Units 11 & 14 Review 1

The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...

• message
• significance
• subject
• meaning

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

• What has the character learned?
• What is the setting?
• Who is the narrator?
• ALL of the above

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

Which theme BEST fits the story?

• holiday celebrations are important.

• forgetting things has consequences.

• a true friend is there in good times and bad.

• card making is a good hobby.

Which statement can be made based on the passage?

• Being greedy can result in losing everything.

• Be careful with your possessions.

• Sharing shows that you care for others.

• Ignore reflections in the water.

At the end of the story, the lioness would most likely agree that...

• Arguments should be settled without going to the leader for help.

• Raising good children is more important than raising many children.

• Bragging about great children makes other parents annoyed and angry.

• The parent with the most children has the most important job.

What does the author mean by "Noses plugged / Make words sound full"?

• A plugged up nose makes it easier to say words correctly.

• When your nose is stuffy, you cannot speak correctly.

• Plugging your nose is a good way to stop from sneezing.

• Since words are long, they are hard to say correctly.

Why did the narrator say "The night was as black as ink."

• to show how warm the night is

• to show how dark the night is

• to show how long the night is

• to show how cruel the night is