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Speak: 1st Marking Period

Authored by Emily Walton

English

10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of visual imagery?

“This is both amusing and useful—makes it much easier to ignore her.”

“She communicates through exaggerated gestures and playacting.”

“She turns to us, acts surprised to see us, then does the bit with the back of the hand to the forehead.“

“You're in the wrong country!" "You're on the wrong planet!"

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of a simile?

“My Spanish teacher is going to try to get through the entire year without speaking English to us.”

“She shakes her head no, and repeats the gesture.”

“She goes out to the hall, then bursts through the door, looking busy and distracted.”

“Her forehead is as pink as her lipstick.”

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the central idea of this passage?

Communication can be difficult with people who are different from you.

It’s nearly impossible to communicate with someone who speaks a different language than you.

There is such a thing as a stupid answer.

Communication is just an act.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

10 mins • Ungraded

Based on the actions of the Spanish teacher, what do you think she is trying to communicate with her students?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of auditory AND tactile imagery?

“I relax an eensy bit. The girl behind me taps me on the shoulder with her long black nails.”

“Heads snap in my direction with the sound of a hundred paparazzi cameras. I can't feel my fingers. I shake my head.”

“My throat squeezes shut, as if two hands of black fingernails are clamped on my windpipe.”

“I can't tell them what really happened. I can't even look at that part myself.”

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of foreshadowing?

“I have someone to sit with—that counts as a step up on the ladder of social acceptability. How bad could a rally be?”

“She introduces me to a bunch of pale, zitty faces. I vaguely recognize a couple; the rest must have gone to the other middle school.”

“Aren't you the one who called the cops at Kyle Rodgers's party at the end of the summer?"

“You don't understand, my headvoice answers. Too bad she can't hear it.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the central idea of this passage?

Never relax because someone is always out to get you.

Your peers are your harshest critics.

High school is one of the most hostile places to be.

People’s opinions are often formed without knowing the entire situation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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