Understanding Pressures and Strengths

What does Luisa claim about her emotional state?

• She's feeling overwhelmed

• She's planning to take a break

• She's completely fine

• She's looking forward to a challenge

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What metaphor does Luisa use to describe her strength?

• As light as a feather

• As tough as the crust of the earth

• As unbreakable as a diamond

• As flexible as water

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Luisa question about Hercules?

• If he ever wanted to stop fighting

• If he ever wanted to fight Cerberus

• If he enjoyed his adventures

• If he ever felt nervous

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Luisa describe the pressure she feels?

• Like a constant drip that never stops

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a comforting hug

• Like a soothing melody

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Luisa fear might happen under pressure?

• She might break

• She might start a new journey

• She might go on a vacation

• She might sing a song

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Luisa imply about her sister's strength?

• That it's being tested by the family's burdens

• That it's underappreciated

• That it's limitless

• That it's weaker than hers

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What analogy does Luisa use to describe the ongoing challenges?

• A ship sailing smoothly

• A light wind blowing dominoes

• A never-ending race

• A calm before the storm

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Luisa ponder about joy and relaxation?

• If they are overrated

• If shedding expectations could lead to them

• If they can coexist with pressure

• If they are necessary for happiness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Luisa speculate about the impact of expectations?

• They have no effect on her

• They make her stronger

• They could be lifted to find happiness

• They are easy to ignore

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Luisa describe the outcome of facing pressure?

• As a battle with no mistakes allowed

• As a journey with friends

• As a path to discovery

• As an opportunity for rest

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3