Q1 Interim ELA Make-up

Determine the central theme of a story where a young girl learns the importance of honesty after facing the consequences of lying to her friends.

• Friendship

• Honesty

• Courage

• Adventure

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a story, a character named John decides to help a stranger despite his fear. How does this decision reveal an aspect of John's character?

• It shows he is selfish.

• It shows he is brave.

• It shows he is indecisive.

• It shows he is careless.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the use of dramatic irony in a play creates suspense when the audience knows the villain is hiding in the protagonist's house, but the protagonist does not.

• It makes the audience laugh.

• It creates a sense of relief.

• It builds tension and suspense.

• It confuses the audience.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the theme of a modern novel that draws on the story of Cinderella, focusing on the transformation of the main character from rags to riches.

• Betrayal

• Transformation

• War

• Isolation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor to describe a character's anger?

• His anger was like a storm.

• He was as angry as a lion.

• His anger was a raging fire.

• He shouted loudly.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how a particular incident in a story, where a character loses a cherished item, propels the action forward.

• It causes the character to give up.

• It motivates the character to search for it.

• It makes the character happy.

• It has no effect on the story.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In a story, the protagonist's best friend betrays them. How does this incident reveal an aspect of the protagonist's character?

• It shows they are forgiving.

• It shows they are vengeful.

• It shows they are indifferent.

• It shows they are forgetful.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how a modern story about a hero's journey draws on the theme of sacrifice from ancient myths.

• It ignores the theme of sacrifice.

• It portrays sacrifice as unnecessary.

• It highlights the hero's willingness to sacrifice for others.

• It shows sacrifice as a weakness.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following lines from a poem uses personification?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The river was as cold as ice.

• The wind was a howling wolf.

• The night was dark and silent.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the point of view of a character who is unaware of a surprise party creates humor in a story.

• It makes the character seem serious.

• It creates a sense of dread.

• It adds a humorous twist when the character is surprised.

• It makes the story boring.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking