Grade 9 Vocab Quiz: Identifying Central Idea and Theme 1

What is the central idea of a story?

• The author's favorite food

• The color of the book cover

• The number of pages in the book

• The main point or message that the author is trying to convey.

Answer explanation

The central idea of a story refers to the main point or message that the author is trying to convey. It is not related to the author's favorite food, the color of the book cover, or the number of pages in the book.

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How is theme different from central idea?

• Theme is the specific event or detail in a story, while central idea is the overall feeling of the text.

• Theme is the moral of the story, while central idea is the setting of the text.

• Theme is the character development in a story, while central idea is the plot of the text.

• Theme is the underlying message or big idea of a story, while central idea is the main point or key concept of a text.

Answer explanation

Theme is the underlying message or big idea of a story, while central idea is the main point or key concept of a text.

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In the sentence 'The movie was unremarkable', what does unremarkable mean?

• Average

• Extremely remarkable

• Unforgettable

• Not worthy of attention or notice

Answer explanation

The word 'unremarkable' in the sentence means 'not worthy of attention or notice'. It implies that the movie did not stand out or make a significant impression.

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What does the word 'palatable' mean?

• Unpleasant to the taste; unacceptable

• Bland and tasteless

• Agreeable to the taste; acceptable

• Difficult to swallow; inedible

Answer explanation

The word 'palatable' means agreeable to the taste; acceptable. It is the correct choice because it accurately describes the meaning of the word.

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If you were to refute an argument, what would you be doing?

• Accepting it as true

• Agreeing with it

• Ignoring it

• Proving it wrong or false

Answer explanation

Refuting an argument means proving it wrong or false.

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What does it mean to simulate something?

• Destroy something completely

• Ignore something completely

• Imitate or replicate behavior or characteristics

• Create something new

Answer explanation

To simulate something means to imitate or replicate its behavior or characteristics. It does not mean to destroy, ignore, or create something new.

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What does it mean to innovate?

• To introduce something new or make changes to something existing in order to improve it.

• To keep things the same and never change

• To ignore new ideas and stick to old ways

• To follow traditional methods without any improvements

Answer explanation

To innovate means to introduce something new or make changes to something existing in order to improve it.

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What is an obituary?

• A type of dessert

• A notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person.

• A type of flower

• A type of bird

Answer explanation

An obituary is a notice of a death, usually found in a newspaper, that includes a brief biography of the deceased person.

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Identify the central idea in the following passage: 'The story revolves around the importance of friendship and loyalty.'

• The story revolves around the importance of competition and rivalry.

• The story revolves around the importance of solitude and independence.

• The story revolves around the importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The story revolves around the importance of deceit and betrayal.

Answer explanation

The central idea of the passage is the importance of friendship and loyalty, as stated in the correct answer choice.

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Identify the theme in the following passage: 'The novel explores the consequences of greed and ambition.'

• Exploration of love and friendship

• Impact of technology on society

• Celebration of peace and harmony

• Consequences of greed and ambition

Answer explanation

The passage explores the negative outcomes of greed and ambition.

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