Making Connections
What does the text-to-self connection mean?
B. relating the text to one's own life
Imagine you are a character in the poem. How will you apply the qualities of truly great people in your daily life?
A. Focus on personal success and power.
B. Study famous people to imitate their success.
C. Seek fame and wealth through achievements.
D. Show kindness and inspire others with your actions.
D. Show kindness and inspire others with your actions.
In literature, "volatility" can best be described as:
A. Rapid changes
B. Stability in the storyline
C. Simple, predictable plots
D. Fixed, unchanging events
A. Rapid changes
Why does Mathilde Loisel feel dissatisfied with her life at the beginning of "The Necklace"?
A. She is unhappy with her marriage and the way she is treated by her husband.
B. She is angry about not having children.
C. She feels she deserves a wealthier life and believes she was born into the wrong social class.
D. She is frustrated by her lack of a career.
C. She feels she deserves a wealthier life and believes she was born into the wrong social class.
Why is it useful to make text-to-self connections while reading?
A. makes the story more predictable
B. limits the focus on the story alone
C. avoids any bias from personal experiences
D. enhances personal engagement with the story
D. enhances personal engagement with the story
How does the poet use imagery to convey the impact of truly great individuals?
A. It emphasizes their wealth and material possessions.
B. It focuses on their achievements in battles and wars.
C. It describes them with physical attributes such as strength and power.
D. It compares them to nature and uses light imagery to symbolize their inner strength.
D. It compares them to nature and uses light imagery to symbolize their inner strength.
How does an author create a "complex" story environment?
A. By focusing on a single event
B. By avoiding detailed descriptions
C. By using one main character and a simple plot
D. By introducing various conflicting ideas, themes, or settings
D. By introducing various conflicting ideas, themes, or settings
What is the main lesson we learn when Madame Loisel discovers the necklace wasn’t real?
A. It teaches us that appearances can be deceiving.
B. It shows that lying will always help us.
C. It proves that we should only care about money.
D. It tells us that hard work doesn’t pay off.
A. It teaches us that appearances can be deceiving.
Which element would help a reader connect a character's struggles in a book to current social issues?
A. setting
B. theme
C. dialogue
D. plot twist
B. theme
What lasting effect do truly great people have on others?
A. They teach others how to earn wealth.
B. They inspire hope and strength in those who remember them.
C. They make others feel ordinary by comparison.
D. They become famous in history books.
B. They inspire hope and strength in those who remember them.
You are creating a fictional society to explore "ambiguity" in a VUCA world. Which element would best represent this concept?
A. Multiple interpretations of events
B. A predictable outcome to every conflict
C. Laws and rules are clear and easy to follow
D. Every character has the same opinion on major issues
A. Multiple interpretations of events
How does Madame Loisel’s reaction to the loss of the necklace reflect the difficulty of making decisions in a VUCA environment?
A. She consults with others before making a decision.
B. She calmly evaluates all options and chooses the best course of action.
C. She avoids making decisions and waits for things to get better on their own.
D. She quickly takes action without fully understanding the consequences.
D. She quickly takes action without fully understanding the consequences.
Imagine you are asked to write a short story inspired by a recent social issue. What type of connection would you be making?
A. text-to-self
B. text-to-text
C. text-to-world
D. context-to-text
C. text-to-world
Whom does the poet describe as truly great?
A. famous political leaders
B. artists who create beautiful paintings
C. people who show inner strength and inspire others
D. historical figures known for their wealth
C. people who show inner strength and inspire others
How does understanding VUCA help individuals in real-life situations?
A. It encourages people to avoid challenges
B. It simplifies decision-making by limiting choices
C. It prepares people to face rapidly changing and unpredictable environments
D. It discourages people from analyzing complex problems and making everything a big deal
C. It prepares people to face rapidly changing and unpredictable environments
If you were Mathilde Loisel, how might your feelings change after learning the truth about the necklace at the end of the story?
A. I would feel embarrassed and regret not being honest from the beginning.
B. I would feel relieved and no longer care about the necklace.
C. I would feel justified because you worked hard to replace it.
D. I would feel angry at the person who lent you the necklace.
A. I would feel embarrassed and regret not being honest from the beginning.
Which global issue connects a reader if a story is set during the war?
A. economic trends
B. social justice movements
C. environmental conservation
D. historical conflicts and human resilience
D. historical conflicts and human resilience
You are working with a group on a class project, but one member isn’t contributing. How should you handle the situation in a way that reflects true greatness?
A. Do their work for them to avoid conflict.
B. Ignore the problem and let the group handle it themselves.
C. Exclude them from the project without understanding why they aren’t participating.
D. Confront the group members directly and make sure they contribute, but do it respectfully to encourage growth.
D. Confront the group members directly and make sure they contribute, but do it respectfully to encourage growth.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates why "uncertainty" can make a story more engaging?
A. Readers always know what will happen next
B. The storyline avoids any surprises or unknowns
C. Unexpected plot twists keep readers guessing about the outcome
D. All conflicts are resolved immediately and predictably without any hindrance or interruptions.
C. Unexpected plot twists keep readers guessing about the outcome
What is the name of the main character in "The Necklace"?
A. Mathilde Loisel
B. Madame Dubois
C. Monsieur Loisel
D. Madame Lemoine
A. Mathilde Loisel