Exploring Literary Elements in Texts

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

• Hyperbole emphasizes the plot twists.

• Metaphors and similes enhance the meaning by creating vivid imagery and conveying emotions.

• Personification adds depth to character development.

• Alliteration creates a rhythmic flow in the story.

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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

Identify a symbol in the text. What does it represent?

• Locked box

• Broken chain

• Shattered glass

• Open door

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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

What is the main theme of the story? Provide evidence to support your answer.

• The main theme of the story is the struggle for identity and self-acceptance.

• The main theme of the story is the inevitability of fate.

• The main theme of the story is the importance of friendship.

• The main theme of the story is the pursuit of wealth and power.

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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

How does the author create tone in the text? Give examples.

• The author creates tone by avoiding descriptive language altogether.

• The author creates tone by using descriptive language, varied sentence structure, and figurative language.

• The author creates tone by using only short sentences.

• The author creates tone by focusing solely on dialogue without any narrative elements.

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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 the main character's development throughout the story. What changes do they undergo?

• The main character becomes more insecure and withdrawn.

• The main character's development is focused on their relationships with others.

• The main character undergoes significant growth from insecurity to self-assurance.

• The main character remains unchanged throughout the story.

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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 flowers 'sang a joyful tune'.

• The river 'laughed as it flowed'.

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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 mood does the author establish in the beginning of the story? How does it change by the end?

• The mood changes from tension and uncertainty to resolution and hope.

• The mood remains cheerful and light throughout the story.

• The mood shifts from joy to despair by the end.

• The mood is consistently dark and foreboding from start to finish.

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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

How does the setting influence the characters' actions in the story?

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

• Characters act independently of their surroundings.

• The setting influences characters' actions by providing context, shaping motivations, and dictating available choices.

• The setting only affects the plot, not the characters.

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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

Identify a metaphor in the text. What deeper meaning does it convey?

• 'Life is a journey' suggests that life is full of travel.

• 'Time is a thief' is a metaphor that conveys the idea that time takes away our experiences and moments.

• 'The world is a stage' implies that everyone plays a role in society.

• 'Love is a battlefield' indicates that love is a competitive sport.

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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

What language techniques does the author use to engage the reader? Provide specific examples.

• Alliteration, similes, and hyperbole

• Personification, onomatopoeia, and allusion

• The author uses vivid imagery, rhetorical questions, and metaphors to engage the reader.

• Dialogue, foreshadowing, and symbolism

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3