Period 3 AKS Improvement

What is the definition of a theme in literature?

• The main character in a story

• The central idea or message in a text

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

Which sentence uses the passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.

Identify the verb in the active voice in the following sentence: "The book was read by the student."

• was

• read

• by

• student

What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a setting

Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?

• A summary of the text

• A direct quote from the text

• An opinion about the text

• A prediction about the text

Analyze how the dialogue in the following sentence reveals a character's feelings: "I can't believe you did that!" she exclaimed angrily.

• The character is happy.

• The character is surprised.

• The character is angry.

• The character is confused.

Determine the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty after facing the consequences of lying.

• Friendship

• Honesty

• Courage

• Adventure

How does the author acknowledge conflicting viewpoints in a text?

• By ignoring them

• By presenting them and providing counterarguments

• By agreeing with them

• By summarizing them

What is the effect of a particular incident in a story where a character decides to leave home?

• It reveals the character's love for their family.

• It propels the action by starting a journey.

• It shows the character's fear of the unknown.

• It concludes the story.

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The cake is being eaten by the children.

• The cake has been eaten by the children.