Theme, Plot, and Character Development

What is the best way to determine the theme of a story?

• Look at the lesson the main character learns
• Read the title
• Read the first paragraph
• Read the last paragraph

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All of the following are components of the plot except:

• Character feelings, choices and actions
• Character interactions
• The Setting and how it affects the characters
• The Title

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When examining how a character develops, you should consider the character's:

• Actions
• Feelings
• Choices
• All of the above

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The location of a story is its: 

• Dialogue
• Setting
• Title
• Settlement 

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All of the following could be considered an interaction except:

• Talking
• Arguing
• Thinking
• Hugging

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The theme of "Eleven" is:

• Adults can give children confidence, but they can also take it away easily.
• Growing up can help make a person stronger, but sometimes things will still be hard.
• When people grow up, they become more brave and confident.
• Everyone should be given special treatment when it is their birthday.

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Rachel, the narrator of "Eleven" could be described as:

• Brave
• Outgoing
• Self-Conscious
• Talkative

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Which of the following best identifies what the sweater represents for Rachel?

• her refusal to act her age
• her soft-spoken nature
• her overbearing teacher
• her lack of confidence

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How does the Rachel feel when Sylvia Sandivar says the jacket belongs to Rachel?

• Happy
• Unhappy
• Relieved
• Excited

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What was the setting of the story?

• Mrs. Price classroom
• Birthday Party
• Rachel's House
• School Cafeteria

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