Dichotomy Keys

What is a dichotomy key used for in literature?

• To identify and classify characters

• To create suspense in a story

• To develop a plot

• To analyze themes

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Which of the following sentences uses a dichotomy?

• The sun sets in the west.

• She was both happy and sad at the same time.

• He ran quickly to the store.

• The book was on the table.

Identify the dichotomy in the following sentence: 'The hero was both brave and cowardly.'

• Hero

• Brave and cowardly

• Both

• Was

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In literary analysis, a dichotomy is often used to:

• Create a contrast between two ideas

• Summarize the plot

• Describe the setting

• List the characters

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Which of the following best describes a dichotomy?

• A division into two mutually exclusive groups

• A detailed description of a character

• A summary of a story

• A type of poetic meter

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Choose the sentence that contains a dichotomy:

• The cat slept on the mat.

• He was both rich and poor.

• She sang beautifully.

• The car is red.

What is the purpose of using a dichotomy in writing?

• To highlight differences

• To confuse the reader

• To add humor

• To describe a setting

Which pair of words represents a dichotomy?

• Hot and cold

• Table and chair

• Cat and dog

• Sun and moon

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the sentence 'The character was both loved and hated,' what is the dichotomy?

• Character

• Loved and hated

• Both

• Was

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does a dichotomy enhance a literary work?

• By creating tension and interest

• By simplifying the plot

• By adding more characters

• By providing a clear setting

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D