Text Analysis Quiz for 'Five Ripe Pears'

What is the main objective of the text analysis task for "Five Ripe Pears" by William Saroyan?

• To summarize the story

• To analyze a central idea using a literary device

• To write a biography of the author

• To compare two different texts

How many paragraphs should the text-based response contain?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which literary element is specifically mentioned for analysis in the task?

• Metaphor

• Indirect characterization

• Simile

• Symbolism

What is required to support the analysis in the text-based response?

• Personal opinions

• Two pieces of correctly cited text evidence

• A summary of the text

• A list of characters

What should the introduction of the essay include?

• A list of characters, author's name, personal connection, and a quote

• A summary of the text, quotations, and a compare and contrast

• Introduction sentence(s), central idea, literary element, definition of literary element, context

• A personal opinion

What is the purpose of the body paragraph in the essay?

• To introduce the author

• To provide text evidence and analysis

• To summarize the text

• To list literary devices

What should the conclusion of the essay do?

• Introduce new ideas

• Revisit the central idea and summarize key points

• Provide a biography of the author

• List all literary devices used

What is the main point of the essay according to the prompt?

• To describe the setting

• To identify a central idea and analyze it using a literary element

• To list the characters

• To compare different texts

What is the first step in the breakdown of the essay?

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraph

• Introduction

• Summary

What should be included in the analysis section of the body paragraph?

• A list of characters

• Literary Element and Central Idea

• A summary of the text

• Personal opinions