Make comparisons within and across books, identifying similarities and differences in themes, characters, settings, and authorial choices across multiple texts
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Question 1 of 3
Read the two short passages below.
Passage A: "Tom and Lily helped each other climb the tall oak tree, laughing as they reached the highest branch together."
Passage B: "In the quiet village, Maya shared her lunch with Sam, and they whispered stories, feeling the warmth of their friendship."
Which statement best compares how the two authors develop the theme of friendship in the passages?
Question 2 of 3
Read the two brief descriptions of the books below. Then choose the answer that best explains how the setting in each story works differently to shape the plot. Book A – *The Whispering Forest*: In a kingdom where magic lives in an ancient forest, two friends set out to stop a drought that is draining the forest’s power. Book B – *The Desert of Echoes*: In a vast desert where the wind carries the voices of the past, a lone traveler searches for a hidden oasis that is said to hold forgotten songs. Which statement correctly describes the different ways the settings affect the stories?
Question 3 of 3
Read the short descriptions of two books.
Book 1 – *The Secret Treehouse*: Sam and Maya become friends after they share secrets while talking in the treehouse. The author shows their growing friendship mainly through the characters’ conversations.
Book 2 – *The River Adventure*: Lily helps Tom cross the river. Their friendship is shown by the actions they take together, such as building a raft and sharing food. The author uses detailed descriptions of what they do to develop the friendship theme.
Which statement best compares how the two authors develop the common theme of friendship?
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