U.S. Symbols: National Anthem

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for defining unknown words?

• Using context clues

• Looking up in a dictionary

• Asking someone

• Ignoring the word

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'gleaming' as used in the context?

• Shining brightly

• Exploding

• Falling

• Disappearing

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the term 'ramparts' refer to in the given context?

• Weapons

• Defensive wall of a castle

• Flags

• Rockets

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the synonym of the word 'gleaming'?

• Shimmering

• Destroying

• Vanishing

• Dropping

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the BEST way to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Guessing the meaning

• Using context clues

• Ignoring the word

• Looking up in a dictionary

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is a good strategy for learning new words?

• Reading a lot

• Ignoring unfamiliar words

• Only using words you know

• Not asking for help

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What does the term 'metaphor' refer to in figurative language?

• A comparison without using like or as

• A sound device used in poetry

• A repetition of initial consonant sounds

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the meaning of 'hyperbole' in the context of figurative language?

• Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

• A figure of speech in which truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect

• A comparison using like or as

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the definition of 'Imagery' in the context of literature?

• The use of descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures

• The use of rhyming words in a poem

• The use of exaggeration for emphasis

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the rhyme in the "Star Spangled Banner?"

• A-B-C-D-A-B-C-D

• A-B-A-B-C-C-D-D

• A-A-B-B-C-C-D-D

• A-B-A-B-C-D-C-D

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4