Text Evidence in Literature
Inferences in Literature
Theme
Summary
Double Points RANDOM QUESTION
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Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
What is: Bob's favorite team lost/ended up losing the game.
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Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house. What can Sally infer?
What is: Her mother has not gotten off work yet.
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Which statement expresses a theme?
A. Honesty is almost often rewarded.
B. Better be honest if you want to be rewarded.
What is: A. Honesty is almost often rewarded.
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What is the difference between summary and main idea?
Summary tells us what the story is about using details. The main idea tells us the most important detail of the story.
100
If the light bulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
What is: To light up
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My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a speech in front of the whole school. What detail from the text tells you how I feel? What does it indicate about the speaker?
What is: “My hands felt shaky”
That they are nervous to present in front of the whole school.
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It was finally graduation day. Sally was super excited to finally start her life and be a grown up. She could not stop smiling that day because she was so proud of all her goals she had accomplished up to that moment. Sally feels nothing could bring her down. How does Sally feel on her graduation day?
What is: Accomplished, Proud, Excited
200
Which sentence expresses a theme?
A. Forget everything and face difficult situations.
B. It is important to stay courageous in difficult situations.
What is: B. It is important to stay courageous in difficult situations.
200
True or False
Summary and main idea are the same thing.
What is: False
200
I needed some extra support in my math class, or I'll probably fail.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
What is: I need to extra help
300
John was a NASCAR driver, and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. John was so overjoyed, he began to grin from ear to ear. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race. How does John feel? What detail from the text tells you how John feels?
What is: John is happy, Excited, Proud (or any other synonym)
Evidence: he grinned, threw his fist up, never forget the moment.
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When the real estate agent couldn’t find anything they liked in the older part of town, he took the young couple to a new subdivision called Pleasant Grove. It would be farther from the husband’s work, but there was a new school nearby – he knew they’d appreciate that. The wife said it already felt better than the other neighborhoods they’d looked at because there were kids’ toys in the yards. The husband wanted to know which road he would take to get to work and how far it was. When he looked at the price sheet at the first house, he was pleasantly surprised to see that the house cost less than their house in Cleveland. “That’ll make his new boss happy,” the realtor thought.
The reader can infer that
A. the couple has just moved to town for the husband's new job.
B. the real estate agent thinks this couple is too hard to please.
C. the husband is an up-and-coming executive in a new company.
D. both the husband and the wife grew up in Cleveland.
What is: A the couple has just moved to town for the husband's new job.
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True or False
The following are Characteristics of a theme:
gives a short lesson about life
is general in nature
can be applicable to different stories
What is: True
300
The following items are important when summarizing
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
What is: True
300
Bats are fascinating animals. They are not birds, they are flying mammals. Some bats eat fruit, others eat insects. Bats are experts at flying. They use a system called echolocation to fly quickly in the dark.
Which is the main idea of this text passage?
A. Bats are flying mammals.
B. Bats are fascinating animals.
C. Some bats eat fruit.
What is: B. Bats are fascinating animals.
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Patricia knew she would have to hurry if she wanted to reach school on time, and she did not want to be late on the first day of the new term. While she was walking to the garage, she saw her friend Jennifer sitting on the porch of her house. She was still in her pajamas, sitting with a defeated look on her face. “You did it again, Jennifer, right?” she asked in an irritated tone.
Jennifer shrugged her shoulder and said, “It isn't my fault today—it's so windy that I didn't imagine that the door would shut so fiercely.”
Patricia sighed loudly, taking out her cell phone and her house keys from her bag. “Here, call your mom, and in the meantime, here are the keys,” said Patricia, hugging her friend. “I just wish you were more careful, Jenny. I have to rush now, so call your mom soon.”
Which sentence from the passage could be used to support the idea that it is not the first time the incident has happened?
A. “'Here, call your mom, and in the meantime, here are the keys,' said Patricia, hugging her friend.”
B. “She was still in her pajamas, sitting with a defeated look on her face.”
C. “It isn't my fault today—it's so windy that I didn't imagine that the door would shut so fiercely.”
D. “While she was walking to the garage, she saw her friend Jennifer sitting on the porch of her house.”
What is: C “It isn't my fault today—it's so windy that I didn't imagine that the door would shut so fiercely.”
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Before a big game, Brandon’s hockey coach always gave him and his teammates a pep talk.
“Gentlemen, remember, I want you to go out there and play your best game,” Coach Powell said. “I know you can do it. Now let’s show this team you’re the best!”
“After that talk in the locker room, I feel like I have to do my best out there, no matter how nervous I am,” Brandon told his teammates. When they won the game, Coach Powell took them out for ice cream to celebrate. “Scoops on me for everyone,” he said, and the team cheered in response.
The team didn’t always do so well. However, the coach still took them out for ice cream and told each player the good things he did during the game. “Hey Brandon, you’re getting better and better at blocking shots,” Coach Powell said. Or “Tommy, that was a great pass.” By the time he made it around to everybody, the boys almost forgot they were the losers. Coach Powell had a way of making them feel better.
During the next practice, the team watched footage of the last game, and Coach Powell pointed out areas they needed to improve in. “It seems like Coach really believes in us. I’m going to work harder,” Brandon said.
The team kept getting better until one year they won a championship. The boys picked Coach Powell up and carried him on their shoulders to show their appreciation.
“Great game you played there, team. Great game,” he said.
What does this passage tell the reader about Brandon's coach?
A. He doesn't like his players.
B. He only cares about winning.
C. He likes to play soccer, too.
D. He tries to inspire people.
What is: D He tries to inspire people.
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With the blindfold over her eyes, Jessie was nervous and excited. Her younger sister, Jodie, held Jessie's arms and led her toward a corridor.
"How much longer, Jodie?" Jessie asked, trying her best to not take off the blindfold.
"We're almost there, Jessie," Jodie said, and they walked into a dark room.
"OK, you can take off the blindfold now," Jodie said, and switched on the lights.
A shout of "Surprise!" filled the room as the lights came on, and Jessie was astonished to see the room filled with her close friends and relatives.
Before she could respond, people walked up to her and began showering her with hugs and kisses. By the end, Jessie was in tears and an enormous smile was plastered on her face.
"To my dear daughter, who made us all so proud by serving in the army, and facing hardships day and night for a whole year to protect her nation!" Jessie's father said, raising a glass.
Jessie couldn't believe that everyone she loved and cared for was right there with her, and her heart filled with gratitude and pride as they toasted Jessie's contributions. This would become the most memorable day of her life.
How does the setting affect the development of the theme?
A. It creates a sense of nervousness.
B. It creates a feeling of confusion.
C. It creates a feeling of happiness.
D. It creates a sense of adventure.
What is: C, It creates a feeling of happiness.
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Give a Summary of the Novel The Crossover
Answers may vary
400
Fact or opinion:
Ice cream is kept cold in a freezer.
What is: Fact
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I had of course been used to a halter and a headstall, and to be led about in the fields and lanes quietly, but now I was to have a bit and bridle; my master gave me some oats as usual, and after a good deal of coaxing, he got the bit into my mouth, and the bridle fixed, but it was a nasty thing! Those who have never had a bit in their mouths cannot think how bad it feels; a great piece of cold hard steel as thick as a man's finger to be pushed into one's mouth, between one's teeth, and over one's tongue, with the ends coming out at the corner of your mouth, and held fast there by straps over your head, under your throat, round your nose, and under your chin; so that no way in the world can you get rid of the nasty hard thing; it is very bad! Yes, very bad! At least I thought so; but I knew my mother always wore one when she went out, and all horses did when they were grown up, and so, what with the nice oats, and what with my master's pats, kind words, and gentle ways, I got to wear my bit and bridle.
Next came the saddle, but that was not half so bad; my master put it on my back very gently, while old Daniel held my head; he then made the girths fast under my body, patting and talking to me all the time; then I had a few oats, then a little leading about; and this he did every day till I began to look for the oats and the saddle. At length, one morning, my master got on my back and rode me round the meadow on the soft grass. It certainly did feel strange; but I must say I felt rather proud to carry my master, and as he continued to ride me a little every day I soon became accustomed to it.
Which phrase from the passage shows that Black Beauty cares for his master?
A. my master put it on my back very gently
B. this he did every day till I began to look for the oats and the saddle
C. and gentle ways, I got to wear my bit and bridle
D. but I must say I felt rather proud to carry my master
What is: B, this he did every day till I began to look for the oats and the saddle
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Martin turned on his walkie-talkie as he got out of the squad car. From the street, he could see there were several holes in the roof of the house and two broken windows. He had to push the door hard to open it, and the noise startled some animal that ran out the open backdoor. There was charred wood in the fireplace and fast-food wrappers littered the floor. Had Connie eaten one of those hamburgers? Judging by the size of the footprints in the dust on the floor, it seemed unlikely, but the neighborhood kids said they had seen a girl their age hanging around this address.
Which of these inferences can be drawn from this passage?
A. Martin is worried about Connie's diet.
B. Martin was hired by Connie's father.
C. Martin has entered an abandoned house.
D. Wild animals often sleep inside houses.
What is: C. Martin has entered an abandoned house.
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Last night, about two in the morning, I was aroused by a stealthy step passing my room. I rose, opened my door, and peeped out. A long black shadow was trailing down the corridor. It was thrown by a man who walked softly down the passage with a candle held in his hand. He was in shirt and trousers, with no covering to his feet. I could merely see the outline, but his height told me that it was Barrymore. He walked very slowly and circumspectly1, and there was something indescribably guilty and furtive2 in his whole appearance.
I have told you that the corridor is broken by the balcony which runs round the hall, but that it is resumed upon the farther side. I waited until he had passed out of sight and then I followed him. When I came round the balcony he had reached the end of the farther corridor, and I could see from the glimmer of light through an open door that he had entered one of the rooms.
1. cautiously
2. stealthy
How does the setting affect the development of the theme?
A. It establishes a sense of sadness.
B. It creates an atmosphere of mystery.
C. It creates an atmosphere of excitement.
D. It establishes a sense of wonder.
What is: B. It creates an atmosphere of mystery.
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Give a summary of Chapter 1 of All Quiet on the Western Front
Answers may vary
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Jasmine held the glass jar very carefully. The teacher told the students to be careful because the experiment could explode. Slowly, Jasmine poured the green liquid into a glass jar. She wiped the edge of the jar and set it on the table. Next, she picked up the tube of red liquid. She measured one drop of it. Jasmine then carefully added the red drop to the green liquid.
Make an inference about the class Jasmine is in.
What is: Jasmine is in Science Class