Leon Bridges Exit Slip

Based on this profile, with which of the following statements do you think Leon Bridges would most likely agree?

• A. You can never predict the direction in which life will take you.

• B. Luck has nothing to do with whether or not a person finds success.

• C. Soul is only genre of music worth listening to.

• D. Everybody can achieve their dreams if they work hard enough.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is most closely the meaning of the word timbre as it is used in the following passage (paragraph 4)?

Bridges has a beatific gospel timbre that suggests church-choir experience — but he was too insecure to actually audition. "I didn't think I could sing," says Bridges. "I knew I could do stuff here and there, but didn't think I was good enough to fit."

• rattle

• religion

• melody

• tone

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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The final paragraph adds to the development of the text mainly by showing _______________.

"I don't like to write flashy soul songs," says Bridges. "I'm writing from the heart, stories about family and truth. I just want people to see a genuine person."

• A. that Bridges has always wanted to be famous

• B. that Bridges’ main priority with his songs is whether they’ll become a big hit with his audiences

• C. that Bridges thinks pop stars are sell-outs

• D. that Bridges is most concerned with the authenticity and emotions evoked by his songs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What was the author's purpose in writing "Leon Bridges: Overcoming Childhood...?"

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In an informational text, when an author supports their thesis with examples, we call this __________________________.

• text structure

• diction

• supporting details

• works cited or bibliography

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5