REVIEW of Central Idea, Theme, & Point of View
Authored by Megan Guinn
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of central/main idea?
It is the underlying message or lesson about life or human nature. There can be multiple in a single literary work.
In a nonfiction text, it is the central focus/concept. In literature, it quickly answers the question "What is the main thing that is going on in this text?"
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Central idea is _________________.
implicit; it must be inferred by looking at multiple elements of the text
usually clearly evident; sometimes inference is needed, but the focus is more obvious
usually the same as the theme
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False?
When determining central idea of a text, the best question to ask yourself is:
How does the author's life experiences impact this story?
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the passage?
Sherlock Holmes is a beloved fictional character.
Sherlock Holmes has had a significant cultural impact.
Sherlock Holmes first appeared in 1887.
Sherlock Holmes inspired the creation of countless other fictional detectives.
Tags
Main ideas
5.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the underlying message or lesson about life or human nature?
(a)
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False?
One story can have multiple themes.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the correct definition....
The Main Idea or what the Text is about
Theme
Message that the author wants to convey
Supporting Idea
Details/facts that support Central Idea
Central Idea
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
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