Which of the following is NOT a good example of a theme?

Parker should have learned not to run in the house.

What is most likely the function of the first paragraph of a text?

To introduce the reader to the topic of the text

A summary of a literary text should include ______________.

main characters, setting, conflict, important events

Which of the following would NOT be a good detail to include in a summary?

He really should not have asked her to the dance.

What is the difference between the main idea and the theme of a text?

Central idea=what story mainly about. Theme=lesson.

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6th Grade Reading Review- character, theme, meaning and context clues (2 of 3)

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This Quiz covers all of the 6th grade common core reading standards. It's great for an end of the year review! #6thgrade #commoncore #reading #review

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1
Which one is NOT an author's purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Irritate
2
Which word has the most negative connotation?
nosy
curious
eager
3
Which of the following is NOT a good example of a theme?
We should always try to make the best of every situation.
Parker should have learned not to run in the house.
Knowledge can help people overcome fear.
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
4
There can be more than one possible theme in a text.
True
False
5
You can usually figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase by looking at its ____.
expression
context
purpose
6
An author's main reason for writing can best be described as the ____________.
author's evidence
author's point of view
author's text structure
author's purpose
7
What is most likely the function of the first paragraph of a text?
To add additional information to the other paragraphs
To introduce the reader to the topic of the text
To review all of the information in the text
To compare and contrast information
8
To determine an author's point of view, you can look for _____________ words and phrases.
misspelled
figurative
technical
positive and/or negative
9
The reasons for a character's actions is called their __________.
attitude
character development
conflict
motivation
10
Which word has the most positive connotation?
nosy
curious
eager
11
Characters often change in response to events.
True
False
12
A summary of a literary text should include ______________.
main characters, setting, conflict, opinions
main characters, setting, conflict, important events
main characters, setting, conflict, judgments
main characters, setting, conflict, all details
13
The moral or lesson of a text is called the ________.
conflict
theme
central idea
supporting details
14
Which of the following would NOT be a good detail to include in a summary?
Ava was so excited that Charlie had asked her.
Charlie and Ava went to the dance and had a great time.
He really should not have asked her to the dance.
Charlie asked Ava to the spring dance.
15
A character's attitude is ________________.
based on what class period it is
how they think, act, and feel
the reasons for their actions
not important at all
16
What is the difference between the main idea and the theme of a text?
There is no difference.
Theme=what story mainly about. Central idea=lesson.
Central idea=details. Theme=details.
Central idea=what story mainly about. Theme=lesson.
17
Which word has the most neutral connotation?
curious
nosy
eager

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