i-Ready Diagnostic Test Diagnostic Reading Comprehension: Literature 3

Question 1

A folktale features a clever fox who outsmarts a lion. The fox most likely represents:

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Wit and intelligence triumphing over brute power

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Physical strength over wisdom

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Cowardice in the face of danger

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The importance of loyalty

Question 2

Which sentence from a story provides the BEST example of imagery?

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The sharp smell of pine and wet earth filled her lungs as she stepped into the forest.

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Tom felt sad after the game.

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The crowd was very loud during the match.

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She decided to go outside for a walk.

Question 3

In a myth, a hero must travel to the underworld and return. This journey pattern is an example of:

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A universal archetype

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A red herring

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Situational irony

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Stream of consciousness

Question 4

A character says, 'I'm not angry at all,' while slamming a door. This is best described as:

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Verbal irony

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Foreshadowing

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Symbolism

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Allusion

Question 5

How does the setting of a haunted, decaying mansion most likely contribute to a story's mood?

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It establishes a tone of dread and unease

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It creates a cheerful, optimistic atmosphere

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It suggests the story is a comedy

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It indicates the main character is wealthy

Question 6

An author describes a minor character in great detail but never mentions them again. This technique is most likely used to:

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Foreshadow a later event or reveal

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Confuse the reader on purpose

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Fill space in a short chapter

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Show that the author forgot the plot

Question 7

The phrase 'the silence screamed at her' is an example of:

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Personification

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Simile

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Alliteration

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Hyperbole