"The Scarlet Ibis" 2020

The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents

• increasing conflict to come later in the story. 
• the bad weather in North Carolina, where the story takes place. 
• that hurricane season is quickly approaching. 
• how exotic birds often flock according to the seasons. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

The narrator's desire to help Doodle walk are driven by all of the following EXCEPT

• insecurity. 
• pride. 
• safety. 
• family. 

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

The quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example of

• Mood
• Suspense
• Internal Conflict
• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk? 

• He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family. 
• He had a rough day at school that morning. 
• He was jealous that Doodle was getting more attention than he was. 
• He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain. 

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

Doodle's go cart (wagon) symbolizes everything EXCEPT

• his disability. 
• the burden his brother deals with. 
• his family's ability to adapt to his situation. 
• his freedom and independence. 

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.1

A look back to an earlier event...

• Flashback
• Foreshadowing
• theme
• rising action

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is a definition of SYMBOL?

• the form of language spoken by people of a certain region or group
• a person, place, or object that represents something beyond itself
• the angle from which a story is seen or told
• the main character in a story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The narrator wanted a brother because he wanted to 

• be able to show off
• have a companion
• have someone to boss around
• prove that be could be responsible

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

As an adult, the narrator believes that his behavior toward Doodle was controlled mainly by feelings of 

• pity
• love
• pride
• meanness

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6