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Text Structure R.L. 6.5

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When characters are speaking to each other, this is called...
a)
climax
b)
plot
c)
scene
d)
dialogue
2.
Bud is an African - American, 11 year old orphan who is very determined and a survivor. This description tells us his...
a)
resolution
b)
episodes
c)
character traits
d)
dialogue
3.
A scene is ...
a)
like a paragraph in poems
b)
a part of a movie or play
c)
when you throw a tantrum
d)
a beautiful site in nature
4.
What is theme?
a)
The main idea.
b)
The message, moral, or lesson of a story.
c)
the sequence of events
d)
a part of a movie or play
5.
The part of a poem that is like a paragraph, separated by spaces is a 
a)
stanza
b)
paragraph
c)
scene
d)
episode
6.
At the end of a story, when the problem gets fixed, it's called...
a)
climax
b)
plot
c)
resolution
d)
scene
7.
The most exciting part of a story (usually at the end) is called ...
a)
the climax
b)
a scene
c)
a stanze
d)
the resolution
8.

1. Which phrase has a positive connotation?

a)

A strong reek

b)

A strong aroma

9.

2. Which phrase has a negative connotation?

a)

Squandered his time

b)

Invested his time

10.
The setting of the story is...
a)
a part of a movie or play
b)
where the story takes place
c)
where and when the story takes place
d)
the most exciting action
11.

Which line from the poem shows the tortoise is changing from being helpless to becoming self-sufficient?

a)

“You know what it is to be born alone,”

b)

“To take your first solitary bite”

c)

“Under its slow lid, tiny baby tortoise,”

d)

“No one ever heard you complain.”

12.

In the first stanza, what is the poet expressing about the baby tortoise with the phrase “lapsed on earth”?

a)

It has barely awakened to its new life outside its shell.

b)

It has forgotten what it is like to be in the shell.

c)

It is in a stage of rest and silence after birth.

d)

It is happy to be coming out of its shell.

13.

How does the repetition of the word solitary in lines 19–20 affect the tone of the poem?

a)

It creates a fragile tone.

b)

It creates a confident tone.

c)

It creates a tone of loneliness.

d)

It creates a tone of excitement.

14.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

15.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

16.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't be lazy.

b)

Turtles are faster than rabbits.

c)

Our friends are always there for us.

d)

It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

17.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Slowly but surely wins the race.

b)

Don't be lazy.

c)

We are stronger together than we are apart.

d)

If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

18.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
19.
How do you support the validity of a theme?
a)
text evidence
b)
summarizing
c)
you can't
d)
using the plot
20.
Can shows and movies on TV have themes?
a)
No, only books can.
b)
TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
c)
They can have themes just like books can.
d)
They are the only literary works that can have themes.