Literary Analysis Skills Quiz

Which of the following best defines "conflict" in a literary text?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The struggle between opposing forces in the story

• The lesson the author wants to teach

• The order in which events happen

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the "resolution" of a story?

• The introduction of the main characters

• The turning point of the story

• The way the conflict is solved or ends

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is an example of a character action?

• The story takes place in a forest.

• The main character decides to apologize to her friend.

• The theme is about friendship.

• The story is written in first person.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does it mean to "cite text evidence"?

• To guess what might happen next

• To use information from the text to support your answer

• To write your own ending to the story

• To summarize the story in your own words

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following best describes a "theme" in literature?

• The main character’s name

• The central message or lesson of the story

• The order of events in the story

• The place where the story happens

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the following sentence: "Maria refused to give up, even when the task became difficult." What does this action show about Maria’s character?

• She is impatient

• She is determined

• She is forgetful

• She is shy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

If a character in a story faces a problem with another character, what type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

After reading a story, you notice that the main character learns to trust others. Which theme does this most likely represent?

• The importance of teamwork

• The dangers of the wilderness

• The excitement of adventure

• The value of honesty

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence from a story best supports the idea that the main character is brave?

• "He hesitated before entering the dark cave."

• "Despite his fear, he stepped forward to help his friend."

• "He enjoyed reading books about adventures."

• "He ran away from the loud noise."

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

A story ends with the main character forgiving someone who hurt them. What is the resolution, and what theme does this suggest? Choose the best answer.

• The resolution is the character moving away; the theme is about travel.

• The resolution is the character forgiving; the theme is about the power of forgiveness.

• The resolution is a new conflict; the theme is about adventure.

• The resolution is the character winning a prize; the theme is about competition.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2