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Which statement best expresses the theme of the selection?

• It is best to avoid problems rather than to try to face them.
• It is important for children to accept their parent's advice.
• You never know where you can meet great people.
• Fear is a powerful force that can trap you.

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The main idea is...

• The order in which events happen in a story.
• A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.
• The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.
• A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

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The "T" in the S.W.B.S.T. graphic organizer stands for 

• Time
• Theme
• Then
• Time

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Holden's red hunting hat is symbolic of what?

• His fear of death and the fact his brother died of cancer
• His unique, individuality and his desire not to conform with everyone else
• His problems in life
• His desire to fit in and be the same as everyone else

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What is the meaning of the poem?

• Nothing lasts forever
• Nothing, particularly that which is perfect and beautiful in the world, lasts forever
• Over time, the colour gold loses its colour
• Plants are withering and dying due to climate change

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Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

• can be expressed in one word

• always shows the setting

• is always stated directly in the text

• cannot be just one word

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Choose TWO themes in "The Lottery"?

• All traditions are important and should never be forgotten.

• Individuals can do terrible things when pressured by society.

• Some villages have dangerous traditions

• It is dangerous to blindly follow tradition.

• Lotteries are always in the best interest of everyone involved

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What is theme?

• The main point of a text

• The most important event in the plot

• A universal idea, message, or truth explored in literature

• The lesson the protagonist (main character) learns

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

• Two people who are always together

• Work faster or more efficiently

• Day dreaming, not paying attention

• You can’t force someone to make what is seemingly the right decision

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The point of Friar Lawrence's plan is to

• Fake Juliet's death so that she and Romeo can be together.

• Help Juliet kill herself since she will never see Romeo again.

• Make Capulet change his mind by convincing him of Juliet's love for Romeo.

• End the feud by killing both Romeo and Juliet.

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