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Select the adjective.

The excited fans cheered.

• excited

• fans

• cheered

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Do not judge people by outward appearances.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Happiness

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with a change in mindset.

• Sally took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• Thankful

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't be lazy.

• Our friends are always there for us.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

• It is better to take your time and do it right instead of rushing and failing.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Always send a tester.

Choose the BEST answer: A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because...

• Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out.

• Only complicated, adult stories have themes.

• It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements.

• It is rarely stated explicitly.

How does an author develop a specific point of view?

• By carefully choosing the right words and descriptions

• By quoting facts geared to persuade the reader

• By relying on third-person omniscient to create stronger plots

• By expressing multiple personal opinions and biases

Which set of pronouns would typically be found in a first person point of view?

• themselves, us

• he, she, it, they

• you, yours, yourself

• I, me, my, we, our

Which statement about third person limited point of view is correct?

• The narrator is an internal voice that employs several points of view in order to effectively tell the story.

• The narrator is an internal voice that offers readers a deeper understanding of his or her actions.

• The narrator is an external voice who only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

• The narrator is an external voice who knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.

Juxtaposition is...

• The figurative comparison between two unlike things

• Placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast

• A position on the football field

• What readers do when they compare and contrast