Comparisons Unit Test
1. Which word has a stronger connotation than the word mad?
------- furious
2. What do authors use to keep readers engaged and convey tone?
------- word choice
3. Luke is doing a research project on a dinosaur fossil dig. Which pieces of information would be most helpful for his presentation? Select the two correct answers.
------- a map of the dig site
------- a timeline of the dig progress
4. Jonah has an idea for a story that presents a detailed backstory about the main character. How should he present his work?
------- a written version
5. Cassandra has been asked to present a story that has a lot of dialogue and highlights the voices and costumes of characters.
------- dramatic play
6. Short answer question
Compare and contrast the themes of love and death in Romeo and Juliet and The Fault in Our Stars.
Both Romeo and Juliet and The Fault in Our Stars explore the themes of love and death. In Romeo and Juliet, the two main characters fall in love even though their families are enemies. Their love ultimately leads to their tragic deaths. In The Fault in Our Stars, the main characters Hazel and Augustus also fall in love despite their terminal illnesses. However, their love gives them strength and hope in the face of death. Both stories highlight the emotional intensity of love and the finality of death. However, while Romeo and Juliet's love is forbidden and leads to their demise, Hazel and Augustus find solace and meaning in their love for each other despite the inevitability of their deaths.