ELA Magnetic Unit 2 Assessment

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What did Leonardo da Vinci understand about flight?

Back

He understood flight before airplanes were invented.

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What was a significant impact of the invention of the printing press?

Back

Books could be made quickly for less money, allowing more people to afford to buy books.

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What major change started in Italy in the 1400s?

Back

An era of major change started in Italy in the 1400s.

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What does the phrase 'gradually affected' suggest about the meaning of 'influence'?

Back

It serves as a context clue indicating that influence means to have an effect on something over time.

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What was the role of the printing press in the Renaissance?

Back

It facilitated the spread of ideas and knowledge by making books more accessible.

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How did the printing press change the way books were produced?

Back

It allowed for faster and cheaper production of books.

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What does 'context clue' mean?

Back

A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps to understand the meaning of another word.

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What is the significance of the Renaissance?

Back

The Renaissance was a period of renewed interest in art, science, and the classical ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.

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What does it mean to 'afford' something?

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To afford something means to have enough money to buy it.