Analyze Word Choice and Literary Allusions - 8th Grade Reading
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What is imagery in a text?
What is imagery in a text?
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Language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid picture. Uses sensory details to help readers visualize.
Language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid picture. Uses sensory details to help readers visualize.
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What is a simile?
What is a simile?
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A comparison using "like" or "as.". Makes comparisons explicit with connecting words.
A comparison using "like" or "as.". Makes comparisons explicit with connecting words.
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What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
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An intentional exaggeration for emphasis or effect. Stretches truth to make a point memorably.
An intentional exaggeration for emphasis or effect. Stretches truth to make a point memorably.
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What is tone in literature?
What is tone in literature?
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The author or speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience. Revealed through word choice and style.
The author or speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience. Revealed through word choice and style.
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What is mood in literature?
What is mood in literature?
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The feeling the text creates in the reader. Atmosphere created by setting, imagery, and events.
The feeling the text creates in the reader. Atmosphere created by setting, imagery, and events.
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What is the difference between tone and mood?
What is the difference between tone and mood?
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Tone is author attitude; mood is reader feeling. One comes from writer's perspective, other from reader's experience.
Tone is author attitude; mood is reader feeling. One comes from writer's perspective, other from reader's experience.
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What is an allusion?
What is an allusion?
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A brief reference to a known person, event, place, or text. Assumes reader recognizes the reference.
A brief reference to a known person, event, place, or text. Assumes reader recognizes the reference.
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What is an analogy?
What is an analogy?
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A comparison that explains an idea by showing a similar relationship. Often uses "is to" structure to show parallel relationships.
A comparison that explains an idea by showing a similar relationship. Often uses "is to" structure to show parallel relationships.
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Which meaning is intended for "cold" in "She gave me a cold stare"?
Which meaning is intended for "cold" in "She gave me a cold stare"?
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Unfriendly or lacking warmth (connotative, not temperature). Context shows emotional distance, not temperature.
Unfriendly or lacking warmth (connotative, not temperature). Context shows emotional distance, not temperature.
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Which meaning is intended for "bright" in "a bright student"?
Which meaning is intended for "bright" in "a bright student"?
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Intelligent (not giving off light). Context indicates mental ability, not luminosity.
Intelligent (not giving off light). Context indicates mental ability, not luminosity.
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Identify the figurative device: "The classroom was a zoo."
Identify the figurative device: "The classroom was a zoo."
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Metaphor. Uses "was" to equate classroom with zoo directly.
Metaphor. Uses "was" to equate classroom with zoo directly.
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Identify the figurative device: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Identify the figurative device: "The wind whispered through the trees."
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Personification. Wind can't literally whisper—human action given to nature.
Personification. Wind can't literally whisper—human action given to nature.
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Choose the word with the more positive connotation: "childish" or "youthful".
Choose the word with the more positive connotation: "childish" or "youthful".
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Youthful. "Youthful" suggests vitality; "childish" implies immaturity.
Youthful. "Youthful" suggests vitality; "childish" implies immaturity.
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What is a metaphor?
What is a metaphor?
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A direct comparison stating one thing is another. Creates equivalence without using comparison words.
A direct comparison stating one thing is another. Creates equivalence without using comparison words.
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What is figurative language in literature?
What is figurative language in literature?
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Nonliteral language that creates meaning beyond the literal words. Goes beyond dictionary definitions to convey deeper meanings.
Nonliteral language that creates meaning beyond the literal words. Goes beyond dictionary definitions to convey deeper meanings.
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Which tone best fits: "Of course, you did a perfect job—again" (context: annoyed)?
Which tone best fits: "Of course, you did a perfect job—again" (context: annoyed)?
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Sarcastic. Saying opposite of what's meant shows mockery.
Sarcastic. Saying opposite of what's meant shows mockery.
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Identify the allusion in: "He met his Waterloo during the debate."
Identify the allusion in: "He met his Waterloo during the debate."
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Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo (a decisive loss). References famous battle where Napoleon was finally defeated.
Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo (a decisive loss). References famous battle where Napoleon was finally defeated.
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Choose the word with the more negative connotation: "slim" or "skinny".
Choose the word with the more negative connotation: "slim" or "skinny".
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Skinny. "Skinny" implies unattractively thin; "slim" is neutral/positive.
Skinny. "Skinny" implies unattractively thin; "slim" is neutral/positive.
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Choose the word with the more positive connotation: “childlike” or “childish.”
Choose the word with the more positive connotation: “childlike” or “childish.”
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Childlike. "Childlike" suggests innocence; "childish" implies immaturity.
Childlike. "Childlike" suggests innocence; "childish" implies immaturity.
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Identify the tone most supported by the word choice: “cozy little room.”
Identify the tone most supported by the word choice: “cozy little room.”
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Warm and comforting. "Cozy" evokes feelings of comfort and pleasant intimacy.
Warm and comforting. "Cozy" evokes feelings of comfort and pleasant intimacy.
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Identify the tone most supported by the word choice: “frigid silence.”
Identify the tone most supported by the word choice: “frigid silence.”
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Hostile or tense. "Frigid" suggests coldness and unfriendliness between people.
Hostile or tense. "Frigid" suggests coldness and unfriendliness between people.
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Identify the allusion: “He met his Waterloo during the debate.”
Identify the allusion: “He met his Waterloo during the debate.”
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Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo. References the famous battle where Napoleon was finally defeated.
Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo. References the famous battle where Napoleon was finally defeated.
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Identify the figurative device: “The alarm screamed at dawn.”
Identify the figurative device: “The alarm screamed at dawn.”
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Personification. Gives the alarm human ability to scream.
Personification. Gives the alarm human ability to scream.
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What does tone mean in literary analysis?
What does tone mean in literary analysis?
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The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience. Reveals through word choice how the writer feels about the topic.
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience. Reveals through word choice how the writer feels about the topic.
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What is imagery as a word-choice technique?
What is imagery as a word-choice technique?
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Language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid picture. Engages sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell through descriptive words.
Language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid picture. Engages sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell through descriptive words.
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