Riding Freedom Comprehension

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What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, saying 'the wind whispered' gives the wind a human action.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief' suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does it mean when someone has a 'good reputation'?

Back

Having a good reputation means that people think positively about someone based on their past actions or behavior.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does it mean to 'drive a coach'?

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To 'drive a coach' means to operate a horse-drawn carriage, guiding the horses and controlling the vehicle.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the significance of a character's actions in a story?

Back

A character's actions can reveal their personality, motivations, and the themes of the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does it mean to 'refuse' something?

Back

To 'refuse' means to say no to something or to decline an offer or request.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is a storm?

Back

A storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that can include strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What does it mean when something 'collapses'?

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To 'collapse' means to fall down suddenly or to break apart, often due to pressure or weakness.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the role of a passenger in a vehicle?

Back

A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle but is not the driver.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2