Progress Probe - SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, and Symbolism, etc. Period: Date: Question 1 of 16 from: "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

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1 Progress Probe - SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, and Symbolism, etc. Name: Period: Date: Question 1 of 16 from: "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore- While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door- "Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door- Only this and nothing more." This first verse of "The Raven" gives us an idea of the. A. mystery B. rhyme C. theme D. setting Question 2 of 16 Times were very hard then. We had to use coupons to buy gas, and when they ran out, we had to leave the car in the driveway and walk. They rationed everything back then. Lots of folks collected rubber for the war drives so they could turn it into something for our troops. Everybody on our street had a Victory garden. We grew our own vegetables because we didn't have the money to buy them, or because they just didn't have much in the stores and, sugar! Sugar was a rarity! If we got sugar, we felt like we were rich! It's funny how much better something tastes to you when it's a rare treat. Of course, we didn't mind all the shortages and hardships because we knew how hard our boys were having it fighting over in Europe or out in the Pacific. This passage was written to help us understand the. A. characters B. conflict C. setting D. conclusion Question 3 of 16

2 Using her leafy arms, the tree provided shelter for the songbirds. This is an example of A. Simile B. Alliteration C. Personification D. Hyperbole Question 4 of 16 Personification is giving human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects. Which is an example of personification? A. Mole cooked himself a fine dinner. B. Mole ran quickly. C. Mole swam across the river. D. Mole was cold and shivering. Question 5 of 16 The following quote is an example of what literary technique? "Roll down this hill if you are so inclined." A. metaphor B. pun C. personification D. simile Question 6 of 16 Identify the literary device used in the following sentence. The tree waved its limbs hello as I marveled at the spectacular colors of its leaves. A. repetition B. personification

3 C. foreshadowing D. irony Question 7 of 16 Read the following stanza, look at the words in bold, and identify the literary device used. The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. '`Tis some visitor,' I muttered, 'tapping at my chamber door - Only this, and nothing more.' A. alliteration B. flashback C. foreshadowing D. metaphor Question 8 of 16 The slippery, slimy sea serpent slithered sleekly into the sea. This sentence gives you a feeling of what? A. something thick and heavy B. something rolling along C. something smooth and slick D. something bouncing down a hill Question 9 of 16 In a drama the primary conflict will usually be between a character and. A. a force of nature B. another character

4 C. something inside himself D. the universe Question 10 of 16 from: "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore- While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door- "Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door- Only this and nothing more." Which literary device is present in this section of the poem? A. irony B. foreshadowing C. personification D. metaphors Question 11 of 16 Which of the following is not an example of irony? A. The government funding tobacco farmers and anti-smoking campaigns. B. A mechanic with a car that won't run. C. A "slow down" sign with 85 mph on it. D. A baby with a cold. Question 12 of 16 Read this short story's opening paragraph and answer the question. The night was dark, and the wind whipped briskly around corners. Jenny almost ran down the street as she hurried home. She wrapped her coat more closely around her as the wind increased and bits of ice began to sting her face. It would be dangerous to be out much longer. What does the setting of this story tell you?

5 A. The danger is being out at night. B. The danger is being out in a winter storm. C. The danger is being out after curfew. D. The danger is that she is being followed. Question 13 of 16 Sharon looked behind her and noticed the man in the hat following her. She felt extremely nervous and quickened her steps. When she turned the corner, there stood her brother. He was ready and able to help. She was safe. Which is part of the rising action of this passage? A. She was safe. B. Sharon looked behind her. C. There stood her brother. D. He was ready and able to help. Question 14 of 16 What is the literary element that describes the time and place of a fictional story? A. theme B. flashback C. setting D. conflict Question 15 of 16 There are five main elements of fiction: character, plot, setting, theme, and point of view. When you read, you are often asked to create a writing project that demonstrates your understanding of these elements. If you plan a character analysis, you must demonstrate that you understand the character and what motivates him/her. As you read a story, you should be closely observant of the characters and what they do or say. This gives you insight into their personality. Which of the following would be leasthelpful to remember as you plan to write a character analysis? A. What does the characters physical appearance say about him? Is it important to the plot? Does it reveal his habits? Does it reveal something that has happened to him that will influence his actions?

6 B. How does the character react to the conflict in the story? Does he shy away from it? Does he rise to the occasion and face the conflict head on? Does the conflict make him stronger? Does it reveal a flaw in his nature? C. How does the character reveal himself through the dialogue? Is he an open character who converses easily? Is he reserved? How does he react to others? What kind of language or dialect does he use? D. What kind of family does the character have? Does he come from a large family or a small family? Is his family in the story, as well? Question 16 of 16 Part of the rising action in the Cinderella story includes A. the fairy godmother's visit to Cinderella. B. the prince and Cinderella's marriage. C. the prince finding Cinderella. D. the stepsisters realizing Cinderella's identity.

7 Teacher Key with Answers SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, and Symbolism Ques Answer Level Skill Subskill Item # 1 D Easy Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 2 C Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 3 C Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 4 A Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 5 B Hard Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 6 B Hard Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 7 A Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 8 C Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 9 B Easy Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 10 B Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 11 D Easy Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 12 B Easy Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 13 B Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 14 C Easy Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 15 D Easy Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, 16 A Moderate Literature SPI Flashback, Foreshadowing, D18300 D51909 D55233 D50149 D60411 D68802 D1168 D53093 D372 D18257 D55678 D55545 D56537 D68803 D62782 D60604