English 1 Fall 2024 Final Exam

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What can be inferred about a family's living conditions if rats are mentioned living under their house?

Back

The family is poor and lives in a dilapidated house that needs significant repairs.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Why might an author choose to omit punctuation in a narrative?

Back

To mimic the rapid, breathless pace of a child's thoughts and speech.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What central theme is explored in 'My Lucy Friend Who Smells Like Corn'?

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The enduring power of friendship and its ability to transcend differences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the desire for skin 'so dark it's blue where it bends like Lucy's' symbolize?

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A longing for physical beauty and acceptance within her community.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What does the narrator's desire to have Lucy as a sister indicate?

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The narrator envies Lucy's large, loving family and wishes she could experience that kind of closeness.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the significance of sensory details in a narrative?

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Sensory details enhance the reader's experience by creating vivid imagery and emotional connections.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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How does the setting influence character development in a story?

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The setting can shape characters' experiences, motivations, and relationships, impacting their growth.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What role does symbolism play in literature?

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Symbolism adds deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events, allowing for richer interpretation.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the effect of using a child's perspective in storytelling?

Back

It provides innocence and authenticity, allowing readers to see the world through a different lens.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How can themes of identity be explored in literature?

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Through characters' struggles, relationships, and experiences that reflect their search for self.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2