If You Go into the Woods You Will Find It Has a Technology

Read line 1 of the poem.

This tree has a small LED display

Which two phrases from the selection best match the description in line 1 of the poem?

• It is glowing

• it can melt

• you are looking at it

• the red and yellow lights

• it starts to cry

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

In lines 6 through 8, the author uses the phrases that you are the only one around and that everyone else is hibernating and You are so happy and alone to

• illustrate a benefit of technology

• suggest that technology is isolating

• describe a reason why technology is enjoyable

• show that technology is often used in the winter

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which two lines from the poem use oxymoron or contradicting words to communicate an idea?

• it can melt from one choice to another

• It’s a nice day to be in nature and to read up on the very bland ideas

• This tree says grow stronger and this tree says fireworks effect

• You are trying to show it respect which gets tiresome

• you could just kiss it for trying For failing

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

In line 10, the phrase very bland ideas means —

• false notions

• unemotional plans

• tasteless thoughts

• uninteresting concepts

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The imagery in lines 3, 15, and 16 suggests that technology is

• boring

• enticing

• funny

• unpredictable

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which words from the poem help the reader to understand the meaning of the word hybrid in line 16?

• from one choice to another

• red and yellow lights

• saddest prophet

• kind of LED tree

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does the author most likely compare technology to a tree?

• To reveal that technology is created from natural sources such as trees

• To emphasize that technology grows old and eventually dies like a tree does

• To demonstrate that there are a variety of technology options like there are a variety of tree types in nature

• To show that technology grows and spreads through society like a tree grows and spreads branches and roots

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The author did not include punctuation in the selection probably to

• demonstrate that technology does not follow rules

• show the freedom felt when walking in the woods

• illustrate the lack of punctuation in electronic communication

• suggest that punctuation is not necessary to express an idea

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9