Reading comprehension

What is the relationship between characters and theme in a story?

• Characters are unrelated to the theme.

• Characters often embody or illustrate the theme through their actions, decisions, and growth throughout the narrative.

• Characters only serve to advance the plot, not the theme.

• Characters represent the author's personal beliefs, which are separate from the theme.

What does it mean to infer in reading comprehension?

• To guess the meaning of a word without context.

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• To summarize the main idea of a text.

• To identify the author's purpose in writing.

How can context clues help in determining the theme of a story?

• They provide insights into the characters' motivations, conflicts, and resolutions, which are essential for identifying the theme.

• They offer a summary of the plot without any character details.

• They help in predicting the ending of the story without understanding the theme.

• They are only useful for understanding the setting of the story.

What does it mean when a question asks for a supporting detail?

• To summarize the main idea of the text.

• To identify specific information in the text that backs up the main idea or theme.

• To provide a personal opinion about the text.

• To list all the characters in the text.

What role do details play in understanding a text?

• Details are irrelevant to the main ideas.

• Details provide context, support, and clarity to the main ideas, helping readers to understand and interpret the text.

• Details only confuse the reader.

• Details are only important in fiction.

How can you tell if a statement is a theme?

• A statement is likely a theme if it expresses a universal idea that can apply beyond the specific story.

• A statement is a theme if it is the main character's opinion.

• A statement is a theme if it is only relevant to the story's plot.

• A statement is a theme if it is a direct quote from the author.

What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

• A theme is a specific event in the story, while a topic is the overall message.

• A theme is a deeper message or insight about life or human nature, while a topic is simply the subject matter of the text.

• A theme is the main character's journey, while a topic is the setting of the story.

• A theme is a summary of the plot, while a topic is a character's motivation.

What is the purpose of asking questions about a text?

• To summarize the text

• To engage with the text, think critically, and deepen understanding

• To memorize the text verbatim

• To find the author's name

Why is it important to understand the theme of a story?

• It helps readers to memorize the plot better.

• It allows readers to grasp the author's message and the broader implications of the narrative.

• It makes the story more entertaining and engaging.

• It provides a summary of the characters' actions.

True or False: Themes in literature often include characters' names from the story.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in certain genres