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Long Way Down Questions

Long Way Down Questions

Assessment

Flashcard

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.3, RL.6.3, RL.8.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the phrase 'No crying' signify in Long Way Down?

Back

'No crying' is one of the rules that characters follow, indicating that showing emotions is seen as a sign of weakness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'No snitching' mean in the context of Long Way Down?

Back

'No snitching' refers to the rule against informing authorities or others about someone's wrongdoing, emphasizing loyalty and silence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Do Revenge' imply in Long Way Down?

Back

'Do Revenge' is a rule that suggests taking action against those who have wronged you, often leading to a cycle of violence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is Shawn's face described in the text?

Back

Shawn's face is compared to a candle, indicating a sense of fragility and the idea of something that can easily be extinguished.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the character Will's age?

Back

Will is 15 years old, which places him in a critical stage of adolescence where he grapples with identity, loss, and the pressures of his environment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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