Stated themes vs. implied themes

What is the stated theme in the passage regarding Jamal's decision not to cheat?

• The importance of friendship

• The value of integrity over dishonesty

• The excitement of taking risks

• The need for better study habits

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Remember

The passage explicitly states that Jamal's grandfather was a civil rights activist.

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Remember

Jamal remembers his grandfather's words: "Character is what you do when nobody's watching."

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Remember

Name one direct consequence mentioned in the passage if Jamal gets below a B on the test.

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Remember

Which detail in the passage implies a theme of external pressure influencing personal choices?

• Jamal studying for three weeks

• His parents' rule about grades and driving

• Marcus giving him the answer key

• Maria working methodically

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Understand

The passage implies that Jamal's hard work alone guarantees success on the test.

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Understand

The passage implies that success through deception would be like a foundation built on quicksand.

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Understand

Explain how the passage states the theme of integrity through Jamal's final action with the answer key.

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Understand

Evaluate how the implied theme of role models' influence differs from the stated theme of personal integrity in the passage.

• Role models are stated as the main reason for Jamal's choice, while integrity is implied

• Role models like his grandfather and Maria imply guidance, while integrity is directly stated as Jamal's core value

• Both are stated equally without implication

• Integrity is implied through actions, while role models are not mentioned

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Analyze/Evaluate

The passage implies a theme of resilience more strongly than it states a theme of academic pressure.

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Analyze/Evaluate