Kaleidoscope by Ray Bradbury

What is the tone of the story? (2 out of 4 options are correct)

• calming

• exciting

• gloomy

• chaotic

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What mood does this story portray? (based on the theme and tone)

• worry/fear

• light-hearted/funny

• frenzied/lonely

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does Mr. Mead contrast with his surroundings?

• He appears to be creative and personable whereas his surroundings are dull and lifeless

• His lungs "blaze like a Christmas tree inside" whereas the night is cool and frosty

• His house is lit up whereas the surrounding houses are described as "tomb-like" buildings

• All of the above

What is the main theme of 'Kaleidoscope' by Ray Bradbury?

• Isolation

• Adventure

• Friendship

• Betrayal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Kaleidoscope'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the setting of the story 'Kaleidoscope'?

• A spaceship

• A deserted island

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

Who is the protagonist in 'Kaleidoscope'?

• Hollis

• Stone

• Applegate

• Lespere

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the tone of 'Kaleidoscope'?

• Calm

• Exciting

• Gloomy

• Chaotic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What mood does 'Kaleidoscope' portray?

• Worry/Fear

• Light-hearted/Funny

• Frenzied/Lonely

• Joyful/Content

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the climax of the story 'Kaleidoscope'?

• Hollis's realization of his fate

• The spaceship explosion

• The argument between crew members

• The rescue mission