The Emperor's Silent Army Comprehension

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6th Grade
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Amanda Rasmussen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What text structure soes the author to describe the discovery of the Terracotta Soldiers?
compare & contrast
cause & effect
main idea & detail
sequence of events
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses this hyperbole to describe the weapons of the terracotta army, "their ancient tips are still sharp enough to split a hair!" What does it mean?
they were broken
they were old
they were still very sharp
they were very thin, like hair
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The terracotta figures were described as, "standing guard, silently and watchfully, for more than 2, 200 years." What type of figurative language is this?
personification
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
simile
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"...the ruler of the Qin kingdom had 'eaten up his neighbors like a silkworm devouring a leaf." This simile tells the reader that Qin had
always like worms
hated being powerful
defeated others easily
loved wearing silk pajamas
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the auther describe two of the officers like this, "A young soldier looks both excited and nervous; an older officer, perhaps a veteran of many wars, appears tired, and resigned."
To show how different soldiers can be
To show how lifelike and distinct the figures are
they were the only 2 soldiers found
they were Qin's favorite soldiers
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following convey an opinion?
"Did real-life models pose for the figures? Probably not."
Artisans make replicas of the soldiers following the techniques used 2,200 years ago.
There were 7 seperate kingdoms with their own leaders and currency.
paint tends to crumble into dust once exposed to air.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a fact, but an opinion.
The underground army had been standing guard for more than 2,200 years.
The terracotta family is among the most incredible discoveries of modern times.
The warriors' uniforms are exact copies of what real soldiers wore at the time.
The warriors were created by hundreds of craftsmen from all over the empire.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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