Exploring Literary Elements

What figurative language is used in the text to enhance imagery?

• Alliteration and personification

• Hyperbole and irony

• Oxymoron and symbolism

• Similes and metaphors

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify a symbol in the story and explain its significance.

• The mountain illustrates the challenges of life.

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

• The sun signifies hope and new beginnings.

• The tree represents the strength of family bonds.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main theme of the text, and how is it developed?

• The main theme is the importance of wealth, developed through character acquisitions and losses.

• The main theme is the pursuit of knowledge, conveyed through character dialogues and debates.

• The main theme focuses on the inevitability of fate, illustrated through character decisions and consequences.

• The main theme of the text is the exploration of human resilience, developed through character struggles and triumphs.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use tone to convey emotions in the story?

• The author relies solely on dialogue to convey emotions without tone.

• The author uses tone to create a sense of confusion in the plot.

• The author uses tone to evoke specific emotions by choosing words that reflect characters' feelings and the story's mood.

• The author avoids using tone to express any emotions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Describe a character's development throughout the text. What changes do they undergo?

• The character undergoes a transformation from insecurity to self-confidence.

• The character becomes more insecure and withdrawn.

• The character remains unchanged throughout the story.

• The character develops a negative attitude towards others.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• The sun 'danced across the sky'.

• The wind 'whispering secrets through the trees'.

• The river 'laughed as it flowed'.

• The flowers 'sang a joyful tune'.

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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 role does setting play in shaping the story's events?

• Setting plays a crucial role in shaping the story's events by influencing characters' actions and the plot.

• Setting is irrelevant to the story's overall theme.

• Setting only serves as a backdrop with no influence on the plot.

• Setting has no impact on the characters' development.

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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 the author use dialogue to reveal character traits?

• The author avoids using dialogue to develop characters.

• The author uses dialogue to confuse the reader's understanding.

• The author relies solely on narration to describe character traits.

• The author uses dialogue to reveal character traits by showcasing speech patterns, word choices, and emotional responses.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify a metaphor in the text and discuss its impact on the overall meaning.

• The metaphor 'love is a battlefield' illustrates the struggles of relationships.

• The metaphor 'time is a thief' highlights the fleeting nature of time.

• The metaphor 'the world is a stage' suggests everyone plays a role.

• The metaphor 'life is a journey' emphasizes the importance of travel.

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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 message do you think the author is trying to convey through the story?

• The message is about resilience and the power of hope.

• The message is about the futility of dreams.

• The story emphasizes the importance of wealth and status.

• The author focuses on the inevitability of failure.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2