CCA #2 Review for Reading Passages

The literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)

• denotation
• theme
• connotation
• sensory details

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The reason an author writes; may be persuasive, informative, or entertaining.

• Purpose
• Point of View
• Opinions 
• Tone

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

To make a logical guess based on your knowledge and clues from the text.

• Infer
• Support
• Theme

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Felipe wants to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 5. Select the phrase that should replace Not to mention in this sentence. ___________ , you'll become part of a vibrant community of chess enthusiasts eager to share their passion for the game with others.

• Additionally
• Not only that
• Nevertheless

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Esilda would like to add another sentence. I was worried about making friends and fitting in. Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?

• A After sentence 2
• B After sentence 3
• C After sentence 4
• D After sentence 5

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which transition word or phrase should be added to the beginning of sentence 4?

• A But
• B Apparently
• C Nevertheless
• D For example

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Eugene would like to add a topic sentence to her paragraph. Which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 1 to accomplish this goal?

• A Exercise might not be your favorite, but it is important.
• B Exercise is essential for your overall mental health.
• C Exercise is needed by everyone to be healthy.
• D Physical exercise is a crucial aspect of maintaining physical and mental health.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Esilda would like to add another sentence. Exercise also plays a significant role in regulating mood and reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression by influencing the release of endorphins in the brain. Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?

• A After sentence 1
• B After sentence 2
• C After sentence 3
• D After sentence 4

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a foil character?

• The central character.

• The character that opposes the central character.

• A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Katniss Everdeen --> Peeta Mellark

• Foils

• NOT Foils

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3