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Reading Literary Text Unit Test
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Read "The Cricket Sang" by Emily Dickinson.

The cricket sang,

And set the sun,

And workmen finished, one by one,

Their seam the day upon.

The low grass loaded with the dew,

The twilight stood as strangers do

With hat in hand, polite and new,

To stay as if, or go.

A vastness, as a neighbor, came,—

A wisdom without face or name,

A peace, as hemispheres at home,—

And so the night became.



In 1-2 sentences, explain how figurative language such as use of metaphor and simile can help a reader create meaning.

(2 points)

Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0
The question is not answered.

Answer 1

By using metaphors and similes, the author can help the reader make connections between different concepts or ideas in the text, leading to a deeper understanding of the meaning behind the words. For example, in "The Cricket Sang," the comparison of twilight standing like strangers with hat in hand can evoke a sense of unfamiliarity or uncertainty in the reader, adding layers of meaning to the poem.