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Theme, Summary, and Plot
Theme, Summary, and Plot
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How does dialogue between characters enhance the story?
It provides exposition only.
It fills space.
It complicates the plot unnecessarily.
It reveals character relationships and drives the plot.
2
The theme is a lesson ___________ who reads the passage can learn.
Most
No one
Anybody
None of the above
3
Events in a plot: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, ________________ Resolution what's missing
Falling Action
Plot
Foreshadowing
Theme
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The climax is ?
the start of all the suspense
the highest, most exciting part of the story
The ending
the events that tie up loose ends before the ending
5
How does a plot in a literary text unfold?
Through the events in a plot.
Through the theme of the story.
Through dialogue.
By determining the central idea.
6
There can be more than 1 conflict in the plot of a story.
Maybe
I'm not sure, let me ask my neighbor
True
False
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The main idea is _________to the passage.
Specific
not always but sometimes specific
never specific
None of the above
8
The __________ is what the story or passage is mostly about. This can be found in both fiction and nonfiction.
Conflict
Theme
Plot
Central Idea
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Hard work pays off. Theme or Central Idea?
Central Idea
Theme
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How does the author use foreshadowing in a story?
To provide a resolution to the conflict.
To hint at future events or outcomes.
To develop the theme.
To create a complex character.
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Amanda always wanted the same things Mary had. Theme or Central Idea?
Theme
Central Idea
12
Even though Tim was afraid of heights, he still jumped off the high dive into the pool. Theme or Central Idea?
Central Idea
Theme
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In a novel, when a character makes a difficult choice, what does this usually reveal?
Their moral values and growth.
The main theme.
The setting of the story.
Their background.
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In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting.
Falling Action
Rising Action
Exposition
Climax
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How can you tell whether an event is important to include in a summary?
The event was important to get anentire paragraph in the original text?
The event helps to create a change in the story, and explains why?
The event was amusing and whether you could relate it to your own life.
Ask whether the event is possible in any other story.
16
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict and climax are taken care of.
I DON'T KNOW
PLOT
FALLING ACTION
TURNING POINT
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The rising action is ?
The highest, most exciting part of the story
The ending
The events that tie up loose ends before the ending
The start of all the suspense and conflict ?
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The theme is ________________ whereas the main idea is specific to that reading.
never found in other texts
never directly stated
can be found in other texts
always directly stated
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The components of a summary in a literary text include:
Important Events
Characters and setting
Theme
Conflict
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Theme is the ______________ (the heart) of a story, poem, or play.
Moral Lesson
Central Idea
Tone
Conflict
21
Jack and Jill were complete opposites, but they were both great kids. Theme or Central Idea?
Central Idea
Theme
22
Exposition and rising action are at the
MIDDLE
BEGINNING OF A STORY
AT THE END
EXPOSITION
23
When a character reacts strongly to an unexpected event, what does this typically indicate about their personality?
They are always calm and collected.
They are impulsive and emotional.
They are indifferent to change.
They have a well-planned strategy.
24
Jealousy leads to a negative attitude. Theme or Central Idea
Central Idea
Theme
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Summary is
a short, brief retelling of a story
the problem in the story
the main point in a story
the moral lesson of a story
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The EXPOSITION includes
All of the Above
Setting
Introduction to major conflict
Characters
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In a story, how does the conflict between the main character and the antagonist drive the plot?
It provides background information.
It creates tension and suspense.
It resolves the main theme.
It introduces the setting.
28
It’s okay to be different. Theme or Central Idea?
Theme
Central Idea
29
What effect does the setting have on the characters in a story?
It defines their relationships.
It enhances their emotions.
It limits their choices.
All of the above.
30
The theme is ______, but the main idea is ________ to that text.
Universal, Unique
unacceptable, unique
Unusual, unexpected
Universary, unexpected
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The components of a summary include all of the following EXCEPT
Characters and Setting
Your opinion or judgement
Important Events
Conflict
