Exploring Textual Evidence and Themes

What is the main idea of a text?

• The author's personal opinion

• The central theme or message

• The setting of the story

• The list of characters

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the context of a story?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Anger

• Excitement

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty.

• Friendship

• Honesty is the best policy

• Adventure

• Courage

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CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the author develop the point of view of the narrator in a first-person narrative?

• By using third-person pronouns

• By describing the narrator's thoughts and feelings

• By focusing on the setting

• By using dialogue between characters

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Which sentence best supports the inference that the character is brave?

• The character ran away from the danger.

• The character faced the dragon without fear.

• The character hid behind a tree.

• The character ignored the problem.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Analyze how the first chapter of a book contributes to the development of the plot.

• It introduces the main characters and setting.

• It concludes the story.

• It provides a list of vocabulary words.

• It includes the author's biography.

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CCSS.RL.6.5

What is the effect of using the word "whisper" instead of "say" in a sentence?

• It suggests loudness.

• It implies secrecy or quietness.

• It indicates anger.

• It shows excitement.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Explain how a particular scene in a story contributes to the theme of friendship.

• The scene shows two characters arguing.

• The scene depicts characters helping each other.

• The scene describes a character alone.

• The scene involves a character reading a book.

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CCSS.RL.6.5

Determine the meaning of the phrase "a blessing in disguise" as used in a text.

• A curse

• A hidden benefit

• A visible gift

• A known problem

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4