Symbolism, Tone, Repetition

What is 'tone' in a story?

• The main idea of the story

• How the author feels about the story's topic

• Where the story takes place

• The beat or flow of the story

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following shows a somber mood?

• A poem that makes you feel sad or thoughtful

• A story that ends with a funny twist

• An essay that doesn't really care either way

• A story about an exciting adventure

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does symbolism mean in books?

• Using symbols to stand for ideas or things

• Telling about the place where the story happens in detail

• The main character's adventures or growth

• The disagreement or fight between characters

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which symbol is often used to represent love or romance?

• A tall mountain

• A fast river

• A red rose

• A stormy sky

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does it mean when a book repeats words or phrases?

• Ending the main problem of the story

• Changing where the story takes place a lot

• Using the same word, phrase, or sentence to make a point

• Adding new people to the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is a way to use the same words or phrases over and over again to make a point?

• A conversation between two characters

• A detailed look at what a character looks like

• Using the same phrases again in a speech or poem

• The most exciting part of a story

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

What does a dark, stormy sky mean in a story?

• The main character is going to succeed

• Something bad or difficult is about to happen

• A happy event is coming up

• A love story is starting

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does the tone change how we feel about a story?

• By changing where the story happens

• By adding new people to the story

• By making the story go in a different direction

• By affecting our feelings and mood towards the story

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why do writers use symbols?

• To share deeper meanings not obvious at first

• To make the story longer

• To only talk about what's on the surface

• To make complicated ideas easier

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does using the same word or phrase over and over affect a story?

• It makes the story confusing for the reader

• It shows the main problem of the story

• It highlights or strengthens a specific idea

• It makes the story move faster

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4