HMH Module 4 Week 1

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story, which cannot be expressed in just one word.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does it mean to foretell something?

Back

To foretell means to predict or tell in advance what will happen.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What does the prefix 'fore' mean?

Back

The prefix 'fore' means 'before'.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is a synonym for 'episode'?

Back

A synonym for 'episode' is 'event'.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

Back

A topic is the subject of a text, while a theme is the deeper meaning or message conveyed.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Can a theme be expressed in one word?

Back

No, a theme cannot be expressed in just one word; it requires a more complex expression.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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What is the meaning of the word 'retell'?

Back

To retell means to tell a story again, often in your own words.

Front

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is an example of a theme in a story?

Back

An example of a theme is 'friendship' or 'courage'.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9