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There are many reasons to read classic literature. What is the only thing you will NOT learn from reading books in this category?
- the problems faced by people who lived in the past
- how the English language has changed over time
- what themes remain timeless throughout history
- how the Internet has affected storytelling techniques
It is important to read classic literature so you can see the origin of the English language and how the language has evolved over time.
It is important to read classic literature so you can see the origin of the English language and how the language has evolved over time.
It is important to read classic literature so you can see the origin of the English language and how the language has evolved over time.
It is important to read classic literature so you can see the origin of the English language and how the language has evolved over time.
Which theme is MOST likely to be developed in a young adult novel rather than a classic?
- Always stay true to yourself.
- Financial success doesn’t happen overnight.
- The key to lasting love is commitment.
- Pets are like family members.
Themes in young adult novels often relate to self-identity, friendship, and family.
Themes in young adult novels often relate to self-identity, friendship, and family.
Themes in young adult novels often relate to self-identity, friendship, and family.
Themes in young adult novels often relate to self-identity, friendship, and family.
Why is it a good idea to study the illustrations and table of contents for an assigned novel?
- They often suggest other similar books that you may like, too.
- They will help you decide whether or not you will like the book.
- They can help you make predictions, a key prereading strategy.
- They will reveal the novel’s main themes before you begin reading.
Reading the title and table of contents before reading a book are prereading strategies that will help you form predictions.
Reading the title and table of contents before reading a book are prereading strategies that will help you form predictions.
Reading the title and table of contents before reading a book are prereading strategies that will help you form predictions.
Reading the title and table of contents before reading a book are prereading strategies that will help you form predictions.
Why are classic novels harder to read than young adult novels?
- They don’t use dialogue.
- They were written by poets.
- They use an older language style.
- They include events from the past.
Classic novels can be more challenging to read because they often include outdated forms of English and words that are not often used anymore.
Classic novels can be more challenging to read because they often include outdated forms of English and words that are not often used anymore.
Classic novels can be more challenging to read because they often include outdated forms of English and words that are not often used anymore.
Classic novels can be more challenging to read because they often include outdated forms of English and words that are not often used anymore.
What helpful information is often provided in the preface to a novel?
- the number of copies that have been sold
- the author’s reasons for writing the story
- details about the author’s early childhood
- the author’s academic achievements
A preface is usually written by the author to explain some aspect of the novel’s reason for existing--or what the author hoped to accomplish.
A preface is usually written by the author to explain some aspect of the novel’s reason for existing--or what the author hoped to accomplish.
A preface is usually written by the author to explain some aspect of the novel’s reason for existing--or what the author hoped to accomplish.
A preface is usually written by the author to explain some aspect of the novel’s reason for existing--or what the author hoped to accomplish.
What theme is shared by BOTH the classic short story “After Twenty Years” and the recently published story “Hawk”?
- Cheating on a test is no way to honor your grandfather’s memory.
- Breaking the law will catch up with you sooner or later.
- The difference between good and evil is mostly a matter of opinion.
- Integrity and morality are formed early in life and remain true.
In both stories, the “good guys” decide to listen to their conscience and establish a strong sense of morality as young men while the “bad guys” look for ways to get ahead without worrying about the difference between right and wrong. These early decisions seem to affect what the characters become as they grow older.
In both stories, the “good guys” decide to listen to their conscience and establish a strong sense of morality as young men while the “bad guys” look for ways to get ahead without worrying about the difference between right and wrong. These early decisions seem to affect what the characters become as they grow older.
In both stories, the “good guys” decide to listen to their conscience and establish a strong sense of morality as young men while the “bad guys” look for ways to get ahead without worrying about the difference between right and wrong. These early decisions seem to affect what the characters become as they grow older.
In both stories, the “good guys” decide to listen to their conscience and establish a strong sense of morality as young men while the “bad guys” look for ways to get ahead without worrying about the difference between right and wrong. These early decisions seem to affect what the characters become as they grow older.
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