Identifying Themes in Literature

Read the passage below and identify the theme: "Despite the challenges she faced, Maria never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor. She studied tirelessly, worked multiple jobs to pay for her education, and overcame numerous obstacles along the way."

• The importance of friendship

• Perseverance and determination

• The value of honesty

• The power of nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and identify the theme: "In the small village, everyone knew each other and shared what little they had. When one family was in need, the entire community came together to help, showing that unity and support were their greatest strengths."

• The dangers of greed

• The importance of community and support

• The thrill of adventure

• The beauty of solitude

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and identify the theme: "After the storm destroyed their home, the Johnson family realized that material possessions were not as important as their safety and the love they had for each other."

• The significance of wealth

• The power of technology

• The value of family and love

• The importance of education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and identify the theme: "Every time he failed, Thomas learned something new. He understood that failure was not the end but a stepping stone to success, and he embraced each mistake as a valuable lesson."

• The inevitability of change

• The importance of learning from failure

• The joy of winning

• The necessity of competition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and identify the theme: "Emma found peace in the quiet moments of her day, whether it was watching the sunset or listening to the birds. She realized that happiness was found in appreciating the simple things in life."

• The complexity of human emotions

• The pursuit of wealth

• The appreciation of simple pleasures

• The excitement of travel

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which part of the plot is
the most intense?

• falling action
• exposition
• exposition
• climax

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the definition of plot?

• The lesson in the story
• The sequence of events in the story
• The turning point of the story
• The conflict in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the conflict of a story?

• the problem faced by the main character
• a bad hair day
• the ending of the story
• a boxing match

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is the most typical order of a plot?

• 1. Exposition
  2. Rising actions
   3. Falling actions
   4.Climax  
  5.Resolustion
• 1. Exposition 
  2. Rising actions
   3. Climax
   4.Falling Actions 
  5.Resolustion
• 1. Exposition 
  2. Rising actions
   3. Climax
   4.Resolustion 
  5.Falling Actions
• 1. Rising actions
  2. Exposition 
   3. Falling actions
   4.Climax  
  5.Resolustion

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5