Unit 4 Benchmark Review 2025

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Theme

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The central message or underlying idea of a story

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NJ.ELA.RL.CI.7.2

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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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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

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

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The perspective from which the story is told

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NJ.ELA.RL.PP.7.5

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

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A retelling of the main points without personal opinions

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NJ.ELA.RL.CI.7.2

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

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The dialogue

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NJ.ELA.RL.IT.7.3

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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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What is an example of a story’s structure?

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

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NJ.ELA.RL.TS.7.4

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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

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By showing the character’s thoughts and feelings

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NJ.ELA.RL.PP.7.5

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Read the following excerpt: "She clenched her fists and glared at the door." What can you infer about the character’s feelings?

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She is angry or frustrated

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NJ.ELA.RL.CR.7.1