4/5 English I EOC Review: Day One

How can the theme of a story be identified?

• By counting the number of characters in the story.

• By examining conflicts and how they are resolved.

• By noting the length of the story.

• By focusing solely on the setting.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a primary purpose of characterization in a narrative?

• To provide detailed descriptions of every character's appearance.

• To advance the plot through characters' actions.

• To give background information about the author.

• To list the characters in order of importance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which technique is NOT used for characterization?

• A character's thoughts and feelings.

• A character's dialogue with others.

• The narrator's direct comments about a character.

• The use of a consistent setting throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does analyzing a character's motivations help the reader understand?

• The historical context of the story.

• The complexity of the plot.

• The reasons behind a character's actions.

• The author's personal life.

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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

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The author explicitly states that a character is kind-hearted.

• A character demonstrates kindness through their actions towards others.

• A character's physical appearance is described in detail.

• The narrator lists the character's achievements.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the author's craft?

• The physical book design and cover art.

• The specific literary techniques (such as figurative language, word choice, tone, and characterization) used by the author to tell the story.

• The manner in which the author wrote the story (such as by hand or on a computer).

• The biography of the author, including their motivations and the life experiences that led them to write the story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How can the development of a theme in a story affect the reader?

• It can confuse the reader if the theme is too complex.

• It can provide a deeper understanding of the human experience.

• It can make the story less interesting if the theme is obvious.

• It has no effect on the reader's experience.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's purpose in writing a narrative?

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To present facts and figures.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10