The Cholla Cactus and Cactus Wren

What is the main idea of the section titled "A Prickly Feast"?

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to the article, rainwater is stored in the cholla cactus'

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The author included the information in paragraph 1 to help the reader-

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What do the subheadings in the article help the reader understand?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why does the cactus wren "like thorns in all directions"?

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

In lines 1 through 13, the poet contrasts the wren's behavior with that of other desert animals to show that the wren-

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The photograph below the title represents which part of the poem?

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

The poet uses the word "stickery" in line 21 to help the readers understand-

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The poem is written from the point of view of a 

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4