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1.

Which of the following is a definition of author’s style?

A.the intention of the author in a literary work
B.The author’s choice and arrangement of words and sentences
C.the author’s relationship to the narrator in a story
D.the emotional quality or atmosphere of a story or poem



2.

The voice that talks to the reader of a poem is known as the

A.first person.
B.writer.
C.poet.
D.speaker.



3.

Which of the following is a term for a traditional story of unknown origin that explains the beliefs and traditions of a people?

A.poem
B.ballad
C.myth
D.elegy



4.

Which of the following is NOT part of drawing conclusions about plot?

A.using multiple details or pieces of information about a story
B.making a general statement about the events of a story
C.connecting details about characters, ideas, and events
D.looking at background information about the author



5.

Click on the letter of the phrase that means about the same as the underlined word.

Sylvester was inconsolable when he heard his family was moving.

A.completely suprised
B.unable to be comforted
C.ready to take action
D.talkative and loud



6.

In _______________________, the character’s personality is revealed through his or her words, thoughts, and actions, as well as through what other characters think and say about the character.

A.indirect characterization
B.direct characterization
C.third-person point of view
D.interpreting author's meaning



7.

Rhyme and rhyme scheme are important because they give poetry a musical quality and make the lines pleasing to hear and easier to remember.

A.True
B.False



8.

Which of the following word groups contain examples of onomatopoeia?

A.lovely looking lake
B.bright light
C.with words like fire
D.clank, bang, crash



9.

Which of the following phrases does not describe imagery?

A.words and phrases that appeal to the five senses
B.the author’s relationship to details in a story
C.details that help readers form mental pictures
D.descriptions that bring writing to life



10.

A narrative poem expresses personal thoughts and feelings toward a subject while a lyric poem tells a story.

A.True
B.False

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