Early Darkness

What is the main theme of the story 'Early Darkness'?

• Hope and renewal

• Despair and loss

• Adventure and discovery

• Love and friendship

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Early Darkness'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'In the early darkness, the stars began to twinkle.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'twinkle' as used in 'Early Darkness'?

• To shine with a steady light

• To shine with a flickering light

• To shine with a bright light

• To shine with a dim light

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which character in 'Early Darkness' represents hope?

• John

• Mary

• The old man

• The child

What is the setting of 'Early Darkness'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A dense forest

• A deserted island

What is the tone of the narrative in 'Early Darkness'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following best describes the protagonist's journey in 'Early Darkness'?

• A quest for knowledge

• A search for lost treasure

• A journey of self-discovery

• An escape from danger

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the significance of the title 'Early Darkness'?

• It refers to the beginning of a new day

• It symbolizes the onset of difficult times

• It indicates the end of an era

• It highlights the beauty of night

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which grammatical tense is predominantly used in 'Early Darkness'?

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past perfect tense