Literary Text Development Analysis

What is the definition of a theme in a literary text?

• The main character of the story

• The setting of the story

• The underlying message or central idea

• The plot of the story

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme from the following description: "In a story about a young girl who learns to appreciate her cultural heritage, the theme most likely revolves around..."

• Adventure

• Cultural appreciation

• Friendship

• Technology

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes how a theme is developed in a story?

• Through the dialogues and actions of characters

• By describing the setting in detail

• Through the title of the book

• By listing the characters in the story

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can the setting influence the theme of a story?

• By providing a backdrop that is unrelated to the theme

• By enhancing the mood that supports the theme

• By making the story more interesting

• By changing the plot of the story

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When writing an objective summary of a text, what should be included?

• Personal opinions and judgments

• Main themes and key details without personal bias

• A detailed analysis of every character

• Predictions about future events in the story

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the option that represents a method to analyze the development of a theme in a text.

• Counting how many pages the book has

• Discussing the relevance of the theme to current events

• Tracking changes in character behavior and key events

• Comparing the book cover to the story content

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does it mean to incorporate story details into an objective summary?

• To rewrite the story in your own words

• To selectively mention details that support the theme

• To include every character and their backstory

• To focus only on the climax of the story

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Why is it important to understand the theme of a story?

• To know the names of all characters

• To better appreciate the author's craft and message

• To predict the next book by the author

• To learn more about the book's setting

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can the resolution of a story help in understanding its theme?

• By showing how conflicts are resolved in line with the theme

• By introducing new characters

• By shifting the setting to a new location

• By changing the genre of the story

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What role do supporting characters typically play in the development of the theme?

• They serve as main protagonists

• They provide comic relief only

• They contrast or enhance the main theme through their actions and words

• They are not important to the theme

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking