Citing Textual Evidence (ELAGSE8RL1 / ELAGSE8RI1)
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
A) The story is set in the past.
B) A young boy learns the value of friendship.
C) The book has 12 chapters.
D) The main character’s name is Leo.
B) A young boy learns the value of friendship
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or intense moment, often the turning point
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?
Personification
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) She don’t like reading books.
B) She doesn’t like reading books.
B) She doesn’t like reading books.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main idea of an essay
What is a universal theme?
A theme that applies to all people, across time and culture
What is the main problem or struggle in a story called?
Conflict
What type of figurative language is in "as brave as a lion"?
Simile
What part of speech is the word “quickly” in the sentence: “She ran quickly to the bus stop”?
Adverb
What are the five stages of plot development?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution
*Double Points!*
Summarize the central idea of a story about a girl who overcomes bullying to become class president
Perseverance and confidence can lead to personal success
Which type of conflict is shown in this example: "Sarah struggled against the raging storm"?
A) Man vs. Self
B) Man vs. Nature
C) Man vs. Man
B) Man vs. Nature
What is alliteration? Give an example.
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Ex: "Peter Piper picked a peck..."
Which sentence uses a possessive noun correctly?
A) The dogs tail wagged.
B) The dog’s tail wagged.
B) The dog’s tail wagged.
What is the purpose of transitions in writing?
To connect ideas smoothly between sentences or paragraphs
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the underlying message; main idea is what the text is mostly about
Give an example of indirect characterization.
"She always helped her classmates and never spoke unkindly to anyone."
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as"; a metaphor does not
Which sentence is written in a passive voice?
A) The chef cooked a meal.
B) A meal was cooked by the chef.
B) A meal was cooked by the chef.
Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?
A) I like to read.
B) Although it was raining, we still went to the park.
B) Although it was raining, we still went to the park.
Analyze how the theme of identity is developed through the character’s internal conflict.
The character struggles with self-acceptance, showing how personal growth leads to a stronger sense of identity.
*Double Points!*
Explain how the protagonist’s motivation affects the resolution of the plot.
The protagonist’s desire to prove herself drives her actions, which leads to resolving the main conflict successfully.
Identify and explain the use of symbolism in a text where a storm represents inner turmoil.
The storm symbolizes the character’s emotional struggles, mirroring chaos inside
*Double Points!*
Choose the correct form: “________ going to the library.”
A) Their
B) There
C) They’re
C) They’re
Describe the impact of pacing in narrative writing.
Pacing controls how fast or slow the story unfolds, affecting suspense and reader engagement