Wiping Out Graffiti in Houston

Which word best states the meaning of "prolific" as used in paragraph 11?

• artistic

• detailed

• isolated

• widespread

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which piece of evidence best demonstrates how graffiti impacts a city?

• 1. “Community paintbrush murals are rarely defaced by graffiti and instill a sense of pride among those

     who live nearby.” (Paragraph 1)

• 1. “It’s done without permission and it’s against the law.” (Paragraph 2)

• 1. “Neighborhoods with illegal graffiti see a decrease in property value and a loss of business growth and

     tourism.” (Paragraph 3)

• 1. “In the City of Houston, the penalty for tagging can be a misdemeanor if damage is less than $500.”

     (Paragraph 13)

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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

Which statement most likely reflects how the city of Houston views the debate surrounding the protection of graffiti?

• 1. Protecting graffiti might build a stronger community.

• 1. Protecting graffiti might discourage legitimate artists.

• 1. Protecting graffiti might encourage people to create more of it.

• 1. Protecting graffiti might be cheaper for cities than removing it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author's repeated use of the words "vandals” and “vandalism” affect the reader?

• It reinforces the idea that graffiti is criminal.

• It emphasizes the idea that some graffiti is art.

• It illustrates that graffiti makes a city less desirable to live in.

• It reveals that only certain types of graffiti pose a threat to a community.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What common idea about graffiti does the author disprove?

• Graffiti is expensive for cities to remove.

• Gangs are responsible for the majority of graffiti.

• Graffiti can harm businesses and property values.

• Graffiti contributes to other crimes in a community.