Literature Features & Central Idea

What is the central idea of a text?

• The most interesting part of the story

• The author's main point or the most important message being conveyed

• A detailed description of the setting

• The climax of the plot

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a feature of literature?

• Characters

• Setting

• Graphs and charts

• Themes

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can you identify the central idea of a text?

• By reading the first sentence only

• By focusing on the details and examples provided throughout the text

• By looking at the illustrations

• By reading the last paragraph only

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a theme in literature?

• The main events of a story

• The location where the story takes place

• A universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature

• The time period of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best helps in determining the theme of a story?

• The title of the book

• The colors used in the cover art

• The actions and decisions of the main characters

• The number of pages in the book

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role does setting play in a piece of literature?

• It dictates the plot of the story.

• It provides a backdrop against which the story takes place, influencing characters and events.

• It is only important in science fiction and fantasy genres.

• It is irrelevant to the development of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it important to locate the central idea in a text?

• To understand the author's purpose for writing the text

• To make the text shorter and easier to read

• To identify which characters are not important

• To find out how many chapters are in the book

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following elements is essential in creating the mood of a story?

• The table of contents

• The dedication page

• The setting and descriptive details

• The bibliography

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In literature, how is the central idea usually conveyed?

• Through the protagonist's name

• Through the dialogue and actions of the characters, as well as the plot and setting

• Through the book's dedication

• Through the author's biography

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the significance of character development in a story?

• It is only important for the main character.

• It helps the reader keep track of who is speaking.

• It contributes to the plot's complexity and depth, and it helps convey the central idea and themes.

• It makes the book longer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3