What do you know?

How does analyzing characterization in a story help determine a thematic statement (theme) of a text?

• It helps identify the author's writing style but does not contribute to the theme.

• It reveals how a character's experiences, choices, and changes reflect the deeper message of the story.

• It only provides details about a character's physical appearance, which has no impact on the theme.

• It determines the genre of the story but does not help with understanding the theme.

What is needed to identify the main idea/central idea of a text?

• Identifying key details that support the overall message of the text.

• Counting the number of paragraphs in the text.

• Looking only at the first and last sentence of the passage.

• Determining the author’s favorite character.

What is the difference between a thematic statement, a theme topic, and the main idea?

• A) A theme topic is a single word or phrase, a thematic statement expresses a complete idea about that topic, and the main idea explains the overall focus of the text.

• B) A thematic statement is a short summary of the text, while the main idea and theme topic are the same.

• C) Thematic statements are based on facts, while the main idea is always an opinion.

• D) The main idea and theme are interchangeable, and there is no difference between a thematic statement and a theme topic.

Identify the essential steps of test-taking strategies we’ve gone over in class. (Select the best option)

• Skim through the test quickly, answer only the easiest questions, and submit as soon as possible.

• Read directions carefully, manage your time wisely, use process of elimination, and check your work.

• Focus only on vocabulary words, ignore longer passages, and answer every question without reading all choices.

• Choose answers based on what sounds best rather than referring to the text.

Define three of the main types of author’s purpose and give an example for each.

• A) Persuade (to convince the reader, e.g., an advertisement), Inform (to provide facts, e.g., a news article), and Entertain (to tell a story, e.g., a novel).

• B) Argue (to disagree with the audience), Reflect (to express emotions), and Describe (to create imagery).

• C) Confuse (to make the reader unsure), Trick (to mislead the reader), and Entertain (to write stories).

• D) Exaggerate (to make things dramatic), Scare (to frighten the audience), and Debate (to present arguments).

What are the key differences between tone and mood, and how do they impact a reader’s interpretation of a text?

• Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader experiences when reading.

• Mood and tone are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Mood refers to the author’s personal opinion, and tone refers to the length of the text.

• Tone is determined by the setting, while mood is determined by the character’s dialogue.

7. What is your personal definition of a poem?