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- 1. Multiple Choice
Unlike the theme, the subject, or topic, of a story
is implied
can be stated in one or two words
is the mood the writer wishes to reveal
is always stated in the introduction
- 2. Multiple Choice
The central idea of a story is called its
conflict
purpose
subject
theme
- 3. Multiple Choice
The theme of a story
announces the topic in one or two words
is stated directly in the story
provides entertainment only
makes some revelation abut the subject
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does an essayist differ from a fiction writer when it come to theme?
The essayist does not have a theme, but the fiction writer does.
The essayist often states the theme directly, but the fiction writer does not.
The essayist does not state the theme directly, but the fiction writer does.
The essayist and the fiction writer choose different topics.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Fiction writers often present their main ideas through
direct statements
persuasion
the actions of their characters
informal writing
- 6. Multiple Choice
What can make a theme such a powerful element in fiction?
It creates suspense that keeps the reader interested.
It follows a specific formula.
It is stated clearly to avoid misinterpretation.
It helps the reader see a truth about life and human beings.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat birth name was given to Doodle?Robert ArmstrongWilliam ArmstrongGeorge ArmstrongAlfred Armstrong
- 8. Multiple Choice
The narrator's desire to help Doodle walk is motivated by all of the following EXCEPT
insecurity.
pride.
safety.
family.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe story suggests that Doodle's main reason for trying to become "normal" is toplease his bortherplease his parentsprove the doctor wrongfulfill a need in himself
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that ofterror and fear.joy and excitement.worry and anxiety.disappointment and sorrow.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Brother force Doodle to do in order to leave the barn loft?Touch the coffinJump into a pile of hayLick the poisonClimb the blood tree
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe scarlet ibis symbolizes Doodle in that both the child and the bird are...able to move very quicklytrying to learn to flyrare, beautiful and fragilevery fond of being outside
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was peculiar about the way Doodle crawled?he never learned to crawlhe rolled instead of crawledhe crawled backwardshe started crawling before he was one
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who does the scarlet ibis symbolize?
Doodle
The narrator
Aunty Nicey
Mama
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk?He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family.He had a rough day at school that morning.He was jealous that Doodle was getting more attention than he was.He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the go-cart put after Doodle no longer needs it?In Doodle's bedroomIn the barn loftIn the front yardIn Old Woman Swamp
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat characteristic of Brother's did not allow him to give up on teaching Doodle?selfish pridedeterminationsympathyrevenge
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which theme is represented in the story "The Scarlet Ibis"?
Cherish the time you have.
You don't know what you've got until it's gone.
Determination is a driving force.
Pride has two faces.
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