CKLA Unit 3, Lesson 10, Words Free as Confetti COMPREHENSION ONLY

What is the author's personal response to words?

• They are a source of joy
• They are a source of pain
• They are a source of frustration
• They are a source of confusion

What does the phrase 'free as confetti' mean in the context of the reading?

• Colorful and vibrant
• Messy and chaotic
• Unrestricted and joyful
• Expensive and luxurious

How does the author use different colors to describe words?

• To create a visual image
• To show the diversity of words
• To highlight their importance
• To represent different emotions

Who is the author of the reading?

• Sandra Cisneros
• Pat Mora
• Isabel Allende
• Julia Alvarez

How are words described in the reading?

• As fleeting and temporary
• As colorful and diverse
• As powerful and influential
• As heavy and burdensome

What literary device is used in the phrase 'free as confetti'?

• Simile
• Personification
• Hyperbole
• Metaphor

How does the author use language to convey the theme of freedom?

• Through vivid imagery
• Through philosophical ideas
• Through complex metaphors
• Through historical references

What is the relationship between language and freedom in the reading?

• Language is a threat to freedom
• Language is a barrier to freedom
• Language is a tool for freedom
• Language is a symbol of freedom

What does the author mean by 'I say yo soy libre'?

• I am free to express myself
• I am free to speak my mind
• I am free to choose my words
• I am free to use different languages

What is the theme of the reading?

• The struggle for freedom
• The importance of family
• The power of language
• The beauty of nature