Once Upon a Time

What leads us to believe that the young boy may die, or dies at the end of the story?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What comparisons could be made between the narrator and the family in the story?

• They both are fearful of intruders and live in South Africa

• They both have barbed wire fences around their homes.

• They both have children.

• They both are authors

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the irony behind behind the title "Once Upon a Time?"

• There were no fairy creatures or magical potions to take.

• We were expecting for a Prince to save the day.

• The family was not truthful about the way they lived, so they got what they deserved.

• The story turns out not to be a fairytale with a happy ending.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Among the themes of the story "Once Upon A Time" are the following...

• Fear for crimes

• Family safety

• Parental love

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the story explore the theme of socio-economic status?

• through the family's interactions with their affluent neighbors

• through the housemaid's aspirations for a better life

• 15. through the portrayal of the gated community's exclusivity

• 15. through the contrast between the family's wealth and poverty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary theme of the story 'Once Upon a Time'?

• Fear and security

• Love and romance

• Adventure and exploration

• Magic and fantasy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Once Upon a Time'?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Alliteration

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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

What is the setting of the story 'Once Upon a Time'?

• A magical kingdom

• A suburban neighborhood

• A bustling city

• A remote village

How does the author convey the theme of fear in 'Once Upon a Time'?

• Through the use of dark imagery

• Through the characters' dialogue

• Through the setting description

• Through the plot twists

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the title 'Once Upon a Time'?

• It suggests a fairytale beginning

• It indicates a historical event

• It implies a future prediction

• It denotes a scientific theory

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1