Quarter 2 Benchmark Review

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Theme

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A central idea of a literary piece.

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Which of the following is an example of THEME? Options: Carry your laptops with two hands at all times., Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat., How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood., Life is short; make the most of it.

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Life is short; make the most of it.

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Theme

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The message the author is sending.

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What is the theme of the story where Tanner's honesty influenced the umpire's decision?

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It pays to be honest.

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How can you often infer the theme of a piece of literature?

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Evaluating how a character has changed, sharing a character's experience, determining how the conflict has resolved.

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A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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TRUE

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To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...

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What has the character learned?

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Where can a reader find the theme?

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The reader must understand what the character has learned.

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THEME

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A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 

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Who is the narrator?

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person telling the story