The Story of an Hour" Quiz
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Which character in the story broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard?

  • Mrs. Mallard herself
  • Mrs. Mallard's sister Josephine (correct)
  • Mrs. Mallard's friend Richards
  • Mrs. Mallard's husband

What was Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction upon hearing the news of her husband's death?

  • She accepted it with a paralyzed inability
  • She refused to believe it
  • She went away to her room alone
  • She wept uncontrollably in her sister's arms (correct)

Who was the first person to receive the news of the railroad disaster?

  • Josephine
  • Richards (correct)
  • Brently Mallard
  • Mrs. Mallard

Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language often compared to metaphors?

<p>Personification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

<p>To identify hidden similarities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous monologue by Shakespeare contains an example of a metaphor?

<p>All the world's a stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language that is often compared with metaphors?

<p>Metonymy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the quotation 'All the world's a stage,' what is the metaphorical comparison being made?

<p>The world and the mechanics of a stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of metaphor from ancient Hebrew psalms?

<p>The Lord is my del (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death?

In "The Story of an Hour", Josephine was the one to break the news of Mr. Mallard's supposed death to Mrs. Mallard.

What was Mrs. Mallard's first reaction?

Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction upon hearing the news of her husband's death was to weep uncontrollably in her sister's arms.

Who received the news of the disaster first?

Richards was the initial recipient of the news of the railroad disaster.

What is compared to metaphors?

Metaphors are often compared to similes. Metaphors create a direct comparison between two things, while similes use words like 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of metaphors?

Metaphors are used in writing to identify hidden similarities between two things. They create a more vivid and impactful description.

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What metaphor is used in 'All the world's a stage'?

In Shakespeare's famous monologue "All the world's a stage", the metaphor compares the world to a stage, implying that human life is a performance with different acts and roles.

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What is NOT compared to metaphors?

Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is used to represent something else with which it is closely associated. It is NOT compared to metaphors.

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What is the metaphorical comparison in "All the world's a stage"?

The metaphor "All the world's a stage" compares the 'world' to the "mechanics of a stage."

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What ancient Hebrew psalm uses a metaphor?

The ancient Hebrew psalms use the metaphor "The Lord is my shepherd" to compare God's protection and guidance to a shepherd's care for his flock.

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Study Notes

The Story of an Hour

  • Josephine was the character who broke the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Mrs. Mallard.

Initial Reaction

  • Mrs. Mallard's initial reaction upon hearing the news of her husband's death was a mixture of grief, shock, and eventually, a sense of liberation.

The Railroad Disaster

  • Richards was the first person to receive the news of the railroad disaster.

Figurative Language

  • Simile is a type of figurative language often compared to metaphors, but that is NOT the correct answer.
  • The purpose of using metaphors in writing is to create vivid and evocative language that helps readers understand complex ideas or emotions.

Shakespearean Metaphor

  • The famous monologue by Shakespeare that contains an example of a metaphor is "All the world's a stage" from As You Like It.
  • Personification is a type of figurative language that is often compared with metaphors, but that is NOT the correct answer.

Metaphorical Comparison

  • In the quotation 'All the world's a stage,' the metaphorical comparison being made is between the world and a theater stage.

Ancient Hebrew Psalms

  • "Thou art my rock" is an example of a metaphor from ancient Hebrew psalms.

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Test your knowledge of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and plot of this captivating short story.

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