The Color of my Words Review

What is one of the main themes in The Color of My Words?

• The importance of community and family

• The struggle to survive in a harsh environment

• The dangers of trusting others

• The pursuit of wealth and fame

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the protagonist in The Color of My Words express her identity?

• Through her poetry and writing

• By conforming to societal expectations

• Through her relationships with others

• By seeking approval from her peers

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What role does the setting play in The Color of My Words?

• It serves as a backdrop for the protagonist's struggles

• It is irrelevant to the story's themes

• It highlights the wealth of the characters

• It creates a sense of isolation for the protagonist

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following details best supports the theme of finding your voice in the story?

• Ana Rosa’s fear of the Grim Grim tree

• Ana Rosa’s love for writing and expressing her thoughts

• Ana Rosa’s fascination with the ocean and the beach

• Ana Rosa’s relationship with her brother, Guario

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What can you infer about Ana Rosa's feelings toward her family based on her actions in the story?

• a) She is frustrated and distant from them.

• b) She feels loved and supported by them.

• c) She is afraid they will never understand her.

• d) She is jealous of their success.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

When Ana Rosa says, "I wanted to hold my thoughts until I found the perfect words," what can we infer about her character?

• She is impatient and impulsive.
  

• b) She is thoughtful and reflective.

• c) She is unsure of herself and her abilities.

• d) She is uninterested in writing or sharing her thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In the sentence, "Ana Rosa’s dream was always bubbling inside her, threatening to overflow," what does the word "overflow" most likely mean based on the context?

• To spill out suddenly

• To disappear slowly

• To grow weaker over time

• To stop completely

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word "grim" most likely mean in the phrase "the Grim Grim tree stood tall and menacing"?

• Friendly

• Frightening

• Silly

• Unimportant

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Ana Rosa’s passion for writing help her develop throughout the book?

• It distances her from her family.

• It helps her understand her identity and voice.

• It causes her to be rebellious against her community.

• It makes her obsessed with fame and recognition.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Guario’s relationship with Ana Rosa influence her growth as a writer?

• He discourages her from writing because it’s dangerous.

• He teaches her how to focus on her writing career.

• He becomes her biggest supporter and inspires her to write.

• He asks her to stop writing and focus on her studies.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3