Which statement best describes the central idea of The Red Bandanna (young adult version)?
Which detail best supports the central idea that Welles Crowther was committed to helping others?
The author includes information about Welles Crowther’s life before 9/11 mainly to show that his actions during the emergency matched the kind of person he had already been.
Which cause-and-effect relationship is most central to the events described in the book?
In a text, an effect is what happens first, and a cause is what happens because of it.
Match each term to the best description (based on The Red Bandanna).
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Effect | arrow_right_alt | The main point that ties the whole book together |
Theme | arrow_right_alt | A fact or example that proves the central idea |
Supporting detail | arrow_right_alt | The reason something happens |
Cause | arrow_right_alt | What happens as a result |
Symbolism | arrow_right_alt | A message about life readers can learn |
Central idea | arrow_right_alt | When an object represents an idea |
Which character trait best describes Welles Crowther, based on his actions in the book?
Which inference is most supported by the text?
In the book, the red bandanna most strongly functions as a symbol of—
A theme is the same thing as the plot because both describe what happens in the story.
In The Red Bandanna, what does the word committed most nearly mean in this sentence: "Welles was committed to helping others"?
A central idea is the lesson the reader should learn, while a theme is a specific fact from the text.
Which detail would be the best supporting detail for the idea that Welles was a responsible, dependable person?
Which word is the best synonym for symbol in a nonfiction text like The Red Bandanna?