End of Semester Exam Review 2

Which of the following best defines the term "theme" as it is used in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The central idea or message of a text

• The time and place in which a story occurs

• The main character in a story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word "connotative" mean when referring to the meaning of a word in a text?

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The emotional or cultural associations attached to a word

• The grammatical function of a word

• The pronunciation of a word

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?

• A personal opinion about a character

• A direct quote from the text

• A summary of the plot

• A prediction about the ending

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the primary purpose of writing an argument according to CCSS.W.9-10.1?

• To entertain the reader

• To support claims using valid reasoning and evidence

• To describe a setting

• To summarize a story

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

Which of the following best describes a complex character in literature?

• A character who is always good or always bad

• A character with multiple or conflicting motivations

• A character who never changes

• A character who is not important to the plot

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Given the sentence: "The night was a velvet blanket," what type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is the first step in analyzing a theme in a text?

• Identifying the main characters

• Determining the central idea or message

• Counting the number of chapters

• Listing all the settings

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following excerpt: "She clenched her fists, her jaw set, as she faced the crowd." What can you infer about the character's feelings?

• She is feeling relaxed

• She is feeling nervous or determined

• She is feeling joyful

• She is feeling sleepy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following best explains how a character's actions can advance the plot?

• By describing the setting in detail

• By making decisions that lead to new events or conflicts

• By repeating the same actions

• By ignoring other characters

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If an author uses words like "gloomy," "shadowy," and "dreary" to describe a setting, what tone is being established?

• Cheerful

• Mysterious or somber

• Excited

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4