Text Evidence
In a literary analysis, why is citing textual evidence important?
a. It makes your response longer
b. It helps support your ideas with proof from the text
c. It replaces the need for a summary
d. It shows you understand every word of the passage
b. It helps support your ideas with proof from the text
A theme of a story is best described as:
a. The lesson or message the author conveys
b. The name of the main character
c. A one-word summary of the plot
d. The setting of the story
a. The lesson or message the author conveys
What is the climax of a story?
a. The introduction of the characters
b. The turning point or most intense moment
c. The conclusion of the story
d. The background information
b. The turning point or most intense moment
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
a. She was as fast as a cheetah.
b. The stars danced in the night sky.
c. Life is a rollercoaster.
d. Boom! The fireworks exploded.
c. Life is a rollercoaster.
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When analyzing a text, what is the best way to support an inference?
a. Use a personal opinion
b. Summarize the entire passage
c. Provide textual evidence
d. Assume the author's intent
C. Provide textual evidence
Which sentence best describes a universal theme?
a. "Hard work leads to success."
b. "A girl named Lucy finds a magical portal."
c. "The main character has a pet dragon."
d. "The story takes place in 2023."
a. "Hard work leads to success."
How does the rising action build suspense in a story?
a. by repeating the exposition
b. By skipping the resolution
c. By developing conflicts and increasing tension
d. By removing obstacles for the protagonist
c. By developing conflicts and increasing tension
a. Excited
b. Confident
c. Careless
d. Unwilling
d. Unwilling
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Ms. Macdonald
What should you do when citing evidence from a text?
a. Include only your own interpretation
b. Paraphrase the entire text
c. Quote or paraphrase specific details from the text
d. Use only your prior knowledge
c. Quote or paraphrase specific details from the text
What is a possible theme for a story about a boy who learns the value of honesty?
a. Friendship is one of the most important things
b. Growing up in a small town is difficult
c. A boy and his dog can do anything
d. Lying often leads to trouble
d. Lying often leads to trouble
Which part of the plot introduces the conflict?
a. Exposition
b. Rising Action
c. Climax
d. Resolution
b. Rising Action
What point of view uses "I" and "we"?
a. First person
b. Second person
c. Third person limited
d. Third person omniscient
a. First person
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Which of the following is an example of strong textual evidence?
a. "I think the main character is brave"
b. "According to the text, 'She stepped forward despite her fear'"
c. "The story reminds me of another book I read."
d. "Everyone knows the characters is courageous"
b. "According to the text, 'She stepped forward despite her fear'"
What is the best way to determine a story’s theme?
a. Look at the title of the book
b. Identify repeated ideas or lessons the characters learn
c. Count how many characters appear in the book
d. Find a summary on the back cover
b. Identify repeated ideas or lessons the characters learn
What is an example of indirect characterization?
a. Jake was nervous about his big test.
b. Jake chewed his pencil and tapped his foot as he glanced at the clock.
c. Jake it a smart and talented student.
d. Jake scored the highest grade in class.
b. Jake chewed his pencil and tapped his foot as he glanced at the clock.
How does a narrator’s perspective influence a story?
a. It doesn't impact how events are told
b. It only affects the setting
c. It always provides an unbiased viewpoint
d. It shapes how readers interpret characters and events
d. It shapes how readers interpret characters and events
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If a character in a story makes a surprising decision, what should you do to determine why?
a. Guess based on your own experiences
b. Look for dialogue or actions that explain the decision
c. Assume the author made a mistake
d. Ignore it and keep reading
b. Look for dialogue or actions that explain the decision
How is the central idea different from the theme?
a. The central idea focuses on the main point of an informational text, while the theme conveys a message in literature
b. They are always the same thing
c. The central idea is about character development, while the theme is about the setting
d. The theme only applies to nonfiction texts
a. The central idea focuses on the main point of an informational text, while the theme conveys a message in literature
Which type of character undergoes significant internal change?
a. Static character
b. Flat character
c. Dynamic character
d. Minor character
c. Dynamic character
What is the effect of using sensory language in a story?
a. It makes the story more interesting
b. It helps readers visualize scenes and emotions
c. It makes the story easier to understand
d. It provides only factual information
b. It helps readers visualize scenes and emotions
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