Literary Analysis Task

Which text evidence best describes the develop of his theme?
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity 
Learn from their misfortune 
Learn from their pain 
Believe in something 
Believe in yourself 
Turn adversity into ambition 
Now blossom into wealth

• "Take one's adversity"
• "Learn from their misfortune, Believe in something"
• "Believe in yourself, Believe in something"
• "Take one's adversity, Turn adversity into ambition"

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A theme in literature is...

• a summary of a story.
• the guide for people's lives.
• a message about life or human nature.
• the attitude set by word choice.

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Choose the best theme for this poem:
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity 
Learn from their misfortune 
Learn from their pain 
Believe in something 
Believe in yourself 
Turn adversity into ambition 
Now blossom into wealth

• Learn from mistakes and turn them into success.
• Keep your eye on the prize.
• Never help people  do bad things.
• Learn to share.

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Which literary element did Tupac use to develop his theme?
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity 
Learn from their misfortune 
Learn from their pain 
Believe in something 
Believe in yourself 
Turn adversity into ambition 
Now blossom into wealth

• imagery
• personification
• tone
• simile

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Which of these tones best describes Tupac's poem?
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity 
Learn from their misfortune 
Learn from their pain 
Believe in something 
Believe in yourself 
Turn adversity into ambition 
Now blossom into wealth

• angry
• irritated
• confused
• encouraging

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Which explanations best describes why this text evidence supports the development of the theme?

Take one's adversity 
Turn adversity into ambition 

• The evidence shows that people need to learn things.
• The evidence shows that the author uses an encouraging tone to support the theme.
• The evidence shows that the theme is learn from your mistakes.
• The evidence shows that people can be nice.

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Which would be the best introductory paragraph for the following prompt:
In a well-developed essay, analyze the theme(s) of both stories.  Compare and contrast how the authors use mood to develop the theme in each text. Use evidence and examples from both texts to support your analysis.

• The themes are be kind to everyone.
• The stories "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Grinch" both share a theme of be kind to everyone. The authors use mood to develop the theme in each text through different methods.
• The stories both share a theme of be kind to everyone. The authors use mood to develop the theme in each text.
• The stories "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Grinch" both share a theme of be kind to everyone. The authors use mood to develop the theme in each text through different methods, and I'm going to tell you about them now.

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Which would be the best concluding paragraph for the following prompt:
In a well-developed essay, analyze the theme(s) of both stories.  Compare and contrast how the authors use mood to develop the theme in each text. Use evidence and examples from both texts to support your analysis.

• The themes are be kind to everyone.
• Although both stories share a similar themes, the authors used different ways of expressing their message.  People need to apply the authors message to their own lives more often.
• The stories both share a theme of be kind to everyone. The authors use mood of loneliness.
• People should apply the theme to their lives.

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On average, how many paragraphs should be written in a literary analysis essay that compares and contrasts ideas?

• 1 to 2 paragraphs
• 5 to 6 paragraphs
• 2 to 4 paragraphs
• 4 to 5 paragraphs

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What should those 4 to 5 paragraphs consist of?

• Introduction
  body 
  conclusion
• Introduction
  Body - compare
  Body - contrast
  conclusion
• Body - compare
  Body - contrast
• Introduction
  Conclusion

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