Origins of Modern Literature
Authored by Jenifer Earnest
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is one theme in 'Ella Enchanted' that doesn't show up in 'Cinderella'?
parenting's effects on young people's lives
the potential strength of intelligent, resourceful women
the small role of women in society
the repercussions of mean behavior
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is the 19th century Cinderella not an example of strong women?
She can't lift anything on her own.
She is always having things happen to her; no control over any events
She marries the prince.
Her mother dies early in the story.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is theme in literature?
concerns or messages that run throughout a story
the story's protagonist
the sequence of a story's events
the time and place in which a story's events occur
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How's does an era's zeitgeist affect an author's work?
Using the same settings and themes no matter when the work is completed
Women are always portrayed a certain way in stories.
The beliefs and ideas of an author's era tend to show up in his or her work
The same ideas beliefs and to show up in all stories
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the importance of universal themes?
They encourage stronger characters.
They keep many people from enjoying stories.
They make for longer stories.
They make stories relatable to many people.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The story of David in the Bible is an example of ____.
Battle between good and evil
Reversal of fortune
Self-sacrificing love
Quest
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The story of Perseus and Andromeda is an example of ____.
Unexpected rescue
Battle between good and evil
Self-sacrificing love
Reversal of fortune
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CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
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