📚 Part 1: Literary Techniques Recognition

1. Which literary technique uses objects or images to represent deeper meanings?

Symbolism

Irony

Dialogue

Tone

2. What technique gives hints about future events in a story?

Characterization

Foreshadowing

Imagery

Irony

3. Check all techniques that help develop characters:

Dialogue

Characterization

Actions and behavior

Symbolism

4. The author's attitude toward the subject is called the ___________.

Answer: _________________

📖 Part 2: Text Analysis

Read this excerpt:

"The old oak tree stood alone in the field, its bare branches reaching toward the gray sky like desperate arms. Sarah walked slowly beneath it, clutching the faded letter that would change everything. 'Some secrets,' she whispered, 'are too heavy to carry alone.'"

5. What does the oak tree most likely symbolize in this passage?

6. Identify one example of imagery from the text and explain its effect:

7. What do you think the "faded letter" might foreshadow? Support your answer:

8. Based on the dialogue and actions, what can you infer about Sarah's character?