Exploring Literary Elements in Text

What figurative language is used in the text, and how does it enhance the reader's understanding?

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify a symbol in the story. What does it represent, and how does it contribute to the overall theme?

• The tree represents stability and permanence.

• The sun symbolizes hope and renewal.

• The mountain signifies strength and resilience.

• The river symbolizes the passage of time and change.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Discuss the main theme of the text. How is it developed through the characters' actions?

• The impact of societal expectations on behavior.

• The pursuit of wealth and power.

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The struggle for identity and self-acceptance.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze the tone of the narrative. What words or phrases contribute to this tone?

• The tone is defined by the length of the sentences.

• The narrative tone is irrelevant to the overall message.

• The tone is solely determined by the plot structure.

• The tone of the narrative is determined by emotionally charged words and descriptive phrases.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use character development to convey a message? Provide examples from the text.

• The author conveys a message of personal growth through the protagonist's transformation from timid to confident.

• The author focuses solely on the setting without character changes.

• The protagonist remains unchanged throughout the narrative.

• Character development is irrelevant to the overall message of the story.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What role does dialogue play in revealing character traits? Give specific instances from the text.

• Dialogue reveals character traits by showcasing their emotions, motivations, and social status through their choice of words and tone.

• Dialogue only serves to advance the plot without revealing any character traits.

• Characters' traits are solely defined by their actions, not their dialogue.

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Identify a moment of conflict in the story. How does this conflict drive the plot forward?

• The protagonist's moral dilemma serves as a pivotal conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The protagonist's success in achieving their goal eliminates any conflict.

• The setting of the story is described in detail, but it does not affect the plot.

• The protagonist's friendship with the antagonist creates tension.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Examine the setting of the story. How does it influence the characters and their decisions?

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot and character development.

• Characters are only influenced by their personal experiences, not the setting.

• The setting influences characters by shaping their values, motivations, and decisions.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' actions.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the author's purpose in using a particular point of view? How does it affect the reader's perception?

• To limit the reader's imagination and enforce a single interpretation.

• The author's purpose is to shape the reader's understanding and emotional response, affecting their perception of the narrative.

• To confuse the reader and create ambiguity in the narrative.

• To provide a detailed historical context that is unrelated to the story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Evaluate the impact of the author's word choice on the mood of the text. Provide examples to support your analysis.

• The mood is determined solely by the plot, not the word choice.

• The author's word choice shapes the mood by using evocative language that elicits specific emotional responses.

• The author's word choice has no effect on the mood of the text.

• The author's word choice only affects the characters, not the overall mood.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4