Unit 3 DUA Review

What is the best way to support an inference in a text analysis?

• Summarizing the entire passage

• Providing direct quotations and examples from the text

• Giving personal opinions on the topic

• Stating the author’s biography

Answer explanation

The best way to support an inference is by providing direct quotations and examples from the text, as they offer concrete evidence that strengthens the argument, unlike summaries, personal opinions, or biographical details.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which of the following is an example of explicit information in a text?

• A character’s hidden emotions

• The stated time and place of the story

• An assumption about the ending

• A prediction about the next chapter

Answer explanation

The stated time and place of the story is explicit information because it is directly presented in the text, unlike hidden emotions, assumptions, or predictions, which are inferred or implied.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

If a student claims that a character is dishonest, they should (a)  

• Assume the character is always lyin

• Find multiple examples in the text

• Write a summary without mentioning

• Ignore other perspectives in the te

Answer explanation

To support the claim of dishonesty, the student should find multiple examples in the text that illustrate the character's dishonest behavior. This provides evidence for their assertion rather than making unfounded assumptions.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the best definition of a theme in literature?

• The main character’s personality

• A life lesson or central message of a story

• The author’s purpose for writing

• A summary of the plot

Answer explanation

The best definition of a theme in literature is 'a life lesson or central message of a story.' It encapsulates the underlying ideas and insights that the narrative conveys, unlike character traits, author intent, or plot summaries.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Match the following elements with how they contribute to the development of a theme in a story.

• Theme conveyed solely through conversations

• By using only one sentence at the beginning

• Theme development through various narrative elements

• Through repeated events, character actions, and conflicts

• Theme introduction with a single statement

• Only in the story’s dialogue

• Theme clarity through author's direct explanation

• With a clear explanation by the author

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the best way to provide an objective summary of a text?

• State your opinion on the theme

• Describe the main events without personal bias

• Rewrite the entire story in your own words

• Focus only on the most exciting parts

Answer explanation

The best way to provide an objective summary is to describe the main events without personal bias. This ensures the summary is factual and neutral, focusing on the text's content rather than personal opinions or interpretations.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Why might an author use a soliloquy in a play?

• To provide background music

• To show a character’s private thoughts

• To introduce a new setting

• To explain stage directions

Answer explanation

An author uses a soliloquy to reveal a character's private thoughts, allowing the audience to understand their inner feelings and motivations, which enhances character development and emotional depth in the play.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

Match the following structural features with their corresponding literary forms.

• Free Verse Poem

• It is divided into numbered paragraphs

• Essay

• It follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter

• Play

• It contains three acts and a prologue

• Sonnet

• It is written in free verse

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CCSS.RL.7.5

How does the structure of a poem affect its meaning?

• It does not influence the meaning at all

• It determines the poem’s theme automatically

• It can emphasize certain ideas through line breaks and repetition

• It forces the reader to interpret the poem in one way

Answer explanation

The structure of a poem, including line breaks and repetition, can highlight key ideas and emotions, guiding the reader's interpretation. This can lead to a more focused understanding, but it may also limit interpretations.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

How does an author develop different points of view in a story?

• By using different fonts for each character

• By showing different characters’ thoughts, actions, and dialogue

• By having only one character speak

• By avoiding personal perspectives

Answer explanation

An author develops different points of view by showing various characters' thoughts, actions, and dialogue, allowing readers to understand multiple perspectives within the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.6