Exploring Literary Elements in 3rd Grade

What is an example of figurative language used in the text?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

How does the author use symbolism to enhance the story?

• The author uses symbolism only for decorative purposes.

• The author avoids symbolism to keep the story straightforward.

• The author uses symbolism to confuse the reader.

• The author uses symbolism to convey deeper meanings and enhance emotional connections.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Identify a theme present in the text and explain its significance.

• Pursuit of happiness

• Struggle for identity

• Quest for power

• Conflict with nature

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What tone does the author convey through their word choice?

• The tone is strictly technical.

• The tone is irrelevant to the context.

• The tone is always humorous.

• The tone conveyed by the author's word choice is likely to be emotional, formal, or informal, depending on the context.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Describe a character's development throughout the story.

• The character remains unchanged throughout the story.

• The character becomes more isolated and withdrawn.

• The character evolves from timid to confident, overcoming self-doubt and embracing their identity.

• The character's journey is focused on material success rather than personal growth.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

How does the use of dialogue contribute to character development?

• Dialogue contributes to character development by revealing their thoughts, emotions, and relationships through their interactions.

• Dialogue is irrelevant to understanding a character's background.

• Characters are developed solely through their actions, not their words.

• Dialogue only serves to advance the plot without affecting characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What impact does the setting have on the overall theme?

• The setting has no effect on the theme whatsoever.

• The setting enhances the theme by providing context that influences character behavior and societal dynamics.

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no relevance to the characters.

• The setting distracts from the theme by introducing unrelated elements.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Can you find an example of alliteration in the text? What effect does it have?

• How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

• Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Betty Botter bought some butter but she said it was bitter.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

How does the author’s use of imagery affect your understanding of the story?

• The imagery deepens emotional engagement and clarifies themes.

• It only serves to confuse the characters' motivations.

• Imagery has no impact on the reader's experience.

• The imagery distracts from the main plot.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What message do you think the author is trying to communicate through the text?

• The author is promoting a specific political agenda.

• The author is communicating a deeper understanding of a theme.

• The author is providing a historical account of events.

• The author is focused solely on character development.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6