AnswersKS-English Language Arts 9 CRComparing Poetry: Poetic Devices

Literary and Sound Devices in Poetry Answers

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Which phrase from the excerpt uses hyperbole?

A
“when day comes”
B
“we ask ourselves”
C
“this never-ending shade”
D
“the loss we carry”
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How does the phrase "out of the shade, / aflame and unafraid” affect the poem’s mood?

A
It uses assonance to create a cheerful mood.
B
It uses assonance to create a brave mood.
C
It uses assonance to create a sorrowful mood.
D
It uses assonance to create an angry mood.
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Which phrases in "The Hill We Climb” use assonance? Select three options.“norms and notions”“prepared to be the heirs”“to author a new chapter, / To offer hope and laughter”“weathered and witnessed”“might with right”

A
“norms and notions”
B
“prepared to be the heirs”
C
“to author a new chapter, / To offer hope and laughter”
D
“weathered and witnessed”
E
“might with right”
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How does imagery support the theme of the passage?

A
Describing the rats’ tails and whiskers shows how nature can be dangerous.
B
Describing the rats following the piper shows how loyalty will be rewarded.
C
Describing the rats dancing shows the connection between humans and animals.
D
Describing the rats falling into the river shows that unthinking devotion can be dangerous.

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