Exploring Literary Elements in 7th Grade

What figurative language is used in the text, and how does it enhance the meaning?

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Metaphor

Identify a symbol in the story. What does it represent, and how does it contribute to the overall theme?

• The tree symbolizes growth and resilience.

• The mountain represents stability and permanence.

• The river symbolizes the passage of time and the flow of life.

• The sun signifies hope and new beginnings.

Discuss the main theme of the text. How is it developed through the characters' actions?

• The pursuit of wealth and power.

• The struggle for identity and self-acceptance.

• The impact of societal expectations on happiness.

• The importance of family loyalty.

Analyze the tone of the narrative. What words or phrases contribute to this tone?

• The narrative tone is irrelevant to the overall message.

• The tone is defined by the author's biography.

• The tone is solely determined by the plot structure.

• The tone of the narrative is determined by emotionally charged words and vivid descriptive phrases.

How does the author use character development to convey the central message of the story?

• Character development is used to highlight the theme of betrayal.

• Character development is irrelevant to the story's message.

• Character development is used to illustrate the journey of growth and understanding, conveying the central message of redemption.

• The author focuses solely on plot rather than character growth.

Find an example of imagery in the text. How does it affect the reader's understanding?

• The book was filled with numbers and equations.

• The grass was a vibrant shade of blue.

• The sound of silence filled the room.

• An example of imagery is 'the sky ablaze with hues of orange and pink'.

What role does dialogue play in revealing character traits? Provide an example from the text.

• Dialogue only serves to advance the plot.

• In a novel, a character's sarcastic dialogue reveals their cynicism and defensive nature.

• Dialogue is irrelevant to understanding character motivations.

• Characters' actions are more important than their dialogue.

Examine the author's choice of words. How do they impact the mood of the story?

• The author's choice of words has no effect on the mood.

• The author's choice of words impacts the mood by evoking specific emotions and creating an atmosphere.

• The mood is determined solely by the plot structure.

• The author's choice of words only affects character development.

Identify a conflict in the story. How does it drive the plot and develop the theme?

• The conflict between two friends over a shared love interest.

• The protagonist's struggle with a personal health issue.

• The conflict between the protagonist's desire for freedom and societal expectations.

• The rivalry between two families in a small town.

Discuss how the setting influences the characters and the overall message of the text.

• The overall message is solely determined by the plot, not the setting.

• Characters are only influenced by their personal experiences, not the setting.

• The setting influences characters by shaping their motivations and behaviors, which conveys the text's overall message.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' development.