Literary Analysis Quiz

What does it mean to analyze a character's motivations in a literary text?

• To describe the character's physical appearance

• To explain why a character acts in a certain way

• To list the actions of a character

• To compare the character with another character

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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

Which of the following best describes a theme in a literary text?

• The main events of the story

• The setting of the story

• The underlying message or insight the author conveys

• The description of the main character

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When comparing and contrasting two texts, what are you most likely looking for?

• Similarities and differences in character names

• Similarities and differences in themes, settings, or characters

• Similarities and differences in the length of each text

• Similarities and differences in the author's name

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does interpreting figurative language in a text help readers understand?

• The dictionary definition of words

• The literal meaning of the text

• The deeper meaning behind the words

• The grammatical structure of sentences

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Making connections between texts and real-world events helps readers to:

• Memorize facts about the world

• Understand the text in a broader context

• Focus solely on the plot of the story

• Ignore the themes of the story

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Why might an author give a character a particular motivation?

• To fill space in the story

• To make the story longer

• To drive the plot forward

• To confuse the reader

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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

Identifying a theme in a literary text is important because it:

• Tells the reader about the historical context of the story

• Helps the reader understand the author's purpose

• Provides a summary of the story

• Describes the main character in detail

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When comparing two texts, why is it important to consider the context in which they were written?

• To understand the author's biography

• To judge which text is longer

• To understand the texts' themes and messages more deeply

• To find out which text sold more copies

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Figurative language is used by authors to:

• Simplify complex ideas into literal statements

• Make the text more difficult to read

• Add depth and meaning to their writing

• Focus on the technical aspects of language

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How can making connections between a text and real-world events enhance a reader's understanding?

• By providing entertainment value only

• By distracting from the main themes

• By adding relevance and increasing engagement

• By making the text more difficult to understand

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8