Exploring Universal Themes in Literature

Analyze how the theme of friendship is developed in a literary text. Consider how the author uses character interactions to convey this theme.

• Through the use of dialogue and shared experiences between characters.

• By focusing solely on the internal thoughts of one character.

• By describing the setting in great detail.

• Through the use of flashbacks unrelated to the main plot.

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Compare the theme of sacrifice in two different literary texts. How do the authors develop this theme differently?

• One author uses a first-person narrative, while the other uses a third-person narrative.

• Both authors use the same setting to highlight the theme.

• One author focuses on the consequences of sacrifice, while the other emphasizes the motivations behind it.

• Both authors use identical character archetypes to explore the theme.

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Identify how the theme of identity is explored through the protagonist's journey in a literary text.

• By detailing the protagonist's daily routine.

• Through the protagonist's interactions with various social groups.

• By focusing on the antagonist's perspective.

• Through the use of complex scientific theories.

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Examine how the theme of power is portrayed in a literary text. What literary devices does the author use to develop this theme?

• The use of metaphors and symbolism.

• The use of simple, straightforward language.

• The use of unrelated anecdotes.

• The use of technical jargon.

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Discuss how the theme of freedom is developed through the setting in a literary text.

• By describing the protagonist's clothing choices.

• Through the depiction of open landscapes and boundaries.

• By focusing on the antagonist's backstory.

• Through the use of complex mathematical equations.

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Analyze how the theme of justice is portrayed through the actions of the main characters in a literary text.

• By showing the characters' daily routines.

• Through the characters' decisions and their consequences.

• By focusing on the weather patterns in the story.

• Through the use of unrelated historical events.

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Compare how the theme of love is developed in two different literary texts. What are the key differences in the authors' approaches?

• One author uses a linear narrative, while the other uses a non-linear narrative.

• Both authors use the same character names.

• One author focuses on romantic love, while the other explores familial love.

• Both authors use identical plot structures.

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Identify how the theme of survival is explored through the plot in a literary text.

• By detailing the protagonist's favorite foods.

• Through the challenges and obstacles faced by the protagonist.

• By focusing on the antagonist's hobbies.

• Through the use of unrelated scientific experiments.

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Examine how the theme of betrayal is portrayed in a literary text. What techniques does the author use to develop this theme?

• The use of foreshadowing and irony.

• The use of simple, direct statements.

• The use of unrelated character descriptions.

• The use of technical diagrams.

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Discuss how the theme of courage is developed through the character development in a literary text.

• By focusing on the character's physical appearance.

• Through the character's growth and overcoming fears.

• By detailing the character's favorite hobbies.

• Through the use of unrelated historical facts.

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