Grade 8 Quiz Applying Reading Standards to Literature – W.8.9.A
emphasizes the need for students to analyze modern fiction by drawing connections to themes, patterns of events, or character types from traditional stories, myths, religious texts, etc. The focus is on recognizing these influences and understanding how they have been adapted or made fresh in contemporary works.
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A contemporary novel about twins separated at birth who later unknowingly meet and join forces might be influenced by which kind of traditional story?
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If a modern story features a character who steals from the rich to give to the poor, it is most reminiscent of which traditional character?
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A modern novel where characters are punished for their hubris or excessive pride is drawing from which ancient theme?
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4. Question
When a contemporary work of fiction depicts a journey to the underworld, it’s potentially influenced by which classic tale?
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If a modern story involves a quest to find a magical object that grants wishes, it could be inspired by which type of traditional story?
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Which of the following is a theme commonly found in both modern fiction and traditional myths?
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In a modern story where a character undergoes trials and overcomes them, this is most similar to which ancient pattern?
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If a contemporary novel depicts a flood that wipes out civilization, and a few survivors who rebuild, it might be drawing inspiration from which ancient story?
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Which character type, often found in myths, might be represented by a wise old woman guiding a young hero in a modern novel?
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A modern work that revolves around the theme of sacrifice and resurrection is likely drawing inspiration from which religious work?
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