The author's use of imagery in Act 1 Scene 3 is very effective because it provides a vivid and detailed description of the storm and the strange occurrences happening that night. The mention of storms splitting old oak trees and the ocean raging and foaming creates a sense of chaos and power. The description of a slave holding up his hand that flames and burns like twenty torches, but remains unharmed, adds an element of mystery and supernatural. Additionally, the mention of spooked women who swear they saw men on fire walking the streets adds to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere. Overall, the imagery used in this scene helps the reader to imagine and visualize the events of that night.Rate this question:
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Choose the appropriate sentence that portrays an example of an onomatopoeia.
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The thunder and lightening was very loud and scary in the beginning of scene 3.
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The thunder and lightening shook all of Rome in the beginning of scene 3.
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The thunder boomed and the lightening blindly lit up the sky in the beginning of scene 3.
Correct Answer
C. The thunder boomed and the lightening blindly lit up the sky in the beginning of scene 3.Explanation
The sentence "The thunder boomed and the lightening blindly lit up the sky" is an example of an onomatopoeia because the word "boomed" imitates the sound of thunder.Rate this question:
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The definition of personification is:
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A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect.
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Is an object or action that represents something else.
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Is giving human qualities to animals or objects.
Correct Answer
C. Is giving human qualities to animals or objects.Explanation
Personification is the act of attributing human qualities or characteristics to animals or objects. This figure of speech is used to make the description more vivid, engaging, or relatable by giving non-human entities human-like traits. By personifying animals or objects, the writer or speaker aims to create a stronger emotional connection or to enhance the understanding of the subject being described.Rate this question:
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Which group is conspiring against Caesar?
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Marullus & Flavius
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Antony, Calpurnia, &
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Cassius, Brutus, Casca, & Cinna
Correct Answer
C. Cassius, Brutus, Casca, & CinnaExplanation
Cassius, Brutus, Casca, & Cinna are the group of individuals who are conspiring against Caesar. This can be inferred from historical accounts and Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," where these characters are depicted as part of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar.Rate this question:
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