Central Idea/Theme Quiz

What does the central idea of a text refer to?

• The most interesting part of the story

• The main point the author wants to communicate

• A detailed summary of the text

• The background information about the author

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The moral or lesson of the story

• A detailed description of the main character

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can a theme develop throughout a story?

• By repeating the same word in every chapter

• Through the actions and decisions of the characters

• By describing the setting in detail

• Through the title of the book only

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

When comparing central ideas across texts, what should you primarily look for?

• Differences in the genre of the texts

• Similarities and differences in the main points or messages

• The number of characters in each text

• The length of each text

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

Which of the following is an effective way to summarize key details supporting the theme?

• Listing every event that happens in the story

• Focusing on the most dramatic parts of the text

• Identifying and explaining the details that illustrate the theme

• Only discussing the beginning and end of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

How can making connections between central ideas and themes enhance understanding of a text?

• It can help predict the ending of the story

• It allows for a deeper appreciation of the author's craft

• It makes the text easier to memorize

• It identifies which characters are not important

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?

• A central idea is about the plot, while a theme is about the setting

• A central idea can be found in nonfiction texts, while a theme is specific to fiction

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing

• A central idea is the main point of the text, while a theme is the underlying message or lesson

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which question would NOT help in identifying the theme of a story?

• What conflicts do the characters face?

• How do the characters change over time?

• What are the specific details of the setting?

• What lessons do the characters learn?

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

In analyzing how a theme develops in a story, which aspect is least important?

• The author's use of symbols

• The point of view of the narrative

• The specific colors mentioned in descriptions

• The challenges faced by the protagonist

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why is it important to compare central ideas across texts?

• To understand the historical context of the texts

• To evaluate the complexity of the texts

• To gain a broader understanding of a topic or theme

• To determine which author is more famous

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7