"A Sound of Thunder" Review

Front

What is the main event that occurs at the beginning of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

Back

Keith has been elected president.

Front

What must the men who travel back in time do according to the rules of the safari?

Back

They must stay on the safari path.

Front

What is the definition of 'plot'?

Back

The sequence of events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What does the term 'consequently' imply in a sentence?

Back

It indicates a result or outcome of a previous statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of time travel in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

Back

It explores the consequences of actions taken in the past.

Front

What does the word 'although' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It introduces a contrast or exception.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the role of the character Eckels in the story?

Back

He is a time traveler who goes on a safari to the past.

Front

What is a key theme in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

Back

The impact of small actions on the future.

Front

What does the term 'safari' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

A journey or expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the meaning of 'nonetheless'?

Back

It means 'in spite of that' or 'however'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4