Textual Evidence
Which of the following is the best example of direct text evidence?
A) The author says, “The sky darkened as the storm approached.”
B) The sky probably got darker before the storm.
C) The weather changed as the story continued.
D) I think the storm was dangerous.
A) The author says, “The sky darkened as the storm approached.”
What is the best definition of theme in literature?
A) The main events in a story
B) The lesson or message the author conveys
C) The setting and time period of a story
D) The names of the main characters
B) The lesson or message the author conveys
What is the best definition of characterization?
A) The way an author describes a character’s personality and traits
B) The setting and time period of a story
C) The number of characters in a book
D) The order of events in a story
A) The way an author describes a character’s personality and traits
What is the best definition of central idea?
A) The main point or message of a text
B) The setting and time period of a story
C) The lesson learned by the characters
D) The feelings of the reader
A) The main point or message of a text
What is the main purpose of narrative writing?
A) To inform the reader with facts and statistics
B) To tell a story with characters, events, and a clear sequence
C) To persuade the reader to agree with an opinion
D) To explain how to do something step by step
B) To tell a story with characters, events, and a clear sequence
Which of the following best explains how text evidence supports an answer?
A) By making a guess about what might happen
B) By using details from the text to prove a claim
C) By summarizing the entire story
D) By sharing a personal opinion
B) By using details from the text to prove a claim
Which of the following is the best example of a theme?
A) Love can overcome obstacles.
B) The main character climbs a mountain.
C) The story takes place in the 1800s.
D) The villain wears a black cloak.
A) Love can overcome obstacles.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
A) "Maria always helped her classmates when they were struggling."
B) "Maria was kind and generous to everyone she met."
C) "Maria spent hours studying so she could get a good grade."
D) "Maria clenched her fists, trying to hide her frustration."
B) "Maria was kind and generous to everyone she met."
Which of the following is the best way to determine the central idea of a passage?
A) Focus only on the first sentence
B) Identify key details that support a main point
C) Count how many times a word is repeated
D) Look at the number of paragraphs in the passage
B) Identify key details that support a main point
Which of the following is an essential element of a strong narrative?
A) A list of facts
B) A clear beginning, middle, and end
C) A thesis statement with supporting arguments
D) A table of contents
B) A clear beginning, middle, and end
Which of the following is the strongest text evidence to support the idea that the main character is brave?
A) “She hesitated at the door, unsure of what to do next.”
B) “She thought about running away, but decided to wait.”
C) “Despite her fear, she stepped forward and faced the challenge head-on.”
D) “She wasn’t sure if she could do it, but she wanted to try.”
C) “Despite her fear, she stepped forward and faced the challenge head-on.”
Which piece of text evidence best supports the theme that “Friendship can help people overcome challenges”?
A) “They had been best friends for years, and they always walked to school together.”
B) “Even when things seemed hopeless, they stood by each other, never letting go.”
C) “He liked to spend time alone, reading in the library.”
D) “The teacher assigned them to work on a project together.”
B) “Even when things seemed hopeless, they stood by each other, never letting go.”
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
A) "John was a brave and determined leader."
B) "John nervously bit his lip and avoided eye contact as he spoke."
C) "John had brown hair and blue eyes."
D) "John was 16 years old and lived in a small town."
B) "John nervously bit his lip and avoided eye contact as he spoke."
Which piece of text evidence best supports the central idea that "Teamwork leads to success"?
A) "She practiced shooting baskets every day after school."
B) "The team worked together, passing the ball and encouraging each other until they won the game."
C) "He was nervous before the big test, so he studied all night."
D) "She enjoyed painting because it allowed her to express herself creatively."
B) "The team worked together, passing the ball and encouraging each other until they won the game."
Which sentence is the best example of a strong narrative opening?
A) "The capital of France is Paris."
B) "One stormy night, Jake’s car broke down in the middle of nowhere."
C) "There are many reasons why exercise is important for your health."
D) "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food."
B) "One stormy night, Jake’s car broke down in the middle of nowhere."
Which option is an example of paraphrased text evidence?
A) The author states, “The boy sprinted across the field, his heart pounding with excitement.”
B) The boy ran quickly across the field because he was excited.
C) “The boy sprinted across the field, his heart pounding with excitement.”
D) I think the boy was probably running fast because he was happy.
B) The boy ran quickly across the field because he was excited.
A story’s theme is best developed through…
A) The author’s name and biography
B) The actions and growth of the characters
C) The length of the story
D) The number of chapters in a book
B) The actions and growth of the characters
How can a character’s development be shown throughout a story?
A) Through their actions, thoughts, and responses to conflicts
B) By repeating the same behavior in every situation
C) By listing facts about them in the introduction
D) By having the narrator tell the reader how they change at the end
A) Through their actions, thoughts, and responses to conflicts
How does an author develop the central idea throughout a text?
A) By using supporting details, examples, and explanations
B) By writing the central idea repeatedly in every paragraph
C) By listing random facts that are not related to the topic
D) By only stating the central idea in the introduction and conclusion
A) By using supporting details, examples, and explanations
Which technique best helps develop a character in a narrative?
A) Listing facts about their appearance and birthday
B) Showing their thoughts, actions, and dialogue
C) Using a numbered list of their personality traits
D) Telling the reader directly what to think about the character
B) Showing their thoughts, actions, and dialogue
Which piece of text evidence is the most relevant to support the theme that kindness can change lives?
A) “He walked past the stranger without saying a word.”
B) “She smiled and handed the hungry man her last piece of bread.”
C) “It started raining, and everyone ran for cover.”
D) “The boy was nervous before his big test.”
B) “She smiled and handed the hungry man her last piece of bread.”
Which of the following best explains how theme develops throughout a story?
A) It is stated in the first sentence of the story.
B) It remains the same and does not change.
C) It is revealed gradually through character actions, conflicts, and resolutions.
D) It is directly told by the narrator in the middle of the story.
C) It is revealed gradually through character actions, conflicts, and resolutions.
Which of the following best shows a character’s growth in a story?
A) At the beginning, Sarah is selfish, but by the end, she sacrifices her own happiness to help a friend.
B) Sarah enjoys reading books, and she continues to read throughout the story.
C) Sarah’s favorite color is blue, and she wears blue clothes every day.
D) Sarah stays in the same town for her whole life.
A) At the beginning, Sarah is selfish, but by the end, she sacrifices her own happiness to help a friend.
Which of the following best explains how to summarize the central idea of a text?
A) Retell the entire passage with all details included
B) Identify the most important point and support it with key details
C) Rewrite every sentence from the text in your own words
D) Focus only on the ending of the passage
B) Identify the most important point and support it with key details
Which of the following best develops the conflict in a narrative?
A) The character wakes up and eats breakfast.
B) The character faces a difficult decision and must choose between two paths.
C) The character describes the setting in detail without any action.
D) The character lists their favorite hobbies.
B) The character faces a difficult decision and must choose between two paths.