Compare and Contrast Themes

You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by

• evaluating how character has changed

• determining how the conflict has resolved

• sharing a character's experience

• ALL of the above

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Themes are universal because

• all humans share common experiences

• the entire universe enjoys them

• authors add them to make the writing meaningful

• the stories go on forever

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Which text structure would an article titled "Cowboys vs Packers" follow?

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Description

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The lesson the author wants you to learn:

• point of view

• theme

• climax

• mood

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This word means to show similarities:

• analyze

• compare

• evaluate

• contrast

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This word means to explain the differences:

• contrast

• conflict

• text evidence

• compare

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When the author writes to show similarities between things or ideas, his/her purpose is to?

• compare

• persuade

• contrast

• describe

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Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• A) The main events of the story

• B) The underlying message or lesson

• C) The setting and time period

• D) The names of the characters

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What is the primary purpose of comparing and contrasting themes in literature?

• A) To identify the author's writing style

• B) To understand the deeper meaning of the text

• C) To memorize the plot details

• D) To list all characters

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In a compare and contrast essay, which of the following is most important?

• A) Listing all the characters

• B) Describing the setting

• C) Highlighting similarities and differences

• D) Summarizing the plot