English 3-Formative Assessment

What is literary analysis?

• Literary analysis involves counting the number of words in a text.

• Literary analysis is the process of writing a novel.

• Literary analysis is a form of physical exercise.

• Literary analysis is the examination, evaluation, and interpretation of literary works.

Explain the difference between theme and plot in a literary work.

• The theme is the tone, while the plot is the style.

• The theme is the conflict, while the plot is the resolution.

• The theme is the setting, while the plot is the characters.

• The theme is the message, while the plot is the sequence of events.

How does the setting of a story impact the overall narrative?

• The setting of a story impacts the overall narrative by providing context, atmosphere, and influencing character actions.

• The setting of a story only affects the characters' physical appearance

• The setting of a story is always the same in every narrative

• The setting of a story has no impact on the overall narrative

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

• Foreshadowing reveals the ending of the story from the beginning

• Foreshadowing is used to summarize the main plot points

• Foreshadowing is used to hint at future events or outcomes in literature.

• Foreshadowing confuses readers by introducing irrelevant details

Describe a time when you had to critically analyze a piece of writing. What was your process?

• I skimmed through the text quickly without paying attention to details

• I only focused on the formatting and ignored the content

• My process included reading the text multiple times, identifying the author's purpose and tone, evaluating the evidence, and considering the structure and coherence.

• I immediately formed an opinion without analyzing the evidence

How can you improve your reading comprehension skills?

• Avoid reading different genres

• Watch TV instead of reading

• Never seek feedback on your reading

• Practice active reading, summarize key points, make connections between ideas, expand vocabulary, read a variety of genres, seek feedback.

What role does symbolism play in literary analysis?

• Symbolism enhances the interpretation and understanding of literary works by adding symbolic meaning to elements within the text.

• Symbolism is only used for decorative purposes in literature

• Symbolism only confuses the reader in literary works

• Symbolism has no impact on literary analysis

How can you apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of sources?

• Check for author expertise, bias, credibility of the publication, supporting evidence, and cross-referencing with other reliable sources.

• Check for the font size of the text

• Verify the number of social media shares

• Assess the color scheme of the website

In what ways can critical thinking enhance your understanding of a text?

• By skimming through the text without analyzing it

• By analyzing arguments, evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and making connections between ideas.

• By memorizing the text word for word

• By ignoring any conflicting viewpoints