Q3 Benchmark Review

When comparing two texts, what is a key element to look for?

• The color of the book covers

• The publication dates

• Themes and messages

• The number of pages

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In drama, what purpose do stage directions serve?

• To provide the history of the play

• To instruct actors on how to move and speak

• To list the characters in the play

• To describe the plot of the play

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which of the following is an example of organizing information in chronological order?

• Listing events from most important to least important

• Grouping events by theme

• Listing events as they happened over time

• Organizing events by location

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What does a sarcastic tone in a text suggest?

• The author is very serious.

• The author is using humor to make a point.

• The author is confused.

• The author is providing factual information only.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In writing, what is the purpose of using italics?

• To indicate a spelling mistake

• To emphasize a word or phrase

• To indicate normal speech

• To fill space

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the cause in the following scenario: "Because the protagonist apologized, the conflict with the antagonist began to resolve."

• The conflict with the antagonist

• The protagonist apologized

• The resolution of the conflict

• The beginning of the story

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

When analyzing nonfiction, what is a key feature to understand its tone?

• The number of chapters

• The author's choice of words and phrases

• The index

• The bibliography

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is the effect of using chronological order in a biography?

• It confuses the reader.

• It helps the reader understand the sequence of events in a person's life.

• It makes the biography seem fictional.

• It focuses on the most important events only.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Why is it important to recognize stage directions when reading a play?

• They indicate when the play was written.

• They provide insight into the setting and characters' actions.

• They list the characters in order of importance.

• They summarize the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does organizing a story in chronological order affect the reader's understanding?

• It makes the story harder to follow.

• It has no effect on the reader's understanding.

• It helps the reader follow the progression of events more easily.

• It only works for nonfiction texts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5