Which of the following might be the theme of a story?

We all have a challenge to overcome in our lives.

a clue or hint about something that is going to happen later

You can always tell what the theme of a story is by ____________.

examining the characters and plot

When an object stands for or represents something else.

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8th grade English SOL Review Part 2 April 2024

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This reviews a variety of skills for 8th grade students. #8thgrade #reading

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Which of the following might be the theme of a story?
Some people are afraid of heights.
A brave young girl saves her family from danger.
We all have a challenge to overcome in our lives.
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."
2
Foreshadowing is...
a struggle between opposing forces
describing animals, objects, or ideas with human qualities
a clue or hint about something that is going to happen later
the environment of the story (place, time, location)
3
The author's attitude toward the subject
Mood
Imagery
Conflict
Tone
4
Which of the following root words means two...?
Bi
Quad
Uni
Tri
5
An issue with your new haircut is an example of:
Resolution
Internal conflict
External conflict
Theme
6
Which of the following root words means light...?
Multi
Dict
Photo
Auto
7
You can always tell what the theme of a story is by ____________.
researching where and when the author lived
examining the characters and plot
putting the main ideas together in a single sentence
reading carefully to find where an author directly states it
8
The setting, characters, and background information is revealed in which part of the plot diagram?
Resolution
Theme
Exposition
Conflict
9
What is this question stem related to: "The author organizes this article by....."
Text structure
Author's point of view
Author's purpose
Text evidence
10
Type of Irony: "I’m so excited that I have tests in every class today!"
Verbal
Dramatic
Situational
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This conflict is one person against another
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
12
The main character in a drama or literary piece, often the hero.
Protaganist
Narrator
Antagonist
Setting
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This conflict involves the main character facing challenges of values, customs, and convictions
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
14
SYMBOLISM - What idea does this symbol represent?
peace
sorrow
height
poverty
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What is symbolism?
A comparison using like or as
The author's attitude toward the subject.
Repetition of the same beginning sound.
When an object stands for or represents something else.

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