Exploring Literary Elements

What figurative language is used in the text?

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor or simile

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Can you identify a symbol in the story? What does it represent?

• The sun, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.

• The river, representing the passage of time and the flow of life.

• The mountain, representing stability and permanence.

• The tree, indicating growth and resilience.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main theme of the text?

• A summary of the text's characters.

• The central idea or message of the text.

• The author's biography and background.

• The historical context of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author create tone in the story?

• The author creates tone by focusing solely on the setting and background details.

• The author creates tone by using descriptive language and emotional context.

• The author creates tone by using dialogue and character actions.

• The author creates tone through the use of plot twists and surprises.

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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

Describe a character's development throughout the text.

• The character shifts from confident to overly aggressive.

• The character becomes more withdrawn and anxious.

• The character remains unchanged throughout the text.

• The character develops from timid and insecure to confident and self-assured.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What impact does the author's word choice have on the story?

• The author's word choice significantly influences the tone and emotional resonance of the story.

• The author's word choice has no effect on the story.

• The author's word choice only affects the plot structure.

• The author's word choice is irrelevant to character development.

Tags

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 setting influence the characters' actions?

• The setting influences characters' actions by providing context that shapes their motivations and decisions.

• The setting has no impact on characters' actions.

• Characters' actions are solely determined by their personal beliefs.

• The setting only affects the plot, not the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify a metaphor in the text and explain its meaning.

• time is a thief

• time is a friend

• time is a puzzle

• time is a journey

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What emotions does the author evoke through their writing?

• Joy, indifference, and fear

• Anger, confusion, and despair

• Nostalgia, empathy, and hope

• Surprise, boredom, and frustration

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How do the characters' relationships contribute to the overall theme?

• The characters' relationships illustrate and deepen the overall theme of the narrative.

• The theme is solely based on the setting, not the relationships.

• The characters' relationships only create conflict, not depth.

• The relationships are irrelevant to the theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2