Multiple Choice Questions for Narrative and Literary Text

What is a theme in a story?

• The setting of the story

• The main character’s problem

• The underlying message or lesson

• The actions of the antagonist

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can you best identify a theme in a story?

• By listing all the characters

• By looking for repeated ideas or lessons

• By describing the setting in detail

• By counting the number of conflicts

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which quote best illustrates a theme in a story?

• A quote where the main character makes an important decision

• A random description of the setting

• A quote from the middle of the story

• A quote that introduces the antagonist

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why is it important to choose the right quote when discussing a theme?

• To fill up your essay with extra words

• Because it shows how the theme is demonstrated in the story

• To show that you understand the setting

• To give more examples of the character’s personality

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What should you include in a summary of a story?

• Only the minor details of the setting

• The main character’s goals, obstacles, and resolution

• A detailed description of every character

• A list of every event in the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is the purpose of summarizing a story?

• To rewrite the entire story in a different way

• To focus on the essential elements of the plot

• To explain the thoughts of every character

• To describe the setting in great detail

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.4.9

Which of the following is an example of first-person point of view?

• “He walked down the street and saw a cat.”

• “I went to the store to buy some bread.”

• “They were excited for the upcoming game.”

• “She knew it was going to rain before it even started.”

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the point of view affect the story?

• It changes the order of events in the story

• It shows what type of conflict the characters face

• It influences how the reader understands the events and characters

• It describes the setting in great detail

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does dialogue develop a character in a story?

• By showing what the character is thinking and feeling

• By describing the setting in detail

• By introducing a new theme

• By providing extra background information on the plot

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is it important to pay attention to how characters respond in dialogue?

• To count the number of words they use

• To understand the conflict between them and others

• To learn more about the setting

• To find out who the antagonist is

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3