Exploring Themes and Texts in Depth

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

• The time and place in which a story occurs

• The central message or underlying idea of a text

• The sequence of events in a story

• The main character in a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• The repetition of vowel sounds within words

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which organizational pattern is used when an author presents events in the order they happened?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term "vocabulary" refer to in the context of reading?

• The number of pages in a book

• The words used in a language or text

• The pictures included in a text

• The chapters in a novel

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "The bees buzzed in the garden."

• "The sun was bright and warm."

• "The leaves were green and lush."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main purpose of reading a series of conceptually related texts on a topic?

• To memorize every detail

• To build knowledge and vocabulary about the topic

• To compare authors' writing styles

• To find the shortest text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following best describes "rhyme" in poetry?

• The use of descriptive language

• The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines

• The arrangement of words in a sentence

• The main idea of a poem

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does it mean when an author "unfolds a perspective" in a text?

• They describe the setting in detail

• They reveal their point of view or opinion gradually

• They list all the characters

• They summarize the plot at the beginning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is a basic concept related to analyzing a text's credibility?

• The number of chapters in the text

• The author's qualifications and word choice

• The color of the book cover

• The length of the sentences

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the setting of a story?

• The main conflict

• The time and place in which the story occurs

• The lesson learned

• The order of events

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3