Sky Quiz

What is a common theme in stories that involve "shutting out the sky"?

• The importance of technology in modern life

• The struggle between good and evil

• The feeling of isolation or being trapped

• The joy of discovery

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When a character in a story "shuts out the sky," what might they be trying to escape from? (Make an inference)

• Happiness and contentment

• Danger or a threatening situation

• Their responsibilities

• A noisy environment

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Identify the figurative language in the phrase: "The sky was a blanket of darkness."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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Why might a character in a story want to "shut out the sky"? (Explain character motivations)

• They are afraid of the dark.

• They feel overwhelmed by their surroundings.

• They are searching for something lost in the night.

• They enjoy the rain.

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Summarize a key plot point that could lead to a character "shutting out the sky."

• The character wins a prestigious award.

• The character moves to a new city and feels lost.

• The character adopts a pet.

• The character learns a new hobby.

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What emotion is most closely associated with the imagery of "shutting out the sky"?

• Joy

• Fear

• Loneliness

• Excitement

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In a story, if the sky suddenly becomes inaccessible to the characters, what could this symbolize?

• A change in weather

• Loss of freedom

• A time for celebration

• The beginning of a journey

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How might "shutting out the sky" affect the mood of a story?

• It makes the story more humorous.

• It creates a sense of mystery.

• It lightens the overall tone.

• It adds tension and suspense.

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What could "shutting out the sky" foreshadow in a narrative?

• An upcoming victory

• The resolution of a conflict

• An impending disaster

• A character's realization of truth

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If a character in a story describes the sky as "a ceiling that keeps getting lower," what figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

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