Reading Prose and Poetry with Reading Across Genres

 Select two themes that are contrasted throughout the “The Tell Tale Heart” passage. (R.1.2)

• Do not be quick to judge something based on actions

• Alien creatures are not always what they appear to be.

• The way people view the world is shaped by their experiences and perspectives.

• 1. You should be careful about what you choose to spend your money on.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

 In the text The Tell-Tale Heart, How does the narrator’s point of view influence the reader’s understanding of the story? (R.1.3)

• The narrator’s first-person point of view influences the reader because it provides the reader with the perspective of the old man.

• 1. The narrator’s point of view influences the reader because it allows the reader to understand his thoughts and feelings

• 1. The narrator’s first-person point of view influences the reader because it allows the reader to understand the thoughts and feelings of the humans and the aliens.

• 1. The narrator’s first-person point of view influences the reader because it provides the reader with the perspective of Hugo.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence suggests that Edgar Allan Poe is likely to exaggerate or hyperbolize, and therefore may be an unreliable narrator? (R.1.3)

• I could scarcely contain my feelings of triumph. (paragraph 5)

• I knew what the old man felt, and pitied him, although I chuckled at heart. (paragraph 8)

• would a madman have been so wise as this? (paragraph 4)

• Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold; (paragraph 4)

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which word from paragraph 18 comes from a Latin word meaning "fluent"?

No doubt I now grew very pale;—but I talked more fluent, and with a heightened voice

• Flow

• Clutching

• Strange

• Daybreak

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select two sentences from the Tell-Tale Heart that develop the different themes in the passage

• To speak rapidly makes your thoughts fade.

• the powerful effects of insanity, and guilt.

• To speak slowly speaker’s, recognize that students are too focused.

• The connection between love and hate

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

This question is in reference to the poem "Raven"

How does the poet's use of repetition impact the meaning of the poem? (R.1.4)

• The repetition communicates the speaker’s pride in his’ accomplishments.

• The repetition emphasizes the theme that the speaker's grief creates a mesmerizing and haunting effect.

• The repetition shows the speaker’s recognition of his chamber door.

• The repetition illustrates how the speaker wishes that the bird will leave him alone.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which statement explains how the rhyme scheme contributes to the meaning of the poem, "The Raven"? (R.1.4)

• The rhyme scheme emphasizes the theme of changing from child to adult.

• The rhyme scheme emphasizes the figurative language used to convey the tone.

• The rhyme scheme emphasizes the shift from one idea to the next throughout the poem.

• The rhyme scheme emphasizes the speaker’s emotional transition as he thinks about his beloved Lenore.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word from these lines comes from a Latin word meaning "examine"?  (V.1.2)

• briefly

• poised

• expert

• introspection

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Select two statements that show the meaning of the personification “On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown/ For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being/ Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamberdoor (R.3.4)

• He sees the bird as being innocent youths

• 1. He sees the Raven as being a fascinating creature.

• He sees the Raven as being an awkward bird

• 1. He sees the bird as being talkative.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What word comes from a Latin word meaning "astonish"?  (V.1.2)

• Daybreak

• Clutching

• Wonderment

• Strange

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4