Literary Skills Challenge

What is the main idea of a story?

• The plot twist of the story.

• The author's biography and background.

• The setting and time period of the story.

• The central theme or message of the story.

How can comparing firsthand vs secondhand accounts help a reader?

• it allows readers to choose the correct account

• It helps readers understand different perspectives and form their own opinions

• it proves which account is biased

• it shows which author is more knowledgeable

From whose point of view is the story told?

• The main character's point of view.

• A secondary character's perspective.

• An omniscient narrator's viewpoint.

• The antagonist's point of view.

What details can you use to make an inference about a character's feelings?

• Character's clothing style

• Plot summary

• Dialogue, body language, internal thoughts, and reactions.

• Setting of the story

• Other characters' opinions

Compare the traits of two characters in the story.

• Character A is timid and reserved; Character B is reckless and spontaneous.

• Character A is brave and impulsive; Character B is cautious and analytical.

• Character A is analytical and methodical; Character B is brave and impulsive.

• Character A is cautious and thoughtful; Character B is adventurous and carefree.

What is the theme of the text?

• The writing style and structure of the text.

• The historical context of the text.

• The central idea or message of the text.

• The author's biography and background.

How does the author organize the information in the passage?

• The author lists random facts without any structure.

• The author presents a series of unrelated anecdotes.

• The author uses a question-and-answer format throughout the passage.

• The author uses a structured format with an introduction, supporting details, and a conclusion.

What clues help you determine the narrator's perspective?

• The narrator's tone, word choice, emotions, background, and context.

• The narrator's age and physical appearance.

• The narrator's favorite color and hobbies.

• The narrator's favorite food and music preferences.

List details that support your inference about the setting.

• The setting is a remote island during the 18th century.

• The setting is a quiet rural village in the early 20th century.

• The setting is a bustling urban environment during the late 19th century.

• The setting is a futuristic city in the 22nd century.

How do the main characters differ in their motivations?

• The main characters differ in their motivations by having distinct personal goals, such as revenge versus redemption.

• The main characters share the same motivation of seeking power.

• The main characters are motivated solely by friendship and loyalty.

• The main characters have no clear motivations throughout the story.