7th grade- 7.RL.3 Integration of Concepts

Read the following excerpt from a story: *"As the snowstorm raged outside, Maria huddled closer to the fireplace, her thoughts drifting to her family stranded across the mountain. The howling wind made her decision clear—she would have to brave the storm to find them."* How does the setting influence Maria's actions in the story?

• The warm fireplace makes Maria want to stay inside.

• The snowstorm forces Maria to make a difficult decision.

• The mountain scenery inspires Maria to paint.

• The sunny weather encourages Maria to go for a walk.

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Which of the following best compares how a historical novel and a fantasy story might approach the theme of bravery?

• Both genres ignore the theme of bravery.

• A historical novel may show bravery through real-life events, while a fantasy story may use magical challenges to highlight bravery.

• Both genres only use animal characters to show bravery.

• A fantasy story never includes the theme of bravery.

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In a play, the main character is trapped in a dark cave. How does this setting most likely affect the plot?

• It creates a problem the character must solve to escape.

• It makes the character want to go to the beach.

• It causes the character to fall asleep.

• It has no effect on the story.

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Read the following lines from a poem and a story, both about hope: **Poem:** *"A single star pierces the night, Promising dawn after darkness."* **Story:** *"After months of searching, Maya finally found a clue that gave her hope she would find her lost dog."* How do the poem and the story approach the theme of hope differently?

• The poem uses imagery, while the story uses a character's experience.

• Both use only dialogue to show hope.

• The story uses rhyme, while the poem does not.

• Both focus on losing hope.

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Which element of a story is most likely to change how a character behaves?

• The setting

• The font size

• The page number

• The book cover

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A fantasy story and a historical novel both explore the theme of friendship. Which statement best describes how their approaches might differ?

• The fantasy story might use magical creatures, while the historical novel uses real historical figures.

• Both only use animals as characters.

• The historical novel uses magic, while the fantasy story does not.

• Both ignore the theme of friendship.

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In a story set during a drought, the main character must find water for her family. How does the setting shape the plot?

• The drought creates the main conflict in the story.

• The setting has no impact on the plot.

• The character decides to go swimming.

• The story is about a snowstorm.

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Read the following: **Text 1 (Story):** *"Liam stood at the edge of the forest, unsure if he should enter."* **Text 2 (Poem):** *"The forest whispers secrets, Calling the brave to enter."* How do the two texts approach the theme of facing fears?

• The story shows a character's decision, while the poem uses personification.

• Both use only facts about forests.

• The poem uses dialogue, while the story does not.

• Both focus on avoiding the forest.

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Which of the following best explains how the setting of a haunted house might influence the characters in a story?

• The characters may feel scared and act cautiously.

• The characters ignore the setting completely.

• The setting makes the characters want to go shopping.

• The setting has no effect on the characters.

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A poem and a story both deal with the topic of loss. Which statement best compares their approaches?

• The poem may use metaphor, while the story may use a character's actions.

• Both only use lists of lost items.

• The story uses rhyme, while the poem does not.

• Both focus on winning.

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