The two examples of sensory language that appeal to the sense of touch are:
- goosebumps spreading down her arms
- mud squeezing between her toes
Which examples of sensory language appeal to the sense of touch? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
goosebumps spreading down her arms
goosebumps spreading down her arms
voices echoing in the house next door
voices echoing in the house next door
summer twilight deepening in the night sky
summer twilight deepening in the night sky
browning garlic and onions wafting in
browning garlic and onions wafting in
mud squeezing between her toes
11 answers
Although the town was puny compared to the city, Mack found the scent of bread wafting from the bakery and the tinkle of wind chimes spinning in the breeze quite relaxing. He strolled along the sidewalks, remarkably unbothered by the lack of crowd or chatter. Despite every deficiency, Mack appeared thrilled by his new assignment.
What effect does the sensory language have on the mood of the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a nostalgic and loving mood.
What effect does the sensory language have on the mood of the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
It creates a frustrated and resigned mood.
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a warm and carefree mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a skeptical and harsh mood.
It creates a nostalgic and loving mood.
The sensory language creates a warm and carefree mood.
Don was so excited to adopt his first kitten that he signed the papers and brought her home as fast as he could, only to discover that he was horribly allergic to cats.
What kind of irony is used in this sentence, if any?
(1 point)
Responses
verbal irony
verbal irony
no irony
no irony
situational irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
What kind of irony is used in this sentence, if any?
(1 point)
Responses
verbal irony
verbal irony
no irony
no irony
situational irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
The kind of irony used in this sentence is situational irony.
What role can paradox play in a literary text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
Responses
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox can keep readers engaged in the plot of the literary text.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
Paradoxes leave readers feeling like the story is unresolved.
Paradoxes may create a sense of stability and certainty in a literary text.
The two correct answers regarding the role of paradox in a literary text are:
- A paradox may represent a problem that readers expect to be resolved.
- A paradox can explain a character’s motivations.
Why might an author include a paradox in a detective story?(1 point)
Responses
to establish a fantasy world
to establish a fantasy world
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
Responses
to establish a fantasy world
to establish a fantasy world
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to frustrate and disorient the reader
to explain why a character did something
to explain why a character did something
to create a sense of mystery and intrigue
An author might include a paradox in a detective story to create a sense of mystery and intrigue.
The smell of cookfires rose sweetly in the deep woods. Our footsteps made the leaves crackle. Up above, the blood red moon smiled down on our journey.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
(1 point)
Responses
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
What effect does the language have on the historic setting?
(1 point)
Responses
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
Items from the past reveal the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
The word choice reflects the time period.
Location-specific details indicate a specific region.
The effect of the language on the historic setting is that imagery helps engage the reader’s senses.