Personification is when an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.
What is personification?(1 point)
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when an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics
when an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics
when expressions that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly are used for a descriptive effect
when expressions that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly are used for a descriptive effect
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to emphasize an idea or emotion.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to emphasize an idea or emotion.
A figure of speech that replaces one word, object, or concept with another one with which it is closely associated.
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River of Angels
by Alejandro Morales
One afternoon after getting his pay, he went to his room in the bachelors’ quarters, packed a small duffel bag and followed the sun to the West Coast. The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married. He remained in San Francisco with his wife, had two boys and worked in what seemed to be never-ending construction. Everywhere he looked there was a house, a building, a bridge, streets, parks being constructed. He saved his money and sent funds to his sister and her husband. The couple eventually came to Southern California.
Excerpt from "River of Angels" by Alejandro Morales is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (©Arte Público Press - University of Houston)
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
In which sentence from the passage does the author use personification?
(1 point)
Responses
“He saved his money and sent funds to his sister and her husband.”
“He saved his money and sent funds to his sister and her husband.”
“One afternoon after getting his pay, he went to his room in the bachelors’ quarters, packed a small duffel bag and followed the sun to the West Coast.”
“One afternoon after getting his pay, he went to his room in the bachelors’ quarters, packed a small duffel bag and followed the sun to the West Coast.”
“The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married.”
“The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married.”
“He remained in San Francisco with his wife, had two boys and worked in what seemed to be never-ending construction.”
by Alejandro Morales
One afternoon after getting his pay, he went to his room in the bachelors’ quarters, packed a small duffel bag and followed the sun to the West Coast. The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married. He remained in San Francisco with his wife, had two boys and worked in what seemed to be never-ending construction. Everywhere he looked there was a house, a building, a bridge, streets, parks being constructed. He saved his money and sent funds to his sister and her husband. The couple eventually came to Southern California.
Excerpt from "River of Angels" by Alejandro Morales is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (©Arte Público Press - University of Houston)
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
In which sentence from the passage does the author use personification?
(1 point)
Responses
“He saved his money and sent funds to his sister and her husband.”
“He saved his money and sent funds to his sister and her husband.”
“One afternoon after getting his pay, he went to his room in the bachelors’ quarters, packed a small duffel bag and followed the sun to the West Coast.”
“One afternoon after getting his pay, he went to his room in the bachelors’ quarters, packed a small duffel bag and followed the sun to the West Coast.”
“The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married.”
“The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married.”
“He remained in San Francisco with his wife, had two boys and worked in what seemed to be never-ending construction.”
The sentence from the passage that uses personification is:
“The year was 1900, the dawn of a new century, when Rodia arrived in San Francisco, where love caught him, and a year later he was married.”
In this sentence, love is described as if it has the ability to "catch" someone, which is a human characteristic attributed to an abstract concept.
What is the definition of allusions in literature?(1 point)
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the social and cultural environment of the setting of a text, particularly as it pertains to the beliefs, values, and practices of the people who live there
the social and cultural environment of the setting of a text, particularly as it pertains to the beliefs, values, and practices of the people who live there
expressions used for a descriptive effect that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly
expressions used for a descriptive effect that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly
implied references that call something to mind without naming it
implied references that call something to mind without naming it
the use of descriptive language that creates a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and may evoke an emotional response
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the social and cultural environment of the setting of a text, particularly as it pertains to the beliefs, values, and practices of the people who live there
the social and cultural environment of the setting of a text, particularly as it pertains to the beliefs, values, and practices of the people who live there
expressions used for a descriptive effect that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly
expressions used for a descriptive effect that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly
implied references that call something to mind without naming it
implied references that call something to mind without naming it
the use of descriptive language that creates a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and may evoke an emotional response
The definition of allusions in literature is:
implied references that call something to mind without naming it.
What can a reader learn by studying the cultural setting in a story?(1 point)
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the methods of going from one place to another throughout the world
the methods of going from one place to another throughout the world
the ideas of a particular person in a story in comparison to the ideas of another person
the ideas of a particular person in a story in comparison to the ideas of another person
the details about the people of the story and how they are connected to the environment
the details about the people of the story and how they are connected to the environment
the ways that the people interact with each other in all different types of places
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the methods of going from one place to another throughout the world
the methods of going from one place to another throughout the world
the ideas of a particular person in a story in comparison to the ideas of another person
the ideas of a particular person in a story in comparison to the ideas of another person
the details about the people of the story and how they are connected to the environment
the details about the people of the story and how they are connected to the environment
the ways that the people interact with each other in all different types of places
By studying the cultural setting in a story, a reader can learn:
the details about the people of the story and how they are connected to the environment.
She sought to catch her breath but simply could not. She had just run 10 blocks, dodging in and out of the commuters on the sardine-packed street, in order to make it to her train before it slipped out of the station. She absolutely must with 100 percent certainty make the train since the next one would not come for another 15 minutes and that would make her late for her meeting with her boss. The only thing was, once she started moving forward on the train she realized that she was indeed going the wrong direction. Her heart sank, literally falling to the soles of her feet, when she realized the error she had made in haste. Now, she knew it was simply inevitable that she would be tardy to her most important meeting of the day. But then, just as quickly as she sunk into the depths of despair, she had another sudden realization. She didn’t need to wait for the next train. Her problem would easily be solved by splurging for a taxi, which she gladly did as soon as she pushed her way off the train at the next station.
Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Which best describes how the figurative language in this paragraph relates to its cultural setting?
(1 point)
Responses
The phrase, “tardy to her most important meeting,” shows that the cultural setting is a place where people lack a value for time.
The phrase, “tardy to her most important meeting,” shows that the cultural setting is a place where people lack a value for time.
The phrase, “sunk into the depths of despair,” shows that the cultural setting of the story took place long ago.
The phrase, “sunk into the depths of despair,” shows that the cultural setting of the story took place long ago.
The phrase, “splurging for a taxi,” reveals that the cultural setting is in a place where people are often in a hurry.
The phrase, “splurging for a taxi,” reveals that the cultural setting is in a place where people are often in a hurry.
The phrase, “sardine-packed street,” shows that the cultural setting takes place in a crowded urban area.
The phrase, “sardine-packed street,” shows that the cultural setting takes place in a crowded urban area.
Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Which best describes how the figurative language in this paragraph relates to its cultural setting?
(1 point)
Responses
The phrase, “tardy to her most important meeting,” shows that the cultural setting is a place where people lack a value for time.
The phrase, “tardy to her most important meeting,” shows that the cultural setting is a place where people lack a value for time.
The phrase, “sunk into the depths of despair,” shows that the cultural setting of the story took place long ago.
The phrase, “sunk into the depths of despair,” shows that the cultural setting of the story took place long ago.
The phrase, “splurging for a taxi,” reveals that the cultural setting is in a place where people are often in a hurry.
The phrase, “splurging for a taxi,” reveals that the cultural setting is in a place where people are often in a hurry.
The phrase, “sardine-packed street,” shows that the cultural setting takes place in a crowded urban area.
The phrase, “sardine-packed street,” shows that the cultural setting takes place in a crowded urban area.
The best description of how the figurative language in this paragraph relates to its cultural setting is:
The phrase, “sardine-packed street,” shows that the cultural setting takes place in a crowded urban area.
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