What is the main purpose of a theme in a literary text?(2 points)

Question

Responses

To introduce the characters
To introduce the characters

To explain the setting
To explain the setting

To convey the underlying message
To convey the underlying message

To describe the plot
select two that apply

Answer 1

The main purpose of a theme in a literary text is:

• To convey the underlying message
• (While "To introduce the characters," "To explain the setting," and "To describe the plot" are important elements of a literary text, they are not the main purpose of a theme.)

Answer 2

Which of the following best describes a fable?(2 points)
Responses

A story set in a futuristic world
A story set in a futuristic world

A story with fantastical creatures and magic
A story with fantastical creatures and magic

A story with a moral lesson featuring animals as characters
A story with a moral lesson featuring animals as characters

A story that recounts historical events

Answer 3

The statement that best describes a fable is:

• A story with a moral lesson featuring animals as characters.

Answer 4

What does the term "alliteration" refer to in a poem?(2 points)
Responses

The repetition of vowel sounds
The repetition of vowel sounds

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The use of specific rhyme schemes
The use of specific rhyme schemes

The overall rhythm of the poem

Answer 5

The term "alliteration" refers to:

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Answer 6

In a story, what does the term "central idea" mean?(2 points)
Responses

The sequence of events
The sequence of events

The setting and time period
The setting and time period

The main point or message the author wants to convey
The main point or message the author wants to convey

The dialogue between the characters

Answer 7

The term "central idea" in a story means:

• The main point or message the author wants to convey.

Answer 8

How can a reader determine the genre of a literary text?(2 points)
Responses

By identifying the author's background
By identifying the author's background

By examining the length of the text
By examining the length of the text

By analyzing the text's themes and characteristics
By analyzing the text's themes and characteristics

By looking at the publication dateHow can a reader determine the genre of a literary text?(2 points)
Responses

By identifying the author's background
By identifying the author's background

By examining the length of the text
By examining the length of the text

By analyzing the text's themes and characteristics
By analyzing the text's themes and characteristics

By looking at the publication date

Answer 9

A reader can determine the genre of a literary text by:

• By analyzing the text's themes and characteristics.

Answer 10

What is an example of figurative language?(2 points)
Responses

He ran as fast as a cheetah.
He ran as fast as a cheetah.

She has two cats.
She has two cats.

The sun is hot.
The sun is hot.

The door is open.

Answer 11

An example of figurative language is:

• He ran as fast as a cheetah.