Question
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
A) What is the definition of the word motif? (1 point)
an important pattern and feature in a literary work
a central and unifying idea in a literary work
the series of events that occur in a literary work
an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text, including another literary work
Shame the Stars
by Guadalupe García McCall
“We’re being watched,” she whispered, leaning into me as we took to the floor and swayed with the music.
“Mamá is intrigued, but Madame Josette knows exactly who you are.”
I scanned the room as we turned in the waltz. Doña Serafina sat at a table to our left. “I think Madame Josette
is trying to distract her,” I whispered, sweeping Dulceña farther away from the two women. “Where’s your
father?”
“Against the far wall, to your right.” Dulceña dipped her head in that general direction.
Don Rodrigo was talking to Mr. Simmons, our neighbor over by Las Moras and co-owner of the sugar mill. “He
looks busy.”
“Yes, but not for long. He’ll be joining Mamá soon, and they will want to know who I’m dancing with,” Dulceña
whispered. Taking my lead, she twirled beautifully under my uplifted hand. The ease of our movement together
surprised me. We hadn’t had occasion to dance with each other in more than two years, not since our parents
stopped socializing. It felt good to hold her in my arms again.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which motif is being developed in the passage?
(1 point)
inner conflict
youth versus age
fear of failure
the loss of love
A) What is the definition of the word allusion? (1 point)
an important pattern and feature in a literary work
a reference to a well-known person, place, historical event, or character from literature or work of art
the series of events that occur in a literary work
a central and unifying idea in a literary work
A) Which sentence contains an allusion? (1 point)
The small kitten fought like a lion.
“Are you feeling under the weather?” she asked gently.
With a voice as sweet as honey, he asked if he could borrow the car.
“Your lengthy speech would have made Hamlet proud,” she scoffed.
Question 5
Shame the Stars
by Guadalupe García McCall
“Are you my Julieta?” I asked. Grinning, I offered her my hand.
She smiled and giggled nervously before taking it. “I don’t know,” she said. “Are you my Romeo?”
“You are stunning,” I said, and she winked and curtsied before me.
Dulceña took my hand. “What took you so long?” she asked. “It’s almost eleven.”
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
This passage contains an allusion to a
(1 point)
novel by Shakespeare.
fourteenth-century sonnet.
play by Shakespeare.
sonnet written in Old English.
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
A) What is the definition of the word motif? (1 point)
an important pattern and feature in a literary work
a central and unifying idea in a literary work
the series of events that occur in a literary work
an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text, including another literary work
Shame the Stars
by Guadalupe García McCall
“We’re being watched,” she whispered, leaning into me as we took to the floor and swayed with the music.
“Mamá is intrigued, but Madame Josette knows exactly who you are.”
I scanned the room as we turned in the waltz. Doña Serafina sat at a table to our left. “I think Madame Josette
is trying to distract her,” I whispered, sweeping Dulceña farther away from the two women. “Where’s your
father?”
“Against the far wall, to your right.” Dulceña dipped her head in that general direction.
Don Rodrigo was talking to Mr. Simmons, our neighbor over by Las Moras and co-owner of the sugar mill. “He
looks busy.”
“Yes, but not for long. He’ll be joining Mamá soon, and they will want to know who I’m dancing with,” Dulceña
whispered. Taking my lead, she twirled beautifully under my uplifted hand. The ease of our movement together
surprised me. We hadn’t had occasion to dance with each other in more than two years, not since our parents
stopped socializing. It felt good to hold her in my arms again.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which motif is being developed in the passage?
(1 point)
inner conflict
youth versus age
fear of failure
the loss of love
A) What is the definition of the word allusion? (1 point)
an important pattern and feature in a literary work
a reference to a well-known person, place, historical event, or character from literature or work of art
the series of events that occur in a literary work
a central and unifying idea in a literary work
A) Which sentence contains an allusion? (1 point)
The small kitten fought like a lion.
“Are you feeling under the weather?” she asked gently.
With a voice as sweet as honey, he asked if he could borrow the car.
“Your lengthy speech would have made Hamlet proud,” she scoffed.
Question 5
Shame the Stars
by Guadalupe García McCall
“Are you my Julieta?” I asked. Grinning, I offered her my hand.
She smiled and giggled nervously before taking it. “I don’t know,” she said. “Are you my Romeo?”
“You are stunning,” I said, and she winked and curtsied before me.
Dulceña took my hand. “What took you so long?” she asked. “It’s almost eleven.”
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
This passage contains an allusion to a
(1 point)
novel by Shakespeare.
fourteenth-century sonnet.
play by Shakespeare.
sonnet written in Old English.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Certainly! Here are the answers based on the provided text and questions:
**Question 1**
A) What is the definition of the word motif?
- **Answer:** an important pattern and feature in a literary work
**Question 2**
A) Use the passage to answer the question. Which motif is being developed in the passage?
- **Answer:** inner conflict
**Question 3**
A) What is the definition of the word allusion?
- **Answer:** a reference to a well-known person, place, historical event, or character from literature or work of art
**Question 4**
A) Which sentence contains an allusion?
- **Answer:** “Your lengthy speech would have made Hamlet proud,” she scoffed.
**Question 5**
A) Use the passage to answer the question. This passage contains an allusion to a
- **Answer:** play by Shakespeare.
These answers should accurately reflect the content and context of the questions provided.
**Question 1**
A) What is the definition of the word motif?
- **Answer:** an important pattern and feature in a literary work
**Question 2**
A) Use the passage to answer the question. Which motif is being developed in the passage?
- **Answer:** inner conflict
**Question 3**
A) What is the definition of the word allusion?
- **Answer:** a reference to a well-known person, place, historical event, or character from literature or work of art
**Question 4**
A) Which sentence contains an allusion?
- **Answer:** “Your lengthy speech would have made Hamlet proud,” she scoffed.
**Question 5**
A) Use the passage to answer the question. This passage contains an allusion to a
- **Answer:** play by Shakespeare.
These answers should accurately reflect the content and context of the questions provided.