RL 7.1
In a story, how does the setting affect the main character's decisions?
What is provided is a backdrop that influences their actions.
What is the central theme of a story?
What is the main topic or idea that the story conveys
The author described the setting as "a desolate wasteland, devoid of life." What does the term "devoid" mean in this context?
What is -Lacking
In the sentence "His demeanor was nonchalant, as if he didn't care about the outcome," what does "nonchalant" imply about his attitude?
What is being- Relaxed
In the sentence "The detective was known for his astute observations during the investigation," what does the word "astute" mean?
A) Clumsy B) Clever C) Uninterested D) Confused
What is - Clever
When analyzing a character's motivations, what should you look for in the text?
What are the character's thoughts, actions, and dialogue?
How can a reader identify the theme of a story?
What is analyzing how characters respond to challenges
In a story, if a character consistently makes decisions based on fear, which of the following pieces of textual evidence would best support this observation?
What is "Every time a challenge arose, the character hesitated and looked for a way to escape."
In the sentence "The storm raged fiercely, causing the trees to sway violently," what does the word "raged" most likely mean?
What is - To occur with great intensity
In the sentence "Her demeanor was aloof, making it difficult for others to approach her," what does the word "aloof" suggest?
A) Friendly B) Distant C) Excited D) Cheerful
What is - Distant
How can the plot of a story influence its theme?
The plot provides events that illustrate the theme.
In a novel, how can specific details shape the theme?
What is they illustrate the conflict and resolution that highlight the theme
When analyzing a character's motivations in a story, which of the following is the best way to support your analysis?
What is citing specific examples of the character's actions and words from the text
In a story, how do supporting details help develop the theme?
What is they provide evidence and context for the theme
In the sentence "The detective was known for his astute observations during the investigation," what does the word "astute" mean?
A) Clumsy B) Clever C) Uninterested D) Confused
What is- Clever
What does the suffix "-able" imply in the word "manageable"?
What is - Capable of
Which of the following is a root word in the word "transportation"?
What is - Port
Which of the following statements best reflects the idea of making an inference based on a text?
What is when a character looks out the window and sighs; therefore, the reader can infer that the character feels lonely.
How can a reader identify the theme of a text?
What is by analyzing the plot and character actions
How can the events in a story affect the development of a character?
What are the events that lead to character growth or change in perspective?
What does the root word "scrib" mean in the word "describe"?
What is - To write
The word "disagree" is formed by adding a prefix to the root word "agree." What does the prefix "dis-" mean?
What is - Not
In the phrase "The protagonist faced a daunting challenge," what does the word "daunting" imply about the challenge?
What is - It was intimidating
What is the central theme of a story?
What is the overall message or lesson
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist in a drama?
What is that they often have conflicting goals that drive the plot.