from A Long Walk to Water HMH

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'Only three or four people in the group was from Salva’s village.'

Back

Only three or four people in the group were from Salva’s village.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the word 'hesitate' mean in the context of the sentence 'Salva hesitated for a moment.'?

Back

To pause.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does the sensory language in the sentence 'Salva froze. All he could see was the gun’s huge barrel, black and gleaming, as it moved toward his face.' reveal about Salva’s feelings toward the rebels?

Back

It reveals how Salva feels threatened by them.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does the figurative language in the sentence 'Salva felt his knees turn to water. He closed his eyes.' help the reader understand about Salva?

Back

Salva feels fear.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What do the last three lines 'Nobody. Nothing. They had left him. He was alone.' show about Salva?

Back

Salva is becoming aware of his situation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the definition of 'figurative language'?

Back

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the purpose of sensory language in literature?

Back

To create vivid imagery and evoke emotions by appealing to the senses.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and themes.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the significance of character development in a story?

Back

It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative, impacting the plot and themes.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2