Exploring Literary Elements and Themes

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5th Grade
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Kesa Wiley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the setting of a story influence the events that take place within it?
The setting provides a backdrop but does not influence events.
The setting can create challenges or opportunities for characters, influencing events.
The setting is only important for describing the weather.
The setting is irrelevant to the plot.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains how a conflict in a story can drive the plot forward?
Conflict is only used to introduce new characters.
Conflict creates tension and challenges that characters must overcome, moving the plot forward.
Conflict is used to describe the setting.
Conflict is not necessary for a plot.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one way an author might develop a character's perspective in a story?
By describing the character's favorite color.
By showing the character's thoughts and feelings about events.
By listing the character's physical traits.
By focusing only on the character's actions.
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CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the theme of a story be identified through its events?
By looking at the setting alone.
By analyzing how the events reflect a central message or lesson.
By counting the number of events.
By focusing only on the dialogue.
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CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of how figurative language can enhance a poem?
By making the poem longer.
By creating vivid imagery and emotional impact.
By using only literal descriptions.
By confusing the reader.
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CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way can characterization contribute to the plot of a story?
By providing detailed descriptions of the setting.
By influencing how characters react to events and conflicts.
By listing the characters' favorite foods.
By focusing only on the plot's timeline.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an author use events to develop a theme in a literary text?
By ignoring the events and focusing on dialogue.
By showing how characters learn or change through the events.
By describing the events in great detail without any connection to the theme.
By using events only as background information.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
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