Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The main message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is dialogue in a story?
The words that characters say to each other.
What is happening in Toad Hall when Toad returns?
The Wild Wooders have taken over Toad Hall.
Who's point of view:
"I miss my home!"
a) Toad
b)Frog
c)Mole
d) Badger
Mole
If a story shows characters helping each other during difficult times, what could be the theme?
A. Don't be greedy
B. Friendship
C. Don't bully others
B. Friendship
Which of these is an example of personification: "The wind whispered through the trees" or "The dog barked loudly"?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Correct the dialogue:
I can't wait for summer vacation said Lucy.
"I can't wait for summer vacation," said Lucy.
What caused Toad’s caravan to crash?
a) A motorcar sped past, running it off the road.
b) Toad turned too sharp.
c) The horse hurt its leg.
A. A motorcar sped past, running it off the road.
Whose point of view?
"Toad, you are giving the animals a bad name. We must take care of you!"
a. Rat
b.Mole
c. Badger
Badger
Which theme does Toad show when he drives the car the recklessly?
Irresponsiblity
What is being personified in this sentence?
The old house groaned as the wind howled through its creaky windows.
The house
Correct the dialogue:
"why are we leaving so early?" asked Tom.
"Why are we leaving so early?" asked Tom.
What is the meaning of Dulce Domum?
a) Home Sweet Home
b) No Visitors Allowed
c) It’s Finally Spring
Home Sweet Home
Whose Point of View?
" You are a liar! I knew you couldn't be a washerwoman."
a. The train conductor
b. the weasels
c. the barge woman
c. the barge woman
What theme do Toad's friends show best when they continue to forgive him for all his mistakes?
A. Responsibility
B. Irresponsibility
C. Loyalty
D. Hospitality
D. Hospitality
Which of the following sentences contains personification?
a) The leaves danced in the wind.
b) The cat slept peacefully on the couch.
c) The river is deep and wide.
"The leaves danced in the wind"
Identify the error in this dialogue:
"I can't wait to go, Sarah said excitedly.
Answer: The correct punctuation is: "I can't wait to go," Sarah said excitedly.
How does Mole find his old home in all the snow?
a) Mole used his great sense of smell to find his home.
b) Mole used his great eyesight to find his home.
c) Mole could not find his home.
c) Mole could not find his home.
Can the perspective or point of view change in a story?
YES
If a story focuses on a character who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve their dreams, what could be the theme?
a. Responsibility
b. Persistence
c. Friendship
d. Dreaming
b. Persistence
Identify the personification in this sentence:
The thunder grumbled angrily in the distance.
"The thunder grumbled angrily"
Correct the dialogue:
Let’s go to the park, suggested Mia, "It’s a perfect day for a picnic."
"Let’s go to the park," suggested Mia. "It’s a perfect day for a picnic."
What are the seasons and setting(s) in our story?
Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall. In the woods, by the the river. In Toad Hall. A Mole's house and at Rat's house.
Whose Point of View?
"Please, come join me on my boat and have a picnic!"
a. Mole
b.Badger
c. Rat
d. Toad
c. Rat