Themes link big ideas about the world with the action in a text (story). (1 point)

Responses

True
True

False

According to the video "Developing Theme," authors use purposely chosen words, details, and actions to...(1 point)
Responses

confuse the reader.
confuse the reader.

reveal a theme.
reveal a theme.

directly state the theme.
directly state the theme.

None of the above.
None of the above.

According to the video "Developing Theme," which of the following is NOT a way authors reveal a theme in a story?(1 point)
Responses

Through the repeated use of symbols.
Through the repeated use of symbols.

Through changes in setting.
Through changes in setting.

Through dialogue that repeatedly references a similar idea.
Through dialogue that repeatedly references a similar idea.

Through the direct mention of the theme at the end of a story.

According to the video "Understanding Tone and Mood," mood is the attitude of a writer toward a subject that is conveyed through the author's choice of words. (1 point)
Responses

True
True

False
False

According to the video "Understanding Tone and Mood," an unclear tone can lead to unexpected mood reactions from a reader such as anger, frustration, or confusion. (1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

1 answer

Here are the answers based on the provided statements:

  1. Themes link big ideas about the world with the action in a text (story).
    Response: True

  2. According to the video "Developing Theme," authors use purposely chosen words, details, and actions to...
    Response: reveal a theme.

  3. According to the video "Developing Theme," which of the following is NOT a way authors reveal a theme in a story?
    Response: Through the direct mention of the theme at the end of a story.

  4. According to the video "Understanding Tone and Mood," mood is the attitude of a writer toward a subject that is conveyed through the author's choice of words.
    Response: False (This statement describes tone, not mood; mood is the feeling evoked in the reader.)

  5. According to the video "Understanding Tone and Mood," an unclear tone can lead to unexpected mood reactions from a reader such as anger, frustration, or confusion.
    Response: True

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