What is an example of a story’s structure?

The sequence of exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution

Which of the following is a way an author can develop a character’s perspective? By describing the setting in detail By showing the character’s thoughts and feelings By listing the character’s favorite foods By explaining the author’s background

By showing the character’s thoughts and feelings

Which detail from a story would best support the theme of "friendship"?

Two characters help each other during a difficult time

How can the structure of a story contribute to its meaning?

By organizing events to build suspense or highlight important themes

How can dialogue propel the action in a story?

By revealing a character’s secret, causing a conflict

What is the best way to summarize a story?

Retell the main events in your own words without adding your opinion

Which detail from "Examination Day" best shows the parents' anxiety about the test?

They avoid answering Dickie’s questions and speak in hushed tones

What is the government’s role in "Examination Day"?

It controls and tests the intelligence of its citizens

What is the theme of "Examination Day"?

Too much government control can result in the loss of individual freedom

Which of the following is a direct piece of textual evidence that shows Dickie is intelligent? Options: "He asked a lot of questions about the world.", "He liked to play outside.", "He was nervous about the test.", "He had a birthday cake."

"He asked a lot of questions about the world."

Which incident in "Examination Day" propels the action toward the climax?

The family receiving the government letter

What best summarizes the ending of "Examination Day"?

Dickie’s parents are told he has exceeded the intelligence limit and has been eliminated

Which detail from "Examination Day" best supports the idea of government control?

The government requires all children to take an intelligence test

How does the author of "Examination Day" develop the parents’ perspective on the test?

By showing their nervousness and fear through their actions and dialogue

How does the structure of "Examination Day" contribute to its meaning?

The story’s chronological order builds suspense leading to the shocking ending

Which line of dialogue from "Examination Day" reveals the parents’ fear of the government?

"Don’t ask questions, Dickie."

Best summary of "Examination Day" that avoids personal opinions?

A boy named Dickie takes a government intelligence test on his twelfth birthday, and his parents later learn he has been eliminated for exceeding the intelligence limit.

Which of the following inferences can be made about Dickie’s parents based on their actions in "Examination Day"?

They are afraid of the government and feel powerless to protect their son

How does the author use the incident of Dickie’s questioning to reveal his character in "Examination Day"?

It shows that Dickie is curious and intelligent, which ultimately leads to his fate

How does the author’s choice to use a limited third-person narrator affect the reader’s understanding of "Examination Day"?

It allows the reader to closely follow Dickie’s experiences and emotions, increasing suspense and empathy

How does the structure of "Examination Day" contribute to the impact of the story’s theme?

The straightforward, chronological structure leads the reader step-by-step to the shocking conclusion, emphasizing the dangers of government control

How does the author use setting in "Examination Day" to build tension?

By showing a controlled and oppressive environment

What is the best way to identify the theme of a story?

Look for repeated ideas or messages throughout the text

What question should you ask yourself to help determine a story’s theme?

What lesson does the main character learn?

Which detail from a story would best help you identify its theme?

A character overcomes a challenge and learns the value of perseverance

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Theme

Back

The central message or underlying idea of a story

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NJ.ELA.RL.CI.7.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a "narrator" in a story?

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The person who tells the story

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NJ.ELA.RL.PP.7.5

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?

"The sky was blue and clear."
I think the character is brave.
The story is interesting.
The author should have ended the story differently.

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"The sky was blue and clear."

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NJ.ELA.RL.CR.7.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does "point of view" refer to in a story?

Back

The perspective from which the story is told

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NJ.ELA.RL.PP.7.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes a "summary" of a text?

Back

A retelling of the main points without personal opinions

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NJ.ELA.RL.CI.7.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which element of a story is most likely to reveal a character’s personality?

Back

The dialogue

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NJ.ELA.RL.IT.7.3

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What best describes an "incident" in a story?

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A significant event that affects the plot

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NJ.ELA.RL.IT.7.3

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